*Golden Brush Awards Competition – Rules and Regulations* ### 1. *Eligibility* – Open to students from participating schools in and around Karnal. – Participants must be registered through their schools. – The competition is divided into age categories; participants should compete within their appropriate age group. ### 2. *Registration* – Schools must complete registration by the deadline set by Golden Brush. – Each school may register multiple students but should adhere to the category limits, if any. – Entry fees, if applicable, must be paid at the time of registration. ### 3. *Artwork Guidelines* – *Medium*: Participants may use any medium (e.g., watercolor, acrylic, pencil) unless specified for a particular category. – *Size*: Artwork size requirements will be specified by the organizers. – *Theme*: Participants should adhere to the theme announced for the competition. – *Originality*: All artwork must be original. Plagiarism or copying from other artists will lead to disqualification. – *Submission*: Artwork should be submitted on the competition day or as per guidelines given by Golden Brush. ### 4. *Calligraphy Competition Rules* – Participants must use materials provided by the organizers. – Handwriting must be legible, and creativity within calligraphy is encouraged. – Each participant will have a set time limit to complete their work. ### 5. *Judging Criteria* – Judging will be based on creativity, technique, adherence to the theme, and overall impact. – Calligraphy entries will be judged on presentation, neatness, and originality. – Decisions of the judges are final and binding.