The 15th International Cartoon Contest, Kyrenia 2026, Cyprus

KYRENIA MUNICIPALITY

CYPRIOT – TURKISH CARTOONIST ASSOCIATION

25. INTERNATIONAL OLIVE FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL OLIVE HUMOR FESTIVAL

15. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST 2026

(KYRENIA – CYPRUS)

ATTENTION!!! WE ARE BACK TO THE ESSENCE OF CARTOON ART! 

In line with the decision we made last year, WE ONLY ACCEPT cartoons sent to this contest WITH BLACK LINES ON A WHITE BACKGROUND. WE DO NOT ACCEPT GRAY SHADES EITHER!!! 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 

1 – This contest is open to amateur or professional World cartoonists over the age of 18 or anyone who can draw cartoons – regardless of religion, language or race. 

2 – THEMES: 

A) Olive Subject 

Olive, Olive and Time, Olive and History, Olive and Mythology, Olive and Technology, Olive and Cyprus, Olive and Life, Olive and Peace, Olive and Conflict, Olive and War, Olive and Health, Olive and Women, Olive and Men, Olive and Children, Olive Oil, Olive Branch, Olive Tree, Benefits of Olive, Olive and Olive Mill/Press, Banning of Uprooting, Burning and Cutting Down Olive Trees and so forth. 

B) Free Subject 

Any topic can be drawn. 

3 – The works to be sent to the contest must be in cartoon style. Works in the form of paintings or illustrations will not be accepted. Cartoons must be without text. No brand, item or product name should be written on the cartoons. Only logos or symbols should be used. 

4 – Cartoons sent to the contest must be absolutely BLACK & WHITE and original. Grayscales are not accepted. Size A4 or A3. Each participant must write their name, surname, address, telephone, e-mail information on the back of the cartoon. A photo and a short CV must be sent. 

5 – The works to be sent to the contest may have been published before but should not have won an award. 

6 – After the evaluation of the International Selection Committee Members, the finalist works will be published on the official website of the contest. In addition, the finalist works will be brought to the attention and objection of cartoonists, cartoonist organizations, and international organizations established against similar, imitated and stolen cartoons. If it is documented that any work is similar, imitated or stolen or has previously won an award in another contest (with the date of publication), that work will be cancelled and the next highest scoring work will be taken into consideration. 

7 – It is possible to participate in the contest with any number of works (in Olive or Free subjects), however, a participant will not be given more than one award in each section. 

8 – CARTOONS PRODUCED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARE NOT ACCEPTED!!! Cartoons produced with Artificial Intelligence will be disqualified from the contest. Even if a cartoon that is later understood to be a product of Artificial Intelligence wins an award, its award will be deemed invalid. 

9 – The works must be sent to the specified address by normal or insured mail by 15 APRIL 2026 at the latest. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTED. 

10 – The cartoons sent – whether they receive an award or not – will not be returned; they will remain in the archives of the “International Cyprus Cartoon Museum” to be established by the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association. 

11 – In addition to the works that win awards in the contest, the works deemed appropriate by the Organizing Committee will be published in an album and exhibited within the scope of the 25th International Olive Festival 2026. 

12 – The results of the contest will be communicated to all participants and the press and media. 

13 – All cartoons sent to the contest can be printed and reproduced by the Kyrenia Municipality or the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association using exhibition, card, poster, album, newspaper, magazine, calendar, book, CD and similar techniques. They can also be used on television, video, web pages and social media for promotional purposes. 

14 – By sending works to this contest, participants are deemed to have accepted the terms of the contest. If the works sent are used in the places specified in these specifications, participants accept that they will not seek financial compensation or copyrights today or in the future. 

PRIZES: 

OLIVE THEMED SECTION 

First Prize 800 Euros + Golden Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Second Prize 500 Euros + Silver Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Third Prize 300 Euros + Bronze Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists. 

FREE SUBJECT SECTION 

First Prize 800 Euros + Golden Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Second Prize 500 Euros + Silver Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Third Prize 300 Euros + Bronze Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists. 

15 – If the invitation to the award ceremony is not responded to within 10 days, the award-winning artist will not be able to benefit from the transportation and accommodation facilities guaranteed in these specifications. 

If an artist confirms their attendance at the awards ceremony and has a ticket reservation made, but later changes their mind, they must notify the Organizing Committee in writing 24 hours prior to their flight date. Failure to provide written notification will result in any financial losses incurred due to the ticket reservation being deducted from the monetary prize. 

DEADLINE: 

APRIL 15, 2026 

SUBMISSION ADDRESS: 

Kıbrıs Türk Karikatürcüler Derneği 

15. Uluslararası Karikatür Yarışması 

Posta Kutusu: 455 (Post Code: 99000) 

Lefkoşa – Kuzey Kıbrıs (Turkey) 

IT IS AN ADVANTAGE TO SEND CARTOONS BY NORMAL OR INSURED MAIL. 

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING PACKAGES SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESSES. 

WEB PAGE:

http://www.zeytinkarikaturleri.com 

STEERING COMMITTEE. 

The International Cartoon Contest "BY BUS" 2026, Estonia

International Cartoon Contest "BY BUS"

The Estonian Humour Museum, in cooperation with its partners, international bus company Lux Express and @Tallinn Bus Station (Tallinna Bussijaam), announces an international cartoon contest on the theme: "BY BUS". 

Theme Description: The content of the cartoons must be related to bus transport in its broadest sense. We welcome works reflecting bus travel, bus stations, drivers, and passengers at both local and international levels. Is the bus just a vehicle or a social phenomenon? What happens on a long journey? How does the world look through a bus window? Etc. We are looking for a witty and clever approach! 

Prize Fund: 

• I Prize – 750 € and diploma 

• II Prize – 500 € and diploma 

• III Prize – 250 € and diploma 

• 2 Special Prizes – 150 € each and diploma (Intended for Estonian cartoonists to encourage local participation if they do not reach the top three, or a special prize from Lux Express). 

Rules and Conditions of the Competition: 

• Participants and Number of Works: Each author may submit an unlimited number of thematic caricatures. However, only one work per author can compete for a prize (the best one). 

• Originality: Caricatures may have been published previously, but they must not have won awards in other competitions. The author is responsible for ensuring their submitted work does not violate third-party copyrights. 

• Entries produced using AI text-to-image generating software or platforms are not eligible to be qualified for the competition. AI-generated artwork or entries based on AI-generated artwork will be disqualified. 

• Technical Requirements: 

o Format: JPG or PNG. 

o Quality: At least 300 dpi (suitable for printing in A3 format or larger). 

o Both color and black-and-white works are allowed. 

o Accepting signed pc prints 

• Language: Cartoons should generally be wordless. Internationally known abbreviations and expressions (OK, S.O.S., HELP, etc.) are allowed. As an exception, caricatures with up to 5 words in English are permitted. 

• Entry Details: Along with the works, the email must include the author's: 

o First name and surname 

o Exact postal address (with postal/zip code) 

o Email address 

o Phone number 

o A photo and a short CV is recommended. 

• Deadline and Submission: Entries must be sent by March 1, 2026, at the latest to the email address: cartoon@eestihuumor.ee or by post to: Eesti Huumorimuuseum, Purku, Rapla vald, Raplamaa, Estonia. 

• Results: Winners will be announced no later than April 1, 2026. The results will be published on media channels and on the organizers' website. Awarded participants will be notified personally. 

• International jury: Andrus Tamm, director of Estonian Humour Museum, cartoonists Heiki Ernits (EST), Valdek Alber (EST), Gatis Šļūka (LAT), Heino Prunsvelt (EST) and Hugo Osula, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of International Bus Company Lux Express. 

Exhibitions and Catalogue: 

• The best cartoons will be selected for an exhibition displayed at the Estonian Humour Museum (Purku village, Rapla County) and Tallinn Bus Station, Estonia. The exhibition may also be presented as a traveling exhibition elsewhere in Estonia. 

• The best 100 cartoons will be published in a thematic catalogue. 

• All participants will receive a free digital exhibition catalogue (PDF), which can be downloaded from www.eestihuumor.ee. The top 20 participants will receive a printed catalogue by mail. 

Copyright: The Estonian Humour Museum and Lux Express reserve the right to use the submitted works free of charge for organizing exhibitions, publishing printed materials, and promoting the competition/exhibition in media and advertising materials (referencing the author's name). Submitted works, which will be kept in a digital archive, will not be returned. However, works received on paper will be returned if the author asks. If a request is not made, paper cartoons will remain in the archives of the Estonian Museum of Humor; in the case of originals, the author may request a certificate of donation. 

More info: 

https://eestihuumor.ee/by-bus/ 

Estonian Humour Museum 

Andrus Tamm 

Phone: +372 51 77 861 

andrus@eestihuumor.ee .

Source: https://eestihuumor.ee/by-bus/ 

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The 52nd International Graphic Humor Competition, Umoristi a Marostica 2026, Italy

52nd International Graphic Humor Competition

Umoristi a Marostica 2026

Call 2026: Hope

1. Theme of the Competition and Participation Guidelines 

The competition is open to cartoonists, illustrators, and graphic artists from all over the world. Participants may request to take part out of competition. This option excludes the author from eligibility for awards. 

The theme of the 2026 competition is: HOPE 

Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 works (cartoons or strips) related to the proposed theme, interpreted in relation to humanity and the society we live in, viewed through a humorous perspective. The works must contain no dialogue or text. They must also be unpublished (never published or submitted to other competitions). 

The organizers reserve the right to exclude from award consideration any works found to have been previously published. 

2. Submission Methods and Deadlines 

The deadline for submitting Artworks is 28/02/2026 

Artworks can be submitted in the following ways: 

Online 

By using the dedicated form on the website, accessible after registration 

Postal Delivery 

Artworks may be sent together with the participation form (downloadable here) containing all the author’s details, using the postal service or courier to the address: 

Umoristi a Marostica – Biblioteca Civica – Via Cairoli, 3 – 36063 Marostica (VI) – ITALY 

Artworks, whether in black and white or colour and created in any drawing technique, must be in JPEG, PNG or GIF format at 150 dpi, high quality, with a maximum file size of 3 MB. Files of larger dimensions will not be accepted. The acceptance of the Artworks, the selection process and the awarding of prizes are at the exclusive discretion of the Jury appointed by the Gruppo Grafico Marosticense. 

The Jury’s judgement is final and irrevocable. 

3. Sending Original Artworks and Prize Assignment 

All selected authors will receive an e-mail from the Committee with details regarding the timing and methods for sending the original Artworks that will be exhibited in the exhibition. If the Artworks created are exclusively in digital format, the author must send a signed copy of the Artwork, numbered as a print. The Artworks must arrive postage paid and customs-free. 

The Jury will award the “Premio Internazionale Scacchiera”, the “Sandro Carlesso Special Prize”, the “Marco Sartore Special Prize”, and 10 “Umoristi a Marostica” Prizes. Any special or honorary prizes not listed may be assigned at the Jury’s discretion. The results of the competition will be communicated to all participating authors by e-mail and published on the website https://www.umoristiamarostica.it/ .

4. Exhibition and Acceptance of the Regulation 

The inauguration of the exhibition will take place on 9 May 2026 in Marostica. 

The exhibition will remain open until 7 June 2026. 

Selected Artworks for the exhibition and catalogue will not be returned and will remain the property of the “Museo di Umorista a Marostica” Archive. 

The Gruppo Grafico Marosticense reserves the right to reproduce and display the Artworks in all communication and promotional materials identifying the author with the wording “by Umoristi a Marostica”, without any compensation. While ensuring the utmost care of the Artworks, the organisation declines all responsibility for any damages that may occur during transport. 

Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of this Regulation and expressly authorises the Gruppo Grafico Marosticense to process personal data sent by each author in accordance with data protection laws (EU Regulation 2016/679), including for the purpose of inserting such data into databases managed by the Group for the organisation of the competition.

The 58th World Gallery of Cartoons, Skopje 2026, North Macedonia

58th WORLD GALLERY of CARTOONS Skopje 2026

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• The organizer of the event is OSTEN Skopje, the Republic of North Macedonia 

• The PROCESS of ORGANIZATION of the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 is in four phases: 

- APPLICATION (by 31 May 2026) 

- SELECTION + announcement of selected cartoonists (June 2026) 

- JURY + announcement of finalists (July – August 2026) 

- ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDED CARTOONISTS (September 2026) 

• OFFICIAL EXHIBITION and AWARD GIVING CEREMONY (November – December 2026) in Skopje. 

CRITERIA for PARTICIPATION 

• TYPES OF WORKS – cartoons | satirical drawing | comic/strip (one panel of non-verbal strip) 

• THEME | TECHNIQUE – by the author’s choice 

• FORMAT - А3 (42 х 30 см) or А4 (30 х 21 см) 

• NUMBER of WORKS – up to 5 works / cartoonist. 

RULES for PARTICIPATION 

• The cartoonists can participate with: 

- ORIGINAL WORKS, (hand-created works/drawn on paper or other media) 

- DIGITAL WORKS (printed, numbered and signed in pencil on the front) 

• ONLY WORKS from the NEWER PRODUCTION, which have not previously been PUBLISHED or AWARDED, will be considered 

• WORKS that are deemed by the jury to be identical or closely similar to the known works by another cartoonist - will NOT be judged 

• IF DETECTED that artificial intelligence was used in the process of creating the work/s – they will not be considered 

• IF DETECTED the cartoonist has violated any of the rules for participation after the awarding - the jury has the right to withdraw the award 

• ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZER’S DIRECTIONS, the selector and the international jury will pay particular attention to the visual expression of the submitted works. 

REGULAR APPLICANT should: 

- FILL in the APPLICATION FORM (electronically or manually) and send it to the e-mail: cartoons@osten.com.mk along with a photo, short bio and digital images of the submitted works 

- SEND THE ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED WORKS -original or digital (printed, numbered and signed) BY POSTAL MAIL along with the printed and signed Application Form 

- WRITE the name, the country and the title ON THE BACK OF EACH WORK. 

NOTES: 

** only works that will arrive by post at the organizer's address by May 31, 2026 will be taken into account in the selection and judging process 

*** by filling out the application, the author cedes to the organizer the NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to use, exhibit, study and publish his works for the purposes of the event. 

DEADLINE for arrival of the works for participation in the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 - May 31, 2026! 

SHIPPING ADDRESS: 

OSTEN - WORLD GALLERY of CARTOONS 

8 Udarna Brigada 2, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia 

IMPORTANT! 

When sending the works, be sure to put on the shipment: 

NON-COMMERCIAL SHIPMENT / FOR EXHIBITION ONLY! 

PARTICIPATION FEE 

You should choose one of the options below 

 To participate WITHOUT PARTICIPATION FEE (the submitted works remain in the OSTEN Collection) 

 To participate WITH PARTICIPATION FEE of 20 $ (non-selected works will be returned upon request and organized by the author himself) 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

The payment should be done via money transfer to the OSTEN Skopje account: 

Beneficiary: OSTEN DOOEL SKOPJE, 8 Udarna Brigada 2, Skopje 1000, N. Macedonia 

IBAN: MK07210701000702188 | SWIFT: TUTNMK22 

Bank: NLB AD SKOPJE, Majka Tereza 1, Skopje 1000, N. Macedonia 

SELECTION AND JURYING 

• The SELECTOR decides about the CARTOONISTS who go to the next level of jurying with all submitted works 

• The INTERNATIONL JURY reviews the works of the selected cartoonists, chooses the work that will be presented in the catalog and decides on the awards envisaged by the organizer 

• The ORGANIZER will notify all registered cartoonists about the: 

- RESULTS of the SELECTION (by the end of June 2026) 

- SELECTION of FINALISTS (by the end of August 2026) 

- THE JURY DECISION / AWARDS (by the end of September 2026) 

and will publish the results on its website - osten.mk, official FB page World Gallery of Cartoons and other printed, electronic and social media. 

PRESENTATION 

• The works of the AWARDED CARTOONISTS, FINALISTS and SELECTED CARTOONISTS will be reproduced in the catalog of the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 

• The works of the AWARDED CARTOONISTS, FINALISTS and SELECTED CARTOONISTS will be exhibited at the official exhibition of the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 

• AWARDED CARTOONISTS receive respective cash prizes (where and as much as provided - see below), certificates and a copy of the catalog by mail. 

• FINALISTS receive digital certificates and catalog in pdf by e-mail. 

AWARDS 

GRAND PRIX for LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT (1500 $ & Sculpture) – decision by the Council of Ambassadors of OSTEN 

FIRST AWARD ($1000 & Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

SECOND AWARD ($500 & Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

5 THIRD AWARDS (Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

5 SPECIAL AWARDS (Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

CICO AWARD * for a Macedonian Cartoonist (Plaque) – decision by the OSTEN Board 

* In honor of the great Macedonian cartoonist Vasilije Popovic – Cico. 

58-WGC-2026-Application Form on source: https://www.osten.mk/en/58-wgc-2026-general-info/.

The 11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest, Bursa 2026, Turkey

11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest

Contest Topic: “BREAKING POINT” 

A moment of awareness, an awakening. 

From a social perspective, it sometimes means transitioning into a new era. 

A necessary stage in the advancement of science and technology. 

An irreversible starting point caused by a disrupted balance. 

At certain times in life, hitting rock bottom and making a new choice at a critical turning point. 

A sign of new beginning and a moment of decision. 

The breaking point isn’t only an individual phenomenon but also one of the fundamental dynamics of change and progress in social and historical processes. Every breaking point carries within it the potential for renewal and development. 

When we reach a turning point, how can we identify opportunities, risks and redefine our goals? As we restructure for the future and economic development, moving from traditional systems to different ones, what path should we follow? 

Last date for application: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 

The contest is receptive internationally for all amateur and professional caricaturists. 

Limited with three (3) caricatures, may be e-mailed to bursa@kalder.org in 300 dpi jpg format. 

The works produced with artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted into the competition. 

The caricatures can be published, yet should not be awarded in another competition. The caricatures will be published at www.facebook.com/kalder.bursa social media account for detection of plagiarism and resemblance. Beginning date and expiry date of publishing will be announced later. Objections will not be considered after the dates specified. Competing caricatures may be printed and used in KalDer organisations (posters, books, albums, postcards, brochures, invitations, exhibitions, etc.) and published in internet environment. One of the artworks may be used as the main visual of the 23th Quality and Success Symposium which will be held in Bursa on the date of April 28, 2026. All remaining publication rights belong to the author. Competitors are considered to have an agreement in these conditions. 

Categories (You need to indicate your category for which you applied on the form.) 

1.Adult Category (at the age of 17 and above) 

Prizes: 

-1th Place 25.000 TL & Plaque 

-2nd Place 20.000 TL & Plaque 

-3rd Place 15.000 TL & Plaque 

-Three Honorable Mention Plaques 

-Jury Special Award (Plaque) 

2.Young Category (at the age of 16 and below) 

Prizes: 

-5 achievement medals 

-15 finalist certificates 

Explanation: Reward money and plaques will be sent to respective winners in April 2026. Reward money will be paid according to exchange rates of the date of payment in USD for international artists. 

Results will be announced at www.facebook.com/kalder.bursa social media account on Thursday, February 26, 2026. 

Jury Members; 

Ahmet Aykanat (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Mehmet Kahraman (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Halit Kurtulmuş (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Serkan Ürkmez (Türkiye) - KalDer Bursa 

Maria Grazia Quaranta (Italy) - Cartoonist 

Galim Boranbaev (Kazakhstan) - Cartoonist 

Mehmet Zeber (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Aykan Kurkur (Türkiye) - KalDer Bursa 

Arzu Özel (Türkiye) - KalDer Bursa. 

Person in Charge of Organisation: Arzu Ozel 

E-mail Adress for the works to be sent: bursa@kalder.org 

Contact Information: 

Phone: +90224 241 60 10 

KalDer Bursa (Turkiye Kalite Derneği Bursa Branch Office) 

Yuzuncu Yil Mah. 416 Sok. No:2/1 Nilufer / Bursa / Türkiye 

Tel: 0224 241 60 10 KalDer Bursa Şubesi (Türkiye Kalite Derneği Bursa Şubesi) 

Application Form on source: bursakalder.org .

The winners of the Olense Kartoenale 2025, Belgium

Theme: The Artist

The results of the Olense Kartoenale 2025

They have received 1.972 entries, sent by 489 different participants from all over the world.

The participants are from 69 different countries.

Winners category adults

First prize: Ben van Mierlo (The Netherlands) (Top)

Second prize: Pol Leurs (Luxembourg)

Third prize: Predrag Srbljanin (Serbia)

Fourth prize: Gergely Bacsa (Hungary)

Prize city Bialogard: Emil Idzikowski (Poland)

Prize Amnesty International: Anneke van Steijn (The Netherlands)

Winners category youth

First prize: Sare Nur Toydas (Turkey) (Above)

Second prize: Seyed Sadra Mirmohammadi (Iran)

Cartoons winners

You can view the winning cartoons and the photos of the award ceremony on their Facebook page. Watch also this video for a nice overview of all winners and the cartoons that were selected for the exhibition and catalog.

Olense Kartoenale 2026

The main theme 2026 is 'The universe'.

The theme of Amnesty International 2025 is 'Right to freedom of expression'.

How to to participate?

You can sign up your participation on www.olensekartoenale.be starting the 1st July 2026.

More information?

Olense Kartoenale - Gemeente Olen

Contact Olense Kartoenale

Vrije Tijd, vrije.tijd@olen.be.

The 12th Tehran International Cartoon & Caricature Biennial 2025, Iran

The 12th Tehran International Cartoon & Caricature Biennial 2025

Sections and Subjects: 

Thematic Cartoon: Hurry 

Cartoon: Free 

Comic Strip: Free 

Caricature (Portraits): Portraits of Iranian Cartoon Masters – Parviz Shapour, Kambiz Derambakhsh, Ardeshir Mohasses, Gholamali Latifi, and Javad Alizadeh 

Rules: 

Each participant may submit up to 5 works in each category. 

Submitted works must not have won any previous awards. 

Works should not have been published in the catalogs of previous editions of this Biennial. 

Artworks must be submitted in PNG or JPG format, with a resolution of 300 dpi and a minimum size of 2000 pixels on one side. 

Works created in any technique are accepted, except those produced using Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Participants must include a Word file containing their full name, postal address, email address, phone number, photo, and short CV. 

A PDF version of the catalog will be sent to all participating artists. 

Only the finalists will receive a printed volume of the official catalog. 

The attendance of Iranian winners at the closing ceremony is mandatory. 

Prizes: 

Grand Prize (Thematic Section): €8,000 + Trophy & Certificate 

First Prize in each section: €2,000 + Trophy & Certificate 

Second Prize in each section: €1,500 + Trophy & Certificate 

Third Prize in each section: €1,000 + Trophy & Certificate 

Deadline for Submission: December 23, 2025 (EXTENDED FOR A DAY:) December 24, 2025 

Email for Sending Artworks: tb12@irancartoon.com

Secretariat Address: 

Iranian House of Cartoon 

No. 44, West Golnabi St., 

after Ahmadi Roshan (Ketabi) Sq., 

Shariati St., Tehran, Iran 

Tel: +98 21 2286 8600 

More on source: irancartoon .

The 9th Graphic Humor Exhibition Humoràlia, Lleida 2025, Spain

CALL FOR 2025

1. PRESENTATION – STATEMENT OF MOTIVES 

The mission of the Lleida City Council, through its Cooperation Department, is to raise public awareness of the structural causes of global poverty and inequality, within the framework of what is now known as Education for Social Transformation (EpTS). 

HUMORÀLIA is a global graphic art exhibition that brings together artists from around the world to explore the theme of Human Rights and to promote a culture of peace through creative expression. Art and humor serve as powerful instruments for inspiring a world where peace leads the way. 

Graphic humor is a truly universal medium for social transformation, appealing directly to emotion while encouraging reflection on inequality and stimulating debate on how to overcome it. Education plays a crucial role in preventing attitudes that promote discrimination, and humor becomes an e ective and engaging tool in both educational and pedagogical processes, particularly for younger audiences drawn to visual art. 

The philosophy of Humoràlia is to approach humor and humorism as serious subjects for debate and study—through artistic, humanistic, and scientific disciplines—setting aside clichés and superficial or uncritical humor. Within this broad concept, expressions such as irony, satire, sarcasm, white and black humor, comedy, entertainment, jokes, wit, and many related forms all have a place. Humoràlia seeks to showcase works with humorous content from any artistic field—visual, literary, performing, or even musical—and to analyze, debate, and reflect upon humor itself. 

This promotion of artists and their work also fosters emerging talent through Humoràlia’s competitions and exhibitions. 

From 2009 to 2023, the Humoràlia Exhibition was organized by the Humoràlia association together with the Coordinator of NGOs and other Solidarity Movements of Lleida. During that time, it recognized and celebrated the professional contributions of thousands of artists from across the globe, in alignment with the principles of Awareness Raising and International Cooperation. 

In 2025, the Lleida City Council is launching the ninth edition of the Exhibition, aiming to revive a rights-based event deeply rooted in our city and to honor those who work internationally to promote and defend the rights of all people. 

2. NAME “GRAPHIC HUMOR SHOW – HUMORÀLIA” 

3. APPLICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS 

Any person of legal age, from Lleida or anywhere in the world, whether a professional or amateur artist, is invited to participate. 

4. SPECIFIC BASES 

The Graphic Humor Exhibition – Humoràlia will be organized every two years by the City Council of Lleida and Humoràlia. 

The theme of the 2025 edition is ARMED CONFLICTS AROUND THE WORLD. 

For the purpose of this call, “armed conflict” refers to any confrontation carried out by regular or irregular armed groups involving continuous and organized violence (i.e., resulting in at least 100 deaths per year and/or causing serious damage to the territory— such as the destruction of infrastructure or natural environments) and threatening human security (through injury or displacement of populations, sexual and gender-based violence, food insecurity, impacts on mental health and the social fabric, or disruption of essential services, among others). 

These factors are compounded by elements such as the trade in weapons and dual-use materials, the exploitation of natural resources, and civilian industries that profit from war. Beyond the direct consequences of armed violence—deaths, injuries, and destruction—there are lasting e ects that scar communities for generations. 

Many conflicts lead to mass displacement, the recruitment of combatants (often minors), and increased sexual violence, all of which cause profound psychosocial damage and intensify hostility between communities. 

Through this theme, Humoràlia seeks to promote the values of a culture of peace and to deepen understanding of today’s world, with particular emphasis on the conflicts that, regrettably, still persist internationally. The aim is to encourage reflection on ongoing conflicts and the need for peaceful resolution. 

Currently, there are approximately 58 active armed conflicts worldwide, most of which began in the mid-20th century and continue to this day. Africa remains the continent most a ected (15 conflicts), followed by Asia (9) and, more specifically, the Middle East (6). 

Humoràlia aims to raise awareness of these ongoing conflicts, underscore the importance of peace and conflict resolution, and highlight the disproportionate impact of war on women and children—groups that require special attention and visibility. 

Submissions must be made personally by the artist exclusively via the online form available at cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia. The system will automatically generate a confirmation receipt for each submission. 

Given the non-competitive, educational, and non-profit nature of the Exhibition, no monetary prize will be awarded. However, the organization commits to sending two printed copies of the exhibition catalogue to each selected artist. The works: 

• May be created using any technique, in DIN A4 format (210 × 297 mm) or proportional. 

• Each participant may submit up to three works, in black and white or color, preferably without text. If text is included, it must be in Catalan, Spanish, English, or French. 

• Files must be in JPG or JPEG format at 300 dpi (or a comparable print resolution). 

• A maximum of 50 works will be selected. 

The selected works will be chosen from the eligible submissions by a Jury of six members, through majority vote: one acting as president (the Mayor or a delegated representative), one deputy from the Cooperation Department of the Provincial Council of Lleida, two members of the Humoràlia organization, and two technical sta from the Cooperation Department. 

The Mayor of Lleida, or their delegate, will appoint the president and members of the Jury. The president will hold a casting vote in the event of a tie. The composition of the Jury will be published on the website cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia. 

The Jury’s composition must comply with Organic Law 2/2024 of 1 August, guaranteeing balanced gender representation (a minimum of 40% for the underrepresented sex). 

The Jury’s decision will be final and binding. 

Participation in the Exhibition implies authorization for the organization to reproduce and display the submitted works in a traveling exhibition, a printed catalogue (distributed in various cultural spaces), and an online catalogue published on social networks and digital platforms, including cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia. 

All reproductions will serve solely educational and awareness-raising purposes, never for profit, and the author’s name will always be credited. 

By submitting their work, participants—whether as authors or holders of exploitation rights—grant the Department of Cooperation a free license for reproduction, distribution, and public communication (including online dissemination) for the purposes of managing and promoting the Exhibition. All use will remain strictly non-commercial, and authors will be duly credited. 

Participants guarantee that their submissions are original works, that they do not infringe third-party intellectual, industrial, image, or other property rights, and that they possess full legal capacity to transfer the rights specified herein to the Department of Cooperation and Humoràlia. 

Since the works are submitted digitally, they will not be returned to the authors. 

5. NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED WORKS 

The organization will notify selected participants electronically once the Jury’s decision has been finalized. 

6. SUBMISSION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE 

The submission period will open on 1 November 2025 and close on 15 December 2025, both dates inclusive. 

The launch of the call and the opening of the submission period will be announced through a press release and on o icial institutional websites. 

Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the online form available on the Department of Cooperation’s website (cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia). 

The electronic form will include the following mandatory fields: 

• Title of the work 

• Name and surname of the author 

• Pseudonym (if applicable) 

• Postal address 

• Telephone number (with international prefix, if applicable) 

• Email address 

• Social media accounts 

• Attached graphic work 

Submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted. 

7. SELECTION AND DECISION 

The Jury will meet after the submission period closes and will announce its verdict within one month of the deadline. 

8. DATA PROTECTION 

Participants’ personal data will be incorporated into the processing activity “Awards, Contests, and Promotions,” managed by the Lleida City Council (Pl. Paeria, no. 1, 25007 Lleida). 

Data subjects may exercise their rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The purpose of data processing is to manage the prizes, contests, and promotions organized or supported by the City Council. 

Data processing is lawful under Article 6.1(b) of the GDPR as it is necessary for the execution of a contract with the participant. Data will not be shared with third parties except as required by law or stated in these rules. 

Participants have the right to access, rectify, delete, port, restrict, or oppose the processing of their data. 

Data Protection Officer: dpd@paeria.cat 

Further information is available at: https://web.paeria.cat/paeria/protecciodades/concursos/ca 

9. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS 

Participation in this call implies full acceptance of these terms and express submission to the interpretive decisions of the Lleida City Council. 

More information at cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia .

The 11th Cartoon Contest, Caminos de la Libertad 2026, Mexico

Call for Entries: 11th Cartoon Contest

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Cartoons are an act of provocation, of critique; capable of defending freedom through humor. Caminos de la Libertad (Paths of Freedom) invites reflection and discussion on the various aspects of freedom, generating thought around it and raising awareness among those who have not yet realized its value in their lives. 

Freedom is the fundamental right of human beings, but efforts to limit it have become systematic in the contemporary world. 

There is no more direct and effective form of communication than cartoons. Since their inception, they have been a tool for critiquing and analyzing the reality of our world. 

In an effort to foster debate around freedom, Grupo Salinas is holding this cartoon contest. 

RULES 

1. People from anywhere in the world may participate in this contest. 

2. Entries must be entirely original and unpublished, and if they include words, they must be in Spanish. Participants must not be simultaneously entered in any other contest. Adaptations of other original works will not be accepted. 

3. The theme of the cartoon must be freedom. The winning entries will be those that best depict, analyze, contrast, promote, and disseminate this theme; those that offer proposals to expand freedom options in Mexican society; or those that present examples of success and failure in the application of this right. 

4. Each contestant may submit as many entries as they wish. 

5. Entries must be submitted in JPEG format at the highest possible resolution. 

6. Entries must be signed with a pseudonym. 

7. The author must register their work on the website: https://tally.so/r/mO6Kl8 with the following information: the pseudonym, the title of the cartoon, the author's full name, address, occupation, telephone number, email address, and a brief biographical summary. 

8. This call for entries will be open from today until April 30, 2026. 

9. The composition of the jury will remain secret until the announcement of the winners. 

10. The results of the competition will be published on the website www.caminosdelalibertad.com. Winners will be notified directly at the address, telephone number, or email address they provided. 

11. Participants whose works are selected for publication are required to sign the necessary documentation, which will be provided to them at a later date. 

12. The jury's decision is final. The prize may be declared void if the jury deems that none of the submitted works are of sufficient quality. The jury is authorized to resolve any situation related to the competition that is not specified in these rules. 

First place: MX$30,000 

Second place: MX$20,000 

Third place: MX$10,000 

These prizes may be collected upon fulfillment of the tax requirements of Mexico and the contestant's country of origin. 

13. Up to seven honorable mentions, without cash prize, will be awarded to works that, in the opinion of the judges, are of sufficient quality. 

14. If the prize announced in this call for entries is not claimed within three months from the date of publication on the official Caminos de la Libertad website (www.caminosdelalibertad.com), as well as on its social media, Caminos de la Libertad may use the prize money as it sees fit, without the winner being able to make any subsequent claim whatsoever. 

15. Any work that does not comply with the provisions of these rules will be disqualified. 

16. Participation in this contest implies acceptance of these rules. No awards or prizes will be given, nor will the works of contestants who do not comply with the rules established in this call for entries be published. 

For more information, please contact: 

caminosdelalibertad@tvazteca.com.mx 

or visit the website: 

www.caminosdelalibertad.com 

* Prizes may be claimed upon fulfillment of the tax requirements of Mexico and the contestant's country of origin. 

Source: https://centroricardobsalinaspliego.org/caminosdelalibertad 

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(Translated from Spanish by Google Translate).

The 1st International Cartoon Festival on Money & Capital, Tehran 2025, Iran

The First International Cartoon Festival on Money & Capital, Tehran 2025, Iran

The International Cartoon Festival on “Money and Capital” is organized with the aim of presenting a creative, critical, and thoughtful perspective on the role of money and capital in modern human life. 

This event invites artists to address various aspects of this phenomenon through the humorous and visual language of cartoon art — from the influence of money on personal and social relationships to the challenges of the banking system and capital security, from the diversity of investment paths and the fluctuations of financial and crypto markets to the role of investment in economic growth and export development. 

The main goal of this contest is to portray the multifaceted nature of the concept of capital in today’s world, where the artist’s vision can serve as a bridge between awareness, critique, and inspiration toward building a more conscious future. 

Theme 

Money and Capital 

Subtopics 

-The role and place of money in life 

-Banking and capital security 

-Types of investment and financial growth 

-Stock exchange and financial markets 

-Cryptocurrency markets 

-The role of investment in export development. 

Regulations 

1. All professional and amateur artists of any age from around the world may participate. 

2. Each participant may submit up to 5 artworks. 

3. Participants must fill out the entry form and upload their works via the official website: www.mocacartoonfest.com 

The works must be in JPG format, 300 dpi resolution, with a maximum size of A3 and file size not exceeding 8 MB. 

Please note that registration is only available through the official website. To submit cartoons, use the “Submission of works” option in the top menu. 

4. Non-digital (hand-drawn) works must be scanned and submitted according to the same specifications in Article 3. 

5. Submitted works may have been previously published but must not have received awards in any other competition (national or international). 

6. Works containing plagiarism or any kind of copying will be disqualified. 

7. The use of artificial intelligence in producing artworks is strictly prohibited. Any violation will lead to disqualification. 

8. Participants grant the organizers the right to use their submitted works for promotional and cultural purposes. 

9. Submission of artworks implies full acceptance of all terms and conditions. 

10. Each participant whose work is published in the contest catalog will receive a PDF version. 

Jury Members: 

Javad Alizadeh (Iran) 

Bahman Abdi (Iran) 

Firouzeh Mozafari (Iran) 

Hamidreza Mosayebi (Iran) 

Esmaeil Kazeminazir (Iran) 

Hicabi Demirci (Turkey) 

Paolo Dalponte (Italy) 

Houra Khakdaman (Iran) (Jury Observer). 

Awards: 

First Prize: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €500 

Second Prize: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €400 

Third Prize: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €300 

Fourth to Sixth Prizes: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €200 each.  

Important Dates 

Deadline for submission: 24:00 (Iran time), Sunday, December 21, 2025 

Judging: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 

The opening ceremony, awards presentation, and exhibition details will be announced later. 

More on mocacartoonfest .

The 14th GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Competition 2025, Spain

The GIN Foundation, the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts (IQH), and the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer of the University of Alcalá announce the 14th GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Competition, in accordance with the following rules:

PARTICIPATION: 

Anyone interested may participate in the competition, either individually or as a joint effort between writer and artist, in one of these two sections: 

● General: Anyone interested in the field of humor. 

● Universities in Spain: Staff and students affiliated with Spanish universities. They must include a document certifying their affiliation with the university. 

THEME: 

Submitted works must be humorous. The theme is:"More (Paid) TV Series Than Ever" 

FORMAT AND LENGTH: 

Submissions may be in print or digital format. The work must be publishable on paper: a single panel, comic strip, comic page, etc., and must be signed. 

Maximum size: A3. For digital submissions, please send JPG files at 300 dpi. 

LANGUAGE: 

Works in any of the official languages of Spain or in English are accepted. Works originating from outside Spain that contain text must be labeled. 

NUMBER OF WORKS AND ORIGINALITY: 

Each participant may submit a maximum of four entries. All submitted works must be original and unpublished. 

SUBMISSION: 

The deadline for submissions is December 14, 2025. Original works, reproductions, and digital works are accepted. Works not returned will become part of the collection of the Graphic Humor Documentation Center of the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts (IQH) of the FGUA. For original works, authors may request a donation certificate. 

Submission of digital works: email or WeTransfer to gin@iqh.es. 

Submission of physical works: 

CONCURSO GIN-UAH 

Instituto Quevedo de las Artes del Humor (FGUA) 

Calle Nueva nº 4. 

28801 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

Along with the artwork, the ENTRY FORM, which will be shared with these rules, must be submitted, specifying the following information: Full name, telephone number, date of birth, complete postal address, and email address. Indicate the section in which you are participating. 

PRIZES: 

The GIN Graphic Humor Competition consists of 2 prizes in each section, with the following gross cash awards: 

General: 

1st prize: 2000 euros. 

2nd prize: 1000 euros 

Spanish Universities: 

1st prize: 500 euros. 

2nd prize: 250 euros. 

The winning entries, as well as a selection of those submitted, will be published on the websites iqh.es and humoristan.org. 

JURY: 

The jury for the GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Competition will be appointed by the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts of the FGUA, the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer of the UAH, and the GIN Foundation. 

The jury reserves the right to declare any of the prizes void or to propose a different distribution of awards. 

The jury's decision will be made within 3 months of the submission deadline. The winners will be notified, and the verdict will be published on the websites iqh.es and humoristan.org. 

Participation in this competition implies acceptance of these rules, as well as the author's express authorization to the organizers for the use of their work, provided that their name appears and the objective is to promote activities in the fields of humor and scientific outreach. This authorization does not create any obligation whatsoever towards the author. The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to make any modifications they deem necessary for the better functioning of the competition. The organizers are not responsible for the works submitted to the competition. 

A selection of works will be part of an exhibition to be held throughout 2026, organized by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer of the University of Alcalá (UAH), the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts of the FGUA (University of Alcalá Foundation), and the GIN Foundation.

The Participation Form ( FICHA DE PARTICIPACIÓN ) on source: iqh.es .