11.2.21

29th International Satire and Humor Festival, City of Trento 2021, Italy

XXIX INTERNATIONAL SATIRE AND HUMOR FESTIVAL CITY OF TRENTO 2021
THEME: 
LET'S GO OUT TO SOW 
DEADLINE: 
8 May 2021 
ENROLMENT CONDITIONS: 
All Italian and foreign artists can register over 16 years. 
Each participant must present works not awarded or reported in other competitions. 
SECTIONS: 
A) Illustration/Satire/Humor (Maximum 3 works) 
B) Cartoon (Maximum 2 pages) 
DIGITAL FORMAT: 
A4 horizontal or vertical 
300 dpi in JPG or TIFF 
SENDING THE WORKS: 
For images larger than 10MB use www.wetransfer.com 
SELECTION OF WORKS: 
The jury will select the works that will be displayed in the exhibition and published on the website.  
SECTION AWARDS ILLUSTRATION/SATIRE/HUMOR: 
1) prize 1.000,00 euro 
2) prize 700,00 euro 
3) prize 500,00 euro 
SECTION AWARD CARTOON: 
Single prize 500,00 euro 
AWARDING AND EXIBITION: 
The award ceremony will be in November 2021, the exact date will be announced later. 
RIGHTS AND ROYALTIES: 
The authors, taking part in the competition, give the nonexclusive right to publish the work in any medium for promotional purposes by Studio d’Arte Andromeda not having any claim as copyright. 
DOWNLOAD THE FORM on source: studioandromeda.

8.2.21

Finalist cartoons in the International Gender Mainstreaming Cartoon Contest 2021

IZMIR METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST
SPECIFICATION
SUBJECT: GENDER MAINSTREAMING 
FINALIST CARTOONS
The jury members of the competition met on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the historical Elevator building. A total of 1,672 works were submitted by 549 cartoonists from 62 countries. As a result of day-long judging, the works for the final were determined: Menekse Çam
When you see any similar, copy cartoons or received an award before, and any fraud cartoons among the finalist cartoons, please write to organizing committee (There are typefaces on every cartoons, you can use typefaces when you are reporting).  Send to e-mail address: ibbcartoon@gmail.com 
Any objections to authenticity will be considered until February 14, 2021
Subsequent objections will not be considered. 
The final results will be announced on Monday, February 15, 2021. 
Menekşe ÇAM.

4.2.21

11th International Bojnourd Cartoon Festival, "Humanity" 2021, Iran

The 11th International Bojnourd Cartoon Festival, "Humanity" 2021, Iran
The theme of this festival is based upon the well-known poem of the major Persian and Muslim poet, Saadi Shirazi of 13th century: 
Human beings are members of a whole, 
In creation of one essence and soul.       
If one member is afflicted with pain,      
Other members uneasy will remain.       
If you’ve no sympathy for human pain, 
The name of human you cannot retain!   
Theme of the Festival: “Humanity” 
- Denial of nations’ rights through various forms of sanctions including agricultural, medical, communicative, transportation, food, and etc. 
- Sympathy, philanthropy, and helping those in need, the vulnerable communities and the peers. 
- Respecting others’ magnificence, nobility, as well as equality of all human beings in the eyes of God, and condemning racism and the customary and non-customary discrimination against various classes of the society (economic, scientific, immigrant, …). 
- National & international unification against natural and unnatural disasters (epidemies, war, flood, earthquake, storm, tsunami, and …). 
Regulations: 
- Each participant may submit a maximum number of 6 art works. 
- The submitted works are required not to have won any prizes in the past. 
- The works should be submitted in the jpg format, be of a 300 dpi resolution, and be 2000 pixels in length or width. 
- Participating artists are required to submit their particulars including their full name, postal address, email address, telephone number, photo and CV in a Microsoft office word file. 
- Artists whose works reach the final stage of the festival shall receive a catalogue; the PDF file of the catalogue shall be sent to all participants. Participants whose works enter the festival shall receive an electronic certificate of participation. 
- Upon submission of art work, the participant empowers the secretariat of the festival to use the art work in advertising, exhibitions, and also print it in the festival journal, on the web and in the press under the name of its creator. 
- Participants may use any techniques for creation of their work. 
- Participants may submit their works via e-mail. 
Prizes: 
First Prize: 800 euros, a valuable Iranian handcraft, Festival Commendation Certificate and Statuette. 
Second Prize: 600 euros, a valuable Iranian handcraft, Festival Commendation Certificate and Statuette. 
Third Prize: 400 euros, a valuable Iranian handcraft, Festival Commendation Certificate and Statuette. 
Exclusive Awards for International Artists: Valuable Iranian handcraft, Commendation Certificate and Medal for 10 participants. 
Deadline: 20 March 2021 (EXTENDED:) 20 April 2021 >> 30 April 2021
Address for sending artworks: cartoonhoze@gmail.com 
Festival site & source: www.cartoonmag.com.

22nd International Festival of aphorisms and caricature, Strumica 2021, R. Macedonia

XXII-nd International Festival of aphorisms and caricature - Strumica 2021
C O N T E S T
Theme: C A R N I V A L – E R O T I C A
Aphorism:
• In this category authors participate with 10 aphorisms at maximum, printed in three copies, completed with code, particulars about the author, and set in sealed envelope.
• The authors are allowed to participate with more works, each as group of 10 (ten) aphorisms, each group with particular code.
Caricature:
• In this category, authors can participate with 3 caricatures, at maximum. The technique is on their own choice, and dimensions A/4.
• Each caricature should contain author's information on the back.
Contest deadline:
The deadline for submitting works is: March 4, 2021.
Awards:
• Three main prizes are awarded: Golden, Silver and Bronze Plaque, with the right of the Organizer to award a number of additional prizes.
Address:
• The works should be sent to:
NUCK "Anton Panov"
Blvd. "Goce Delcev" bb
2400 Strumica , R Macedonia
noted: To the Festival of aphorism and Caricature
Copyrights:
• The works received, remain as property of the Organizer and the author, and they hold the right to its public presentation, catalogue edition or other publication.
Evaluation:
• All works arriving within the set deadline will be reviewed by a jury.
• The presentation of the works – exhibition and the Reward Ceremony will come to: March 15, 2021.
Contact -Further information
Tel: ++389 (0) 71 205 263
E-mail: trimerotikon@yahoo.com ;  anton.panov.sr@gmail.com .
Source: Anton Panov - Strumica .

2.2.21

Comic and cartoon competition GENERATION EQUALITY: PICTURE IT!

Comic and cartoon competition
GENERATION EQUALITY: PICTURE IT!
About the competition 
UN Women—together with the European Commission, Belgium, France, Mexico, as well as in partnership with Cartooning for Peace—is organizing a global comic and cartoon competition to mark the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which set out how to remove the systemic barriers that hold women back from equal participation in all areas of life. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is a visionary agenda for the empowerment of women and girls, everywhere. 
To commemorate this anniversary, UN Women has launched the multigenerational campaign, “Generation Equality: Realizing women’s rights for an equal future”, and will be convening a global gathering for gender equality, the Generation Equality Forum, co-chaired by the Governments of France and Mexico, with the leadership and partnership of civil society. The Forum will kick-off in Mexico City at the end of March 2021 and culminate in Paris, France, in early June 2021. 
As a global public conversation for urgent action and accountability for gender equality, the Forum will celebrate the power of women’s rights activism, feminist solidarity, and youth leadership to achieve transformative change. 
Eligibility 
• You are between 18 and 28 years old. 
• You believe in gender equality and realizing women’s rights for an equal future. 
• You want to express your vision of a gender-equal generation in a drawing. 
• Unleash the power of your creativity and PICTURE IT! 
Selection of winners 
The first-, second-, and third-prize winners of the competition will get the chance to attend the virtual opening of the Forum in Paris, and will be among the changemakers of this generation, including civil society, international organizations, governments, business, cities, parliaments, trade unions, media, and more! In addition, an exhibition with the cartoons from all finalists will take place during the Generation Equality Forum in Paris (in situ/virtual, depending on the situation). 
The prizes will be: 
• First Prize: EUR 1200 
• Second Prize: EUR 750 
• Third Prize: EUR 500 
In addition, the winners will have their work featured on several platforms, such as the website of Cartooning for Peace, but also on websites of other official partners and their respective social media channels. 
In cooperation with Cartooning for Peace, professional and renowned comic artists from different corners of the world have been identified as members of the jury. Finalists will be selected by a jury composed of expert comic artists and high-level representatives of the organizing partners, including: 
• Adène (Anne Derenne), comic artist and member of Cartooning for Peace, France 
• Boligán, comic artist and member of Cartooning for Peace, Mexico 
• Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium 
• Koen Doens, Director-General, Directorate General for International Partnerships, European Commission 
• Mauricio Escanero Figueroa, Head of the Mission of Mexico to the European Union and Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 
• Hélène Farnaud-Defromont, Ambassador of France to Belgium 
• Chamathya Fernando, Youth Activist and member of the Generation Equality Youth Task Force 
• Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director 
• Alaa Satir, comic artist and member of Cartooning for Peace, Sudan 
How to submit your drawing 
We invite you to picture your vision of what a gender equal generation looks like. 
Get familiar with the Beijing Conference and its outcome document, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and seek inspiration for your drawing in the “12 critical areas of concern”. 
Please note that your comic or cartoon must be without words. 
Please consult the “Terms and conditions” for detailed information on the competition. 
The submission deadline is 14 March 2021
Source: UNwomen.

1.2.21

The finalist cartoons of the 12th International Tourism Cartoon Competition 2020

Dear Fellow Cartoonists, 
After the meeting of the Pre-selection Committee on January 17 and January 24, 2021, the finalist cartoons of the 12th International Tourism Cartoon Competition were specified. 160 cartoons in the adult category and 63 cartoons in the youth category were chosen for the final evaluation. The finalist cartoons will be displayed on the organization website between February 1 and 9, 2021 before the evaluation of the final selection committee. 
When you see any similar, copy cartoon/s or received an award before, and any fraud cartoon/s among the finalist cartoons, please write to organizing committee (There are numbers on every cartoons, you can use numbers when you are reporting). Any objections to authenticity will be considered until February 9, 2021. 
The finalist cartoons are displayed on this web page. 
Please write to: E-mail: tourismcartoon@gmail.com 
Nazmi KOZAK.

31.1.21

Corruption and Development: International Cartoon Contest, Rostock 2021, Germany

Call for Entries 2021
Paint it simply
Corruption and Development
Corruption is one of the major hurdles to socio-economic development worldwide. Corruption imposes huge burdens on society and on the natural world. Private interests are prioritized to the detriment of the public at large, because corruption diverts financial resources intended for socio-economic development. Poverty and social inequalities are growing due to the distortion of income distribution, and because of spending decisions that are very much influenced by corrupt practices. 
Corruption has many faces and dimensions: bribery, embezzlement, the illegal financing of political parties, tax evasion, as well as many other examples. 
However, one of the most devastating problems we face as a society is the tolerance we have developed for corruption. This tolerance manifests itself in the upending of values, revealed through clichés like: “honesty is for suckers” and “good liars are smart, only stupid people get caught”. Voters often choose politicians with the thinking: “It’s better to vote for the thief you know than the one who wants to become one” or “He robbed us, but he also did lots of good” or “We prefer to vote for the lesser evil”. 
We are therefore seeking YOU and YOUR satirical and critical insights about corruption, which use humor to increase our awareness of corruption, and educate society about its harmful effects. 
• Show us where you have already encountered corruption in your everyday life. 
• What negative impact does corruption have on the world? 
• What does the fight against corruption look like nowadays? 
We are looking for cartoons that also draw attention to the fact that the fight against corruption has a lot to do with SDG 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions”. We seek cartoons that explain SDG 16 in the context of other SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals), and to pass on awareness of these goals to future generations. 
Competition Start Date: January 15, 2021 
Deadline for Submissions: May 31, 2021 
Give us your view of the world and its inherent corruption. 
Just explain it – briefly and simply – through cartoons and caricatures. 
*
Paint it simply
Corruption and Development
Contest Rules
1. The title of this competition for cartoons and caricatures is “JUST EXPLAIN IT SIMPLY: Corruption and Development”. 
2. The call for entries is directed towards all cartoonists. 
3. Closing date for submission. 
The work must be sent to TALIDE e.V. by 30.06.2021 by email with the subject of email “Cartoons Submission” to: competition@cartoons-talide.de 
or by post to the following address: 
TALIDE e.V., Waldemarstraße 33, 18057 Rostock, Germany
The date of the postmark applies. Submissions must be labeled “Just explain it simply” on the envelope. 
4. Each participant can send in up to three works, caricatures or cartoons. 
5. The work must be an original. They must not have been submitted to other competitions. Any captions must be in German, Spanish or English. 
6. Only the author’s own works are permitted. 
7. The maximum size of the works is: A4 (210 x 297 mm). 
8. The works must not be framed. The technique is freely selectable. 
9. Image data are to be sent as a JPG file in 300 dpi between 1 MB and a maximum of 15 MB. 
10. Name, address, e-mail contact and telephone number of the artist must be given in the e-mail or in the mail. 
11. Include a short biography (one A4 page maximum) and a photo or a self-caricature of the author. 
12. The winners will be determined by an independent jury. 
13. Three prizes are awarded, which are graded as follows: 1st prize: 1.000 Euros 2nd prize: 500 Euros 3rd prize: 300 Euros. 
14. The three winning artworks will become the property of the competition organizers. 
15. Originals will only be sent back if indicated by the artist. In this case, enclose an envelope and sufficient postage to return your submission. 
16. Selected Works are exhibited. A competition catalog will also be published, and every artist whose work is shown in the exhibition or in the catalog will receive a free specimen copy of the catalog. 
17. Participants in the competition grant permission for the use of the proposed artworks in the competition organizer’s own publications, and for publications related to the competition. 
18. In submitting their work participants automatically agree to the competitions terms and conditions. PLEASE NOTE: This also includes permission for their work to be exhibited and printed in the competitions catalogue as well as to be used by TALIDE e.V. 
19. The participants are required to ensure that the content of the submitted work does not contravene laws regarding copyright, competition regulations, child welfare, trademark law or other industrial property rights as well as personal rights of third parties. 
20. The organisers reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions. The competition organisers have the right to cancel the competition at any time as well as to modify and modify the competition or change the prize should the competition not be feasible in the intended manner. 
21. The participant agrees to make no legal claims against the competition organizers.
Source in languages: http://www.cartoons-talide.de.

26.1.21

World Press Cartoon 2021 | New deadline: February 20

World Press Cartoon 2021 | New deadline: February 20
Attending the postal processing delays caused by the pandemic in many countries, the World Press Cartoon’s organization decided to extend the deadline for the artwork reception until February 20th.

24.1.21

Winners Olense Kartoenale 2020 and the new theme 2021: Visit to the Museum

Olense Kartoenale 2020 received 1.269 entries,
sent by 420 different participants from 62 different countries.
Winners Olense Kartoenale 2020:
Category adult:
First prize: Hamid Soufi (Iran)
Second prize: Armen Hamonangan (Indonesia)
Third prize: Helmut Jacek (Germany)
Fourth prize: Andrei Popov (Russia)
Prize of the city of Bialogard (Polish participants): Pawel Kuczynski (Poland)
Prize Amnesty International: Roberto Castillo Rodriguez (Cuba).
Category youth:
Prize for best international work: Anish Aradhey (USA)
Prize for best Belgian work: Maya Khalil (Belgium).
You can view the winning cartoons here.
Olense Kartoenale 2021
The main theme 2021 is 'Visit to the museum'.
The theme of Amnesty International 2021 is 'Right to a fair trial'.
 You can sign up your participation from 1 July 2021.

22.1.21

International Cartoon Competition & Exhibition on Road Safety 2021, Malaysia

International Cartoon Competition & Exhibition on Road Safety 2021, Malaysia
This event is organised by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in collaboration with the Balai Kartun Rossem (BKR), Malaysia. 
Eligible participants: aged 18 and above. The competition is opened worldwide. 
Theme: "Towards Safer Roads
Road crashes is one of the leading causes of deaths around the world. Every year, about 1.3 million people are killed while many others are injured or become permanently disabled as a result of road crashes. Road deaths and injuries are considered as one of most pressing public health issues, especially in low and medium income countries. This needs to be addressed through enforcement, engineering (for road infrastructures and vehicles) and education. 
One way to educate the road users is through road safety advocacy with creative and effective use of campaign materials, including cartoons. Generally, among the cause of road crashes are poor road infrastructures (such as mixed traffic, unsafe road design, poorly maintained roads); unsafe vehicles (too old or poorly maintained); and poor behaviour of road users (such as untrained/unlicensed drivers, inattention as a result of using mobile phones or other devices; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, not wearing protective devices such as seatbelts, child seat or helmet). 
To be safe, every road user should always be aware of traffic rules and regulations, keep the vehicles safe through regular maintenance, and consider the safety of every other road users. Road safety is a shared responsibility. 
Technical Criteria: 
· All artworks to be prepared at 300 dpi. 
· Size A3 (297mmx420mm) in JPEG format. 
· Entries: Max. 3 cartoons. 
· Submitted works can be in colour or black and white, in any style or technique. 
· Submitted works must not violate copyright laws. 
· Jury’s decision is final. 
· By virtue of submitting an entry, the participant certifies the work as his own and permits the organizer to have full rights to reproduce all or a part of the entered material free of charge for publications and/or display for exhibitions. 
Submission: Send your cartoons and your CV (Name - Address - Phone number - Email address) via the following e-mail address: rossemcartoon@gmail.com and yusofghani@miros.gov.my 
Deadline: 28 March 2021, Sunday 
Exhibition: All participants whose works will be exhibited will receive a digital catalogue and a digital certificate of participation. 
Prizes:
First Prize....................: RM 1,500 
Second Prize................: RM 1,200 
Third Prize...................: RM 1,000 
3 x Consolation Prizes...: RM 500 
Web: Miros.gov.my .

XXII International Biennial of Graphic Humor, Cuba

The Circle of Humorists and Cartoonists of the Union of Journalists of Cuba and the Museum of Humor of San Antonio de los Baños, summon the XXII International Biennial of Graphic Humor, which will be held from April 11 to 14, 2021, with the co-sponsorship of the Provincial Directorate of Culture of Artemisa. 
Cuban humorists and cartoonists inspired by the slogan "Humor brings us closer" invite graphic humorists from around the world to build bridges of solidarity and humanism, in the face of physical distancing and the new socio-economic challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. 
Participation in the meeting is open to all graphic comedians in the world who can compete with a free theme. Original works should preferably be sent in digital format and with the signature and data of the author. They can be done in any technique, delivered in JPG format, with a resolution of 300 dpi and no less than 1500 pixels on the longest side. 
You can compete in: 
General Humor
Political satire 
Humorous cartoon/Comics 
Personal caricature 
Humorous photography 
Tomy Prize for political humor, in memory of the beloved cartoonist Tomás Rodríguez Zayas, who would be turning 72 in 2021. The Tomy Prize seeks to reward the best exponents of counter-hegemonic, anti-imperialist and left-wing graphic discourse. This time the theme will be "Sovereignty." 
The authors will be able to compete with a work in each of the categories, plus the Tomy Prize for political humor. They should be sent to the email address: humor@upec.cu and they will be accompanied by the participation form, specifying the following author information: 
Names and surnames (also artistic name) 
Country
Title 
Category 
Private Address 
Email 
Telephone 
The same data must be included in the information of the digital works, title the file with the name of the author and country of origin, in addition to clarifying in the body of the message and in the subject, the category in which it is competing, and if the work is for the Tomy Prize. 
All proposals will be received from January 18 until March 10, 2021
Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) 
XXII Bienal Internacional de Humorismo Gráfico 
Calle 23 no. 452, Vedado, Cuba. CP 10 400
Phone: +5378323722 
JURIES 
The admission jury will select the works submitted to the contest that will be exhibited at the XXII International Exhibition of Graphic Humor in San Antonio de los Baños. An international jury made up of prestigious figures linked to graphic humor will award the prizes. The decisions of the jury are final and participation in the contest implies acceptance of all the terms of this call. 
AWARDS 
Eduardo Abela Prize, the highest award of the contest, is given in homage to the outstanding Cuban cartoonist (1889-1965), consisting of an accrediting diploma, trophy and cash. 
Tomy Award consisting of a diploma, a trophy and a reproduction of a work by the author. 
As is tradition, various Cuban cultural and social institutions join the contest and award collateral prizes. 
First, second and third prize in each category and how many mentions the jury considers, consisting of a diploma. 
Source: dedete.
Translation by Google.