Nominations Close on: 30 Dec 2026
Performing Arts: Classical Music | Classical Dance | Folk Dance | Theatre | Storytelling Visual Arts: Traditional Painting | Folk Art | Sculpture | Contemporary Interpretation Traditional Crafts: Textiles | Weaving | Embroidery | Jewellery | Natural Fiber(grass,plants,trees) Craft | Others Teaching & Preservation: Guru | Educator | Heritage Preservation | Documentation | Revival Emerging & Young Talent: Young Artist | Emerging Artist | Young Artisan | Digital Arts Ambassador Special Honours: Lifetime Achievement | Living Heritage | Cultural Icon | Distinguished Contribution | Custodian of Tradition People’s Choice: Publicly voted recognition among shortlisted nominees
AOI Awards 2026
The AOI Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who have made meaningful contributions to Indian art, culture, heritage, and traditional practices. The awards recognize creativity, dedication, excellence, and efforts to preserve and promote India’s rich cultural legacy.
Award announcement date: 01 Jan 2027
Nominate Yourself for the Award
Complete the form below with your details to submit your nomination.
Unable to Submit the Nomination Form? Please follow the below steps to submit it:
📩 Email: awards@learn.artsofindia.in
📄 Share: Biodata / Artist Profile (only if available)
🎨 Portfolio: 3 samples/images of your work
🎥 Links: Website, social media, videos or online portfolio
🏆 Category: Mention your preferred AOI Awards category
✨ Contribution: Tell us briefly about your journey, achievements & contribution to Indian arts
कैसे आवेदन करें
📩 ईमेल: awards@learn.artsofindia.in
📄 साझा करें: बायोडाटा / कलाकार परिचय (यदि उपलब्ध हो)
🎨 पोर्टफोलियो: अपने कार्य की 3 तस्वीरें / नमूने
🎥 लिंक: वेबसाइट, सोशल मीडिया प्रोफ़ाइल, वीडियो या ऑनलाइन पोर्टफोलियो
🏆 श्रेणी: AOI पुरस्कार की अपनी पसंदीदा पुरस्कार श्रेणी का उल्लेख करें
✨ योगदान: अपनी कला-यात्रा, उपलब्धियों और भारतीय कला के क्षेत्र में अपने योगदान के बारे में संक्षेप में बताएं।
