The Arts Society Nerja is a non profit making society (Asociación sin ánimo de lucro) but when we find ourselves with an unplanned surplus, we reach out to support other charities, often related to Art.
We have as one of our most important aims to support Charities in order
• to make a difference in people’s lives
• to develop skills and personality
• to heal
• to enjoy and have a great time
• to stimulate young artistic talent to excel.
We are continuing supporting this project where Antonio Guerra gives weekly classes at the school where there are many children from vulnerable families. There is a group of 15 girls and one boy.
In October 2024 the children performer in the Centro Cultural Nerja to show us what they had learnt.
In March 2025 we held, for the third time, a competition for young talent in Teatro del Carmen in Vélez Málaga. Paula Coronas, Babak Eshraghi and Daniela Basno, all professional musicians, were our jury. Our aim is to give the children an opportunity to shine on stage.
We donated 9 prizes in 3 age categories. Paula Coronas donated the Paula Coronas prize for the best interpretation of a Spanish composer. The level was incredibly high.
We organize concerts for the winners to be able to shine and gain stage experience.
Next year the IV Competitition for Young Talented Musicians will take place. We will have 4 prizes: The Arts Society Nerja prizes, the Paula Coronas prize for best interpretation of Spanish music on piano,donated by Paula Coronas, pianist and member of the jury, the Enescu Prize, donated by Daniele Basno, a Rumanian Violin player and a jury member, the Joaquin Rodrigo Prize, donated by the family of this famous Spanish composer, for the best interpretation of his work.
We are honoured to count on the collaboration of the famous pianist Paula Coronas and the family of Joaquin Rodrigo.
We are looking into a third Music related charity project in Nerja, supporting the Nerja Music band.