Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is inviting entries for the 53rd Gibraltar International Art Competition. Entries will be exhibited at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery from 21st October to 31st October 2026.

The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over as on 20th October 2026. A maximum of two paintings and two sculptures may be submitted by each artist with a £10 entry fee applicable per work. Works must be original and not previously entered in any GCS competition.

Prizes are:

•1st Prize The Gustavo Bacarisas Prize£5,000

•2nd Prize The Jacobo Azagury Prize£2,000

•3rd Prize The Leni Mifsud Prize£1,500

•Best Gibraltar Theme The Rudesindo Mannia Prize£1,000

•Best Young Artist (16-24 ys) The Mario Finlayson Prize£1,000

All the above listed winning artworks will become the property of the Ministry of Culture.

Entry forms and rules are available from:

www.culture.gi/forms

The John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street

The Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates Square

GEMA Gallery, Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road

Entries must be handed in at the Gustavo Bacarisas Galleries from Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th October 2026 between 3pm and 7pm.

For any queries, please contact GCS’ Events Department via email info@culture.gi or on Tel. 20067236.