Dénia transforms into a giant open-air canvas with the 2nd Marina Alta Youth Quick Painting Competition

The streets and landscapes of Dénia will be transformed next September 19 on a large outdoor canvas with the celebration of II Youth Competition Painting Rapid Marina AltaThis event, organized by the Artists Association of the Marina Alta (ADAMA) together with the Youth Council, invites artists from among 16 and 30 years to express their unique vision of the city. Participants will have a day to create their works, with the historic center and the port of Dénia as the main settings.

Exhibition of works from the quick painting competition

The call for entries seeks to have young artists reinterpret Dénia through their own eyes. The theme will be any motif that the participants observe. in situ in the designated areas, and the technique will be completely free. The organization will provide each contestant with a canvas of approximately 50 x 73 centimetersThe artists must bring all other necessary painting materials, including the easel.

The day of September 19 It will begin between the 08: 30 and 09: 30 hours with the collection of donations at the Casal Jove. The artists will have until 14:00h to complete and submit their works. Afterwards, the works will be displayed on their easels in the Plaza del Consell, where at 15:00h The jury's decision will be announced. The jury will assess the technical and artistic quality, composition, creativity, and originality of the submitted works.

Awards and exhibition of works

The contest will award a total of 1.000 Euros in prizes, distributed as follows: 500 Euros for the winning work, 300 Euros for the second prize and 200 Euros for the third. Furthermore, the competition will continue beyond the painting day. All submitted works will be part of an exhibition at the Sala Joves Art, which can be visited from September 21 al October 10.

Poster for the 2nd Dénia Youth Painting Competition 2026

Open enrollment

The inscriptions for the II Marina Alta Youth Quick Painting Contest They are now open and can be formalized until September 18To participate, you must send an email to adama.arte@gmail.comattaching the contestant's ID, a telephone number and email address.

Rules of the 2nd Marina Alta Youth Quick Painting Competition

The councilman of Youth, Valen AlcalaHe emphasizes that "we want young people to have spaces to create, express themselves, and showcase all their talent. And this competition is a wonderful way to do so, as well as to experience and see Dénia with fresh eyes. Therefore, we thank ADAMA for continuing to support young talent and for doing so, once again, in partnership with us."