Similarity: Resid Serif - Faruk Soyarat

(Sender: Seyran Caferli)
Source:http://www.ismailkar.com/.

Results 3rd International Turhan Selçuk Cartoon Contest 2013, Turkey

JURY:
Muhammet Tokat (Mayor of Milas Municipality)
Kamil Masaracı (Cartoonist)
Nadia Khiari (Cartoonist)
Cecile Bertrand (Cartoonist)
Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu (Cartoonist)
Ahmet Büyükmehmetoğlu (Cartoonist)
Hatay Dumlupınar (Cartoonist)
Pelin Ünker (Cartoonist)
Bülent Örkensoy (Graphic Designer).
WINNERS:
1st Prize: Oktay Bingöl - Turkey
2nd Prize: Pawel Kuczynski - Poland (Top)
3rd Prize: A.Ali Aksan - Turkey
Special Prizes:
FARUK SOYARAT - Turkey
SUNNERBERG CONSTANTIN - Belgium
HAKAN TÜZÜN ŞENGÜN - Turkey
MAHBOOBEH PAKDEL - Iran (Yukarıda)
OĞUZHAN BAŞYAYLA - Turkey
AYTUR ŞAHİNBAY - Turkey
BORISLAV STANKOVIC - Serbia.
More on http://www.milas.bel.tr/.

Selected Cartoons in 5th P. C. Rath Memorial International Web Cartoon Contest 2013

Gallery of Selected Cartoons

2nd International Contest of Social Illustration 2013, Argentina

2nd International Contest of Social Illustration • 2IS13!
Terms and Conditions
1. The Second International Contest of Social Illustration (2IS13!) is organized by Reacción Magazine. With the official sponsor ADRA Argentina.
2. The theme of this contest is based on the free interpretation of the word “HOPE”.
3. The 2IS13! is a contest open to illustrators, designers, cartoonists, artists interested and general public.
Over the age of 18 years old.
4. Receiving works:
The contest begins on the 4th of June and it will close on the 4th of September of 2013.
The work will be sent to the following e-mail address: ilustracionsocial@gmail.com
Any artwork turned in after the due date will not participate on the contest.
5. Format:
DIN A4 / Digitalized (or scaned) / JPG.
6. Next to every illustration sent (ilustracionsocial@gmail.com), the artist must provide the following information:
• Títle of the work
• Full name of the contestant
• Personal identification number (Pass. / ID / DNI / CI)
• E-mail address
• Mailing address, city and country
7. Digital technique will be accepted. If you use this technique the original work must be signed.
8. Artwork must be original work of the artist.
To participate on this contest, the work must not have been previously awarded, nor shall have image rights shared with other entities.
9. Each illustrator can send a maximum of 3 (three) works.
10. The author is owner of his work; however, Reacción Magazine & ADRA Argentina reserve the right to publish and/or distribute them without required authorization. Nor should pay for it.
The ownership of the works are shared by the artist and the organizers.
For other aggregate rigths, must be subject to a new agreement between the artist and the organizers.
11. A digital catalog will be publised and every participant who´s work has been selected for the International Exhibition of Social Illustrations, will receive a password to download the Catalog.
12. Awards.
The awards will be held in late September, after the final desition from the jury.
The 2IS13! grants:
• 1st Prize:
- US$ 300
- Diploma of Honor
- Digital Catalog EIIIS!
- Special mention to the author and his awarded work in Reacción Magazine.
- Official Selection Certificate (Internacional Exhibition of Social Illustrations • EIIIS! )
• 2nd Prize:
- US$ 200
- Diploma of Honor.
- Digital Catalog EIIIS!
- Special mention to the autor and his awarded work in Reacción Magazine .
- Official Selection Certificate (International Exhibition of Social Illustration • EIIIS! )
• Special Award from Reacción Magazine:
The communication team of Reacción Magazine will gran the following Special Mention.
- US$ 200
- Diploma of Honor.
- Digital Catalog EIIIS!
- Special mention to the autor and his awarded work in Reacción Magazine
- Official Selection Certificate (International Exhibition of Social Illustration • EIIIS!)
13. Participation in this competition amplies aceptante of these rules. Any doubts as to the interpretation thereof, shall be settled by the organizers, which may introduce any changes it deems appropiate, if necessary.
14. The organizers will confirm participants the receiving artwork (vía email). It also will report on the award of the contest, which will be published on the website of Reacción magazine and ADRA Argentina.

Theme in 22nd International Festival of Humour and Satire, Golden Helmet 2014: Football

GOLDEN HELMET ANNOUNCES XXII CONTEST TITLED:
FOOTBALL
CATEGORIES:
1. CARTOON
2. WRITTEN FORM
- Short story
- Poem
- Aphorism
PROPOSITIONS:
1. CARTOON: ORIGINAL, MIN. A4 (210x297 mm), MAX A3 (297x420 mm), TECHNIQUE FREE;
2. WRITTEN FORM: MAXIMUM TWO TYPED PAGES OR UP TO 20 APHORISMS;
AWARDS:
CARTOON:
1ST AWARD: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* + 800 € + ONE-MAN EXHIBITION IN 2014.
2ND AWARD: 400 €
3RD AWARD: 200 €
WRITTEN FORM:
SHORT STORY: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* + 200 €
POEM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* + 200 €
APHORISM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* + 200 €
DEADLINE: 20.02. 2014.
Only unpublished works will be taken into consideration.
Author's short biography, phone number and e-mail address are obligatory.
Written works are to be sent under the code!
All the works are to be sent exclusively via the postal service.
Jury decision will be announced on 05.03.2014.
Awards will be handed at Final Festival Evening on April 1. 2014.
The Organizer will bear travel and accommodation expenses of awarded authors.
Festival official languages are Serbian and English.
All works remain property of the Festival.
CULTURAL CENTER - KRUSEVAC
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE
"GOLDEN HELMET"
TOPLICINA 2/2
37000 KRUSEVAC
SERBIA
TEL/FAX: +381 (37) 423 025
E-mail:
goldenhelmet@ptt.rs,
goldenhelmet@kck.org.rs,
zlatnakaciga@kck.org.rs .

Citizenship: 7th International Don Quichotte Cartoon Contest 2013

Citizen, a person that has certain rights, freedoms and obligations that is determined by the constitution of the state, a person who has a citizenship status. Citizenship in its most basic terms, citizenship represents a legal status which entitles a person to the state he/she was born and raised or lived for a certain amount of time. However, citizens usually share something more than just by being born and raised or living in a piece of land. Such as religion, language, ethnicity, tradition, history, etc.
In political science, "citizenship" has a deeper meaning which refers to the equality in fundamental rights and freedoms among all citizens but when we take a glance at countries which has a significant amount of immigrant populations, we can witness examples of the poor application or even offense of these fundamental right and freedoms.
The Rules of Competition:
1) With participation in competition is possible only by Internet. (citizenship@donquichotte.org)
2) The participating work may have been published neither with another competition presented nor on any way. With an offence, the deprivation of the achieved prizes is the result.
3) The designs are to be drawn in A3-Size to deliver in 200 dpi dissolution and in Jpeg format. They know both and black-and-white, and to be colored, the coloured representation is exactly the same as the colortechnical treatment of the work is incumbent on not a containment.
4) The closing date of the competition is 24 September 2013 (EXTENDED:) 15 OCTOBER 2013.
5) The jury exists, evaluates the works between 1. and 15. October. Results of this evaluation and conception of the prize-crowned works are published on 18 October 2013.
6) The large prize of 1000 Euros will be provided by the Turkish Community of Germany (Türkische Gemeinde in Deutschland- TGD). Other sponsors of our contest are the Department of Integration of Stuttgart Municipality (Abteilung Integration / Stadt Stuttgart), lawyer Macit Karaahmetoglu and Grafithek Werbetechnik Stuttgart. The album of our international contest will be provided by Şişli Municipality of Istanbul.
The Prizes:
- Grand Prize: 1.000 Euros + DQ Sculpture
- 2 Achievement Awards: 250 Euros + DQ Certificate
- 10 Special Prizes.
Jury:
- DQ Cartoon Committee
Rulers:
http://files.donquichotte.org/citizenship-rulers.pdf
Source: http://www.donquichotte.org/content/blogsection/1/153/.

World Gallery of Cartoons: thematic competition for digital cartoon 2013, Rep. Macedonia

World Gallery of Cartoons would like to inform you that we’ll start with the periodical thematic competitions for digital cartoons.
The first one is on topic: HOLIDAYS!!!, and it starts on 20th June 2013.
The deadline is 20th September 2013.
Тhe works should be sent by e-mail only (preferable format A4, .jpg, 300dpi).
The competition is open for all cartoonists around the world.
The works should be sent on the e-mail: cartoons@osten.com.mk .
For the cartoonist whose work will be assessed as the best cartoon of the competition, the organizer envisages the award – an exhibition in OSTEN Gallery, Skopje.
Note: The submitted works will be published on the official site of OSTEN and on the FB page of OSTEN World Gallery of Cartoons.
Source: http://osten.com.mk/cartoon.aspx?mid=3&smid=190&archive=false&lang=2 .

Convention for caricature artists from around the world in Eindhoven, The Netherlands

From August 28th until August 31st the European chapter of the International Society of Caricature Artists (ISCA) will organize a convention in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Professional and semi-professional caricature artists from around the world are invited to join. A creative and interesting program has been put together: seminars (how to brand your business, how to draw caricatures on the iPad) demonstrations (Windsor & Newton, Wacom) and our guestspeaker will be Wouter Tulp, character designer, illustrator, cartoonist, and probably the best Dutch artist of this time.
For more information go to
http://eindhovenminicon.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/425068067583907/?fref=ts.

Results 30th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2013, Turkey

2.544 cartoons were sent in by participants from 77 countries.
The Jury evaluated only the 234 finalist works.
The Jury:
Adolf Born (Chair) (Czech Rep)
Ercan Akyol (Turkey)
Latif Demirci (Turkey)
Selçuk Demirel (Turkey)
Piyale Madra (Turkey)
Robert Jankoff
Tan Oral (Turkey).

PRIZE-WINNERS:
Winner: Krzysztof Grzondziel (Poland)
First Runner-up: Asuman Küçükkantarcılar (Turkey) (Top)
Second Runner-up: Pol Leurs (Luxembourg)
Success Awards:
William Rasoanaivo
Ali Raşit Karakılıç
Amir Catic
Didie Sri Widiyanto
Hamet Bazrafkan
Majid Amini
Mojtaba Ejder Panah
Jose Antonio Garci Nieto
Paulo Verscchoeren
Rafael Correra

Rodrigo Machado Da Rosa (Above)
Sajad Rafeei.
Source: hurriyet.com.tr.

19th International Cartoon Contest "Humour a Gallarate" 2013 with theme: Devil

"Humour a Gallarate"
International Cartoon Contest
Grand Prix 'Marco Biassoni'
December 1st – January 6th , 2014
Theme: " DEVIL "

The 19th edition of the International Cartoon Contest is organized by the “Pro Loco” of Gallarate for cultural purposes, to attest the worthy creative contents of thought and the humoristic graphic art which contribute in no mean way to the development of attentive, innovative, pluralistic and open-minded social relationship. The 2013 personal show will be organized in honor of Yuriy Kosobukin, master of graphic art.
In collaboration with: "MAGA" Museum Art Gallarate, FanoFunny Festival for the International section, the region of Lombardy, Land of Tourism, the Varese communitary ONLUS Foundation, Lions Club Insubria, Province of Varese, Gallarate town Council, Humourist National Association, Gallaratese Cultural Club, “Panizzi” Library System.
Regulations
1) The contest is open to all professional cartoonists, caricaturists, illustrators and graphic artists from all over the world. The contest is articulated in 3 sections (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) .
2) Theme: DEVIL. Hell, devilries and what lies around sins and graphic spites.
Sections: A) Graphics/Cartoon | B) Satire | C) Caricature (Devils in the political world and those belonging to Human Comedy).
It’s possible to participate in all the sections.
3) Entries: max. 3 works. The works must be original and accompanied by the author's photo or caricature, entry form and biography. Each work should bear the signature or mark of the author and name, surname, address, phone number and other data on the back.
The authors have to indicate the section for each work.
4) Size: A4 (21 x 29,7 cm)
5) Technique: Free. Common graphic and digital prints will be accepted but only if signed by the author. Copies of ink and pencil drawings are not applicable. The works sent in digital form, by email or informatic devices, will not be considered for the awarding of prizes of The Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni"; the works will be taken into consideration only for the exhibition and for the catalogue.
6) Deadline: October 28th, 2013 (the post-mark will be proof).
7) Prizes: the Jury will award the following prizes:
Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni" for the best work among all the sections (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) - 1.000 € + diploma
1st Prize for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – 500 € + diploma
Special Prize of Jury – Diploma for each section
5 Special Mentions for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – diploma
Special Prize Osvaldo Cavandoli "Cava" (creator of the famous character “La Linea”) for the best work of all sections, that combines humoristic beauty with the essentiality of graphic execution - 500 € + diploma
8) Exhibition: December 1 – January 6, 2014 at the Minoletti building situated in Garibaldi Square (Gallarate).
Opening ceremony: Saturday 30 November 2013, at 11:00 AM
All authors who will attend the opening ceremony are invited to a rustic lunch.
9) Catalogue: each selected author will receive a copy.
10) Property: the Organizers reserve the rights to reproduce the cartoons in catalogue, newspapers, or posters to promote the Contest and to exhibit a selection of works in other locations in Italy and other countries. None of works will be returned but will be included in the "Humour Gallarate Collection".
By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the decisions of the Jury.

The works should be sent to:
Pro Loco Gallarate
Vicolo del Gambero n. 10
21013 Gallarate (VA) ITALY
For further information
Phone/Fax (+39)0331.774968
proloco.gallarate@libero.it | www.prolocogallarate.it
www.fanofunny.com/guests/humourgallarate
Source: http://cartooncenter.net/

International Cartoon Humour Competition Brain Sneezing 2013 with topic: Brainwashing

PRERAG, association announces the International Cartoon Humour Competition
Brain Sneezing - from kalokagathia to hypochondria and back
Topic 2013 : BRAINWASHING
Competition terms :
Each author can send maximum 5 original works.
The competition is open to everybody and is not restricted in terms of artistic design methods.
The format of works should not exceed the A4 dimension.
The competition is non-anonymous.
The works can be sent either online, by filling the electronic application form, or via regular mail, with each work signed on the reverse with the author´s name and their address.
The rewarded works will become the property of the organiser.
Deadline : 30th September 2013
The exhibition of the works and the announcement of the results will take place in October 2013 in Prešov. The most successful authors will be awarded by the international jury as follows:
1st prize 500.00 EUR
2nd prize 300.00 EUR
3rd prize 100.00 EUR
The competition Jury reserves the right to grant other special prizes or not to grant some of the prizes.
The organisers will accept all the works that will be delivered online at the web address:
http://www.cartooneast.com/index/registration
or the works that will be sent by regular mail to the address:
PRERAG, združenie
Mgr. Peter Rázus, Dubová 5,
08001 PREŠOV Slovakia
Please, sign the envelope with the motto: Brainwashing
The organisers reserve the right to publish selected works in promotional materials and to re-install the exhibition.
The catalogue will be sent to each competitor whose works will be published in the catalogue.
The authors agree that their works become the property of the organisers at no charge, that copies of their works might be made and used in re-installing the exhibition in other venues and that their works might be published free of charge in order to promote the exhibition.
E-mail : info@cartooneast.com
WEB: http://www.cartooneast.com/.