R.A.G.E.S.

ARTBEAT OF THE ENDANGERED

An Art Competition That Gives Voice to the Voiceless

They’re Disappearing. Will Your Students Remember Them?

Karnataka is home to some of India’s most extraordinary species – but they’re vanishing!

The Indian Tiger. The Indian Vulture. The Golden Masheer. The Blue Kurinji. The Red Sandal.

ARTBEAT OF THE ENDANGERED invites students from Standards 5-12 to create art that celebrates these species, understands their plight, and awakens a generation to the urgency of conservation.

This isn’t just an art competition. It’s an opportunity for young minds to connect with the intricate web of life that sustains us all—and to become advocates for its protection.

Competition Overview

Who Can Participate
All school students from Standards 5 to 12 across Karnataka

Categories

• Category 1: Standards 5-8
• Category 2: Standards 9-12

Languages
English and Kannada entries will be judged separately

Entry Requirements

• Create original artwork (drawing, painting, collage, or digital art) featuring ONE of the five endangered species
• Give your artwork a creative title
• Write 3 sentences about your chosen species
• Get your entry attested by your school (teacher/principal with school seal)
• Free entry – no registration fees

How Schools Participate
Schools select and submit their top 2 entries per category through our online portal – latest by 20th January 2026

The Five Endangered Species

Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris)

The apex predator of our Western Ghats, facing habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.

Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)

Nature’s sanitation crew, critically endangered due to veterinary drug poisoning.

Golden Masheer (Tor putitora)

The ‘treasure of our rivers’, threatened by overfishing, pollution, and dam construction.

Blue Kurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana)

The mystical flower that blooms once every 12 years, losing ground to development and climate change.

Red Sandal (Pterocarpus santalinus)

Karnataka’s precious tree, poached nearly to extinction for its valuable timber.

Prizes & Recognition

• Multiple prizes and trophies in both categories
• 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, and Special Mentions
• Recognition across Rotary Club of Bangalore’s social media and digital platforms
• Prize distribution ceremony in mid-February 2026 at the historic Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, Bengaluru

Rules & Guidelines

1. Competition open to ALL schools and students from Standards 5-12
2. English and Kannada entries judged separately
3. No registration fee – all submissions are free
4. Submit artwork of ONE of the five species with creative title and 3-sentence description
5. Each entry must be attested by the school (teacher/principal with school seal)
6. Schools submit only their top 2 entries per category
7. All work must be original—no copying from other sources
8. Last Date for submission: 20 January 2026
9. Judges’ decision is final
10. Prize distribution date in mid-February 2026 will be announced

How to Enter

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

https://forms.gle/vQ4bYWbT6tioLFbj7

Scan the above QR Code to enter directly from your mobile device

About RAGES

The Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species (RAGES) works to restore, preserve, and protect endangered animals, plants, and habitats globally. Through partnerships with experts, organisations, and communities, RAGES creates meaningful impact by starting local and thinking global.

By participating in ARTBEAT OF THE ENDANGERED, students join a worldwide movement of conservation advocates—beginning right here in Karnataka.

Questions?

Contact us at rotarycb1934@gmail.com

Organised by

Rotary Club of Bangalore (Established 1934)
In association with RAGES (Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species)