Rules And Regulations
ARTSY FOUNDATION
KOLKATA EXHIBITION 2026
Ceramic • Textile • Painting
Special Feature: Alpona Workshop with Sudhir Ranjan Mukherjee
1. Eligibility
The exhibition is open to artists, photographers, designers, craft practitioners, students and independent creators, subject to the applicable category requirements.
Participants must provide accurate personal and artwork information during registration.
Artists may participate individually or, where permitted by the organisers, as a collaborative group.
There is no restriction based on nationality, gender, age or artistic background, subject to applicable legal requirements.
2. Exhibition Categories
The 2026 exhibition will focus on:
Painting
Ceramic Art
Textile Art
Alpona / Traditional & Contemporary Decorative Art Workshop
The organisers may introduce additional sub-categories where appropriate.
3. Artwork Requirements
Submitted works must be original works created by the participating artist.
Artwork must be the participant’s own intellectual and creative work.
Works that infringe copyright, trademark, privacy, personality rights or any other third-party rights will not be accepted.
The artist must have the legal right to exhibit the submitted work.
Previously exhibited works may be accepted unless the organisers specifically announce otherwise.
The organisers reserve the right to reject works that are incomplete, damaged, unsafe, offensive, unlawful or unsuitable for the exhibition environment.
Artwork dimensions, weight and installation requirements must comply with the technical specifications announced by Artsy Foundation.
4. Originality & Authenticity
Participants are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their submitted works.
Plagiarised, copied or unauthorised reproductions are strictly prohibited.
If an artwork is found to violate another person’s intellectual property rights, the participant will be solely responsible for any resulting claim, dispute or legal consequence.
Artsy Foundation may remove an artwork from the exhibition if its authenticity or ownership is reasonably challenged.
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5. Registration & Participation Fees
5.1 Artist Registration
Artist Registration Fee: ₹3,000 per artist.
Registration must be completed within the announced registration period.
Payment of the registration fee does not guarantee selection for the exhibition.
The registration fee is non-refundable, except where otherwise announced by Artsy Foundation or required by applicable law.
5.2 Exhibition Participation
Exhibition Participation Fee: ₹5,000 per selected artist.
The participation fee is payable after the artist has been selected/confirmed for exhibition participation.
Where both the Artist Registration Fee and Exhibition Participation Fee apply, the total artist participation cost is ₹8,000.
The participation fee covers the exhibition participation arrangement specified by Artsy Foundation and does not automatically include transportation, framing, insurance, accommodation or other personal expenses unless specifically stated.
5.3 Brand Registration
Brand Registration Fee: ₹5,000 per participating brand.
Brand registration is intended for businesses, independent brands, creative studios, designers, craft businesses and other eligible commercial or creative entities wishing to participate in the exhibition.
Brand registration may include the opportunity to showcase the brand, products or services in an allocated exhibition space, subject to the package and facilities communicated by Artsy Foundation.
The final stall/display size, location, furniture, electricity, branding facilities and other inclusions will depend on the selected participation package.
Brands are responsible for providing their own promotional materials, product displays and other materials unless specifically included in their package.
Brand registration does not automatically guarantee a specific stall location or display arrangement.
Artsy Foundation reserves the right to approve or reject brand participation based on the exhibition’s artistic direction, available space, relevance and operational requirements.
The Brand Registration Fee is non-refundable, except where otherwise announced by Artsy Foundation or required by applicable law.
Brands must comply with all venue regulations, applicable laws, safety requirements and exhibition guidelines.
Brands must not display, sell or promote illegal, prohibited or unauthorised products or services.
5.4 Alpona Workshop
Alpona Workshop Registration Fee: ₹5,000 per participant.
Workshop registration is separate from artist and brand registration.
Workshop seats may be limited.
Workshop participants must follow the instructions of the workshop facilitator and Artsy Foundation event team.
The workshop fee covers only the facilities and materials specifically mentioned in the official workshop announcement.
5.5 Payment & Confirmation
All applicable fees must be paid within the deadline communicated by Artsy Foundation.
Participation will be considered confirmed only after successful verification of the required payment and registration details.
Participants must retain their payment receipt or transaction confirmation.
Artsy Foundation reserves the right to revise registration fees, participation packages or payment deadlines before the relevant registration period closes.
Any changes will be communicated through official Artsy Foundation channels.
Fee Summary
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artist Registration | ₹3,000 |
| Exhibition Participation — Selected Artist | ₹5,000 |
| Total Artist Cost, where both apply | ₹8,000 |
| Brand Registration | ₹5,000 |
| Alpona Workshop | ₹5,000 |
Note: The final inclusions for artist participation, brand display/stall facilities and the Alpona Workshop should be clearly specified in the respective registration packages before accepting payments.
6. Selection & Jury
All submitted works may be reviewed through a selection or jury process.
Selection will be based on artistic quality, originality, concept, execution, relevance to the exhibition and available exhibition space.
The decision of the appointed jury/selection committee will be final, subject to applicable law.
Artsy Foundation reserves the right to select, reject or request clarification regarding submitted works.
Selected participants will be notified through the contact information provided during registration.
7. Artwork Submission & Installation
Selected artists must submit their artwork within the announced submission schedule.
Artists are responsible for ensuring that their artwork is properly packed and safely delivered unless a separate logistics arrangement has been confirmed.
Artwork intended for hanging must be ready for installation and equipped with appropriate hanging provisions.
Three-dimensional works, including ceramics and installations, must be stable and safe for public display.
Textile works must be supplied in a condition suitable for display and installation.
The organisers may determine the final placement and layout of artworks in consideration of the overall exhibition design.
Artists must not alter, remove or relocate an exhibited work without permission from the organisers.
8. Ceramic Works
Ceramic works must be structurally stable and suitable for public exhibition.
Fragile, sharp or unstable elements must be disclosed to the organisers before installation.
Artists must provide any special display requirements, stands, supports or mounting systems required for their work unless otherwise agreed.
The organisers may refuse a ceramic work that presents a safety risk to visitors, staff or other artworks.
9. Textile Works
Textile works must be clean, finished and ready for display.
Artists must provide appropriate mounting or hanging instructions where necessary.
Special lighting, hanging, suspension or installation requirements must be communicated in advance.
The organisers may modify the installation method where necessary to protect the artwork or exhibition space.
10. Painting
Paintings must be properly finished and suitable for exhibition.
Works requiring frames must be framed according to the technical specifications announced by Artsy Foundation.
The organisers reserve the right to reject improperly framed, damaged or unsafe works.
Final placement of paintings will be determined by the exhibition curation and installation team.
11. Alpona Workshop
The exhibition will feature a special Alpona Workshop with Sudhir Ranjan Mukherjee.
Workshop participation may require separate registration and payment where applicable.
Workshop participants must follow the instructions of the workshop facilitator and event team.
Materials provided by the organisers may be subject to availability.
Participants are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and appropriate conduct during the workshop.
The organisers may limit the number of workshop participants to ensure an effective learning environment.
12. Sales of Artwork
If artwork sales are permitted, artists must provide accurate pricing and sales information before the exhibition.
Artsy Foundation may establish a standard procedure for recording enquiries, sales and collection of sold works.
Any applicable commission, service charge, tax or payment-processing charge will be communicated to artists before participation.
An artwork marked as sold must not be removed or replaced without approval from the organisers.
13. Artwork Safety & Insurance
Artists are responsible for adequately packing and transporting their artwork unless alternative arrangements have been agreed in writing.
Participants should obtain appropriate insurance for high-value or fragile works where necessary.
Artsy Foundation will take reasonable care of artworks while they are under its direct control; however, participants acknowledge that exhibition environments involve inherent risks.
Artists must disclose any special handling or storage requirements.
14. Photography, Video & Promotion
By participating in the exhibition, artists grant Artsy Foundation permission to photograph and record their exhibited works and participation for legitimate promotional, archival and documentation purposes.
Such material may be used on the Artsy Foundation website, social media, promotional videos, brochures, press materials and future exhibition communications.
Artists may be credited where practical and where accurate artist information has been provided.
Participants who do not wish to appear in promotional photographs or videos should inform the organisers in writing before the event.
15. Conduct
All participants, visitors, volunteers and staff must maintain respectful and professional behaviour.
Harassment, discrimination, threats, violence, intimidation, vandalism and disruptive behaviour are strictly prohibited.
Participants must respect the venue, artworks, equipment, staff, volunteers and other artists.
Any participant engaging in serious misconduct may be removed from the event and may be disqualified from future Artsy Foundation programmes.
16. Prohibited Content
The exhibition will not accept works that are unlawful or that create a serious safety or operational risk.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Hate or discriminatory content targeting protected groups
Material that unlawfully promotes violence
Defamatory or knowingly false material concerning identifiable persons
Unauthorised copyrighted material
Illegal or prohibited material
Content that creates a significant risk to visitors, staff or the venue
Artistic expression, social commentary and challenging subject matter may be considered where legally permissible and appropriate for the exhibition context.
17. Deadlines
Registration, submission, payment, artwork delivery and collection deadlines will be communicated through the official exhibition schedule.
Participants are responsible for meeting all applicable deadlines.
Late submissions may not be accepted.
Artsy Foundation may extend or modify a deadline when necessary and will communicate such changes through official channels.
18. Artwork Collection
Artists must collect their artwork within the designated collection period after the exhibition.
Participants must bring appropriate identification and collection documentation where required.
Artsy Foundation is not responsible for artwork left beyond the announced collection period except where otherwise agreed in writing.
Any special storage or delivery arrangement must be agreed with the organisers in advance and may involve additional charges.
19. Cancellation & Changes
Artsy Foundation reserves the right to modify the exhibition schedule, venue arrangements, programme, participating artists or event format where circumstances require.
Changes caused by force majeure, government restrictions, venue issues, public safety concerns or other circumstances beyond reasonable organisational control will not automatically constitute grounds for compensation.
Where a major change affects participant arrangements, Artsy Foundation will make reasonable efforts to communicate the change promptly.
20. Liability
Participants are responsible for the accuracy of information and representations made in their registration.
Participants are responsible for claims arising from their own unlawful conduct, copyright infringement, ownership disputes or violation of third-party rights.
Participants must comply with all applicable laws, venue regulations and reasonable instructions issued by the organisers.
Nothing in these rules is intended to exclude or limit any liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
21. Privacy
Personal information collected during registration will be used for legitimate purposes related to the exhibition, including registration management, communication, certificates, logistics and event administration.
Information will be handled in accordance with the Artsy Foundation’s applicable privacy policy.
Participants should ensure that all information submitted is accurate and up to date.
22. Acceptance of Rules
By completing registration or participating in the Artsy Foundation Kolkata Exhibition 2026, participants confirm that they have read, understood and agreed to comply with these Rules & Regulations.
Artsy Foundation reserves the right to interpret and reasonably administer these rules for the proper operation, safety and integrity of the exhibition.
ARTSY FOUNDATION
Kolkata Exhibition 2026
Ceramic • Textile • Painting
Special Feature: Alpona Workshop with Sudhir Ranjan Mukherjee
Official Website: artsyfoundation.com