OPEN CALL FOR THE STREET ART BY YAMAHA CONTEST!
Cruïlla is much more than music; it is art in every sense. And in 2026, the creativity of our Live Arts program reaches a new level.
In this edition, YAMAHA joins as an official partner to continue promoting talent and creativity through the Urban Art Contest by YAMAHA, an initiative where emerging and established talent come together to fuse music and art.
We are looking for 12 artists willing to take on the challenge: illustrating the festival headliners live in front of thousands of people. Here’s how it works:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
12 artists will be selected, who may use different Street Art techniques and materials (sprays, acrylics, markers, brushes, stencils, rollers…)
The organization will provide a canvas divided into 3 sections (300×150 cm total), €100 for materials, and logistical support for the live creation during Festival Cruïlla 2026.
Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered.
THE PRIZES
Each selected participant will receive €500 and 2 four-day passes for this year’s edition.
Additionally, all artworks will compete for a final prize of €1,500.
The winner will be selected by the jury and announced in the days following the festival.
RULES
Ownership: All finalist artworks will become property of Festival Cruïlla, which commits to not using them for commercial purposes. The organization reserves the right to record artists and their works on video for event promotion.
Requirements: Must be over 18, able to issue invoices, and be up to date with tax obligations. If you are from outside the EU, you will need a NIE and a work permit.
Screening: Proposals that are discriminatory, offensive, or promote ideas against human rights, including xenophobia, racism, and gender discrimination, among others, will be disqualified.
HOW TO APPLY
To participate in the Urban Art Contest by YAMAHA, applicants must send an email to festival@cruillabarcelona.cat before Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m., with the subject line “Concurs Art Urbà by YAMAHA”, attaching a single PDF file (maximum size 2MB) that includes
- Personal information (name, address, email, website or Instagram profile, and contact phone number)
- Copy of ID or passport
- An updated portfolio including a brief description of the artistic project and between 5 and 10 images of previous works as references.
Applications received after the deadline or not complying with the rules will be excluded from the final jury voting.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTED PROPOSALS
Participants will be notified of their selection Friday, May 8 and will have 24 hours to accept or decline participation.
In case of withdrawal or no response, the next highest-ranked applicant will be selected. Participation implies acceptance of the rules and the jury’s decision.
The results will be published on Monday, May 11 on the website and official social media channels of the festival.
Good luck to everyone!
