XXXVIII New Creators Contest -painting and sculpture- 2026

The Youth Department is preparing the call for entries for the 38th edition of the New Creators Painting and Sculpture Competition, an initiative aimed at young artists between the ages of 14 and 35, inclusive.

Each participant may submit up to two works, which must be delivered to the Youth Department before December 30, 2026.

The competition includes a single prize of €1,000 in each of the two categories, painting and sculpture. The winning works will become the property of the City Council. A special prize of €100 will also be awarded to the best work created by an artist under 18 years of age.

All participating works will have the opportunity to be viewed by the public during the exhibition held at the Espai d’Art of the City Hall from February 3 to 26, 2027.

The closing ceremony will also include the awards presentation, which will take place on February 26, 2027, at 12:30 p.m.

With this new call for entries, the Youth Department continues to promote artistic creation among young people and offer a space to showcase emerging talent in the disciplines of painting and sculpture.