2nd International Exhibition of Graphic Humor, Lima 2009 with theme: The Forest

II INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF GRAPHIC HUMOR LIMA 2009
Dear colleagues and artists:
This year, Peru has become the center of world attention for organizing a series of international events being made and that call attention to issues and to be attended by leaders from around the world.
Active Communication in this context, with the support of various public and private organizations called the "II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor"- Lima 2009 event to be held for the second time in Peru.
The theme of this important show, will be the "Forests", the depredation of our forests is not only causing environmental problems and the social world, but also adversely affects economic development.
To do so look forward to your input, as participation in the II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor will be for all artists in the world, whose history has been shown in various international exhibitions and competitions.
This important event will take place on 10 September 2009, will start with an exhibition by several popular parks and plazas of Lima.
It also published a book catalog with all the selected works and will be sent by post to all the artists participating in the sample.
We look forward to your valuable contribution, because that will make possible the realization of this important event.
Theme: "THE FOREST"
REGULATION
1 - Theme: Everything revolves around the looting and destruction of natural forests around the planet and what it means for humanity. We are destroying the natural reserves in the world.
2 - You can send up to two works from his personal archives or have been published or awarded. Can be developed in any technique and should be sent only by mail, in no case shall there be original.
3 - The work must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi and a minimum size of A-4 (30 x 21 cm.)
4 - Along with the work should submit their personal data (name, address, telephone number) is a short biography, a photograph or caricature, and mailing address.
4 - The works will be sent to the e-mail: salonhumorperu@salonhumorperu.com
5 - The work should be submitted between 1 June 2009 and July 30, 2009.
6 - The reception of the works will be undertaken by the organizers of the II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor - Lima 2009
7 - The works received will form the exhibition will open on 3 September 2009.
8 - The artists will receive a copy of the book-publishing catalog with the papers sent to the Hall. In addition, works will be posted on the page: www.salonhumorperu.com
9 - The artists we are allowed to have their pictures can be used on posters, pin, press releases and printed material for the dissemination of the event.
10 - The artists accepted all the conditions set out in the terms of call for the II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor - Lima 2009.
WEB: http://www.salonhumorperu.com/

3rd International Bursa Cartoon Competition with theme: The End

Bursa Metropolitan Municipality is organizing the 3rd International Bursa Cartoon Competition.
CONDITIONS:
- Cartoons which will be sent to the competiton could be published before, but should not be awarded at another competition.
- The works must be original (photocopy, photography, print out, ... will not be accepted.)
- The cartoons size should be at least A4 and not more than A3.
- Each participant can send up to 5 works for competition.
- Participants must write their names, family names, addresses, mobile and home phone numbers, e-mails, and country on the back of the work.
- Works will not be returned to the owner. All rights of exhibiting, printing and etc belong to BURFAS.
Theme: The End
Deadline: September 28, 2009
Address:
BURFAS Yakin Cevre Yolu 2.km, Next to Bursa Zoo Park (Bursa Hayvanat Bahcesi), Osmangazi, Bursa, Turkey
Prizes:
1st Prize: 5000$
2nd Prize: 2500$
3rd Prize: 1000$
Honorary Mentions: 200$ for 10 people.
Certificate of Achievement for finalists.

Source: ECC

Results 8th International Biennale Cartoon Písek 2009 - Czech republic

Results: 8th International Biennale Cartoon Písek 2009 - Czech republic
Thema: „Theater“
International jury (4. 6. 2009, Pisek): Slawomir Luczyňski - President of jury (Poland); Miroslav Barták (Czech rep.); Břetislav Kovařík (Czech rep.); Jiří Koštýř (Czech rep.), Ivan Popovič (Slovakia); Peter Ruge (Germany); Tomáš Dušek - Vice-mayor of the Town Pisek (Czech rep.).
Secretary of Jury: Ivan Hanousek (Czech rep.)
GP / The Main Prize: sandglass clock: Maciej Trzepalka - Poland
The Town of Písek Award: sandglass clock + 10 000 CZK: Jan Tomaschoff - Germany
The Miroslav Liďák (Haďák) Prize: sandglass clock: Musa Gümüs - Turkey
3 Prizes: sandglass clock: Bernard Bouton - France; Evžen David - Czech rep.; Stefan Despodov - Bulgaria
4 Prizes: small bag with sand: Jurij Kosobukin - Ukraine; Václav Linek - Czech rep.; Ivailo Cvetkov - Bulgaria; Doru Axinte - Romania
(and 30 finalists = cartoon in catalogue).
Varnishing day: September 1, 2009. After the open varnishing day there will be a festive evening with the participation of the invited authors, partners and organizers.
Exhibition: September 1 - 27, 2009.

Alessandro Gatto wins the 26th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2009

Results 26th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2009, Turkey
The jury chaired by Patrick Bruce Oliphant (U.S.A.) and comprised of Ercan Akyol (Turkey), Latif Demirci (Turkey), Selcuk Demirel (Turkey), Roar Hagen (Norway), Mihai Ignat (Romania), Prof. Dr. Husamettin Kocan (Turkey), Jerelle Kraus (U.S.A.), Tan Oral (Turkey), and Yaoning Zhang (P. R. China) convened at IC Green Palace Hotel in Antalya, Turkey and after examining the 145 cartoons by 125 artists from 37 countries selected by the pre-selection committee from the total 3127 cartoons sent in by 1114 artists from 85 countries, they decided to award the prizes as follows:
First Prize : 8000 US Dollars: Alessandro Gatto (Italy) (See above)
Second Prize : 5000 US Dollars: Kursat Zaman (Turkey)
Third Prize (each): 3500 US Dollars: Pol Leurs (Luxemburg), Cetin Cerchez-Abdula (Romania), Yuriy Kosobukin (Russia)
Awards of Success : 500 US Dollars: Mohammad Amin Aghaei (Iran), Angel Boligan Corbo (Cuba), Horacio Cardo (Argentina), Arif Sutristanto (Indonesia), Ilya Katz (Israel), Nikolay Ephremov (Russia), L’ubomir Kotrha (Slovakia), Ross Thomson (England), Alessandro Gatto (Italy), Didie SW (Indonesia).
The prize-giving ceremony of the 26th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2009 will be held in Istanbul, Turkey in October 2009.
Source: Milliyet

From Tarkan to Zombistan: Comic Strips in Turkey

From Tarkan to Zombistan: Comic Strips in Turkey
With the support of Brussels Comics 2009, Binfikir (a monthly newspaper in Turkish language, published in Belgium) organized the conference “Comic Strip in Turkey”. The conference will be held on June 5th, 14:00, at Istanbul Center in Brussels. The address is: Istanbul Center, Avenue des Arts 46 – 1000, Brussels. Subject: From Tarkan to Zombistan. Comic Strips in Turkey: A Look at the contemporary trends in the light of an eclectic history.
Artist Gürcan Gürsel, humor writer Erdinc Utku and writer/editor Murat Mihcioglu will present information on what Turks like to read nowadays, through which phases Turkish comics have come to where they are now, what problems creators face and the influence of European comics on Turkish press. Examples from different eras of Turkish comics history will be presented to the audience. From such highlights as the swashbuckling heroes Tarkan and Karaoglan to the contemporary graphic novels of success such as Zombistan and The Bear Rider, a brief history of authentic comic book production will be put under scrutiny.
Gürcan Gürsel, the artist of Turkish origin who is famous for his sports-related BD albums (Les Foots Furieux, Top 15, etc.) will focus on his personal history, which is part of the successful humor magazine of a time, Girgir. Erdinc Utku, the general coordinator of Binfikir newspaper, will moderate the talks, while focusing on cartoons and humor mostly. Murat Mihcioglu, the founder of Rodeo Publications (known best for Rodeo Strip, the authentic comics magazine that was on the newsstands in Turkey until recently) will inform the audience on how Rodeo survived and gave start to the series of brand-new graphic novels such as Zombistan by Cem Ozuduru.
All comic book publishers, readers, collectors and enthusiasts are welcome to the event. After the conference, samples from the contemporary Turkish comics magazines and graphic novels will be given away to the audience as presents (examples to some of the comics mentioned can be found at www.striphaber.com/rad01 and www.striphaber.com/rad02). [Murat Mihcioglu]
(Source: http://www.afnews.info/ mercoledì 3 giugno 2009)

Theme for Austrian Cartoon Award 2009: Crisis as an Opportunity

Austrian Cartoon Award 2009 - "crisis as an opportunity"
conditions of participation - theme 2009 "crisis as an opportunity"
1.) General Information
The contest is open to all cartoonists and illustrators worldwide. Applicants can be either professionals or amateurs and must be 18 years of age by the date of application. Up to a maximum of 3 submissions will be accepted by each participant. Previously awarded works can not take part in the competition.
The "Austrian Cartoon Award" will take place excluding the jurisdiction of a court.
2.) Entry application
Entries must be submitted either via post and addressed to
"Austrian Cartoon Award 2009" c/o Werbeagentur Morre, Johann-Kamp-Platz 1, A-8074 Graz-Raaba Austria / Europe
or online under http://www.cartoonaward.com/
Only application forms filled in correctly will be accepted. Download entry form
3.) Procedure
1st round
All entries for this award must be received on or before 31st july 2009 either online or via post (only copies!) to be considered by the ACA Jury. The best 120 nominations of the first round will qualify for the final and deciding round of the Austrian Cartoon Award 2009.
final round
All participants of the final round will be notified either via e-mail or post. Originals must be signed and submitted latest by the 10th september 2009 - copies will not be accepted!
Should the deadline not be met, the application will be disqualified and the following best entry from the first round will be nominated to take part in the final round.
From the final 120 nominations the jury will select the best three in each category. Finalist will receive a written notification.
First round: Submission of cartoons
Requirements for online entries:
• Maximum size 15 x 20 cm (vertical or horizontal format)
• Colour profile: Bitmap, grayscales or RGB
• 240 to 300 dpi resolution
• dataformat: JPEG, JPG (maximum)
• max. data volume: 1,5 MB
Requirements for entries via post:
copies or prints (no originals for the first round), black and white or colour on paper
• minimum size 21 x 30 cm (A4 vertical or horizontal format)
• maximum size 30 x 42 cm (A3 vertical or horizontal format)
The name of the contestant and the titel of the entry have to be indicated on the reverse side of each submission.
Final round: Submission of the best 120 original cartoons
Measurements of the originals
• minimum 21 x 30 cm (A4 vertical or horizontal format)
• maximum 30 x 42 cm (A3 vertical or horizontal format)
The name of the contestant and the titel of the entry have to be indicated on the reverse side of each submission.
Only cartoons on paper and on no other materials can take part in the competition.
It is required that every entry conforms to the stated limits and size before it can be given jury consideration.
posting of originals:
• flat not folded and placed between two pieces of carton
• or rolled up.
The host can not be made liable for any damage caused by posting or caused during the exhibition.
4.) Jury
Jury members are caricaturists, artists and media representatives. The decisions of the judges are final and irrevocable.
5.) The ACA Cartoon Award Annual 2009
The M+N Medienverlag (publisher) will publish the 120 best cartoons in the ACA Annual.
6.) Copyright
Through the participation in the ACA contest the right of advertisments such as publications in the Annual, catalogues, newspapers etc. is given to the awards organiser. The submitted originals remain with the host.
The organiser reserves the right to reduce the advertised prize money in the event of an unexpected cancellation of sponsors’ consents. In that case, the awardees are entitled to 50 percent of the initially advertised prize money.
The "Austrian Cartoon Award" will take place excluding the jurisdiction of a court.
Compositor's errors and printing errors excepted. Place of jurisdiction: Graz.
ACA timetable 2009
official start of austrian cartoon award 2009: 1st may 2009
deadline for entry cartoons: 31st july 2009
first jury session: august 2009
deadline for entry originals: september 2009
final jury session: september 2009.

1st P.C.Rath Memorial Web Cartoon Contest 2009 with theme: Archaeology/History

1st P.C.RATH MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL WEB CARTOON CONTEST - 2009 BOLANGIR, INDIA
On the occasion of the BIRTH CENTENARY YEAR CELEBRATION OF EMINENT HISTORIAN P. C. RATH, the committee invites cartoons from both professional and amateur cartoonists of the world.
Rules:
1. THEME: Archaeology/History
2. Maximum number of entries: 1 from each category. (Any technique: Black & white; Colour; Digital)
2. ABOUT THE CARTOON:
A) Only an unpublished Cartoon is to be sent as e-mail attachment. (Don't send previously awarded cartoon)
B) The Entry Form (in MSWord) must accompany the cartoon attached mail.
C) Size: 21 x 30 cm (A-4)
D) Cartoon should be in JPG format (strictly 100 dpi) (Maximum 1 MB).
E) Every cartoon should accompany a certificate from the cartoonist with full signature (Scanned) about the originality and non-publication. The committee may ask the cartoonist to provide the signed original/sketch (In case of digital art works) after their selection for exhibition/diploma.
3. E-MAIL: pcrcon@ymail.com
WEB SITE: http://www.aswiniabani.com/
4. DEADLINE: 31st May, 2009
5. THE PRIZES:
There would be 10 prizes (First, Second, Third, Special mention-2 and Honourable mention-5). All the prize winners would be given a Diploma Certificate and a CD album of selected cartoons.
6. THE RESULTS AND EXHIBITIONS:
A) The result of the contest will be declared in June 28th, 2009 and the selected cartoons will be exhibited in the website: www.aswiniabani.com/pcrath .
B) The Diploma certificates and CD albums for all the winners will be sent by post after the function.
C) The exhibitions will be organized from June onwards in various places.
7. RIGHTS OF THE ORGANIZER:
A) Once sent the works belong to the organizing committee. It can be published, distributed or used for promotional purpose in future.
B) Cartoons should be downloadable and clear. Committee would not be responsible in situations like net-failure, undownloadable cartoon etc. It is therefore advised to keep the file small.
B) The entries can also be made available in other publications by the committee.
C) Plagiarism, if noted, the entry will be summarily rejected or even the diploma would be withdrawn, if awarded.
D) In case of a dispute the decision of the Committee would be final. The committee reserves all rights to cancel or modify any of the rules/conditions.
Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions and are aware that their submissions may be reprinted and used without future monetary compensation.
Convener Jury: Aswini and Abani.

7th International Comics Showroom Contest 2009 - Serbia

7th INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOWROOM CONTEST 2009 - SERBIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 20th, 2009
Address: SKC Happy Gallery SALON STRIPA Kralja Milana 48, 11 000 Belgrade Serbia
Propositions and rules:
* Participants are not age-limited
* HIGH QUALITY COPIES ONLY, up to 4 pages, will be accepted. Works have to be sent via post office (e-mails excluded). Along with their work, participants are also required to send a filled APPLICATION FORM for the 7th International Comics Showroom Contest which can be downloaded from http://www.skc.org.rs/ (incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration)
* Required language: English
* Theme, style, technique, genre and page format are free-choice
* Page numbers and name of the author(s) should be written on the back of each page.
* Submitted works will be reviewed by the jury and selected works will be shown at the Showroom exhibition.
Awards & Prizes:
* Grand prix of the Showroom (includes 1000 €);
* Awards in following categories: Best traditional style comic, Best alternative comic, Best script, Best graphic
* Special jury award for inventiveness
* Young Lion special award (up to 15 years old contestants)
* Special jury award for the best idea (up to 15 years old contestants)
* Special jury award for maturity and imagination (up to 15 years old contestants)
* Special jury award for youngest contestant
* Sponsors’ prizes.
Additional information: http://www.skc.org.rs/ E-mail: skchappy@bitsyu.net
7th INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOWROOM
Happy Gallery SKC Belgrade, September 24th – 27th, 2009

21st Olense Kartoenale 2009 with theme "archeology" and special theme

21° Olense Kartoenale 2009 - Belgium
Annual Cartoon Contest – Rules and regulation 2009
1. Participation
All contestants will be admitted with no distinction made regarding nationality or age.
There are two categories:
· Youth category up to 15 years inclusive;
· Adult category: 16 years and older.
2. Theme
The main theme is „archeology“. This year Amnesty International offers a special prize to the best cartoon with theme ‘poverty and human rights’.
3. Entries
· Original cartoons in black and white or colour, may bear no captions.
· Dimensions including any passe-partout 21 x 30 cm (A4).
· Works sent rolled and works larger than DIN A4 will not be returned. The cartoons should be appropriately wrapped before sending in order to prevent damage.
· Number of entries per contestant: maximum five.
· Following data should be mentioned on the back of your work: name, address and age.
4. Property rights
Prize-winning works will become the property of the organizer or the major sponsors.
All works selected may be used by the organizers to promote the contest and the village of Olen.
5. Evaluation
No correspondence is held concerning the decisions of the jury.
6. Catalogue/Cartoon book
Selected works will be considered for inclusion in a catalogue. The authors of these works will receive a free copy of the catalogue during the prize ceremony or it will be send afterwards by mail.
7. Return mail
Return of the cartoons happens only on explicit request of the participant. Every cartoon meeting with these demands but which is not selected for a prize will be sent back within two years. The organizers will endeavour to handle the return forwardings with the utmost care but cannot be held responsible for loss or damages.
8. Deadline
The deadline is 3 October 2009.
The entry form and the cartoon(s) must be send to:
Olense Kartoenale Gemeentehuis Dorp 1, B-2250 Olen - Belgium
9. Prizes
For the adult category:
1st prize: 1000 euro
2nd prize: 300 euro
3rd prize: 250 euro
4th prize: 200 euro
5th prize: 150 euro
Special prize: “poverty and human rights”: 400 euro.
For the youth category:
1st prize: 200 euro
2nd prize: 175 euro
3rd prize: 150 euro
4th prize: 100 euro.
Only for Belgian participants: prize of the province of Antwerp: week-end (youth and adult category).
10. Prize Ceremony and Exhibition
The prize ceremony will take place at Friday 13th of November 2009 at approximately 20.00 h in the council room of the town hall of Olen, Dorp 1, 2250 Olen. Every participating artist will be welcome on that occasion. Only the winners are personally invited.
A selection of the cartoons will also be exhibited at the same address and can be visited:
· Sunday 15th of November 2009
· All working days from Monday 16th of November 2009 till 22th of January 2010 during the opening hours of the town hall.
WEB: http://www.olen.be/
WEB: http://www.olen.be/olense%20kartoenale/3231/default.aspx?_vs=0_N&id=1019&pg=1227

9th Tabriz International Cartoon Contest 2009 with theme "Correction of Consumption Habits"

9th Tabriz International Cartoon Contest 2009 - Iran
Theme: "Correction of Consumption Habits"
Special Category: Editorial Cartoons
REGULATIONS:
1- Maximum number of works allowed to send is 5 for each category.
2- Size of the works shouldn't exceed A3.
3- Works are accepted only by post.
4- Artist's information should be written on the reverse side of each work in English; such as Name, Address, Telephone number, Nationality and E-mail.
5- There WON'T be an online gallery of received cartoons in http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/ because we think this would stop any possible plagiarism.
6- There will be an exhibition of selected cartoons in 3 different galleries.
7- For the category "Editorial Cartoons", the author has to send one copy of the newspaper in which the artwork was published. The artwork should be also signed by the author.
Either your work is selected for the catalogue or not, every participant will receive a free copy of the catalgoue of the contest.
Timetable:
Deadline: December 03, 2009 (DEADLINE EXTENDED) 05 January 2010
Judgement: January 2010
Results will be announced on TabrizCartoons simultaneously on the award-winning ceremony with the presence of jurors and winners.
Prizes:
First Winner: 1000 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Golden Trophy
Second Winner: 500 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Silver Trophy
Third Winner: 250 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Bronze Trophy
10 Tabriz Cartoon Association Copper Trophies + Honor Mention.
Juryboard:
We are totally honored to announce that Yuriy Kosobukin - Ukraine, Metin Peker - Turkey, Shahrokh Heidari - Iran, Sadegh Bagheri - Iran have accepted our invitation to form our jury and attend ceremonies in Tabriz.
Selection Committee:
Before the final judgment by our jurors, there will be a selection committee including Mina Khalifehzadeh, Jalal Pirmarzabadi, and Mehrdad Samadi. This committee will select the qualified works for judgment.
Address to send your cartoon:
Tabriz Cartoonists Association, Azerbaijan Cartoon Museum, Former Tabriz Estate Library, Opposite of Vahdat Art School, Golestan Garden, Tabriz, Iran
Zip Code: 51396-13117
Tel/Fax: +98 411 2843094
http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/
http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/en/detail.asp?ID=1226

Ethiopia cartoon fraud - ARES

With this cartoon, and other one, I has won the "First Prize" of the "First Ethiopia cartoon contest 2009", you can see the rules at: http://www.googlm.com/contests/09/0130.html
And the results of the contest at: http://www.irancartoon.com/contests/resultsethiopia.htm
But... the organizers has only, ONLY, an email address: ethiopiacartoons@yahoo.com and they never, NEVER, answer my emails.

Really... I become a victim of a fraud. The rules said I has won 3000 usd, hahaha!. My question is: Who has my money? Fatule Bermanu ( the organizer)?
Dear colleagues, take care with cartoon contests if you are not sure that the rules come from a reliable source!
Ares