1st Edition in 2018,  was organised for which entries received from all over India and selected artists awarded with cash awards and complimentary exhibitions. All India Art Competition & Exhibition has spread fame of Telangana for its support to Art and Artisans. Sri Chandu Lal, Minister of Tourism and ST Development, Sri B. Venkatesham, IAS, Secy. YAT & C Dept., Dr.K.Lakshmi, IAS, Director, State Gallery of Art during 1st All India Art Competition and Exhibition 2018