Name: Rangoli Contest & Visual Artists Open Call
Start: 2026-11-01T16:00:00.000-06:00
End: 2026-11-01T19:00:00.000-06:00
Location: Asian American Resource Center

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Wonderful India

An exciting all-ages opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the season of lights through the colorful art of rangoli. Contestants will have two hours to complete their rangoli in person and onsite at the venue on November 1st.

Also during the event, registered visual artists can display up to 5 representative pieces to be reviewed by selection panel and considered for display at the Festival of Lights on November 14th.

How to Enter & Compete in the Rangoli Contest

For group entries, division is determined by the age of the oldest participant. Youth contestants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the event.

Prizes are sponsored by community supporters and include cash, gift cards, and certificates. Prizes will be awarded to each age category.

Visual Artists Open Call & Media Opportunity

During the contest, registered visual artists can display up to 5 representative pieces of their work for review and consideration toward participation in Wonderful India festivals. Selected visual artists will be invited to display their work and be featured in media highlights at the grand Festival of Lights on November 14th. Choose 

Event is open to the public. All attendees must register to attend. If you plan to attend and are not a contestant, then select the 

This Rangoli Contest is part of the first cycle of a 14-month series of events scheduled during the 2026-27 season of the Wonderful India movement in Austin, Texas. Read more about the movement and stay up-to-date with upcoming events at 

Contest will be held inside the ballroom, which is accessed from the foyer with the reception desk right when you enter the building.

Rangoli Contest & Visual Artists Open Call

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Lata Narumanchi

Kruti Trivedi

Ashwin Jhavar

Lorna Landry

Oshma Raj

Jayashree Kalmankar

Prerna Bhat

Prasad

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Community member entry for the rangoli contest (can be created individually or in group)

Rangoli Contestant (Community)

For visual artists (any age) who want their work to be considered for display at Wonderful India festivals.

Visual Artist Open Call

Register to attend as an attendee-observer of the contest

Attendee Only

One team entry for Organization/Business for rangoli competition (can be completed individually or in group on behalf of a organization or business)