TOC ART FESTIVAL 2024 (Annual Award Ceremony)
Get ready for TOC Festival 2024- 25!
TOC Art Festival is back- bigger, better and grander than last year. TOC Art Festival and Award Ceremony 2024- 2025 will be held in Gurgaon this year. Dates of display will be announced soon, the event date will likely be April 2025.
Main highlight of the event would be :
1. 200 students will be selected from all over India for this art festival 2. 250+ artworks will be displayed in art gallery at Ministry of Culture art gallery Apparel House in Gurugram 3. Within the artworks on display, 15 selected artworks will be auctioned to select CEOs and corporate leaders Please see below eligibility for participation, age groups, topic, award categories and submission guidelines.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION:
- Open to students of Thoughts on Canvas only
- Size – A3, A2 and A4, but preferable would be A3. Any medium.
- Made by the child, no 3D pasting on the artwork
AGE GROUPS:
Group A: 5 – 8 yrs Group B: 9 – 12 yrs Group C: 13 – 16 yrs Group D: 16+ onwards
TOPIC:
Bharat “Nayi Peedi, Nayi Soch” – art celebrating the beauty, diversity, culture, aspirations of the youth of India. Unlock your imagination and let it run wild! Mentors of TOC will guide you on how to make your portfolio professional, so that you can present in front of jury panel.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
- Two internship opportunities for best two portfolios
- Twenty trophies for various awards like Student of the Year, Homework Hero, MF Hussain award and others.
- 1st, 2nd , 3rd Jury Award within all 4 student age group categories
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
- 5 artworks are to be submitted online in POWERPOINT form, including classwork and homework from the entire year.
- Powerpoint to be submitted via Google form. Its link is available via the MAKE SUBMISSION button at bottom.
- As a backup only, if any problem, Powerpoint of artwork can be emailed to [email protected]
- Last date for submission of artwork for evaluation is 30th December 2024
- List of the selected students for gallery display after jury selection will be announced on 15th January 2025, and you will be intimated via both phone and email.
- Jury will be formed of distinguished design alumni from NIFT/ NID and well-known artists. First priority will be given to creativeness, composition and originality. Jury decision will be final.
- We will display maximum of 2 artworks of one student.
- After selection, parents will need to send physical artwork at the following address by Prashant Govil, 702 – Tower 9, Sushant Estate, Sector – 52,Gurgaon, Haryana – 122001. Mob: 9910476672, 9999727210
- When making final physical submission, ensure drawing is signed by child on right bottom corner. At the back of drawing please write child’s full name, age, parent’s full name, contact number and complete address to return the artwork.
- Once selected, participation fee will be 1800/-to be paid on the PAYMENT button available at bottom of this webpage.
AGE GROUPS:
Group A: 5 – 8 yrs
Group B: 9 – 12 yrs
Group C: 13 – 16 yrs
Group D: 16+ onwards
ELIGIBILITY FOR
PARTICIPATION
- Open to students of Thoughts on Canvas only
- Canvas or good quality paper GSM 200, Size – A3, A2 and A4. Portrait or landscape only
- Medium any
- Only original artwork will be accepted based on theme, no 3D pasting or traced artwork will be accepted.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
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A jury of NIFT/NID alumni and renowned artists will judge based on creativity, composition, and originality.
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Awards include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Runner-Up in each group.
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Up to 30 students will receive Special Recognition awards like Student of the Year, Padma Award, and Young Artist Award.
Award Categories
- A jury of NIFT/NID alumni and renowned artists will judge based on creativity, composition, and originality.
- Awards include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Runner-Upin each group.
- Up to 30 students will receive Special Recognition awards like Student of the Year, Padma Award, and Young Artist Award.
TOC Art Festival Season 4 — Selected Results
Total Selected Students: 221
| # | Group | Student Name | Parent Name | Artwork |
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
- 5 artworks are to be submitted online in POWERPOINT form, including classwork and homework from the entire year.
- Powerpoint to be submitted via Google form. Its link is available via the MAKE SUBMISSION button at bottom.
- As a backup only, if any problem, Powerpoint of artwork can be emailed to [email protected]
- Last date for submission of artwork for evaluation is 30th December 2024
- List of the selected students for gallery display after jury selection will be announced on 15th January 2025, and you will be intimated via both phone and email.
- Jury will be formed of distinguished design alumni from NIFT/ NID and well-known artists. First priority will be given to creativeness, composition and originality. Jury decision will be final.
- We will display maximum of 2 artworks of one student.
- After selection, a participation fee of ₹1800/- must be paid by clicking the PAYMENT button available at the bottom of this webpage. Parents are required to send the physical artwork to the following address by 30th January 2025:
Prashant Govil, 702 – Tower 9, Sushant Estate, Sector – 52, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122001
Mobile: 9910476672, 9999727210
- When making final physical submission, ensure drawing is signed by child on right bottom corner. At the back of drawing please write child’s full name, age, parent’s full name, contact number and complete address to return the artwork.
TOC Art Festival 4.0 Results & Next Steps
Thank you to all our students for submitting their artworks. We are overwhelmed by the incredible creativity, passion, and participation shown throughout this journey.
Results of 220+ selected students are out.
Next Step for Parents Pay the fees of ₹2,000
Please send your original artwork by proper courier to the following address: TOC Studio, Tower D 601, North Block La Lagune, Suncity, Sector 54, Gurugram, Haryana 122011, Mob: 9999727210 by 30th August 2026. The detailed submission guidelines will be shared after the results are announced.
For all further updates & guidelines, join our WhatsApp group.
Once all the original artworks are received, a physical verification will be conducted, followed by the announcement of the Top 30 artworks shortlisted for the auction on 15th September 2026.
The Audience Choice Award voting and the Virtual Art Auction will begin from 15th October 2026.
The journey will culminate with the Art Exhibition, Sale, Award Ceremony, and Physical Auction, to be held at a prestigious gallery in Apparel House, Ministry of Textiles, Gurugram Millennium City.
EVENT DETAILS ON TOC FESTIVAL DAY:
Live Auction:
15 selected artworks will be auctioned to select CEOs and corporate leaders of NCR.
- The auction will be conducted by well-known auctioneer and professionally managed.
- Parents will be intimated in advance and approval obtained before auction
Annual Award Ceremony:
- Jury will be formed of distinguished design alumni from NIFT/ NID and well-known artists. Priority will be given to creativeness, composition and originality. Jury decision will be final.
- Jury awards will be given for 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, 3rd Runner-Up in each group honoring exceptional talent and creativity.
- In addition to Jury Awards, there will be up to 30 Special Recognition students of TOC for their overall achievements throughout the year, which will include prestigious trophies and awards for Student of Year, Padma Award, Young Artist Award and others. Exact recognition awards will be provided closer to the festival dates.
Art Display & Sale:
- Upto 150+ artworks of selected students will be displayed for show and sale at a prestigious art gallery and setting in the NCR region.
- We will display maximum of 2 artworks of one student.
Invitation will be shared in email, Classroom as well as TOC Festival 4.0 Whatsapp group closer to the event date.
Best Wishes to all the Students!
TOC Art Festival Season 4 Results
India’s largest and most prestigious student platform, showcasing more than 200 paintings in gallery, live auction, virtual bidding, sales in art galleries and an annual award ceremony.
Main highlights of the event will be:
- Live auction of up to top 15 selected artworks from all submissions
- Top 30 artworks for virtual bidding on website
- 150+ art works will be displayed in premium art gallery in Delhi/ NCR for sale
- Annual award ceremony for student work done throughout the year
NEW this YEAR! – FIRST TIME EVER IN INDIA:
- 🔨 Virtual Auction: 30 paintings will be selected by jury and will be available for bidding on website thoughtsoncanvas.org. Open for all, bid your favorite artwork and win!
- Audience Poll Award: The same thirty paintings selected will also be open for audience poll, maximum voted art will get audience poll award on stage.
THEME FOR THIS YEAR:
“प्रकृति के रंग, भारत के संग“
invites young artists to celebrate the beauty of nature and the rich heritage of India through their creativity. Create an original artwork on canvas or 200gsm paper inspired by nature, culture, traditions, monuments, wildlife, or any element that reflects the spirit of India. Let your imagination and artistic expression bring this meaningful theme to life with originality and passion.