The Art Pivot

The World Heritage Art Festival (WHAF), which was envisioned three years ago, is a symphony of artistic expression and cultural exchange with a mission to revive Tangible and Intangible Heritage.

With resounding success in India and Nepal, WHAF now embraces Sri Lanka’s rich artistic tapestry, uniting two nations in a celebration of shared human experience. The third edition promises an extraordinary convergence of art, culture, and community.

As WHAF embarks on this new chapter, the aim is clear:

  • – To create and stimulate an awareness among the public for the preservation of the cultural and natural heritage, respect and knowledge of past experience and skills.
  • – To act as a Culture Bank for providing creative, innovative and intellectual assistance towards the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage.
  • -To provide a unique global platform for international cooperation and establish a holistic cultural governance system based on shared values.
Theme:

Tangible and Intangible Heritage of India – Sri Lanka.

Proposed exhibitions This Year:
  1. Third Space , Udaipur
  2. AUM- The Global Art Center, Mumbai
  3. Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, ICCR, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Selection Procedure:

Artwork will be selected by an international Jury Panel.

The selection process for this distinguished showcase shall unfold in two meticulous stages.

Last Date of Registration – November 19, 2024

Last Date of Sending Artwork –  November 30, 2024

Awards and Recognition:

Outstanding talent will be honored with:

  • –  Participation Certificates
  • –  Awards (18)
  • – Student Award Category (Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals)
  • – Professional Award Category
    1.  Lifetime Achievement Award
    2.  Tagore Award
    3.  Amrita Sher-Gil Award
    4.  Picasso Award
    5. Anish Kapoor Award
  • – Every artist and student will be duly conferred e-certificates.
  • – Deserving recipients will be presented with awards and accolades at the exhibition venue.
  • – Awardees will be invited to join for workshop to Srilanka. (Optional)
Eligibility:

Open to school and college students, artists from all genres around the world.

How to Register?
  1. Applicants need to choose the category and fill the form correctly.
  2. Upload of artwork pictures with details i.e. title, medium, size, year in JPEG and PNG Format only.
  3. The entry has to be done before the last date of submission.
  4. Pay the registration fee according to the quantity and category. ( Non refundable )
Terms and Conditions:

Incomplete or incorrect application forms will automatically lead to ineligibility.
Fee once deposited is non refundable in any circumstances

Not more than 3 Artwork to be submitted.

Participant shall be required to dispatch their original art work following receipt of formal confirmation through the email.

Participants shall be exclusively liable for:

  1. All transportation costs to and from the event related to their artwork.
  2. Obtaining and maintaining insurance coverage for damage, loss, or theft.
  3. Assuming all risks and liabilities associated with transportation and storage.

Intellectual Property:

  1. Organizer reserves right to Awards, venue, display and promotion.
Type and Size of Artwork Allowed:
  1. Drawing- (Maximum 2feet x 2feet with Frame)
  2. Painting- (Maximum 2feet x 2feet with Frame)
  3. Photography- (Maximum 2feet x 2feet with Frame)
  4. Traditional Painting – (Maximum 2feet x 2feet with Frame)
  5. Traditional 3D Art Form- (Maximum 1feet x 1feet x 1 feet with Pedestal )
  6. Sculpture- (Maximum 1feet x 1feet x 1 feet with Pedestal )
  7. Other 2D Art- (Maximum 2feet x 2feet with Frame)
  8. Other 3D Art- (Maximum 2feet x 2feet with Frame)

Registration

Indian Participant

Register Here

Foreign Participant

Register Here
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