National Arts & Painting Competition | Singapore
Unleash Your Creativity on a Global Stage!
Hashtag Kalakar is proud to present the National Art & Painting Competition 2026 - an extraordinary online platform where artists worldwide can showcase their talent. Whether you're a budding artist or a seasoned professional, this competition is your chance to gain global recognition, media exposure, and exciting cash prizes.
Last Date of Registration: 18th May 2026
1st Prize - SGD 4000
2nd Prize - SGD 2500
3rd Prize - SGD 1200
The top 10 participants will be featured in 40+ News Publications.
All the participants will receive their National Ranking Certificates.
The top 1000 participants will be featured in International Arts Magazine.
Register For the Arts and Painting Competition (One Participant Can submit up to 5 artworks with single registration)
Registration Fee Is Refunded If You Are Not Selected Into 1st Round
Key Dates
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Last Date for Registration: 18th May 2026
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Artwork Submission Deadline: 31st October 2026
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Final Results Announcement: (To be informed post-submission)
Why Participate?
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Get noticed in the art industry and gain national exposure.
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Compete with talented artists from around Singapore.
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Enhance your artistic journey and build confidence.
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Receive national rankings.
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Win cash prizes, publication features, and media promotions.
Competition Structure
Round 1: Top 1000 participants from Singapore will be shortlisted by the judges.
Round 2: The best 1000 participants from Singapore will advance to the voting round.
Round 3 (Finals):
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Winners will be selected based on jury evaluation (50%) and audience voting (50%).
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Online voting will take place on our website.
Exciting Prizes & Perks
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🏆 1st Prize: SGD 4000
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🥈 2nd Prize: SGD 2500
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🥉 3rd Prize: SGD 1200
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🖼️ Magazine Cover Feature: One of the most creative artists will be selected to appear on an International Arts Magazine cover.
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📰 Media Coverage: The top 10 artists will be featured in 40+ news publications.
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🌍 Ranking Certificates: All participants will receive National Ranking Certificates.
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🎨 Promotion & Recognition: The top 1000 participants will have their work published in an International Arts Magazine.
How to Register?
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Select Your Age Category and complete the registration process.
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Pay the registration fee (Fully refundable if not selected in Round 1).
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Receive your submission link via email within 48 hours.
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Submit your artwork before the deadline in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format.
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If selected, you may need to send the physical artwork copy (which will be returned post-event).
Accepted Art Forms
🎨 Sketching: Pencil/colored pencil drawings
🎨 Acrylic Painting: Canvas, wood, glass, or other surfaces
🎨 Oil Painting: Oil paints, pastels, or sticks
🎨 Watercolor: Paints on varied surfaces
🎨 Monochrome Drawing: Single-color pencil, ink, or charcoal
🎨 Colored Drawing: Markers, pencils, etc.
🎨 Pastels: Pigment-based artwork
🎨 Sculpture: Clay, wax, plastic, or textiles
🎨 Fine Art & Mixed Media: Combining multiple techniques
🎨 Digital Art: Artwork made using digital tools
Submission Guidelines
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Ensure your submission is in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format.
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Only original artworks will be considered.
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Meet all deadlines to avoid disqualification.
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Follow all competition rules and requirements.
Contact Us
📧 For queries, email us at: hashtagkalakar@gmail.com
🌎 Follow us on social media for updates!
Final Notes
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The winner’s content will be removed from the website post-event and featured in our magazine.
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One Global Stage. One Global Ranking. Winners are selected collectively from all participating countries.
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Keep track of important dates and submission guidelines.
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Let your creativity shine - Showcase your art to the world with #Kalakar!
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