Youth Diwali Art/Performance Contest (and Audition for Wonderful India Festival of Lights)

Young artists, writers, and performers are invited to share their interpretation of the meaning and spirit of Diwali, the timeless story of hope and renewal, through visual art, written word, and live performance. Open to youth ages 5 to 17.
Think of this event as both a contest (with prizes!) as well as a low-pressure audition for the grand Festival of Lights on November 14th.
All registered contestants will perform/display their work indoors in a grand ballroom in front of their peers and invited guests on October 24th. Top artists/performers will receive an invitation to participate in the November 14th festival.
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​The Grand Honor and Prizes!
- ​Top performers in each age category will earn an exclusive invitation to perform or display their winning work at the Wonderful India Festival of Lights event on Saturday, November 14th, 2026!
- Community Partner Prizes: Winners will receive special gift card prize packages courtesy of our local community partners.
- ​Recognition: All contestants will receive an official certificate of participation from Wonderful India.
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Contest Categories
- Visual Arts (2D or 3D, any medium, any size)
- Poetry and Written Word (up to 1,000 words)
- Monologue Performance (up to 5 minutes)
- Music Performance (solo instrumental or voice up to 5 minutes)
- Dance Performance (solo performance up to 5 minutes)
Age Groups
Open to youth ages 5 to 17.
- Junior Division: Ages 5 to 9
- Intermediate Division: Ages 10 to 13
- Senior Division: Ages 14 to 17
$25 entry fee per contestant per submission. Contestants may compete in more than one category.
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Complete contest details and contestant registration on Luma at https://luma.com/t3bmsonu