Kalabandhu' State Level Art Competition in Commemoration of Acharya Madeti Rajaji & Madduri Sivanand Kumar

1. 'Kalabandhu' State Level Art Competition 2026

Rajahmundry Chitrakala Niketan is organizing a State Level Drawing Competition for Children and Youth in commemoration of Late Acharya Madeti Rajaji Garu and Late Madduri Sivanand Kumar. Entry is completely free for all participants.

About the Event: 'Kalabandhu' Late Sri Madduri Sivanand Kumar Art Forum and Rajahmundry Chitrakala Niketan are jointly organizing a State Level Drawing Competition to mark the birth anniversary of Eminent Artist Late Acharya Madeti Rajaji Garu and the death anniversary of Late Madduri Sivanand Kumar.

Categories & Themes:

• Sub Juniors (Classes 4 to 7): Nature Scene
• Juniors (Classes 8 to 10): Village Life
• Seniors (College Students): Creative Drawings (Any Theme)

Schedule & Venue:

• Date & Time: Friday, 2nd October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Venue: Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam Municipal Hall (Town Hall), Rajahmundry
• Entry Fee: Free Entry for All

Prize Distribution Ceremony:

• Date & Time: Monday, 5th October 2026 | 10:00 AM
• Venue: Damerla Rama Rao Government Art Gallery (Behind Anam Kala Kendra), Rajahmundry

Important Instructions:

• Only drawing sheets will be provided at the venue.
• Participants must bring their own art materials (pencils, colors, brushes, etc.).

Contact Persons:

• Sri Madeti Ravi Prakash (Program Convener): 93933 89458
• Sri Teki Mrutyunjaya Rao (Organizing Secretary): 94908 77211