III International Painting and Drawing Contest for Young Artists
Art Gallery Nika presents the III International Painting Contest for Young Artists, an initiative that reaffirms our commitment to contemporary creation, artistic education, and supporting emerging talent from an early age. Aimed at youth between 8 and 18 years old, the contest was born with the vocation of becoming a meeting space between the creative sensitivity of the new generations and the great figures of culture.
In this third edition, the contest is dedicated to the work and poetic universe of Federico García Lorca, one of the most universal voices of Andalusian and Spanish culture. A poet, playwright, and creator deeply linked to the visual arts, Lorca understood art as a form of knowledge, emotion, and truth, capable of expressing that which cannot always be said with words.
The call for entries takes on a special meaning as it is framed in 2026, the year marking the 90th anniversary of his death (1936–2026). This anniversary invites us to look back at an artistic and human legacy that continues to dialogue with the present and inspires creators across different generations and disciplines.
Born in Fuente Vaqueros (Granada) on June 5, 1898, Federico García Lorca developed a body of work marked by symbolism, emotion, popular imagery, and the concept of "duende," understood as a deep and authentic creative force. His artistic thought offers young participants a starting point to explore painting as a free, personal, and contemporary language.
Through this contest, Art Gallery Nika invites participants to interpret the Lorquian spirit from a modern perspective, fostering creativity, reflection, and plastic experimentation without stylistic or technical limits. Rather than illustrating a specific work, it is about connecting with the essence of his creative universe and translating it into visual language.
With this third international edition, Art Gallery Nika consolidates a cultural project that values art as a tool for education, dialogue, and transformation, building bridges between the Andalusian cultural heritage and the new generations of artists.
Terms and Conditions
1. Theme and Objectives
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To interpret Lorca’s spirit through a modern lens, fostering creativity and artistic experimentation.
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Building bridges between Andalusian cultural heritage and new generations of artists.
2. Participation Rules
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Open to youth aged 8 to 18.
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Entries will be organized into age categories to ensure a fair evaluation process.
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Maximum of one original work per participant; collective works are not accepted.
3. Technical Requirements
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Techniques: drawing (pencil, charcoal) or painting (watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil, mixed media).
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Support: paper or canvas; maximum side length: 80 cm.
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Works must be signed on the front and labeled on the back with the author's details.
Contest Schedule
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February 10 – April 15: Online application and digital submission (JPG) at artgallerynika.com.
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April 16 – April 30: Jury deliberation and selection of winners.
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May 1: Announcement of finalists.
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May 1 – May 15: Submission of original artworks. The delivery address will be provided to finalists separately.
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May 20: Announcement of winners and award ceremony.