“Saint Anthony in Coimbra” Cartoon Contest, Portugal

RULES FOR THE "SAINT ANTHONY IN COIMBRA" COMPETITION

1. The competition is open to all artists of all ages, both professional and amateur; 

2. The deadline for submitting your illustration is: October 30, 2025. Works must be uploaded to the competition website in digital format, 300 dpi (maximum 4 megabytes), and the corresponding form must be duly completed; 

3. Each artist may submit up to five (5) works, and all techniques are accepted as long as the work is a Saint Anthony. However, all works must be digitized and submitted through the competition website; 

4. The competition organizers are responsible for selecting the works that will be included in the exhibition and catalog. 

5. Prizes and honorable mentions will be awarded by a seven-member jury. Decisions will be made by majority vote and are final. Six prizes and seven honorable mentions will be awarded, divided into two categories: adult and youth; 

6. Prizes 

ADULT Artists 

1. Prize: Trophy + diploma + €1,000 

2. Prize: Trophy + diploma + €750 

3. Prize: Trophy + diploma + €500 

7 Honorable Mentions: Trophy + diploma 

YOUNG Artists (up to 17 years old on November 28, 2025) 

1. Prize: Trophy + diploma + 3 comic books 

2. Prize: Trophy + diploma + 2 comic books 

3. Prize: Trophy + diploma + 1 comic book 

7 Honorable Mentions awarded with diploma 

7. The organization will inform all selected and awarded artists. The jury may decide not to award all the prizes; 

8. The act of submitting a work automatically implies the assignment of the respective reproduction rights for non-commercial purposes. The winning works become the property of the organization, implying the automatic assignment of all copyrights; 

9. All selected authors will receive the exhibition catalog and a certificate of participation; 

10. The competition awards ceremony will take place on November 28th; 

11. An exhibition of the competing works will also be inaugurated. 

12. For more information: geral@jfsao.pt 

13. Challenge your imagination and create a unique and creative setting with Santo Antônio in Coimbra. 

Good luck!

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Source: https://jfsao.pt/concurso-de-cartoons-santo-antonio-em-coimbra/ 

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The 10th International Cartoon Exhibition, Cakovec 2025, Croatia

10th International Cartoon Exhibition, Cakovec 2025, Croatia

PARTICIPATION
Everyone can participate regardless of nationality, age, sex or profession.

CATEGORIES

Over 16 years / Up to 16 years

THEME: JAZZ

ENTRIES 

Participants may submit up to 2 works. 

Size of entries is A4 or A3 format (jpg 300 dpi) required. 

When submitting, each entry should have author's full name, country and the number of the entry. For example DAMIR NOVAK CROATIA 1, DAMIR NOVAK CROATIA 2 

All entries should be e-mailed to:  cartoondamir@gmail.com

TECHNIQUE 

Free

DEADLINE
05.10.2025 

The international jury will choose the cartoons. 

PRIZES FOR OLDER THAN 16 YEARS
First prize: 300 EUR, diploma and catalogue 
Second prize: 150 EUR, diploma and catalogue 
Third prize: 100 EUR, diploma and catalogue 
7 Special Mentions + catalogue 
PRIZES FOR YOUNGER THAN 16 YEARS
First prize: diploma and catalogue 
Second prize: diploma and catalogue 
Third prize: diploma and catalogue 
7 Special Mentions + catalogue 

OTHER CONDITIONS 

Caricatures created using AI technology will be automatically disqualified. Each author whose work is included in the exhibition will receive a catalogue. By participating in the exhibition, authors agree that their works may be used for the promotion of the exhibition (catalog, poster, media publication, etc.) without compensation to the author. 

CONTACT 

damir.novak3@gmail.com

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Source: Damir Novak. 

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First blogged 22.05.2025 22:00 

Updated 17.08.2025 01:30.

The 22nd International Comics and Cartoon Festival, Prizren 2025, Kosovo

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The 1st International Contest, Frog Graphic Humor 2025, Turkey

1st International Contest Frog Graphic Humor 2025

1. Any professional or amateur artist can participate in this contest. 

2. The themes of the contest are the characters FROG / STORK / CROCODILE / DUCK. 

3. Participants may submit a maximum of three works. The author certifies that the submitted works are original and are not the result of artificial intelligence. 

4. The works (only comic strips) can be created in any pictorial technique and must be in A4 format or proportional dimensions. 

5. For each work you should choose one of the characters depicted and create a comic story of one to ten pages, similar to the frog example. Zipped files (zip, rar, etc.) will not be accepted. 

6. Works can be without words or, if they include text, the text must be in English. 

7. Only works sent via email to thefrogfestival@gmail.com will be accepted, and in the second step, upload the works to the festival's Google page via Google link. 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XmD5vsJSxj8fCz9BA 

8. The deadline for submission is December 17, 2025. 

9. The email must include, in addition to the work(s), the participant’s name, surname, address, phone number, a short CV, and a photograph and/or caricature of the author. (NOT PDF). 

10. The decision of the Jury will be notified to the winner during the first two weeks of May 2026 by electronic mail and it will be published later to websites, Facebook and Instagram of Toy manufacturer frog and the frog festival and frog center www.frogwins.com and www.frog.center .

11. The works received, with the introduction of each artist, will be published independently as a book or brochure at the discretion of the secretariat, and will be offered with Frog products. 

12. Prizes & Awards 

First Prize: €350 (net) 

Second Prize: €250 (net) 

Third Prize: €150 (net) 

Additionally, 10 diplomas will be awarded. 

13. Accepted submissions that pass pre-selection will be immediately published on the frog festival Instagram and Facebook. 

14. All commercial rights, etc. of works received by the Secretariat belong to the Frog and the Frog Collection. 

Frog was created in the year 2022 by Alayin Rey. The character first appeared in the “Frog Wins” range. 

Sejong International Cartoon Contest, SICACO 2025, South Korea

Dear Artists and Cartoonists, 

Greetings from the Secretariat of the 2025 Sejong International Cartoon Contest (SICACO)! 

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our annual contest and invite talented artists like you from all over the world to share your unique perspectives through the art of cartoons. 

This year, we delve into the pressing theme of "AI and Information Security," exploring the opportunities and challenges of our rapidly evolving digital world. 

Contest Overview 

• Event: 2025 Sejong International Cartoon Contest (SICACO 2025) 

• Theme: AI and Information Security 

• Prizes 

Grand Prize (Mayor of Sejong City Award): 1 winner, $1,500 + Certificate of Award 

Gold Prize: 1 winner, $1,000 + Certificate of Award 

Silver Prize (Director of Sejong Technopark Award): 1 winner, $750 + Certificate of Award 

Bronze Prize: 2 winners, $500 each + Certificate of Award 

Honorable Mentions: Multiple winners, Certificate of Award 

• Important Notes 

The prize money is based on USD. The final amount paid may vary depending on the exchange rate at the time of the announcement. Any taxes or fees related to the prize money are the sole responsibility of the winner. 

• Eligibility: Open to all artists worldwide, regardless of age or nationality. 

• Submission Period: July 16 (Wed) – September 3 (Wed), 2025, by 18:00 KST (Korea Standard Time). 

Submission Guidelines 

• Category: 

Single-panel cartoon (Humorous or satirical) 

• Format: 

A3 size (297x420mm) or smaller. JPG file, 300 dpi or higher. 

• Entries: 

Up to 3 works per person. Both hand-drawn (scanned) and digital works are accepted. 

• Required Documents: 

1. Completed Application Form(attached file) 

2. Your Artwork File(s) 

How to Submit 

• By Post : 

#111, 1F, Sejong Technopark, 95 Guncheong-ro, 

Sejong Special Self-Governing City, Republic of Korea (Attn: SICACO Team) 

• By Email : 

webtoon.SJ@gmail.com 

• Format : 

One-cut cartoon in A3 size or smaller (JPG, 300 dpi or higher) 

* Both hand-drawn and digital works accepted / Up to 3 entries per person 

• Required Documents : 

① Application Form (attached) 

② Artwork file 

Contact: 

SICACO Secretariat – Sejong Technopark 

Tel: +82-44-850-3845 

Email: webtoon.SJ@gmail.com 

We look forward to your participation. 

Sincerely, 

SICACO 2025 Secretariat

The 21st International Humor Exhibition of Limeira 2025, Brazil

21st SALÃO INTERNACIONAL DO HUMOR DE LIMEIRA 2025

Entries open until August 30. 

We invite all artists who draw freehand or use digital techniques, with a free theme. 

Participation is free of charge. 

Entrants must be the original authors of their works, in JPEG format, size minimum A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) up to maximum A3 (29.7 x 42 cm) at 300 dpi. 

Files or submissions in other formats or via links will not be accepted. 

All works must be sent to: piuhumor@hotmail.com, in a single email per artist, with all works original, unpublished, and accompanied by the official registration form duly completed. 

Registration closes on August 30, 2025. 

IF THE REGULATIONS ARE NOT FULLY RESPECTED, THE WORKS WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR SELECTION OR AWARDS. 

PRIZES 

CARICATURE (Digital Certificate + Trophy) 

CARTOON (Digital Certificate + Trophy) 

CHARGE (Digital Certificate + Trophy) 

COMICS (Digital Certificate + Trophy) 

Note: Up to 3 works can be submitted per category, for a maximum of 12 works in one email per artist. 

SUGGESTED THEMES 

“Your Power, Your History” (Women) 

“Blue Is the New Green” (Nature, Water, Environment) 

“Sorry, I'm Just an AI” (Technology, AI, and the Human Future) 

“System Errors” (Everyday Failures, Error Messages) 

“Laughing Under Pressure” (Mental Health and Society) 

“The Illusion of Planet B” (Space, Sci-Fi, Politics — Out-of-this-World) 

“The Algorithm of Taste” (Culture, Trends and Memes) 

AWARDS 

For each of the four categories—CARICATURE, CARTOON, CHARGE, COMICS—the jury will award 4 winners who will receive a Digital Certificate and a Trophy by post. 

Additionally, 10 Honorable Mentions will receive Digital Certificates. 

Winners and selected artists will be announced and featured on the blog and on Facebook by October 2025. 

EXHIBITION 

100 selected works will be showcased in our permanent virtual exhibition on the Editora O PIU blog – www.jornalopiu.blogspot.com. 

By submitting, all works become the property of Editora O PIU, which reserves the right to use them as it deems fit. Submission implies full agreement with these terms. 

APPLICATION FORM 

01 – First Name 

02 – Surname 

03 – Birthdate (day/month/year) 

04 – Street Address and Number 

05 – Quarter / Neighbourhood 

06 – City 

07 – State / Region / Province 

08 – Country 

09 – Zip/Postal Code 

10 – E‑mail Address 

11 – Number of Submitted Works 

12 – Date of Submission. 

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Read the EXPANDED THEME DESCRIPTIONS FOR ARTWORK CREATION on source.

The 8th FICA International Caricature Competition in Africa, Morocco 2025

International Caricature Festival in Africa

8th Edition of the FICA 2025 International Caricature Competition

Theme: SEAS AND OCEANS 

Planetary Wealth in Danger 

The seas and oceans represent more than 70% of the surface of our blue planet. They are not just vast bodies of water; they constitute an invaluable global resource and the lungs of life. The oceans produce nearly half of the oxygen we breathe, regulate the global climate, are a major source of food and medicine, and are home to unparalleled biodiversity. They are the engine of life and maintain the balance of our planet. 

Threats to Blue Wealth 

But today, this global resource is under serious threat, threatening its sustainability and survival. Marine pollution, particularly plastic and chemical pollution, is one of the greatest challenges, suffocating marine life and destroying fragile ecosystems. Overfishing also contributes to the depletion of fish stocks faster than they can recover, threatening the extinction of entire marine species. Call to action to preserve our blue treasures. 

Protecting the seas and oceans is no longer an option, but an absolute necessity to ensure the future of our planet and the existence of future generations. This requires concerted efforts at the local and international levels, including the adoption of sustainable fishing policies, the fight against pollution in all its forms, and raising awareness of the importance of this blue treasure. Let us all work together to protect our marine treasures before they become mere memories in an endangered sea. 

Rules

All entrants to the competition agree to the terms

and conditions of the rules and the Jury's Decisions.

Conditions of Entry to the Competition: 

The number of entries per entrant is limited to two.

Entries must not have been published, exhibited,

or awarded in Morocco or abroad.

Format: A4, 300 dpi, JPG/JPEG,

and free techniques 

Deadline: October 15, 2025 

Entries that do not comply with the conditions set forth

in these rules will not be considered for the competition.

The following prizes are available:

First Prize ............................(Canard Prize)

Second Prize............................. (Africa Prize)

Third Prize .......................(Pencil Stroke Prize)

Three Special Prizes

Five Honorable Prizes

Cartoons should be sent to:ficafestival2025@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FORM

By participating in competitions, the artist lends their works to exhibition organizers. 

The submitted works remain at the organizers' disposal. 

• Jury members will be considered participants in the exhibition and represent their own country. 

Their names will automatically be added to the list of participants. 

(They will participate only in the exhibition, not in competition (only honorary participation).) 

• The works may be used for promotional purposes (printing, websites, newspapers, posters, invitations, etc.) without the artist's permission and without any payment. 

Theme 2: Sketch with a Satirical Portrait 

By cartoonist Bouali Mbarek 

The number of entries per participant is limited to one.

The following prizes are planned:

First Prize ............................(Canard Prize).

Second Prize.............................(Africa Prize)

Third Prize ......................(Pencil Stroke Prize)

Three Special Prizes

Five Honorable Prizes

Cartoons must be sent to:ficafestival2025@gmail.com

Biography Bouali Mbarek 

Bouali Mbarek is a Moroccan cartoonist living in Canada. His satirical art expresses the social and political issues affecting the Moroccan community and the world around him. He began his career in the late 1980s by publishing his cartoons in the newspapers Al Alam and L'Opinion, before officially joining Al Alam in 1996. He then expanded his international experience by collaborating with Arab and Canadian newspapers and magazines, strengthening his artistic message and fostering dialogue between cultures. He regularly publishes his works on the Moroccan national website Hespress, one of the largest news platforms in Morocco. 

https://www.cartoonmovement.com/cartoonist/34716?page=1 .

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Final Results: 14th International Cartoon Contest 2025, Kyrenia 2025, Cyprus

MUNICIPALITY OF KYRENIA

CYPRIOT – TURKISH CARTOONISTS ASSOCIATION

24. INTERNATIONAL OLIVE FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL OLIVE HUMOR FESTIVAL

14. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST 2025

(KYRENIA – CYPRUS)

FINAL RESULTS

INTERNATIONAL JURY MEMBERS:

Murat Şenkul (Cyprus), M. Serhan Gazioğlu (Cyprus), Hüseyin Çakmak (Cyprus), Marko Ivic (Croatia), Muammer Kotbaş (Turkey), Muhammet Şengöz (Turkey), Musa Kayra (Cyprus), Panicos Neocleous (Cyprus), Saeed Sadeghi (Iran), Zafer Tutkulu (Cyprus), Zhaleh Yosefi Nezhad (Iran).

Evaluation Date:

16 – 18 June 2025 Dome Otel (Kyrenia – Cyprus)

Country: 45

Participants: 170

Works: 673

PRIZES

OLIVE SECTION

First Prize: Yu Kimura (Japan)

800 Euro + Golden Olive Statue + Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.

Second Prize: Nikola Listes (Croatia)

500 Euro + Silver Olive Statue + Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.

Third Prize: Louisa Hedayati (Iran)

300 Euro + Bronze Olive Statue + Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.

FREE SECTION

First Prize: Nikola Listes (Croatia)

800 Euro + Golden Olive Statue + Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.

Second Prize: Marzieh Khanizadeh Abyaneh (Iran)

500 Euro + Silver Olive Statue + Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.

Third Prize: Anas Lakkis (Lebanon)

300 Euro + Bronze Olive Statue + Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.

(See Prize-winning cartoons

in Free Section on kozyurt)

SPECIAL PRIZES

OLIVE SECTION

Mikhail Zlatkovsky (Russia)

Oleg Derhachov (France)

Spiro Radulovic (Serbia)

Valentin Georgiev (Bulgaria)

Farid Amirsardari (Iran)

Shirin Gholipour (Iran)

Mustafa Kurmalı (Turkey)

Ronaldo Cunha Dias (Brazil)

Gerald Peigneux (France)

Tommy Thomdean (Indonesia)

Pavel Constantin (Romania)

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SPECIAL PRIZES

FREE SECTION

Jean Loic Belom (France)

Oğuz Gürel (Turkey)

Ali Miraee (Iran)

Mark Winter (Unıted Kıngdom)

Kemal Özyurt (Turkey)

Liu Qiang (China)

Imri Musliu (Kosovo)

Boboc Mihai Gabriel (Romania)

Fahriye Çıtaklı (Turkey)

Bülent Okutan (Turkey)

(See Prize-winning cartoons

in Free Section on kozyurt)

STEERING COMMITTEE

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Peace: 2nd International Cartoon Contest on Human Rights 2025, Turkey

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION ISTANBUL BRANCH

2nd INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST

Wars and conflicts systematically violate fundamental rights, causing irreparable harm. However, a peace based on human rights is not only the silence of weapons, but also the establishment of justice, freedoms, and equality. In today’s world, peace is both a prerequisite for ending rights violations and for restorative justice. Lasting and genuine peace can only be built on the foundation of human rights. 

1. Theme of the contest: The theme has been determined as PEACE. 

2. The contest consists of two categories: 

- General Category: Open to all participants. 

- Special Category for Prisons in Turkey: Only open to prisoners currently incarcerated in Turkish prisons. 

3. The contest is open to all amateur and professional artists worldwide. 

4. There are no technical restrictions for the artworks submitted. Previously published works are accepted, but they must not have received awards in any other competition. 

5. Artworks generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be accepted. 

6. All participating artists will receive a digital certificate. Artists participating from prisons in Turkey will receive a printed certificate. 

7. Participants may submit as many artworks as they wish. However, only one prize may be awarded per artist. 

8. Submitted cartoons must be maximum A3 size (29.7 cm x 42 cm), 300 dpi resolution, and in JPG format. 

9. Along with their artworks, participants must also send their full name, postal address, phone number, e-mail address, a short biography, and a photo. 

10. The exhibition and award ceremony will take place in Istanbul on a date to be announced later. Prizes for those unable to attend will be sent to their postal addresses. 

11. Cartoonists participating in the competition are deemed to have accepted all conditions. 

12. The contest is organized by the Culture and Arts Commission of the Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch. 

13. Submitted cartoons—whether they receive an award or not—may be used by the organizing institution in exhibitions, posters, books, albums, e-albums, calendars, brochures, etc., and may be published online. 

14. Submission deadline: November 1, 2025 (by 19:00 Turkish local time) via email to: ihdhumanrightscartoons@gmail.com 

15. Contest results will be announced in December 2025. 

AWARDS 

General Category: 

- First Prize: Plaque 

- Second Prize: Plaque 

- Third Prize: Plaque 

- Special Prize of the Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch: Plaque 

- Jury Special Prize: Plaque 

Special Category for Prisons in Turkey – "Dignity of Humanity" Special Awards: 

- First Prize: Plaque 

- Second Prize: Plaque 

- Third Prize: Plaque 

Jury Members (in alphabetical order): 

- Altan Özeskici (Turkey) 

- Aşkın Ayrancıoğlu (Turkey) 

- Hüseyin Çakmak (Cyprus) 

- Izabela Kowalska-Wieczorek (Poland) 

- Musa Keklik (Turkey) 

- Oleksiy Kustovsky (Ukraine).

The 11th International Cartoon Festival, Ferizaj 2025, Kosovo

INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL, FERIZAJ 2025

Eleventh EDITION

THEME 1: The Life of Birds 

THEME 2: Free theme

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS

Each participant may submit up to 5 works per theme. Submissions may be in black and white or in color. Preferred dimensions are 30x40 cm, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, and in JPEG, TIFF, or PNG format. 

Send to: hithi.kosova@gmail.com 

Subject line: Name, Surname, Country and Theme 

Deadline: 30 JULY 2025. 

AWARDS THEME 1  

1. Golden HiTHi (300 € - 500 €) 

2. Silver HiTHi (200 € - 400 €) 

3. Bronze HiTHi (100 € - 300 €) 

AWARDS THEME 2  

1. Golden HiTHi: Certificate 

2. Silver HiTHi: Certificate 

3. Bronze HiTHi: Certificate 

SPECIAL AWARDS 

Five special prizes will be awarded for each theme. 

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Source: Imri Musliu.