The call for entries is now open for the Tablas de Daimiel Artistic Residency Award—a twelve-day creative immersion within one of Europe’s most precious and visually arresting ecosystems. Beyond mere technique or style, this residency seeks artists capable of capturing light, water, and wildlife in an environment of absolute creative freedom. All of this unfolds in a year when the Tablas de Daimiel National Park finds itself in an exceptional hydric state, its waters restored to their full, vibrant glory.
Schedule and Selection
Selection of Residents: Four artists will be chosen from among all participants registered for the Tartget Prize before May 2nd.
Preparation: The selected artists will have a full month to meticulously plan their stay.
Residency in Daimiel: From June 2nd to June 13th.
The Grand Occasion: The presentation of the Special Award “Art and Nature: Tablas de Daimiel” will take place on September 18th during the official gala at the Ateneo de Madrid. The winning masterpiece will be selected from the works created during the residency and will be exhibited alongside the official Top 100 selection.
The Program: Twelve Days of Total Immersion
Phase I: Exploration and Connection (June 2nd to 8th)
The Sanctuary: Accommodation at the Hotel Doña Manuela, ideally situated next to the Water and Mancha Wetlands Interpretation Center.
The Creative Base: La Casa de la Duquesa, a privileged location on the banks of the Guadiana, adjacent to the historic Molemocho Mill.
Program Highlights:
Official Welcome: Reception with the National Park authorities and technical experts.
Exclusive Access: Private tours of restricted areas, including Puente Navarro, Casa de Zacatena, and limited-access observatories.
Elite Masterclass: A high-level technical session (Speaker to be announced).
Creative Freedom: You will be granted official authorization to set up your easel at strategic locations—including viewpoints and boardwalks—from the very first day.
Phase II: The Studio Process (June 8th to 13th)
A Change of Atmosphere: Relocation to the Hotel Rural El Cortijo de Daimiel, an environment of absolute tranquility, ideal for the final execution of the artworks.
Program Highlights:
Open House / Workshop: A communal gathering where local artists can join a masterclass led by an internationally renowned landscape painter.
Inspirational Visit: A guided tour of the Santuario Virgen de las Cruces.
What does this Residency Award entail?
Beyond the transformative life experience, the organization ensures the most exquisite conditions for your artistic practice:
Professional Materials A curated provision of easels, canvases, and high-end Fine Arts tools to serve your vision.
Audiovisual Production The filming of a professional documentary to capture the soul of your creative process, destined for international release.
Seamless Logistics Full accommodation and a daily stipend (114€/day) are provided, ensuring your only priority is the act of creation.
Exposure in Madrid A dedicated exhibition at the Ateneo de Madrid and direct access to the international gala.
How to participate
There is no separate entry form: your registration for the Tartget Prize is your gateway. Selected artists will receive their official notification prior to May 2nd.
Tartget Prize: A Global Landmark in Contemporary Art
To enter this competition is to become part of one of the most influential artistic platforms of our time:
Unprecedented International Reach In its brief but brilliant history, the inaugural edition of the competition drew nearly 1,900 works from creators spanning 85 nations, cementing its status as an essential milestone in the global circuit of figurative painting.
Historic Economic Endowment For the 2026 edition, the global prize fund rises to 90,000 €, positioning the Tartget Prize among the most generously endowed competitions in the world.
A Jury of Masters The artworks are evaluated by an elite panel of over 20 international experts, including world-renowned figures from five continents, such as: J. Hunsung (Korea); Dirk Dziminsky (Germany); Jacob Dhein, Don Eddy, Leigh Behnke, and Paola Luther (USA); Jason Anderson, Fletcher Sibthorp, and Jean Haines (UK); Rosso Emerald Crimson (Italy); Omar Ortiz (Mexico); Tania Rivilis (Ukraine); Ivan Loginov and Eugenia Gorbacheva (Russia); Julia Ustinovich (Russia-Poland); Pablo Larsen (Argentina); Gwen Roberts (UK/Australia); Olga Burkard (Switzerland); and Carlos Blanco Artero and Arantzazu Martínez (Spain – physical jury). Special mention goes to two exceptional landscape artists: Denis Gorodnychyi (Ukraine) and Fermín García Sevilla (Spain – physical jury). The digital panel also features distinguished figures such as Chinese agent and promoter Zhang Hongbin, Colombian gallerist and curator Claudia Isaza, and the celebrated Indian watercolorist Prafull Sawant.
Institution and Prestige The crowning jewel of each edition is celebrated at the majestic Cátedra Mayor of the Ateneo de Madrid, the cultural heart of the capital and part of the “Paisaje de la Luz” (UNESCO World Heritage), ensuring premier institutional visibility.
A Platform for Growth Beyond the accolades, Tartget serves as a living cultural platform, weaving connections between artists and international collectors, galleries, and museums.
The Soul Behind the Tartget Prize
The competition was born from the vision of three professionals from Daimiel who have united their expertise to elevate contemporary painting and project their heritage onto the global stage:
Juan Francisco Gómez-Cambronero (CEO and Artistic Director) Artist and the creative engine of the project. His dual nature as both creator and manager ensures that Tartget speaks the same language as the painter, always striving for excellence and technical rigor.
Ismael Terriza (Director of Communications and Institutional Relations) The journalist tasked with giving a voice to the competition. His role serves as the bridge between art, institutions, and the public, ensuring that the talent of the participants finds the international resonance it deserves.
José Luis Sánchez-Montañés (Technical and Audiovisual Director) The eye behind the lens. He is responsible for ensuring that the competition’s imagery and documentation—including the residency documentaries—possess a cinematographic quality that honors the mastery of the exhibited works.
