PAINTING COMPETITION

In addition to the organised programme of events, the Día del Níspero also marks the start of submissions for the annual painting competition.
The competition is open to all natives or residents of Andalucia. A prize of 1,000€ will be awarded to the best painting by all participants with a prize of 300€ being presented to the best painting by a local artist resident in the Sayalonga area.

Submissions must be made to the Ayuntamiento during working hours during May and each painting must have a theme in relation to Sayalonga and nísperos.

Only one submission per painter is allowed and each picture must be an original created using whatever medium the artist prefers.

The size of painting should be between 46 x 38cms minimum to 116 x 81cms maximum, with delicate surfaces such as paper being protected by glass.

The paintings must be unsigned but with the following information contained on the back of the canvas or paper:

• Painting title
• Name of artist
• Contact details
• Technique employed
• Dimensions of picture
• Curriculum of artist
• Photocopy of identification
• Price of painting

The winning painting will remain the property of the Ayuntamiento as part of its programme of patron of local artists. All paintings will remain in the possession of the Ayuntamiento until the beginning of August and selected paintings will form part of an exhibition held between June and August.