The municipal government of Villanueva de Córdoba, working alongside the Rafael Botí Foundation of Plastic Arts under the Provincial Council of Córdoba, has launched an official design competition to commission a vibrant new mural at the entrance of the local municipal sports center. Artists have until November 14 to submit proposals for the project, which carries a prize purse of 9,000 euros.
Contest Objectives and Cultural Goals
Organizers structured the competition to bridge contemporary culture and the rural environment. The initiative aims to introduce the core values of urban art, creativity, and modern aesthetics directly into the everyday landscape of Villanueva de Córdoba. Local officials designed the project to ensure the finished artwork functions both as a welcoming gateway to the town and as a positive motivational backdrop for local athletes and visitors heading into the Polideportivo Municipal.
Visual Requirements and Artistic Guidelines
Submissions may be entered individually or in groups, according to the official contest guidelines. The rules specify that the final painting must feature a vibrant chromatic composition dominated by dynamic, moving forms. The central theme of the artwork is rooted in the culture of effort, personal improvement, sportsmanship, and the inherent energy of athletic competition.
The winning design must pay visual homage to the various sports regularly practiced in the municipality, including football, track and field, padel, and badminton. Furthermore, the competition rules state that judges will award extra consideration to proposals that incorporate inclusive sports. Designers are also encouraged to weave in subtle artistic elements that evoke the natural surroundings of Villanueva de Córdoba, such as the distinctive texture of local granite or the characteristic landscape of the dehesa.
Submission Deadline and Award Details
Interested creators must finalize and deliver their conceptual proposals ahead of the November 14 submission deadline. The selected artist or collective will receive the 9,000-euro prize funded through the collaborative agreement between the Villanueva de Córdoba town hall and the provincial arts foundation. Once completed, the mural will occupy the prominent lateral walls of the Polideportivo Municipal, transforming the facility into a major landmark of contemporary public art at the town entrance.
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