24.5.14

Special Festival of Economy - Sorrisi in mostra 2014, Italy

SPECIAL FESTIVAL OF ECONOMY - SORRISI IN MOSTRA
REGULATIONS
Exhibition: open to all professional cartoonists
Theme: GROWTH AND THE RULLING CLASS
(Economic growth, innovation, ruling class,
quality of institutions, common heritage and common good)
Entries: min. 1 cartoon
Size: min. A4 - JPG (col) or GIF (b/n), 300 dpi, max. 1 Mb
Technique: free
Deadline: May 25, 2014
Exhibition: gallery on website www.studioandromeda.net
Prizes: 3 winning cartoons, selected by votes from the public,
will be awarded by the organization of Festival (not-monetary prizes).
The works should be sent via e-mail to:
studioandromeda@gmail.com
including entry-form with complete author's data.
http://www.fanofunny.com/guests/studioandromeda/speciale.html.

19.5.14

10th International Cartoon Festival Solin 2014, Croatia

10. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL SOLIN 2014, CROATIA
PARTICIPATION
The organizer of 10th International festival of cartoon Solin 2014 is the city Solin.
The festival is opened for everyone regardless of nationality, age, sex, or profesion.
2.THEME:
1. FREE
2. ARHEOLOGY
3.ENTRIES
Conditions of entry:
1. All entries must be original cartoons. Framed works, also, will not be accepted.
2. Entries can be either black and white or colored.
3. There should be the name, surname and the address on the reverse side of cartoons.
4. Maximum 5 entries will be submitted.
5. Maximum size of entries is A3 format (40x30 cm)
4.DEADLINE
Entry deadline is the 11 August 2014.
Please write PRINTED MATTER - NO VALUE.
5.ADDRESS
10.INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL SOLIN 2014
«DOM ZVONIMIR» Kralja Zvonimira 50,
21210 Solin, CROATIA
6.PRIZE AND AWARDS
PLAQUE....................................................1010 EUR
PRIZE CITY SOLIN................................... 3 PRIZE
7.EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place in the galery of the culture home „ZVONIMIR“ Solin on the 21.08.2014.
8.OTHER CONDITIONS
Authors of works that quality to the exhibition are given a presentation copy of the exhibition catalogue (DVD). The works will be returned only on the special request of an author. The postage EUR5 will be paid by author. The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the festival, Solin 2014, as the advertising material without being obliged to pay a fee to an author whose work may be used. The prize-winning works become property of the organizer.
PRESIDENT 10. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL SOLIN 2014 CROATIA
Cartoonist-designer MARKO IVIĆ ivic1963@gmail.com.
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ENTRY FORM
LAST NAME ---------------------------------------------
FIRST NAME --------------------------------------------
PSEUDONIM --------------------------------------------
STREET ---------------------------------------------------
POSTCODE -----------------------------------------------
CITY -------------------------------------------------------
COUNTRY -----------------------------------------------
TELEPHONE --------------------------------------------
E-MAIL ---------------------------------------------------
NUMBER OF ENTRIES -------------------------------
MALE-FEMALE ----------------------------------------.

15.5.14

Results 29th National & 3rd International Cartoon Competition, Burdur Museum 2014

Results 29th National & 3rd International Cartoon Competition, Burdur Museum 2014, Turkey
Theme: Historical Artifacts - Musem and Human Relations.
85 artists sent in 176 cartoons.
WINNERS:
1st Award: Ömer Çam (İzmir, Turkey)
2nd Award: Sait Munzur (Ankara, Turkey)
3rd Award: Aytur Şahinbay (İstanbul, Turkey)
Mention: Hulisi İlhan (Burdur, Turkey) (Top)
Jury Special Prizes:
Halit Kurtulmuş Aytoslu (Bursa, Turkey)
Muammer Bilen (Ankara, Turkey)
Ahmet Esmer (Balıkesir, Turkey).
All winning cartoons on source.

9.5.14

24th Gura Humorului International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature 2014

* Gura Humorului Townhall
* Suceava County Council The Bucovina Cultural Centre
* „Terra Design” Print Shop Gura Humorului
„ HUMOR......AT GURA HUMORULUI”
THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CARTOON AND HUMOROUS LITERATURE
The 24nd edition, 2014
The 24nd edition of „Humor......at Gura Humorului”, the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between 11th and 13th of July, 2014.
THE CONTEST REGULATIONS:
CARTOONS
1. The Edition theme: Over border leap
2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January 1st, 2014, which were not published and submitted or awarded prizes to other competitions.
3. Two (2) is the number of papers accepted.
4. The works will be submitted by June 20th, 2014 (posting date) on the following addresses:
email: umorlahumor@gmail.com
or postal address:
Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina, Piaţa Republicii, nr. 2, 725300-Gura Humorului, judeţul Suceava, România.
5. Technical requirements:
- Papers sent by e-mail: minimum 1600 x 1200 pixels, JPG format
- Papers sent by regular postal mail: format A3
- The technique used for the works will be at the free choice of the artist.
6. The works are not to be returned. They will be added to the patrimony of the „Humor......at Gura Humorului” Festival and the organizers are entitled to use them later as edited materials with the name of their author on them.
7. The participants are required the following documents enclosed with their works: the completed entry form attached (See bottom), a brief CV and a personal photography/cartoon self portrait of minimum 6x9cm (on paper) or 710x1065 pix. (digital format).
8. The prizewinners will be notified by July 9th, 2014 to be present for the Awards Festivity held on Sunday, July 13th, 2014.
9. Transport expenses, accomodation and meals are the responsibility of the participant or the organization/ institution he/she is part of. The organizers will be notified in due time to make the necessary reservations
10. The prizes to be awarded:
1st Prize : EUR 500
2nd Prize : EUR 300
3rd Prize : EUR 200
The "George Gavrilean" Prize for the debutantes in Bucovina - EUR 200.
11. The jury are the ones who decide upon awarding or not awarding or re-allocating the prizes. In addition, the jury will decide upon the works or the authors to be rewarded by sponsors, associations, mass-media, institutions, commercial societies or private persons, with their consent.
12. There will be no participation fees.
Further information:
The Bureau of Press Relations of „Humor......at Gura Humorului” Festival
• Prof. Elvira Romaniuc- Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina
Telephone: 00 40 740 926 479
E-mail: umorlahumor@gmail.com
• Coordinating Director Mihai Mardare – Local Cultural Center Gura Humorului
Telephon : 00 40 749 683 278

Just for Laughs International Visual Arts Contest 2014, Montréal, Canada

Just for Laughs International Visual Arts Contest 2014, Montréal, Canada
Contest Regulations
Visual artists, graphic designers, painters, designers and photographers are welcome to submit a new or existing piece of work. It must adhere to the criteria laid out below and address this yearʼs theme: FARCE.
Applications should be sent to ciav@urbana-marketing.com before Friday, May 30th 2014, at 5 p.m (EST)
The exhibition will take place from July 12-26th, 2014 as part of the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, including a vernissage and an awards ceremony. Winners of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Public’s Choice prizes will be awarded the prestigious Victor trophy along with their prizes.
CRITERIA
• Visual works need to be intentionally humorous and address this yearʼs theme, FARCE;
• For a two-dimensional work to be admissible, its dimensions must not exceed 36 inches by 44 inches. (92 cm by 112 cm);
• For a three-dimensional work to be admissible, its dimensions must not exceed 11 inches by 11 inches, with a height of 19 inches (28 cm by 28 cm by 49 cm).
APPLICATION AND DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED
• A picture of the work, submitted by email;
• A text describing the work, along with its dimensions (approximately 150 words);
• Artistʼs biography (approximately 200 words);
• The participation form completed and signed.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
• Deadline to participate and submit application by email: May 30th, 2014, 5 p.m (EST)
• Deliberation by the jury for the selection of finalists (works to be exposed): week of June 2nd 2014;
• Selected artists will be contacted via email and phone by June 9th in order to proceed with the shipping of their work;
• Last date for works to be received in Montreal is June 27th, 2014 before 5 p.m (EST).
CONTACT ciav@urbana-marketing.com // 514-501-0262.

6th P. C. Rath Memorial International Web Cartoon Contest 2014, Bolangir, India

6th P.C.RATH MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL WEB CARTOON CONTEST 2014, BOLANGIR, INDIA
In remembrance of Historian Purna Chandra Rath, Superintendent of Archeology, Patna State, Bolangir, P.C. Rath Memorial Trust invites cartoons from both professional and amateur cartoonists of the world.
DETAILS OF THE CONTEST
Rules:
1. THEME: ANGER
2. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES: One (Any technique: Black & white; Colour; Digital)
3. ABOUT THE CARTOON:
A) Only one unpublished Cartoon is to be sent as e-mail attachment. (Don't send previously awarded cartoon)
B) The e-mail should also have Full Name and Complete Postal Address of the participant in CAPITAL LETTERS.
C) The Entry Form (only in MSWord) must accompany the cartoon as attached mail (See Entry form below)
D) Size: 21 x 30 cm (A-4)
E) Cartoon should be in JPG format (strictly 100 dpi) (Maximum 1MB).
4. E-MAIL: pcrcon6@yahoo.com (Write Full Name and Complete Postal Address in CAPITAL LETTERS in the email accompanying the cartoon)
WEB SITE: www.aswiniabani.com
5. DEADLINE: 5th June 2014
6. THE PRIZES:
There will be 07 prizes (First, Second, Third, Special mention-2 and Honourable mention-2). All the prize winners will be awarded with a Diploma Certificate and a CD album of selected cartoons.
7. RESULT AND EXHIBITION:
A) Result of the contest is likely to be declared in the last week of June 2014 and selected cartoons will be exhibited in the website: www.aswiniabani.com
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.
8. 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.
C) Plagiarism, if detected, the entry will be summarily rejected or even the diploma would be withdrawn, if awarded.
D) In case of a dispute, 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.
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6th P.C.RATH MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL WEB CARTOON CONTEST-2014

ENTRY FORM
(Must be sent in MS Word)





PHOTO
NAME :

ADDRESS:

EMAIL:

WEBSITE:

TELEPHONE:

CV(SHORT):




My entry is original and unpublished. I accept all the terms and conditions of the contest.

SIGNATURE

8.5.14

The Jury and the Winners of HumoDEVA 2014, Deva, Romania

The Jury and the Winners of HumoDEVA 2014, Deva, Romania
The Jury
Horia CRISAN, Romania, President
Julian PENA - Pai, Romania, Member
Liviu STANILA, Romania, Member
The Winners
5 GOLD PRIZES (300 $ each, and a Special Honor Diploma):
Bogdan Petry (Romania)
Ivailo Tsvetkov (Bulgaria)
Klaus Pitter (Austria)
Mello (Brazil)
Toso Borkovic (Serbia)
10 SILVER PRIZES (Special Honor Diploma):
Borislav Stankovic (Serbia)
Florin Padurean (Romania)
Galym Boranbayev (Kazakhstan)
Javad Alizadeh (Iran)
Jitet Koestana (Indonesia) (Top)
Konstantin Kazanchev (Ukraine)
Riina Maido (Finland)
Trayko Popov (Bulgaria)
Valentin Druzhinin (Russia)
Walter Toscano (Peru)
10 BRONZE PRIZES (Special Honor Diploma):
Aurel Stefan Alexandrescu (Romania)
Behrooz Firoozi (Iran)
Bour Octavian (Romania)
Burak Ergin (Turkey)
Darko Drljevic (Montenegro)
Doru Axinte (Romania)
Ismail Kar (Turkey)
Mauricio Para (Colombia)
Miroslaw Hajnos (Poland)
Raed Khalil (Syria).
The Participants, The Finalists, The Winners, The Winners - eBook, and The Gallery.

7.5.14

Results 14th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition, Canada

The jury (Jennifer Ditchburn, Roderick Macdonell and Guy Badeaux) met April 8, 2014 to select the winners of the 14th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition 2014, Canada. The winners are:
Grand Prize: Bruce MacKinnon, Canada
Second Prize: Pierre Brignaud, Canada (Top)
Third Prize: Rodrigo de Matos, Macao
Awards of Excellence:
José Rubio Malagón, Spain
Ali Miraee, Iran
Gilbert Daroy, Philippines
Diego Herrera (Yayo), Canada
Frédérick Fontaine (Frefon), Canada
Daniel Murphy, Canada
Muammer Olcay, Turkey (Above)
Run Tang Li, China
Kevin Kallaugher (Kal), USA
William Rasoanaivo (Pov), Mauritius.
Sources: Bado's blog & ccwpf.

23.4.14

The 10th International Comics and Cartoon Festival 2014, Kosovo

OPEN COMPETITION FOR THE 10. INTERNATIONAL COMICS AND CARTOON FESTİVAL 2014.
- The Kosovo Comic Book Artists Association "Xhennet Comics" is organizing the 10th Internacional Comics and Cartoon Festival.
- The Festival will be held from 06 until 09 September 2014 on the Gallery "Hamam" in Prizren KOSOVO.
- The Festival is not going to be competitive; however 25 foreign and 10 kosovar artists will be selected from the jury to have the expenses of travel and hotel accommodation covered for 3 days.
- All the participants of the festival will be delivered with The Catalogue, T-shirts with Festival logo, and The Certificate of Gratitude. Those absent will receive the catalogue via e-mail, PDF file or they can download from the official website of the association.
- The Festival of Comics and Cartoons is held every year in Prizren, Republic of Kosova, organized from the Kosovo Comic Book Artists Association "Xhennet Comics".
- The festival is open for every artist, professional or amateur, from all around the world.
Participating Conditions:
1. The genre and topic are free, whether for Comics or Cartoons.
2. The Works may be done from one or more artists.
3. The works can be posted to us or they can send through e-maıl which has to have a good scan at least 300 dpi. The Participant can send his/her work through e-mail - a good scan with minimum 300 dpi.
4. Comics and Cartoons should be from 1 to 4 pages (A3 or A4 format).
5. The language of texts is free to all of the world's languages (preferable in English).
6. Required details to be sent with the works are: Name, Surname, A short biography, Country, Address, E-mail, and A Photo. ( Attention without of these informations the works will not be taken to consideration ).
7. The Deadline is 15 August 2014 (EXTENDED:) 15 SEPTEMBER 2014
The Address for sending the works is:
Kosovar Comic Book Artist's Association "XhennetComics"
str. Xhemil Doda nr. 3/a - 20000 Prizren - Republic of Kosovo
Cell: +37744288791
E-mail: xhennetcomics@gmail.com
More info on www.xhennetcomics.blogspot.com
Source: xhennetcomics.