🌿 Overview
The Almenara Collection is a private initiative dedicated to celebrating and supporting contemporary figurative and realist painting. Based in southern Spain, it combines a growing art collection with a dynamic program of international residencies and the Almenara Art Prize, one of the leading global awards for contemporary representational painters.
Founded with the aim of connecting artists, collectors, and audiences across borders, the project blends cultural hospitality with digital visibility — offering both exhibition opportunities and creative retreats in inspiring Andalusian settings.
🏆 Almenara Art Prize
An annual international competition that rewards artistic excellence and innovation within figurative and realist painting.
Awards (2025 edition):
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💶 Over €29,000 in cash prizes and €20,000 in product awards
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🎖️ Categories include Figurative, Portrait, Drawing, Landscape, and Young Artist Award
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🧑🎨 Winners are exhibited and featured in the Almenara Collection
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🪞 Young Artist Award: includes a 10-day artist residency in Andalucía, accommodation for up to 6 guests
🏡 Residencies
The Almenara Artist Residencies invite painters to immerse themselves in nature and tranquility, surrounded by the landscapes of southern Spain.
Residencies focus on:
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Artistic exploration and concentration in serene environments
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Cultural exchange among international artists
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Exhibitions and mentorship opportunities with the Collection team
🖼️ The Collection
The Almenara Collection includes works by international realist and figurative artists, with prices ranging from $500 to $400,000 USD.
Its curatorial line emphasizes technical mastery, emotional depth, and a renewed dialogue between classical traditions and contemporary perspectives.
🌍 Why It Matters
The Almenara Collection has become a bridge between collectors, emerging artists, and institutions. By integrating residencies, exhibitions, and open calls, it represents a living ecosystem for representational art — one that resonates with mesh’s goal of connecting art, people, and opportunities globally.
