Canvas under Canopy โ
Event Description โ
Canvas Relay is an innovative art competition that showcases collaborative creativity through a relay format. Multiple teams work consecutively on the same canvas, starting from a partially completed artwork based on themes such as sustainability, mythology, or future cities. After a fixed time, the canvas is passed to the next team, which builds on the previous design with its own style and techniques.
This process continues until the final team completes the piece, resulting in a unified masterpiece that reflects diverse perspectives. The event challenges participants to:
- Adapt quickly
- Maintain thematic harmony
- Think creatively under time constraints
Canvas Relay is a true celebration of teamwork, innovation, and artistic vision.
Date, Time & Venue โ
- Date: 14/11/2025
- Time: 14:00
- Venue: Central Plaza Stage-1
- Backup Venue: T-105/106
Registration Process โ
- Register on the official Saturnalia registration platform before the deadline (as mentioned on the platform).
- Participation is subject to shortlisting in case of overwhelming response (details will be shared if required).
- Only shortlisted candidates (if applicable) will be notified for further steps.
- Participants must:
- Email the final list (with contact details and college name) to the given POC.
- Fill out required forms and make necessary payments (for non-Thapar students).
- Participation is open exclusively to college students with valid current-year ID cards.
- Registration Fee: โน300 per participant
Rules and Regulations โ
Eligibility โ
- Open to all artists, regardless of skill level or experience.
- Registration before the specified deadline is mandatory.
Theme Adherence โ
- Each participant/team must create a painting that aligns with the given theme.
- Thematic interpretation must be clearly visible in the final artwork.
Canvas Specifications โ
- Paintings must be created on a canvas provided or approved by the organizers.
- Canvas size will be specified by the event; no other dimensions allowed unless pre-approved.
Medium โ
- Any painting medium is allowed.
- Mixed media permitted if the majority of the work is painted.
- No digital tools or techniquesโonly traditional painting methods.
Submission โ
- Submit completed artwork to the designated area for judging.
- No changes allowed after submission.
Disqualification โ
- Use of prohibited materials/methods or plagiarism/copying results in immediate disqualification.
Ownership & Display โ
- Artworks remain property of the artist but must stay on display until event concludes.
- Organizers may photograph and promote artworks for event purposes.
Conduct โ
- Professional behaviour is expected throughout the event.
- Misconduct, vandalism, or disruption will result in removal from the event.
Judging and Awards โ
- Judges' decisions are final and non-negotiable.
- Prizes awarded based on announced criteria; top participants recognized during the award ceremony.
Performance Guidelines โ
- Theme will be announced 30 minutes prior to the competition.
- Strict time limit of 3 hours to complete artwork.
- Participants must bring their own art supplies (brushes, paints, pencils, charcoal, etc.).
- Painting sheets and cardboard substrates provided to all participants (uniform size and quality).
- Artworks must be completely originalโnot copied, traced, or derived from pre-existing works, photos, or copyrighted material.
- Use of the national flag or symbols like the Ashok Chakra is strictly prohibited under Indian law.
Judging Criteria โ
- Creativity & Originality
- Technique & Skill
- Theme Representation
- Composition & Aesthetic
Results โ
- Results will be declared by a panel of judges soon after the competition ends.
Awards and Prizes โ
- Prize : 10,000/-
Point of Contact โ
- Kanishka: +91 9599867459
Terms and Conditions โ
- Prizes subject to adequate participation; committee may modify/withdraw prizes if participation is low.
- By entering, you agree to abide by all rules above.
- Judges' decisions are final. Only Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) may alter results under extreme circumstances.
- TIET reserves the right to disqualify any entry for rule violations or unsportsmanlike/disruptive conduct.
- Date and Time are subject to change
- TIET may disqualify any team promoting obscenity.
- TIET may cancel the competition in unforeseen circumstances.
- TIET may change prize money before the final round.
- In case of disputes, organizers' decisions are final and binding.
- Organizers are not responsible for non-completion/non-occurrence of the event.
- Organizers may cancel, reschedule, postpone, or amend the event.
- Any equipment provided by TIET or associates must not be damaged; damages must be compensated by the participant/team.
- Property brought by participants is their own responsibility; TIET/associates are not liable.
- The number of entries determines the deadlines.
- The decisions of the jury/judges are final.