Only Indian bonafide students pursuing the BFA Final Year Painting courses and MFA Final Year Painting courses are eligible to contest.
		Each student can submit one painting only.
		Each college can send up to 10 paintings.
		Paintings need to be specifically made for this competition

The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards will accept original paintings, semi-realistic/figurative, simple to understand, powerful, gender and culturally sensitive, thought-provoking and asserting the positive.

Non-realistic, modern or abstract paintings are not acceptable. This is because realistic paintings are easily understood and leave no scope for ambiguity in its message.

Original, two-dimensional painting on canvas only. NO sculpture, photography, prints, or computer-generated/enhanced artwork will be accepted.

The dimension of the painting (FOR THE IMAGE ONLY), should be 30 inches X 40 inches. This DOES NOT include the frame.

Oil, acrylic or mixed media.

Canvas will be provided by CMS. No other canvas may be used. Students will use their own drawing and painting material.

Paintings must have been made for the competition, The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards only and must not have been a part of any other competition.

All materials must be sent with proper packaging material. Colleges are requested to speak with Ms. Priya Verma (09899979165), Manager, CMS, or email her at priya@cmsindia.org regarding packaging material, packaging method, courier and insurance bills before sending their paintings and other enclosures to CMS. The courier and insurance bills will be reimbursed to participating colleges by CMS.

Each painting should be accompanied with an endorsement by the Principal/Head of Department of the institution of which the entrant is a student (Endorsement Form is attached with the Entry Form). The endorsement must certify that the painting was made for the competition by the student and that the student is pursuing the eligible courses (BFA Final Year Painting or MFA Final Year Painting) in that institution. Paintings without the Endorsement Form duly signed by the Principal/ Head of Department will be rejected.

The artist ought to respect the female form. A grotesque or provocative portrayal of female anatomy while discussing sex selection could depict the issue inappropriately. It also distracts from the message being communicated.

The artist is advised to avoid imagery that:

		Is gruesome or gory. For instance, do not show blood, knives/ medical instruments dripping with blood, foetus in a bottle or a dagger piercing a rosebud. Research shows that such images put off people from receiving the underlying messages.
		Reinforces gender inequality.

1.		Only bonafide students pursuing the BFA Final Year Painting course and MFA Final Year Painting course are eligible to contest.
2.		One student can submit one entry only. Students shortlisted by the Principal/Head of Department only can enter the competition.
3.		Paintings need to be specifically made for the current competition, The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards: First National Painting Competition 2008. Other previous works will not be accepted.
4.		Paintings depicting objects or human beings in objectionable manner or those which can hurt religious, cultural and gender sentiments will not be shortlisted, accepted or financially reimbursed.
5.		The entry would be rejected if the student will write her/ his name or sign on the painting.
6.		Organisers reserve the right to exclude paintings that are not in conformity with the aims of the competition.
7.		The Organizing Committee of the Competition will decide the composition of the events, the nomination jury and final jury, protocol and exhibitions.
8.		Paintings that are shortlisted and nominated for the finals and award winning paintings will not be returned. These will be the property of The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards.
9.		The paintings housed in The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards will be included in UNFPA-CMS communication materials and will be promoted and auctioned. The proceeds will be utilized for organizing the next year’s competition.
10.		Please preview your entries before sending.
11.		The decision of the Nomination Jury and the Final Jury shall be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
12.		All matters regarding the competition will be decided by the organisers and shall be final.
13.		All matters not mentioned in these regulations will be decided by the organisers. The discretion to make an exception to any rules and regulations of the competition will rest with the organisers.
14.		By signing the Declaration in the Entry Form of The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards, the entrant accepts without reservation the terms of the competition as stated in the Entry Guidelines.
15.		Submission of entries acknowledges the right of UNFPA-CMS–India to use the paintings for publication, exhibition and promotion of any kind. All disputes are subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts and forums in Delhi only.
16.		Copyright: All rights reserved throughout the world. Reproduction of this form or any other material of The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards in any manner is strictly prohibited.

By submitting an entry into The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards, an entrant understands and agrees to the following:
		She/ he is eligible to submit the entry to The UNFPA-CMS Art for Social Change Awards: First National Painting Competition 2008 .
		The painting submitted is entrants own individual and original work.
		Should this entry be shortlisted, the entrant grant organisers the right to - Exhibit the paintings. - Showcase the paintings in UNFPA-CMS communication materials - Auction the paintings. The proceeds from auctioning will be used exclusively in organizing the next year’s competition. The organisesrs will not be liable to pay royalty or any other fee to the entrant on proceeds from auctioning the painting
		Entrant agrees that by doing so, neither UNFPA-CMS nor its partners will be held responsible for any copyright violation.
		Should an entry win an award, entrant is authorized to receive the same.
		Entrant fully indemnifies and holds UNFPA-CMS and its partners and supporters harmless from any claims, which may arise from the entry.
		All disputes are subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts and forums in Delhi only.
		All statements on this document are true and complete. In case the same is found to be incorrect and incomplete, the organisers have the right to reject the entry at any stage.