ArTribute 2026

Overview ArTribute is Shaastra’s flagship nationwide online writing and painting submission competition, designed to channel creativity into gratitude. Every year, it brings together young artists, writers, dreamers and visionaries to express powerful ideas through creative expression. Theme: SHADES OF HER This edition is dedicated to celebrating every woman — ordinary, extraordinary, and everything in between. We honour their greatness and invite participants to immortalise their stories through artwork or the written word. Event Modes Mode: Fully online art submission competition Painting Section: Express your artistic ideas through colours, brushstrokes and visual creativity inspired by Shades of Her. Writing Section: Create compelling stories, recounts, or expressions through poetry or essay writing based on our broad themes. Guidelines and Rules Limit: Strictly one submission per registration (one payment ticket). Paying for the required payment ticket will give you access to submit. Only one submission in either the painting section or writing section will be considered, even if two submissions are made. If you want two submissions to be considered, please pay for the optional payment ticket as well. Painting Section Guidelines Original artwork only. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification. Only one submission per registration. Submission Format: Participants must upload a single PDF containing two images: A clear photo of the final artwork. A photo of the artist holding their artwork (face and artwork visible in the same frame). Submissions that are not in this format will not be considered. Restrictions: Digital artworks are strictly NOT accepted. Writing Competition Guidelines Word Limits & Categories Poetry: 200–300 words OR up to 40 lines. Essay Writing: 1000–1500 words. Format Entries must be submitted in PDF format. Ensure the document is properly formatted, clearly readable, and includes the participant's name and category. Rules Entries must be original and written in English. Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in disqualification. Open to participants of all age groups. Participants are free to engage with one or more of the themes provided.