Axis Bank has announced the start of SPLASH 2025, a countrywide creativity contest encouraging children to express their dreams through art, craft and writing. The competition, open to those aged 7 to 14, will accept submissions until December 31.
This year’s theme, “Dreams,” asks children to imagine their future or their ideal day. The Bank expects participation from lakhs of students, supported through workshops and on-ground events held at schools, RWAs and select bank branches.
Entries will be judged by a panel that includes illustrators, school leaders and members of the art community. Twelve finalists will receive cash prizes of ₹1 lakh and ₹50,000, along with a learning experience at Tashkeel in Dubai. Their work will later be showcased at Bengaluru’s Museum of Art and Photography.
To add a digital twist, Axis Bank has launched an AI Dream Generator, enabling children to turn their ideas—whether futuristic or fantastical—into creative outputs. The previous edition saw participation from over 9 lakh students, indicating strong interest in the initiative.
