‘Green Palettes’ Painting Competition

to
Commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day 2021
Theme: Hum Zinda Qoum Hain
Purpose:
The ‘Green Palettes’ Contest is for University students interested in revealing their artistic
talents through fine art. This contest is designed to encourage the young generation to promote
Pakistan Independence Day in an artistic form.
Eligibility:
a. Green Palettes is open to all enrolled students of any Pakistani University.
b. 2D and 3D work are eligible.
c. Art/painting must be your own original concept and not a copy of anyone else’s material
or copyrighted material.
d. The student only submit his / her own artwork that he / she has personally created.
e. If there is any question about authenticity; Higher Education Commission reserves the
right to demand proof of authorship.... if it is not then entry will be disqualified.
General Rules:
a. Canvas size 20x30 inches
b. Mediums of painting: oil paints, watercolors, acrylic paints, and pastels (oil and chalk
pastels)
c. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome.
d. One student should not submit more than one piece of art
e. Student should submit undertaking of originality of work, duly signed and stamped by
the Director Student Affairs/ Registrar office.
Criteria for Judging:
a. Interpretation and the clarity of the theme.
b. Creativity, uniqueness, and originality of the depicted theme.
c. Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
d. Color and tone. Balance of image within its space.
e. Overall impression of the art. What is the effect of the artwork in general and as a
whole?
f. Overall, does the artwork stand on its own as a complete and outstanding work of art?

High Resolution image (JPG format) of the painting should be emailed to the following email:
independence.painitng@hec.gov.pk
The original paintings 20’x30’ are to be sent through courier on the following address:
‘Hum Hain Pakistan’
Mr. Rabeel Bhatti
Assistant Director
Academics Division
Higher Education Commission
H-8, Islamabad