Emilia Castañeda was born 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.