Salon de Julio 2026: 65th Edition, Guayaquil
Ecuador's prestigious Salon de Julio opens its 65th edition, 'La Pintura Presente,' with prizes of up to USD 15,000 for painting.
'La Pintura Presente' is the title of the 65th edition of the Salon de Julio, one of the most important art competitions in Ecuador, organized by the Municipality of Guayaquil through its Directorate of Cultural Heritage. Information sessions on the rules, application requirements and prize details have begun at the Museo Municipal de Guayaquil, with virtual sessions also planned for the national art community.
The salon is open to the entire artistic community, including amateur, emerging and student artists. Applications are made through a digital form, opening the competition to artists from anywhere in the country and to Ecuadorians living abroad. Foreigners who have resided in Ecuador for the past two years may also participate. Only if a work is selected must the participant deliver it physically.
Prizes for the top three places are USD 15,000, USD 10,000 and USD 5,000. The full competition calendar, including application deadlines and jury result dates, is published on the official salon website.
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