Picasso Art Contest
International Art Recognition + ICE-PAPA Award
Picasso Art Contest is a competition by Picasso Creative Skills for children aged 6–19, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Annual single-submission contest; each edition accepts entries for approximately 7 weeks (April to June). Results are announced on the official website within weeks of the submission deadline.
Format
Individual
Time needed
Self-paced creation of one original physical painting in any medium and size. The online entry form takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
About This Opportunity
Picasso Art Contest is an annual international painting competition organized by Picasso Creative Skills, an ISO 9001:2015 certified educational organization based in Gujarat, India. The contest has been running since 2012 and accepts entries from participants aged 6 to 19 from over 129 countries worldwide.
Each annual edition carries a unique name. Participants submit one physical painting for evaluation. The judging uses the proprietary ICE-PAPA framework, which scores entries across seven criteria: Innovation, Creativity, Engagement, Perfection, Age of Artist, Presentation, and Artistic Ability. Digital artworks are not accepted; only original physical paintings are eligible.
Selected participants receive the ICE-PAPA Award Certificate and are featured in the Hall of Fame for outstanding work. Three-time winners receive special Triple Crown recognition. A voluntary post-selection fee applies for participants who wish to claim a physical Diamond or Gold award certificate.
The contest accepts submissions during each annual edition and announces results after the judging period. Participants from India and 129+ other countries compete in the same pool, making this one of the few truly international art contests accessible to young artists across the globe.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 6 - 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to participants aged 6 to 19 years from India and 129+ countries worldwide. Physical paintings only; no digital artworks.
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Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
ICE-PAPA Award Certificate
ICE-PAPA award certificate at Star (90-100, free), Diamond (80-89, optional USD $23.99), or Gold (70-79, optional USD $23.99) level, along with website publication and a photograph with the award.
Recognition
ICE-PAPA International Award Recognition
Highlights
- Annual editions with unique names (e.g. Artistic Genesis)
- Open to 129+ countries worldwide
- ICE-PAPA proprietary 7-criteria scoring
- Hall of Fame for outstanding participants
Rounds & format
Single round. Participants photograph their original physical painting and submit the photograph via the online entry form on the official contest page during the entry window (April 19 to June 10 for the 2026 Artistic Genesis edition). After the deadline all valid entries are evaluated by the ICE-PAPA 7-criteria framework. Participants scoring 90-100 receive the Star Artist award; scores 80-89 earn the Diamond Artist award; scores 70-79 earn the Gold Artist award. Scores below 70 do not receive a certificate. Results are announced on the official website.
How entries are judged
ICE-PAPA 7-criteria framework: Innovation, Creativity, Engagement, Perfection, Age of Artist, Presentation, Artistic Ability
Selection process
All valid entries are scored using the ICE-PAPA 7-criteria framework: Innovation, Creativity, Engaging, Perfection, Age of Artist, Presentation, and Artistic Ability. Scores run from 0 to 100. Star Artist: 90-100 (certificate and website publication at no additional cost); Diamond Artist: 80-89 (optional USD $23.99 for physical certificate and website publication); Gold Artist: 70-79 (same optional fee applies). Participants scoring below 70 do not receive a certificate. No participation certificates are issued for non-qualifiers.
How to apply
- 1Create one original physical painting
- 2Sign the painting at the bottom
- 3Submit entry on the official contest page with painting details
- 4Arrange delivery of original painting by post or courier if selected
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Entry is completely free. After judging, Star Artist level winners (score 90-100) receive their award certificate and website publication at no cost. Diamond Artist (80-89) and Gold Artist (70-79) winners may optionally pay USD $23.99 for a physical award certificate and website publication. No participation certificates are issued for scores below 70.
Frequently asked questions
Is Picasso Art Contest free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Picasso Art Contest?
children aged 6-19.
What will my child gain from Picasso Art Contest?
ICE-PAPA international award certificate. Recognition across 129+ countries. Hall of Fame for outstanding participants. Triple Crown recognition for three-time winners.
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