Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Annual Painting Competition organised by Free Press in Indore received a great response by the residents. Over 4000 students, including kids from Kindergarten, participated in the event on Sunday morning.
The air at Free Press campus was filled with cheer as the students painted their vibrant dreams and imagination on the canvas.
A-1 CREATION
A-1 CREATION
Parents accompany a nursery boy at the painting competition. |
A-1 CREATION
The competition is being held in three categories--
The event brought together children from different age groups, each encouraged to paint not just pictures, but perspectives. Group A artists filled their sheets with innocence and calm, creating a charming scene of two tiny houses surrounded by trees and a serene natural landscape. In Group B (Classes 4 to 7), creativity took lively turns—canvases celebrated Team India’s maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup win, captured everyday learning through EVS on the road, and sparkled with the joy of dream birthday celebrations. The senior participants of Group C (Classes 8 to 12) painted with deeper thought and purpose, tackling compelling themes such as Operation Sindoor, Shubhanshu Shukla’s space expedition, and the urgent concern of rising pollution in Indore.
Exciting gifts!
Three winners were selected from each group. Additionally, 10 consolation prizes were awarded in every category. Students were also entertained with fun-filled, engaging games throughout the event.
The winner recieved a brand new bicycle. There are exciting gifts for first and second runners-up in each category as well.
The entry was free for all the participants.
Winners
Group A (Class 1 to 3)
Kiara Arya – Class 1, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar
Priyal Yadav – Class 2, Mar Thoma Academy
Avani Singh Manaloi – Class 3. St Raphael’s Academy
Consolation Prize Winners
Hridhan Kara – Class 1, The Emerald Heights
Jivika Verma – Class 2, Pink Flower H.S. School
Hiya Rathore – Class 3, SICA School
Harshali Sharma – Class 2, St Norbert School
Riddhi Paliwal – Class 3, KVS
Vitee Mittal – Class 2, SICA-54 School
Hriyaan Pathak – Class 1, New Digambar Public School
Anika Singh – Class 3, St Arnold’s H.S. School
Abdullah Sheikh – Class 1, Sky Heights International School
Riya Kalomi – Class 3, Shri Jai Govind Gopinath H.S. School
Group B (Class 4 to 7)
Shashwat Shrivas – Class 5, St Paul H.S. School
Inaya Ali Khan – Class 7, St Raphael’s School
Purvi Agare – Class 5, Shri Jai Govind Gopinath School
Consolation Prize Winners
Zahra Johar – Class 4, Emerald Heights School
Virat Chouhan – Class 5, Shri Academy
Kratika Puraiya – Class 5, Kendriya Vidyalaya
Dhritani Kamliya – Class 6, Pragya Girls School
Ahana Gangrade – Class 5, St Arnold’s School
Shriddhi Chouhan – Class 7, Tagore Vidya School
Purvansh Soni – Class 7, NDPS School
Himadri Verma – Class 6, St Raphael’s School
Aashi Nahar – Class 5, Emerald Heights School
Kanika Gour – Class 7, Indore Deaf Bilingual Academy
Group C (Class 8 to 12)
Vardan Sori – Class 8, Pink Flower H.S. School
Nadir Khan – Class 9, MABEM Academy
Swarnim Kabra – Class 10, Chait Ram Shoni Manikbagh
Consolation Prize Winners
Adiba Shaikh – Class 10, MSB Educational Institute
Sakina Murabbi – Class 10, Innovative Public H.S. School
Shivansh Nandwal – Class 10, Shri Auj Jauti Samaj
Nousheba Shaikh – Class 10, Innovative Public School
Lasya Patil – Class 10, Army Public School
Stuti Tiwari – Class 8, Govt. Excellence Bal Vinay Mandir
Rahul Das – Class 12, Shri Guru Ramchandra Jaa Public School
Rudul Bhardwaj – Class 8, Ekayana School
Haschita Jangid – Class 8, Mount Carmel Vidyapeeth
Vidhan Jaitley – Class 10, The Shishukunj International School
Special Category (Group D – Special Children)
Anjali Chauhan – Class 11, Indore Deaf Bilingual Academy
Seema Osaki – Class 5, Anand Service Society
Vinka Mourya – Class 10, Anand Service Society
Consolation Prize Winners
Ankita Mahniya – Class 12
Kavita Chauhan – Class 12
Pooja Jain – Class 11
Aarti Kurmi – Class 12
Tina Jamal – Class 7
Punam Makwana – Class 10
Babli Chauhan – Class 7
Anjali Dadiyar – Class 9
Priyanka Chauhan – Class 9
Sonakshi – Class 4
Ekta Tomar |
What's even more interesting is that the students not only from Indore, but from nearby regions like Mhow and Dewas also participated in the competition.
Creativity wowed our judges
The judges at the Free Press Annual ‘On The Spot’ Painting Competition were equally impressed by the young talents. The highlight was the special way in which judges put up a tiny exhibit of paintings to pick out the best of the best from the competition. The judges created a mini exhibit in the judging hall. It was called our judge Shubha Vaidya's style of fair judging.
Rajeev Waingankar and Vimmie Manoj admired the imaginative ideas and bold use of colours, while Narayan Patidar and Dhirendra Mandge noted the dedication and focus of the children.
Subhash Chouhan and Renu Bhargav appreciated the diversity of themes, from cityscapes to festivals, and Tanya Joshi praised the creativity that shone through each artwork. Arun Mourya, Monika Lagoo Solanki, Ankit Hardia, and Prachi Choudhary remarked on the joy and energy that filled the hall, calling it a truly inspiring celebration of young artists.
"It's not just about the colour, but also the right texture and finish. Little things matter more," says Ekta Tomar, a student of Class 8 at Shree Academy, Mhow.
Harshita Banarsi |
"Concrete jungles and growing pollution are killing our natural beauty," says Harshita Banarsi, Class 8, Shree Academy, Mhow, and that's exactly what she has decided as her painting theme!
Aleena Imran Pawar |
"Strong lines and minute details to create right imagery ,"-murmurs Aleena Imran Pawar, class 8, Ismalia Karmia Girls Higher Secondary School as she carefully use her brushes!
...Because all colours are unique
The even beautifull part of the competition was the inclusivity. Just like all colours are uinque, children from special category, too participated in the event with great zeal.
Samridhi Gautam, a student from special category excitedly shows her drawing. |
