Ciudad Real announces 35th López-Villaseñor National Visual Arts Prize

The Ciudad Real City Council has announced the 35th edition of the López-Villaseñor National Prize for Visual Arts. The competition is open to adult Spanish artists, citizens of European Union member states, and non-EU foreigners residing in Spain.

Participants may submit one work in either painting or sculpture, with no restrictions on theme, technique, or style. Applications must be submitted electronically through the City Council's website by October 18, 2026.

The municipal prize pool totals 21,500 euros, consisting of 11,000 euros and a medal for first place, 6,000 euros and a medal for second, and 4,500 euros and a medal for third. An additional prize from the Provincial Council of Ciudad Real may be awarded depending on available subsidies. The winner will be granted an individual exhibition in one of the city's municipal museums during the following year, and selected works will be featured in an exhibition at the López-Villaseñor Municipal Museum.