10th North-East States Exhibition of Art (NESEA), 2026–27
23 Jan 2027
Details
Inviting Entries in Painting, Sculpture, Graphics and Photography
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society invites artists from the eight North-Eastern States to participate in the 10th North-East States Exhibition of Art, 2026–27, to be held at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Galleries, Panjabari, Guwahati.
The exhibition provides a platform for artists to showcase the region’s diverse creative expressions through Painting, Sculpture, Graphics and Photography.
Eligibility and Participation
The exhibition is open to artists aged 18 years and above belonging to the following eight North-Eastern States: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
- Each artist may submit up to three artworks per category.
- A separate application form is required for each category.
- The non-refundable entry fee is ₹700 per category.
- All entries must be the artist’s original works and meet all artwork eligibility and submission conditions specified in the prospectus.
Important Dates
- Last date for prospectus distribution: 30 December 2026
- Last date for submission of completed application forms and exhibits: 23 January 2027
Selection and Awards
Entries will be assessed through a two-tier jury process.
The first jury will shortlist artworks based on the photographs submitted. The second jury will evaluate the selected artworks and determine the awardees.
The exhibition will present:
- Four cash awards of ₹50,000 each, one in each category.
- Ten Honourable Mentions, carrying no cash prize.
The jury’s decisions will be final.
How to Apply
Artists must submit the following:
- Completed application form.
- Prescribed entry fee.
- Two sets of photographs of the artworks.
- A brief biography of not more than 200 words.
- A passport-size photograph.
All submissions must follow the instructions specified in the prospectus.
Completed application forms and exhibits must reach the Society’s office on or before 23 January 2027.
Please read the complete prospectus for artwork eligibility, size specifications, framing, packing, labelling, delivery, return and other participation conditions.
Submission and Enquiries
The Secretary
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra Society
Panjabari, Guwahati – 781037, Assam
Mobile: 87618 04808
