The Fundação Cidade de Lisboa’s patronage of this painting competition commenced in 1991 and was held biennially, organised by the Livraria Barata in Lisbon. Its primary objective was to promote and reward young painters exhibiting for the first time, providing them with a platform to present their work. The recipient of the first prize was granted the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition at the same venue the following year. The Foundation sponsored the first prize of this competition and, in consideration, received the award-winning paintings, which now form part of its permanent artistic collection.









