ANY SUBJECT | ANY MEDIUM
AGE SHOULD BE ABOVE 18 YEARS
CURATOR
siddhARTha karmakar
(FREEDOM, Season 3)
siddhARTha karmakar Art Foundation (SKAF India), founded by artist and advertising professional siddhARTha karmakar, is committed to uplifting emerging artists, especially those lacking recognition or platforms to showcase their work. With an MFA from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata and 25+ years in advertising sector in Mumbai, Siddhartha combines creative and strategic expertise to guide artists in navigating today’s art landscape. SKAF India bridges the gap between talent and opportunity, offering exposure, resources, and support - empowering artists to thrive and connect with a global audience.
VENUE
NEHRU CENTRE AC ART GALLERY
Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018
DATES
PHASE 1 - 11, 12, 13 August 2026
PHASE 2 - 14, 15, 16 August 2026
SCHEDULE
Exhibition Inauguration & VIP Preview – Phase 1
11th August 2026, 4:00 PM
VIP Preview – Phase 2, Distribution of Participation Memento & Certificates (Both Phases) Award Ceremony – Top 10 Artists from Both Phases
16th August 2026, 4:00 PM
Open to the Public: 11th – 16th August 2026 Daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The last date of entry is subject to the availability of space.
LOCATION & IMAGES OF NEHRU CENTRE ART GALLERY
SIZE OF ARTWORK
Maximum size of artwork should be:
2 ft (width) x 2 ft (height)
(AFTER COMPLETE FRAMING)
Artwork slightly larger will be accepted with an additional fee.
Maximum size of sculpture should be:
2 ft x 2ft x 3 ft (height)
DETAILS OF ARTWORK
PAINTING | SCULPTURE | GRAPHIC ART DIGITAL ART | PHOTOGRAPHY
(*CRAFTS ARE NOT ALLOWED)
Artwork in any medium on framed canvas or canvas board is preferred. An outer frame is not mandatory for inner framed canvas, but it is mandatory for canvas boards.
Glass-framed artwork will be accepted only if the artist can drop off and pick up the artwork/s directly from the gallery on the specified dates.
Glass-framed artwork/s will not be accepted via hyperlocal courier or delivery services.
Sculpture artists must personally drop off and pick up their work from the gallery on the specified dates.
For photography, canvas print with inner frame is preffered.
PHYSICAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION
Artists must personally deliver and collect their artworks to and from the gallery,
or send them via courier to the Mumbai address.
1.
NEHRU CENTRE AC ART GALLERY
Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018
FOR PHASE 1 ARTISTS
Drop Off - 11th August (Tuesday) 8am
Pick Up - 13th August (Thursday) 7pm
FOR PHASE 2 ARTISTS
Drop Off - 14th August (Friday) 8am
Pick Up - 16th AAugust (Sunday) 7pm
2,
COURIER OPTION
Only paintings on canvas or photographs printed on canvas will be accepted through courier.
Paper artworks framed with glass or acrylic sheets will not be accepted through courier.
The artwork size must be within 2x2 ft.
The transportation cost from our Mumbai address to the gallery and the return transportation from the gallery to our Mumbai address will be ₹500 per artwork (both ways), which must be paid by the artists.
After the exhibition ends, all artworks will be dispatched to the artists’ addresses from our Mumbai address within 15 days.
Courier charges for both sides must be paid by the artists.
During transportation, the team will handle the artworks carefully; however, we will not be responsible for any kind of damage.
Artworks sent through courier must reach our Mumbai address by 31st July 2026.
PARTICIPATION FEES
FOR PHASE 1
(11-12-13 August 2026)
PAYABLE AFTER THE SELECTION, NOT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION
1 ARTWORK Rs. 2399
FOR EXTRA ARTWORK
Rs. 2199 FOR EACH
(for 3 days)
Larger Artwork will be accepted with an additional fee of Rs. 600 PER SQ/FT
PARTICIPATION FEES
FOR PHASE 2
(14-15-16 August 2026)
PAYABLE AFTER THE SELECTION, NOT AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION
1 ARTWORK Rs. 2799
FOR EXTRA ARTWORK
Rs. 2599 FOR EACH
(for 3 days)
Larger Artwork will be accepted with an additional fee of Rs. 700 PER SQ/FT
FEES FOR SCULPTURE
1 SCULPTURE - FREE ENTRY IF SELECTED.
Fees for 2 sculptures onwards will be applicable as mentioned above.
For both phases (6 days),
the participation fees will be as mentioned for Phase 1 + Phase 2 respectively.
Artists participating in both phases will get a
FLAT 10% DISCOUNT
on the total fees.
Artists who have previously participated in any physical exhibition curated
by siddhARTha karmakar Art Foundation will receive a
Rs.100 DISCOUNT ADDITIONALLY
List of siddhARTha karmakar Art Foundation curated Physical Exhibitions
FREEDOM #1 - 2024 at Srijanika Art Gallery, Navi Mumbai
FREEDOM #2 - 2025 at Darpan Art Gallery, Pune
MUMBAI ART WEEK #1 - 2025 at Srijanika Art Gallery, Navi Mumbai
KOLKATA ART WEEK - 2025 at Nazrul Tirtha Art Gallery, Kolkata
INDIAN ART CARNIVAL #7 - 2025 at Krittika Arts Space, Santiniketan, WB
MUMBAI ART FIESTA #1 - 2025 at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai
PUNE ART FIESTA 2025 at Bal Gandharva Art Gallery, Pune
TRI-COLOUR TRIBUTE 2026 at Srijanika Art Gallery, Navi Mumbai
MUMBAI ART FIESTA #2 -2026 at Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai
BENGAL’S PRIDE 2026 at Srijanika Art Gallery, Navi Mumbai
(*** ART FAIRS ARE NOT INCLUDED)
There is
NO COMMISSION
on artwork sales.
IMPORTANT NOTES
CURATORSHIP
FREEDOM - SEASON 3 is curated by siddhARTha karmakar Art Foundation, Mumbai.
SUBMISSION FEE
There is no submission fee to apply for selection. Participation fees are payable only after final selection.
SELECTION PROCESS
Each submission will be evaluated individually, not collectively.
PAYMENT TIMELINE
Participation fees must be paid within 4 days of selection. Space will be reserved for 4 days only; if payment is not received, the slot will be offered to another artist.
ARTWORK DELIVERY
Artists who personally deliver and collect their artwork on the specified dates will be preferred.
ARTIST PRESENCE
The artist’s physical presence at the exhibition at all times is not mandatory.
COURIER POLICY
The organizer is not responsible for any breakage or damage to artwork sent via hyperlocal couriers or delivery services. It is entirely the artist’s responsibility.
SALES & COMMISSION
There is no commission on artwork sales. Artists may include their contact details (Mobile No., WhatsApp, Email, Instagram ID, Website URL, etc.) on name tags, so buyers can contact them directly.
TOP 10 AWARDEES WILL GET
CERTIFICATE OF AWARD (HARD COPY)
+
MEMENTO OF AWARD (HARD COPY)
+
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (HARD COPY)
+
MEMENTO OF PARTICIPATION (HARD COPY)
+
PRINTED FOLDABLE CATALOGUE (HARD COPY)
+
PARTICIPATION E-POSTER
+
PARTICIPATION & AWARD E-CERTIFICATE THROUGH WHATSAPP
ALL ARTISTS WILL GET
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION (HARD COPY)
+
MEMENTO OF PARTICIPATION (HARD COPY)
+
PRINTED FOLDABLE CATALOGUE (HARD COPY) +
PARTICIPATION E-POSTER
+
PARTICIPATION E-CERTIFICATE THROUGH WHATSAPP
