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Rangoli Contest & Visual Artists Open Call

  • Asian American Resource Center - City of Austin · Austin
Wonderful India Publisher / Host Wonderful India
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Rangoli Contest & Visual Artists Open Call
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An exciting all-ages opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the season of lights through the colorful art of Rangoli! Contestants will have two hours to complete their handmade artwork in person and onsite at the venue on November 1st.
While contestants are completing their rangoli, registered visual artists can display up to five representative pieces to be reviewed and considered for display at the Festival of Loghts on November 14th.
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​How to Enter & Compete in the Rangoli Contest
- ​Purchase one contest entry ticket per Rangoli artwork on Luma at https://luma.com/nsex7z1v. Limited number of contestant spots available.
- Arrive to the venue by 4pm for setup. Bring your own supplies (flowers, sands, rice, chalk, tools) and a flat surface up to 3ft by 3ft (mdf, foamboard, cardboard, etc).
- Contest begins promptly at 4:30p. You will have two hours to complete your design. Artwork can be completed individually or in groups. Up to one prize per entry.
- When time is up, your design will be photographed and ranked by popular vote via social media. Be sure you follow us @wonderfulindiamovement so you can have your friends and family vote for your design!
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​Competition Rules/Logistics
- Size: Rangoli design can be can be up to 3ft by 3ft. Contest is held in an indoor space. You must bring your own flat surface (foam board, mdf board, wooden board, cardboard), no larger than 3 ft by 3ft, on which to create your design.
- ​Supplies: Bring your own supplies, which may include flower petals, colored rice, sand, or chalk. No lamps or open flames will be allowed.
- Design & Tools: You can create any design as long as it is original. Art related to Diwali will be most relevant. You may bring pictures and drawings to use as reference. Stencils may be used as a guide, but final art should be hand finished. Tools such as bottles, spoons, and so forth may be used to pour and shape sand/rice.
Open to all Ages
- Youth Junior Division: Under age 13
- Youth Upper Division: Ages 14 to 17
- ​Adult Division: Ages 18+
Winners and Prizes
- ​Photos of all entries will be posted online, and contest winners will be selected by popular vote. Winners will be announced by Friday, November 6.
- Prizes will be awarded in each age category.
- Winning designs will be showcased onscreen at the Festival of Lights on November 14th.
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Visual Artists Open Call
While contestants are creating their rangoli, registered visual artists can display up to 5 representative pieces of their work for review and consideration toward participation in Wonderful India festivals. Selected visual artists will be invited to display their work at the grand Festival of Lights on November 14th. Choose Visual Artist Open Call Ticket at checkout.
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​Attendees/Guests
Event is free and open to the public. All attendees must register to attend. If you plan to attend and are not a contestant, then select the Attendee Ticket at checkout.
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For complete contest details and to enter, visit https://luma.com/nsex7z1v
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