Emilia Castañeda was born in Barcelona on November the 7th , 1943
1956- Starts art studies at the «Victor Esteban Ripaux’s» Private Academy.
1959- Enters the School of Arts and Crafts «Llotja» in Barcelona, alternating her studies in the Artistic Center of Sant Lluc.
1969- Finishes her studies in the «Massana School» of Barcelona.
1971- Ends formative stage going in for several competitions and collective exhibitions wining several prizes.
Honorific Member o The “Real Circulo de Bellas Artes” -Barcelona
Outstanding prizes:
1964- 2nd Prize «Picture Notes of Barcelona».
1968- VII, Prize to «Young Painting».
1969- X Prize to «Young Painting».
1970- XI, 1st Prize to «Young Painting».
1970- 1st Prize «Fortuny Medal».
1971- 1 st Prize VI art competition of the Valles.
1971- 1st Prize IX art exhibition of Martorell.
1976- 1st Prize of Painting «Isidro Nonell» (organized by the Royal Center of Sant Lluch).
1977- Painting of a «Saint George» for Barcelona’s Diputation.
