las palmas rapid painting contest 30th edition

Las Palmas hosts 30th edition of rapid painting contest

Mesa y López becomes open-air gallery for 30th edition

From early this morning, Mesa y López avenue in the Gran Canarian capital was transformed into a vast open-air gallery, as more than 300 registered participants took part in the 30th edition of the Rapid Painting Contest. Artists aged from just three to 73 years old unleashed their creativity across hundreds of styles and themes, turning the city into a living canvas.

With a strict time limit in place, this year’s competition marked its thirtieth birthday in the best possible way: with live art that captured the very soul of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Professionals, amateurs, students and young artists alike were at the heart of this special anniversary edition, which boasted a total prize fund of €18,000.

Outdoor exhibition and jury deliberation

From 3pm, all the works were displayed outdoors throughout the afternoon, creating a huge living art museum in the heart of the Gran Canarian capital. Participants and visitors alike waited eagerly for the verdict of the jury, which was not announced until 6pm. This year’s panel was made up of distinguished professionals from the fields of visual arts, contemporary creation and cultural management.

Adult category winner and prize list

In the adult category, 17 prizes were awarded. The top honour, the Ciudad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Prize, worth €2,500, went to Alejandro Mesa Fajardo. A further 16 participants received sponsored prizes of €900 each, courtesy of Hotel LIVVO Fataga, Lamido S.L., Velorcios, Calzedonia, El Corte Inglés, Fundación la Caixa, Tono de Colores, McDonald’s, Bingo Real Club Victoria, Herrera Cerpa óptica/Audio, Guaguas Municipales, SPAR Gran Canaria, Rocasa, Guess, Cajasiete and Protelum.

Youth category winners

In the youth category, the first prize, sponsored by Galería Bellas Artes, was awarded to Miriam Ortega Gómez. The second prize, sponsored by Banco Sabadell, went to Eileen Santana Ferrera. Third prize, sponsored by El Pote Restaurante, was given to Jordán González López. Fourth prize, sponsored by Mercado Central, went to Elena González Santana, and fifth prize, sponsored by Marrero Monzón, was awarded to Florencia Ortega Sánchez.

Children and junior category winners

In the children’s category, first prize, sponsored by Pecan Suministros, was awarded to Aitana Sexto Salazar. Second prize, sponsored by Jugueterías Nikki, went to Clara Herrera González. Third prize, sponsored by Blancodent, was given to Maria Mykehyeva, and fourth prize, sponsored by Akuo, went to Zoe Chang Álvarez.

Finally, in the junior category, first prize, sponsored by Albert Joyeros, was awarded to Souhail El Montaser Alemán. Second prize, sponsored by Arte Digital 7 Islas, went to Claudia Rodríguez. Third prize, sponsored by El Trastero Tasca Urbana, was given to Adriano Casinelli, and fourth prize, sponsored by Securitas, went to Mar Torres Delgado.

Selected works to be exhibited at El Corte Inglés

A selection of the best works from the competition will form part of an exhibition running from 4 September to 4 October at the Sala de Ámbito Cultural de El Corte Inglés, giving the public a further chance to enjoy the talent on display.

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