BMW Ibérica Launches 41st Edition of National Painting and Digital Art Prize for Spanish Artists
The 41st Premio BMW de Pintura is being organized by BMW Ibérica, featuring two distinct categories: Premio BMW de Pintura and Premio BMW de Arte Digital. Spanish artists aged 18 or older by the submission deadline are eligible to participate. Each entrant may submit a maximum of two pieces, but only one prize can be awarded per artist. All submissions must be original and not previously recognized. The painting category requires works that are finished and ready for display (dimensions between 100 x 81 cm and 195 x 195 cm), while digital art should incorporate innovative methods. Online registration is open from April 21, 2026, to June 12, 2026, with winners to be revealed between November and December 2026. The painting award is €25,000, and the digital art prize is €6,000.
Key facts
- The 41st Premio BMW de Pintura includes two categories: Premio BMW de Pintura and Premio BMW de Arte Digital.
- Eligibility is limited to painters residing in Spain, aged 18 or older by the submission deadline.
- Previous winners of the Premio BMW de Pintura or Premio BMW de Arte Digital cannot participate.
- Each artist may submit up to two works, with no more than one prize per edition.
- Painting works must be between 100 x 81 cm and 195 x 195 cm, excluding digital techniques.
- Digital art submissions exclude unaltered photographs, simple digitizations, and video art.
- The submission period is from April 21 to June 12, 2026.
- Prizes are €25,000 for painting and €6,000 for digital art, with winners announced between November and December 2026.
Entities
Institutions
- BMW Ibérica
Locations
- Spain