Join the "Nature's Canvas 2.0" Online Drawing Competition!
Are you passionate about art and the environment? The Nature’s Canvas 2.0 Online Drawing Competition invites you to express your creativity and love for nature through the traditional Indian Warli art style. This is your chance to tell a compelling story about nature and the environment while celebrating the beauty of this unique art form.
Theme: Telling the Story of Nature and Environment
Participants are encouraged to create artwork that narrates a story about nature—its breathtaking beauty, its challenges, or the efforts to conserve it. Whether it’s showcasing wildlife, forests, climate change, or the harmonious bond between humans and nature, your artwork should inspire and raise awareness.
Objective
The competition aims to foster creativity and environmental consciousness through the lens of Warli art, a traditional Indian art form known for its simplicity and deep connection to nature and community. By participating, you’ll contribute to a meaningful dialogue about nature conservation while celebrating cultural heritage.
Competition Details
Eligibility: Open to all ages and skill levels—amateurs, professionals, students, and enthusiasts across the country are welcome!
Art Style: Entries must strictly follow the Warli art style, characterized by:Simple geometric shapes (circles, triangles, squares).Monochromatic colors, typically white on a mud or dark background.Depictions of daily life, nature, and community using stick figures and minimalistic designs.
Medium: Hand-drawn artwork only (proof of work may be requested).
Submission Deadline: 1st September 2025 (late entries will not be accepted).
Submission Method: Submit your entry via the online form here. Registration Link
Entry Fee: Free to encourage maximum participation.
Maximum Entries: One entry per participant.
Artwork Specifications:
Size: A3 or A4 page.
Must depict a narrative related to nature or the environment (e.g., wildlife, forests, climate change, conservation, or human-nature interactions).Must adhere to Warli art style principles.
Jury of the Contest
Anil Joshi
Sheetal Shah
Kinjal Bhatia Shah
Prizes
First Prize: To be announced.
Second Prize: To be announced.
Third Prize: To be announced.
Special Mentions: To be announced.
People’s Choice Award: To be announced.
All Participants: Digital certificate.
Winners: Printed certificate and a custom-made T-shirt with some other prizes.
Exhibition and Recognition
Selected artworks will be showcased in an online gallery on the Secure Nature Society website, with the potential for inclusion in a physical exhibition. Winners and select participants may also be featured in Secure Nature Society’s social media, newsletters, and environmental campaigns, giving your work a platform to inspire others.
How to Participate
- Create a hand-drawn Warli artwork on an A3 or A4 page that tells a story about nature or the environment.
- Ensure your artwork adheres to the Warli art style principles.
- Submit your entry via the online form here by 1st September 2025.
- Await the announcement of winners and the showcase of selected artworks!
Why Participate?
This competition is more than just an art contest—it’s a celebration of creativity, culture, and environmental awareness. By participating, you’ll:
- Showcase your artistic talent on a national platform.
- Contribute to raising awareness about critical environmental issues.
- Connect with a community of artists and nature enthusiasts.
- Have a chance to win exciting prizes and gain recognition.
Unleash your creativity and let your art tell a story that inspires change! Join Nature’s Canvas 2.0 today and be a part of this meaningful initiative.
For more details, visit the Secure Nature Society website or follow us on social media for updates.
Author of the Article
Dharmik Bhatt
Founder, Secure Nature Society.