The outdoor painting competition took place in santiago de la ribera, aimed at promoting culture and highlighting the municipality's natural and cultural heritage. From early morning, the beaches and promenade were filled with easels, canvases, and painters capturing their unique perspectives of the surroundings.
This national event, open to both professionals and amateurs, saw participation from artists across Spain, including many established painters with notable careers. The artworks impressed with their quality, diverse techniques, and various interpretations of the landscape, ranging from the beaches and the mar menor to urban spaces and characteristic corners of santiago de la ribera.
Seven prizes to recognise artistic talent
After deliberation by the jury, the seven awards were announced in the adult, youth, and children's categories, totalling over €3,400 in cash prizes, gift vouchers, and art supplies.
Adult category
- First prize: €1,800 awarded to Pedro José Sánchez, presented by José González, director of Caja Rural Regional.
- Second prize: €900 awarded to Carlos Montero, presented by José Antonio Fernández Escudero, commercial director of Caja Rural Regional of Murcia.
- Third prize: €400 awarded to María Teresa Durá, presented by David Martínez, councillor for Culture at the san javier town hall.
Youth category
- First prize: A €150 gift voucher awarded to Jaime Pastor.
- Second prize: A €50 gift voucher awarded to Juan Francisco Martínez.
Both prizes were presented by Juan García Sandoval, director-conservator of the Museum of Fine Arts in Murcia.
Children's category
- First prize: A painting kit valued at €100 awarded to Miguel Urruticoechea.
- Second prize: A painting kit valued at €40 awarded to Chloe Cánovas.
These prizes were presented by Manuel Páez, sculptor and painter from the Region of Murcia.
The jury consisted of José González, José Antonio Fernández Escudero, Mati Fernández, cultural technician at the san javier town hall, Manuel Páez, and Juan García Sandoval, who selected the winning works from numerous submissions.
