City-based organisation Soumya Memorial Trust (SMT) hosted a painting competition, Kuni Chitrakara, at the Odisha Modern Art Gallery here on Sunday. Nearly 100 children from different schools, aged between 5-15 years, participated in the competition in three different categories.
The contestants’ performances were assessed by a competent jury. The arts of the talented children would be showcased at the Odisha Modern Art Gallery on July 21. The best nine Kuni Chitrakaras would be awarded. The best three Kuni Chitrakaras would get free art coaching for one year at the Odisha Modern Art Gallery by the SMT, said SMT member Bhabani Mohanty.
SMT chairman Kahnu Charan Parida said, “The main objective of the competition is to identify the most gifted students, increase the level of performance, create conditions for the creative development of young kids and preserve the unique Odia culture and traditions.”He added that the trust would organise several such events in coming days for children.