The city council of Logroño has announced the launch of the xi concurso de becas inicia, a municipal initiative designed to support the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of young people in the region. The programme will provide funding for artistic and cultural projects, offering ten scholarships of €1,500 each.
Laura Lázaro, the councillor for youth, made the announcement alongside Andrea Méndez Escribano, a recipient of a scholarship from the previous edition. Lázaro emphasised the importance of these scholarships, stating, “With the becas inicia, we want to provide the young people of Logroño with an opportunity to develop their ideas, explore their creativity, and carry out projects that often need an initial boost to become a reality. We aim to support their talent and help them find spaces and resources to express their artistic capabilities.”
Participation modalities
The competition includes six categories to accommodate various artistic disciplines and creative proposals:
- Audiovisuals/short films: Open theme. The script must be original and the duration should not be less than 10 minutes. A physical copy must be submitted to the city council.
- Literary creation/publication: Production of a book or magazine of poetry, novel, illustration, or short stories. A minimum of 10 printed copies and one PDF version must be submitted, with a length of at least 30 pages.
- Performing arts: Complete theatrical performance. Open theme, with the script potentially being an adaptation of a classic work. The performance should last no less than 30 minutes.
- Visual arts: Exhibition of photography, painting, illustration, installation, or other techniques, to be held in La Gota de Leche or a similar venue. The exhibition must adequately fill the designated space.
- Musical performance: Complete project including music, lighting, and staging elements. Open theme and musical style, with a minimum duration of 30 minutes.
- Hybrid: Projects that do not fit into the above categories, particularly those incorporating new technologies.
Application process
Individuals or groups born or registered in Logroño, as well as those enrolled in educational institutions in the city, aged between 16 and 25 as of 31 December 2026, are eligible to participate. Minors must provide parental or guardian consent. Each participant can submit one individual project and participate in one group project.
Interested parties must submit personal details, their artistic background, and a comprehensive project description, including the expected final outcome. Successful applicants will need to provide necessary declarations and documentation as outlined in the competition rules.
Applications and project submissions should be sent via email to inicia@logrono.es by 20 November 2026. Complete competition rules can be found on the municipal websites logrono.es and lagota.es.
