Elena Goñi Wins Premio Apertura 2026; Works Acquired by CA2M
Elena Goñi, a painter from Navarre, received the Premio Apertura 2026 from the Comunidad de Madrid for her artworks Autorretrato con Beatriz (2026) and Pendientes (2025). This announcement was made during the opening of the gallery season in Madrid. The regional government will purchase both pieces for the Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M) located in Móstoles. Established in 2009, this annual award comes with a prize of 15,000 euros and honors artists participating in Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend. The jury comprised José Lebrero Stals, Lorena Martínez de Corral, María Asunción Lizarazu de Mesa, Tania Pardo, Juana Arana, Asunción Cardona Suanzes, and Manuel Lagos Gismero. Goñi's solo show, 'Exposición', is on display at Galería Fernández-Braso until October 31.
Key facts
- Elena Goñi receives the Premio Apertura 2026 from the Comunidad de Madrid.
- The award is given for her paintings Autorretrato con Beatriz (2026) and Pendientes (2025).
- Both works will be acquired by the regional government and join the CA2M collection in Móstoles.
- The prize includes 15,000 euros and is awarded annually during Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend.
- Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend has opened the season for seventeen years, organized by Arte Madrid.
- The jury includes José Lebrero Stals, Lorena Martínez de Corral, María Asunción Lizarazu de Mesa, Tania Pardo, Juana Arana, Asunción Cardona Suanzes, and Manuel Lagos Gismero.
- Goñi's exhibition 'Exposición' is at Galería Fernández-Braso until October 31.
- The show explores the art ecosystem through landscapes, interiors, portraits, and self-portraits.
Entities
Artists
- Elena Goñi
- Estrella de Diego
- José Lebrero Stals
- Lorena Martínez de Corral
- María Asunción Lizarazu de Mesa
- Tania Pardo
- Juana Arana
- Asunción Cardona Suanzes
- Manuel Lagos Gismero
Institutions
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Galería Fernández-Braso
- Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo
- Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend
- Asociación de Galerías Arte Madrid
- Consejería de Cultura, Turismo y Deporte
- Museo Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Navarra
- Móstoles