Special Gallery: Woman

Syria cartoon web site and Nesasy website organize a special gallery
Theme: Woman (wife, family, work, love, honor killings, violence)
Entries: max. 3 cartoons on color or b/w (from archives too)
Size: JPG or GIF, 72 dpi, max. 1000 KB
Deadline: 1/1/2008
Prizes: Monthly Prizes: The certificate will be awarded for one cartoonist only. The Monthly Prizes will be awarded from May 2007 to Jan 2008.
Remark: only the best cartoons will be published and may be used for promotional purposes; cards, posters, newspapers, catalogs, books, etc.
Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions and are aware that their submitted works may be reprinted and used without permission.
Send your cartoons by email: womencartoon@yahoo.com

The Image of America

Call for entries - Deadline extended -
WittyWorld is conducting a worldwide survey on the "The Image of America"
WittyWorld is conducting a survey of international perceptions of the United States, its influence, culture, and people. Cartoonists and artists are invited to offer their own version of opinions. A balance of views (positive and negative) is preferable, although the study is not necessarily looking to achieve that. The main goal is to mirror true images of how the world sees the U.S. as a whole — not only the present Bush Administration. However, all submissions, regardless of their points of view, will be considered and evaluated.

We are looking for visually exciting art directly addressing the complex image that the United States emanates to the rest of the world. An example (by Davor Trgovcevic, Croatia) is provided within this announcement.
Dr. A. William Menzin, a Harvard psychiatrist with a long-standing interest in using political cartoons for gauging social attitudes, is a strong supporter of the project and is advising and cooperating with WittyWorld founder Joe Szabo, who is writing a book.
A broad selection of the finest submitted examples will be the highlight of this study, while a traveling exhibition is also in the planning. Although high quality reproductions and electronic versions are also accepted, for the purpose of the show, original cartoons are preferable.
We have received wonderful submissions, however the deadline has been extended until further notice to allow for a broader geographic representation of opinions to come in while the book is being written. There is no limit as to how many cartoons/art may be submitted, but the size of the images must be at least A4 (21X30 cm). Original artworks should be sent to WittyWorld, 214 School Street, North Wales, PA 19454, USA. Electronic submissions (must be in high resolution — minimum 300 dpi and in either .tif or .jpg format) and inquiries should be sent to editor@wittyworld.com.

Annual Homer Davenport Cartoon Contest

Contest Info & Rules for 2007 International Cartoon Contest
Format: 8.5" by 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm) maximum. Black & White.
Subject: Contemporary political, economic and social ideas of interest; an “Editorial Cartoon.”
Entry & Fees: Must be postmarked by July 15th, 2007.
US residents 17 and older = $5.00 for each cartoon (Check or cash). Youths 16 and younger are free. Non-US entries are free.
Prizes: We offer First Place, Second Place, Third Place, an Honorable Mention, and a Public’s Choice award — all certificate prizes.
Monetary prizes are only applicable for First, Second, and Third Places for USA residents 17 and over (the only group required to pay for entry).
Prizes (all prizes in US dollars)
First Place $100.00
Second Place $50.00
Third Place $25.00
Submission: Anyone may submit a cartoon, and as many entries as you wish, but each must be accompanied by its own entry form. Your entry must be your own work and unpublished. We encourage you to send good copies of the original art on bright white paper. Originals cannot be sent back, but you can pick them up at the end of the festival. Libelous, slanderous, racist or salacious entries will not be accepted. We encourage you to mark your artwork with a copyright notice. Example: “© 2007, Jamie Doe.”
Address: Homer Davenport International Cartoon Contest P.O. Box 781 Silverton, OR 97381 USA
Cartoons will be displayed in an exhibit at Homer Davenport Days (Aug. 3rd thru 5th). It is local tradition for winning cartoons to be published in the local newspaper, and we now post winners on our web site (davenportdays.com). For future festivals, we would like to post certain cartoons that still have topical merit; these are not in competition and not posted near competing cartoons. We will contact you prior to the festival to secure your permission to do this. In all cases, your name and state/country will be clearly labeled.
http://www.davenportdays.com/
Entry form
(Source: http://www.cartoonblues.com/)

12th Mercosur Salon Diògenes Taborda prize

Basis of the 12th Diògenes Taborda Salon 2007
Can participate: painters, photographers, printers, humorists, etc.
Theme: free.
Format: 40 cm x 30 cm only on paper, cardboard, cloth.
Jury: Integrated by critics of art residing in Mercosur.
Deliveries: the art will be personally presented or sent in a sealed envelope (no framing, not paspartu) to the
Volpe Stessens Cultural Foundation, Caseros 2739, CP 1246, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
until August the first 2007.
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and one mention will be awarded in the following categories: Graphic humor / illustration / painting / digital art / popular naïf art / drawing / photography (monochrome or color up to 6 per artist).
36 works of art: 8 paintings, 8 sculptures, 8 engravings, 8 drawings from great masters of painting from Mercosur will be awarded valuated in 5000 US dollars.
Cost: 50 Us dollars will be changed to participant artist to pay edition of brochure, packing/transportation in returning works, send fee by Foundation Cultural Volpe Stessens, cuenta corriente Bank Frances Nº 012-009379-9 - Buenos Aires – Sucursal Parque Patricios /Jorge Volpe DNI 12087670, Caseros 2739, CP 1246.
In case of not sending the money asked works will be considered a donation to the Volpe Stessens Foundation to become a part of the acerbity of the Itimuseum / Diògenes Taborda Museum / Paillet Museum or to be given away to some public welfare institution..
Volpe Stessens Cultural Foundation will care for good preserving of consignees works, but will not be responsible for theft, loss or breaking of them. When participating in these salons Volpe Stessens Cultural Foundation is authorized to reproduce images of the exposing works on books, magazines, newspapers or any place where Jorge Volpe Considers convenient for the best diffusion and promotion of the prizes.
Looking forward to counting with your participation and spreading of this information to achieve the best realization of these three salons,
cordially greet you,
Jorge Volpe,
director of the Volpe Stessens Cultural Foundation.
E-mail: diogenestaborda@gmail.com

First International cartoon contest (Naji Al Ali)

Dear Cartoonist: Under the auspices of Syrian Ministry of Information, Syria Cartoon website invites you to participate inThe First International cartoon contest (Naji Al Ali)
RULES
Themes: Naji Al Ali – Caricature & cartoon. A: Palestinian Cartoonist, B: Palestine.
Entries:
1- Each cartoonist can submit a max of 6 works. Original and made by computer will be accepted: black & white or colored.
2- Size: strictly A4 (21 x 29.7)
3- Deadline: 25/7/2007
4- On the back of each work the following information should appear: First name - surname - address - tel & fax - e-mail – theme section & title.
5- NOTE: entry- form is necessary.
6- The works will be displayed at Syria Cartoon website: http://www.syriacartoon.com/ or may be used for promotional purposes; cards, posters, newspapers, catalogs, books, etc. Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions and are aware that their submitted works may be reprinted and used without permission.
7- All entry works must not be submitted as neither folded nor rolling form.
8 - The works will not be returned.
9 - All the cartoonists whose works will be selected for the exhibition will receive a catalogue.
10 - The prize winners will be informed by mail.
11 - The results will be declared in August 2007.
12- PRIZES: Golden prize, Silver prize, Bronze prize, special prize: all selected works will be awarded.
13- All awards are subject to necessary adjustment. Please check web bulletin.
14- By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the decisions of the Jury.
Contact: President: RAED KHALIL
http://www.syriacartoon.com/
info@syriacartoon.com
syriacartoon@yahoo.com
All works should be sent to:
The First International cartoon contest (Naji Al Ali) SYRIA- DAMASCUS – P.O.BOX: 6540
(About Naji Al Ali click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naji_Salim_al-Ali)

KOSOVA World Cartoon Festival 2007

Contest: open to all cartoonists
Theme : News
Technique: free
Entries: max. 3 cartoons
The works must be original, including digital artworks if the print are signed by the author, accompanied by the author’s entry-form / biography /. The awarded works in other competitions, photocopies, etc... will not be accepted. /
Size: max. B3 / 50 x 35 cm
Deadline: August 01, 2007 / The postmark will provide the proof /
Prizes:
Grand Prize.........10 000 Euro,
First Prize:............5 000 Euro,
Second Prize:........4 000 Euro,
Third Prize:...........3 000 Euro,
/ Including travel and accommodation expenses in Kosova, during the Awards Ceremony... / and 5 Special Prizes......
The international jury: August 23-25, 2007
Results: September 01, 2007
Exhibition: Museum of Kosova / September 21, 2007 / from 19.00 h
Catalogue: each selected artist will receive a copy
Remark: The awarded works will become property of the Gallery / KOSOVA World Cartoon Festival. The others will be returned to the artists, if formally requested, after August 2008. / Artists may also leave the cartoons to the Gallery / KOSOVA World Cartoon Festival. /
All rights reserved : © KOSOVA World Cartoon Festival
/ The organizer holds the rights to publish the cartoons, on media and other publicity materials, such are web-page, catalogues, posters, calendars, cards etc... anything that has to do with animation, affirmation of the Festival... /
Address:
KOSOVA World Cartoon Festival P.O.Box. 257, 10000 Prishtina KOSOVA / UNMIK
+377 / 0 / 44 666548
info@kosovacartoon.com
http://www.kosovacartoon.com/

"Masters of Caricature" 2007

International Biennial for Caricature - "Masters of Caricature" 2007
Subject: Ritual Celebratory Foods (a perspective of folk culture)
1. The Biennial for Caricature is open to professional and amateur caricaturists from all over the world.
2. Each participant should send at least one piece of work 210/297 (A4 format)
3. The caricatures may be in color or black and white.
4. Participants should send their caricatures by July 31, 2007
5. It is recommended that in addition to their caricatures, participants also send a photograph and CV.
6. An international jury will nominate 5 caricatures who will be conferred the title "Master of Caricature".
7. Prize-winning caricatures are not returned.
8. The rest of the caricatures will be sent back if artists state their desire in written form.
9. The catalogue of the exhibition will be given, free-of-charge to winners and those included in the catalogue.
Submission deadline: July 31, 2007 (post mark date)
Address for submissions: Regional Ethnographic Museum, 2, Dr. Chomakov St. 4000, Plovdiv - BULGARIA
(Source: http://www.tabrizcartoons.com)

34th International Humour Exhibition of Piracicaba - Brazil

REGULATION
1 - DATES
The 34th Piracicaba International Humor Show will be held according to the following REGULATION AND SCHEDULE:
REGISTRATION: until July 13, 2007.
OPENING: August 25, 2007.
2 - ATTENDANCE
All professional or amateur cartoonists may register new humor works that have not received prizes in other shows, until up to the event subscription closing date (July 13, 2007). Each author may register up to 2 (two) works per category. Any works developed in any technique will be accepted.
3 - CATEGORIES
Cartoon, Charge, Caricature, Strips and Vanguard (in this category, computerized works may be registered).
The theme is free, in A3 (297 x 420 mm) format, without frames and cardboard-mounted. In the Strips category, boards with a maximum of 1 to 3 pages will be accepted, with humor themes.
Categories Definitions:
CARTOON – Graphic humor with universal and eternal themes.
CHARGE – Graphic representation of a current journalistic theme.
CARICATURE – Graphic art that expresses in a satiric manner the physical and/or personality character features.
STRIPS – Graphic art in sequence, with theme closed in standard format, usually published in newspaper columns.
VANGUARD – Graphic humor translated into forms that do not follow previous standards, but are presented as a cardboard presentation, in A3 (297 x 420mm) format. Works that did not comply with these dimensions will be automatically disqualified.
4 - PRIZE
A total of 5 (five) prizes will be awarded, in a total amount of R$ 25,000.00 (twenty five thousand reais), acquisitive by Piracicaba Municipality, divided as follows:
a) Five Prizewinners, in the amount of R$ 4,000.00 (four thousand reais), divided into the following categories.
b) A R$ 5,000.00 (five thousand reais) prize denominated GRANDE PRÊMIO SALÃO DE HUMOR DE PIRACICABA [Piracicaba Humor Show Big Prize], which will be granted to one of the five prizewinners in each category.
c) The winner of the Humor Show Big Prize, will receive a special trophy, and the prizewinners of each category, whose artwork and creation will be donated by cartoonist Zélio Alves Pinto.
Observation: The prize jury reserves the right to not award prizes to the categories that do not reach the required levels, transferring them to other categories or creating a special prize of the Show.
There will be a Selection Jury and a Prize Jury composed of qualified people of the concerned area. The prizes will be acquisitive by Piracicaba Municipality.
If the prize jury finds any type of fraud or illegal use in one or more registered works, it may cancel the awarded prize. The awarded works will be divulged on the Humor Show’s webpage after inauguration of the same, and may be contested until one week after the Show’s opening, with the applicable evidence of any irregularities committed without the jury’s knowledge. Other prizes and mentions may be instituted, at the discretion of the Organization Committee.
5 - REGISTRATION
Works must be sent to the following address:
SALÃO INTERNACIONAL DE HUMOR DE PIRACICABA/Secretaria da Ação Cultural, Avenida Maurice Allain, 454 CEP 123.405-123 - Piracicaba - SP. BRAZIL
Deadline: July 13, 2007 (postal date will be valid).
6 - COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Information: (19) 3403-2620/2621/2622/2623
Works will be returned until 1 (one) year after closing of the event on October 14, 2007. If the artist wishes to receive his/her work before that date, he/she must request it at ‘Centro de Pesquisa de Divulgação Nacional de Humor de Piracicaba’, at the above mentioned address.
In addition to the registration form, each work page must present on the back the following information: registration category, author’s full name, artistic name, full address, phone number, e-mail, CPF and RG number and banking data. They may also send a brief curriculum vitae and a picture for registration in the Show’s database.
When registering, the author transfers the Assignment of Author’s Rights relative to his/her Work(s) when awarded on an acquisitive basis, in conformity with Law 9610 of February 19, 1988 (Copyright Law) on a full, universal and definite basis, in all utilization modes and on a complimentary basis, the author’s rights, safeguarded by the said law, relating to the work(s) awarded in the Piracicaba International Humor Show, becoming an integral part of the Municipal Public Heritage for all intents and purposes, in conformity with Municipal Law 2249 of 1976, partially altered by Municipal Law 2486 of 1982, and consolidated by Municipal Law 5.194 of 2002.
Entry-form: http://www.cartoonblues.com/Contests/piracicaba2007.pdf

14th Antiwar Cartoon Salon "Kragujevac 2007"

The City of Kragujevac remembers the most brutal atrocities in Kragujevac when on 21st of October 1941 the Fascists executed several thousand civilians and sincerely hopes that such atrocity will never repeat and that the peace in the world will prevail.
The City of Kragujevac announces International competition 14th Antiwar Cartoon Salon "Kragujevac 2007"
Deadline: 10 September 2007
The international jury will make the selection of the submitted cartoons and decide which works will be exhibited and published in the salon catalogue. Also, the jury will award the following prizes:
Gold plaque & 1000 US$
Silver plaque & 800 US$
Bronze plaque & 500 US$
Award of the Mayor of Bydgoscz ( Poland ) in the amount of 750 €
Award of the City of Ingolstadt ( Germany ) in the amount of 500 €
Award of the City of Bielsko Biala ( Poland ) in the amount of 500 €
Award of the City of Suresnes ( France ) in the amount of 500 €
Award of the City of Pitesti ( Romania ) in the amount of 500 €
The cartoonists and fine artists from all over the world are invited to take part in the salon.
The applicants should submit the maximum of 3 (three) original works on the antiwar topic and understanding and solidarity among the people, which are not been previously awarded on some other international competitions.
The dimensions of works should be maximum 35x35 cm, art technique is at the choice of the artist. Also, electronic form with original signature of the author should be submitted.
On the back of all the cartoons should be written the personal details about the author: name, surname, address, phone/fax, e-mail.
The works should be sent by September 10, 2007.
The jury session will be held on September 14 and 15, 2007.
The cartoons should be sent to the following address:
SALON ANTIRATNE KARIKATURE
City of Kragujevac Trg slobode 334000 Kragujevac Serbia
The Salon Exhibition will be held within October festivities in the Gallery of National Museum in Kragujevac. The opening night is scheduled for October 20, 2007.
The Salon reserves the right to exhibit and reproduce the cartoons sent to the competition without any remuneration to the authors.
(Source: http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/en/detail.asp?ID=380)

CARTOON CONTEST INVITATION From DICACO 2007

The 16th Daejeon International Cartoon Contest
The Daejeon City is inviting world cartoonists to take part in DICACO 2007 (the 16th Daejeon International Cartoon Contest).
1.This year's contest comprises a Theme section (titled Relief & Service) and a Free section.
2.The size of works should be smaller than 297mm x 420mm.
3.Any color, free style, and unlimited items.
4.Each entrant should provide title, name, age, address, career, and telephone number on reverse.
5.The deadline for entry is June 30, 2007. (effective until end of June's postmark)
6.Entries should be addressed to the Daejeon International Cartoon Institute, 450, Wolpyongdong,Daejeon city, 302-852, Seoul Korea.
7.The most creative cartoon will win the Grand Prix prize of $3,000, Gold prize of $1,000, Silver prize of $500, Bronze prize of $300, and 100 Selected works will be awarded.
8.Exhibit the cartoons at the Daejeon Hanbat Library Gallery in Sept. 2007.
9.Submitted cartoons will not be returned, but exhibited forever in Korean public halls, art galleries, & museums.
10.Your cartoon may be used for promotional purposes: card, posters, catalogs, newspapers, magazine, and books etc.
From : Cheong San Lim, Ph.D. Professor of the Daejeon International Cartoon Institute, 450,Wolpyongdong, Daejeon city, 302-852, Seoul Korea.
Tel : 82(42)487-5034 / fax : +82(42)487-0531

http://www.dicaco.com/ E-mail : dicaco@paran.com
9 JUN 2007

Master Cup International Cartoon and Illustration Biennial

1. Participation
The contest is open to all artists regardless of nationality, age, sex, etc.
2. Organizer
The organizers are "Master" Illustrators's Federation and Beijing Cartoon Center.
3. Theme
A) Fish –The artwork of demiurge? The spirit of water? Human's pet? or for our food and sport?
B) Butterfly –The world becomes beautiful for you.
4. Entries
4-1) The works whether they have been awarded in other contests previously will be accepted. 4-2) Participators should summit the original works. Any slide, photograph or xerox will not be accepted.
4-3) The maximum five entries should be submitted for each category.
4-4) The maximum size of the works should be 300 x 420 mm(11.81 x 16.54 inch) respectively. 4-5) The works should be accompanied by the author's resume and photo (caricature).
4-6) First name, Last name, Address, Email, Telephone number and selling price should be written on the reverse side of the works.
4-7) Technique and medium of works are unlimited. Any painting, print making will be accepted.
5. Entry Form
Please down load the entry form on our web site: http://www.bjcartoon.com.cn/html/news/Entry_form_of_Master_Cup.doc
At the same time, the self made entry form is also accepted.
6. Deadline and Exhibition
6-1) The deadline for entry is the 1st of October 2007.
6-2) The Opening of the exhibitions will take place in "Master" Illustrators's House on December,2007.
7．Delivery
7-1) The entries must be flat protected with hard cardboard, or rolled in a hard case. The folded works will not be accepted.
7-2) Please send entries to the address as follow:
Ms. XIAO GU YUE
CUI PING XI LU 86 HAO (101100)
GE RUI YA JU 206 HAO LOU, 122 SHI
TONG ZHOU QU, BEIJING
BEIJING OF CHINA
8. Judgment
8-1) The president of jury group is Dachuan Xia, well known artist and the secretary-general of China artist's association cartoon committee.
8-2) The jury meeting will be held on 20th October 2007.
8-3) Biennial will announce the result on November,1, 2007 on web site. At the same time organizer will contact the winning artists via postal mail or email.
9. Prizes
9-1) Grand Master prize –Master Cup plus 2000 US Dollars (after tax).The winner will be invited to Beijing for ceremony and one week holiday, the organizer will cover the traveling ticket and hotel.
9-2) "Master" Illustrators's Federation prize –Master Cup plus statuette.The winner will be invited to Beijing for ceremony and one week holiday, the organizer will cover the traveling ticket and hotel.
9-3) Master prize –Master Cup plus statuette –10 works.
9-4) Special prize of organizers and sponsors–10 works.
9-5) The honorary prize –30 works.
10. Copyright and selling
10-1) Explicitly participators have whole copyright for their entries, of course organizers may use some works on web site and other media for spreading biennial and artists.
10-2) All the works will be available for selling base on selling price given by authors. Organizers will keep 10% of the selling price, the others will be remitted to authors directly, but the authors should bear the tax according to the Chinese tax regulations.
11. Catalog
The authors whose works has been selected will receive one copy of the catalog made for the contest.
12. Provisions
12-1) The submitted works will not be returned. They will be collected in "Master" Illustrators's house.
12-2) Participation in the contest means the complete acceptance of all the above conditions and agreements with jury's decision.
For Information
Ms. XIAO GU YUE
ZHONG GUO BEIJING SHI TONG ZHOU QU
CUI PING XI LU 86 HAO
GE RUI YA JU 206 HAO LOU 122 SHI (101100)
BEIJING OF CHINA
Telephone: 86-10-82867845-823
Fax: 86-10-82867121
Web site: www.bjcartoon.com.cn
Email: mcartist@163.com