Demoda's nationwide search for true talent
1,000,000 PKR
Prize Pool
Pakistan's Biggest Art Competition
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Prize Distribution
The Grand Prize
Grand National Winner
Awarded to the single most exceptional masterpiece across all disciplines, representing the absolute pinnacle of contemporary artistic achievement.
"Over 12 million girls in Pakistan are currently out of school. We believe true art has the power to change reality."
The Grand Prize goes far beyond the 500,000 PKR cash award. The winning masterpiece will be retained by Demoda and sold at a private exhibition. Every single rupee from that sale will be donated directly to fund classrooms, books, and teachers for girls in underdeveloped regions of Pakistan.
Category Champions
Canvas & Ink
Traditional Painting, Watercolour, Miniature & Calligraphy
Drawing, Digital & Print
Sketching, Digital Art, Printmaking & Architectural
Photography & Mixed Form
Fine Art Photography, Mixed Media & Mural Art
Material & Craft
Sculpture, Textile, Indigenous Craft & Wood/Paper Arts
The Disciplines
Art rarely fits into perfect boxes. These disciplines exist to help our curators structure their review, not to limit your creativity. If your medium bridges multiple categories, simply choose the one that feels closest. We judge the mastery of the work, not the label. Unsure where your masterpiece belongs? Contact support.
Traditional Oil & Acrylic Painting
Mastery of brushwork, blending, and texture on canvas or board.
Watercolour & Gouache
Transparent and opaque water-based techniques showcasing fluidity, layering, and control.
Contemporary Miniature Painting
Detailed, scaled-down works honoring classical traditions or modern conceptual interpretations.
Traditional & Modern Calligraphy
Rhythmic and expressive lettering, ranging from classical scripts to abstract typographical forms.
Charcoal, Graphite & Detailed Sketching
Monochromatic works emphasizing shading, line weight, and structural accuracy.
Digital Art & Digital Illustration
Original creations painted or constructed entirely within digital software environments.
Printmaking
Original editions created through woodcut, etching, lithography, or screen printing processes.
Architectural & Heritage Illustration
Precise renderings of structural forms, historical monuments, or urban landscapes.
Fine Art Photography
Conceptual or documentary photographic works demonstrating mastery of lighting, composition, and subject.
Mixed Media & Collage
Innovative combinations of two or more distinct mediums or found materials on a single surface.
Mural & Large-Scale Art
Expansive visual narratives designed for walls, public spaces, or grand dimensions (submissions via scaled digital documentation).
Sculpture & Ceramic Art
Three-dimensional forms carved, modeled, or constructed from clay, metal, stone, or synthetic materials.
Textile & Fiber Art
Woven, embroidered, or fabric-based creations exploring tactile narratives and material manipulation.
Indigenous & Folk-Fusion
Contemporary applications of regional craft traditions and indigenous aesthetic practices.
Wood, Paper & Book Arts
Sculptural or functional creations emphasizing the structural manipulation of wood, paper pulp, or binding.
Eligibility & Medium Standards
Embracing All Mediums
Whether you weave, sculpt, paint, or render digitally, we welcome your craft. Rang-o-Roshni celebrates the rich diversity of Pakistani art by accepting submissions across all 2D and 3D mediums. We encourage works that fuse traditional heritage with contemporary visions or defy standard categorization altogether.
Who Can Apply?
This platform is dedicated entirely to our local creative community. The contest is openly accessible to individual artists, designers, makers, and collectives who are 18 years of age or older and currently reside in or hold citizenship of Pakistan. We look forward to seeing your brilliance.