2nd ICC Award 2010 theme: Rapprochement of Cultures

The 2nd ICC Comic Award, 2010: Call for Entries
The second ICC Comic Award with the theme of ‘the Rapprochement of Cultures’ is calling for entries. The selected works will be shown in South Korea, in September 2010.
The year 2010 is designated as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures by UNESCO and celebrated worldwide. The goal is to promote the world peace by encouraging the rapprochement among cultures, civilizations, and people, as well as by facilitating increased communication between civilizations through the emphasis on the importance of cultural diversity in the international community. The effort to familiarize with the culture of others’, to acknowledge them, and to create a society that diverse cultures coexist will make the world more peaceful and richer with culture.
Comic is an art form that touches our heart, transcending language and culture. It allows us to share various values and thoughts. It has the power to move people’s heart more easily than any other media on the global issues that require our attention.
The second ICC Comic Award would like to call for an entry of comic art works that bridge the disparate cultures and bring them closer, and to show the works at the 11th International Comic Artist Conference held in Bucheon, Korea.
The Award has an ambition of presenting comic not only as an art form but also as a dynamic mean for contributing to the society. The International Comic Artist Conference urges you to join in the forum for the rapprochement of diverse cultures through the power of comic.
2010 ICC Comic Award
* Schedule
Application period: April 30 - July 2, 2010
Announcement of winners: July 30, 2010
Exhibition:
To be exhibited at the Korea ICC venue, Sept 15~18, 2010
Online exhibition on ICC Website
* Guidelines
1. Hosted by: ICC Secretariat
2. Operated by: ICC Secretariat, Korean ICC Organizing Committee
3. Sponsored by: The Korea Cartoonist Association, Urimana Association, Manga Japan, Hong Kong Animation & Comic Association, Chinese Cartoon Studies Association, Taipei Comic Artist Labor Union, Korea Manhwa Contents Agency; Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ROK; Korea National Commission for UNESCO.
4. Theme:
(1) Category 1: One-cut cartoon or illustration - All contents related with the Rapprochement of Cultures ( http://www.un.org/en/events/iyrc2010/ )
(2) Category 2: Comics under maximum16 pages in length – Free theme
5. Categories of Application Materials:
- Category 1: One-cut cartoon or illustration
- Category 2: Comics under 8 pages in length
6. Size of Application Materials: (jpg, gif, png file only)
(1) Single cartoon or illustration category
* Size: A3 (297 x 420mm)
* Color: free, whether black-and-white or color
* Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
(2) Comics (under 16 pages) category
* Size: B4 (180x240 mm)
* Color: free, whether black-and-white, or color
* Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
* Note: If work includes dialogue or text, submission of text in English is required.
7. Eligibility: All cartoonists, illustrators, and comic artists in the world
8. Application Materials:
- Copy of artwork and application form
* Artwork data
* Application form (Downloadable from ICC Website or from Websites of member organizations in various countries)
- How to submit
* Online: Apply through ICC website http://www.intercomicon.org/
* Postal delivery: Mail to ICC Secretariat
Room 224, 529-2, Sang 3-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
(Zipcode: 420-860)
* Download of Entry form and guideline
* Please note:
1. If using postal delivery, work must be submitted on CD in a graphics file with a resolution over 300 dpi. The final appearance of the printed version after submission may differ from artist’s original intention.
2. Submissions must be in digitized format. Paintings or drawings are not eligible for submission.
3. Submitted CDs will not be returned.
Application period: April 30 - July 2, 2010.
* Judging and Awards
1. Awards
Single Cartoon or Illustration Category (Theme: Rapprochement of Cultures)
First Prize (one): Trophy + Invitation to Korea ICC (airfare and accommodation)
Awards of Excellence (two): Trophy
Nominated entries recognition awards: Commemorative book of drawings.
Comics Category (Free theme)
First Prize (one): Trophy + Invitation to Korea ICC (airfare and accommodation)
Nominated entries recognition awards: Commemorative book of drawings.
2. Award presentation and exhibition
- Exhibition period: Sept 15-19, 2010
- Venue: Korea ICC venue (Bucheon)
- Exhibition content: Works nominated from submissions and invitational works
- Award announcement: During ICC (Sept 15-19, 2010)
5. Reminder
- Although all rights for works submitted belong to artists, ICC reserves the right to reproduce prize-winning works and nominated works on the ICC Website and for projects and pertinent promotions of ICC and UNESCO.
- The ICC Secretariat is not responsible for any loss or damages that may be suffered by submitted works, in cases where works and applications are submitted by mail.
- If the work of any prize recipient proves to be stolen or plagiarized, the winner will be disqualified, the award must be rescinded, and the cash prize returned.
-One author is able to summit two art works at maximum. But each work should be registered separately to have registration number for each work.
Contact
Webpage: www.intercomicon.org
E-mail: icc@komacon.kr
Address: ICC Secretariat
Room 224, 529-2, Sang 3-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
(Zipcode: 420-860)
Office: 82-(0)32-310-3070 / 82-(0)32-310-3071.

Festival theme: The Crisis...How They Tell Us About It?

Festival Economia 2010 Cartoon Exhibition
Regulations
Exhibition: open to all professional cartoonists
Theme: THE CRISIS...HOW THEY TELL US ABOUT IT? (Lies and truth of informations and politics)
Entries: min. 1 cartoon
Size: min. A4 - JPG (col) or GIF (b/n), 300 dpi, max. 1 Mb
Technique: free
Deadline: June 4, 2010
Exhibition: gallery on website http://www.studioandromeda.net/
Prizes: 3 winning cartoons, selected by public vote, 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.
Festival Economia - Trento
Tema dell'anno: Informazioni, scelte e sviluppo
3-6 giugno 2010
http://www.festivaleconomia.it/

International "Oscarfest" Cartoon Exhibition - Croatia

INTERNATIONAL "OSKARFEST" CARTOON EXHIBITION (CROATIA)
Themes:
A) Music on the Island and the Sea...
B) Free...
Size: Min A4 , Max A3 format...
Work: One entry is required per theme...
Entries produced on a computer should be numbered and signed by pencil...
Deadline: 03 JUNE 2010
Prizes:
Two equal prizes (Theme A and B) of HRK 1.000.00.,
The Oscar Prize for the overall winner (A+B).,
Special Prizes...
Address: DRUŠTVO KARIKATURISTA (za 03.OSCARfest 2010), Savska 100, 10000 ZAGREB(Croatia)
E-Mail: dado.kov@gmail.com
Detail Info: http://www.hdk.hr/
Organizer: Dragutin D. Kovacevic
Phone: + 385 +1 45 77 097
Source: New Scorpion

Theme in Tabriz International Cartoon Contest: Work

10th Tabriz International Cartoon Contest 2010 - Iran
Theme: a) WORK ; b) Free.
REGULATIONS:
1- Maximum number of works allowed to send is 5 for each category.
2- Size of the works shouldn't exceed A3.
3- Works are accepted only by post.
4- Artist's information should be written on the reverse side of each work in English; such as Name, Address, Telephone number, Nationality and E-mail.
5- There WON'T be an online gallery of received cartoons in http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/ because we think this would stop any possible plagiarism.
6- There will be an exhibition of selected cartoons in 2 different galleries.
Either your work is selected for the catalogue or not, every participant will receive a free copy of the catalogue of the contest.
Timetable:
Deadline: August 06, 2010
Jury meeting: September 13, 2010
Results will be announced on TabrizCartoons simultaneously on the award-winning ceremony with the presence of jurors and winners on September 15, 2010.
Prizes:
First Winner: 1000 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Golden Trophy
Second Winner: 500 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Silver Trophy
Third Winner: 250 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Bronze Trophy
10 Tabriz Cartoon Association Copper Trophies + Honor Mention
Section "Free" won't have any monetary prize but special gifts.
Address to send your cartoon:
Tabriz Cartoonists Association, Azerbaijan Cartoon Museum, Former Tabriz Estate Library, Opposite of Vahdat Art School, Golestan Garden, Tabriz, Iran
Zip Code: 51396-13117
Tel/Fax: +98 411 2843094
http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/

22nd Annual Cartoon Contest Olense 2010 - Belgium

Annual Cartoon Contest Olense 2010 - Rules and regulation
1. Participation
All contestants will be admitted with no distinction made regarding nationality or age. There are two categories:
* Youth category up to 15 years inclusive;
* Adult category: 16 years and older.
Both professional and non-professional cartoonists are allowed to participate in this contest.
2. Theme
The main theme is “Body Art – Body Talk – Body Language”. Also this year Amnesty International offers a special prize to the best cartoon with theme ‘being poor though having the right for a home’.
3. Entries
* Original cartoons in black and white or colour, may bear no captions.
* Dimensions including any passe-partout 21 x 30 cm (A4).
* Works sent rolled and works larger than DIN A4 will not be returned. The cartoons should be appropriately wrapped before sending in order to prevent damage.
* Number of entries per contestant: maximum five.
* Following data should be mentioned on the back of your work: name, adress, age and theme.
4. Property rights
Prize-winning works will become the property of the organizer or the major sponsors. All works selected may be used by the organizers to promote the contest and the village of Olen.
5. Evaluation
Decisions made by the jury cannot be challenged.
6. Catalogue/Cartoon book
Selected works will be considered for inclusion in a catalogue. The authors of these works will receive a free copy of the catalogue during the prize ceremony or it will be send afterwards by mail.
7. Return mail
Return of the cartoons happens only on explicit request of the participant, as mentioned in the entry form. Every cartoon meeting with the demands but which is not selected for a prize will be sent back within two years. The organizers will endeavour to handle the return forwardings with the utmost care but cannot be held responsible for loss or damages.
8. Deadline: 2 October 2010
The deadline is 2 October 2010. The entry form and the cartoon(s) must be sent to:
Olense Kartoenale, Gemeentehuis, Dorp 1, B-2250 Olen - Belgium
9. Prizes
For the adult category:
1st prize: 1000 euro
2nd prize: 300 euro
3rd prize: 250 euro
4th prize: 200 euro
5th prize: 150 euro.
For the youth category:
1st prize: 200 euro
2nd prize: 175 euro
3rd prize: 150 euro
4th prize: 100 euro.
5th prize: 150 euro.
Special prize: “poverty and human rights”: 400 euro.
Only for Belgian participants: prize of the province of Antwerp: week-end (youth and adult category).
10. Prize Ceremony and Exhibition
The prize ceremony will take place at Friday 12 November 2010 at approximately 20.00 h in the council room of the town hall of Olen, Dorp 1, 2250 Olen. Every participating artist will be welcome on that occasion. Only the winners are peronally invited.
A selection of the cartoons will also be exhibited at the same address an can be visited:
* Sunday 14 November 2010
* All working days from Monday 15 November 2010 till the end of January 2011 during the opening hours of the town hall:
o Monday 09.00 u – 12.00 u 13.00 u – 16.00 u 17.30 u – 20.00 u
o Tuesday 09.00 u – 12.00 u
o Wednesday 09.00 u – 12.00 u 13.00 u – 16.00 u
o Thursday 09.00 u – 12.00 u
o Friday 09.00 u – 12.00 u
* In March 2011 this exhibition is also to be visited in the Cultural Centre of Bialogard, Poland.
Rules & entry-form: http://www.olen.be/file_uploads/3619.pdf?_vs=0_N .

Deceased the Serbian cartoonist Miodrag Velickovic

In Leskovac, on May 05, 2010, after a long illness, died Miodrag Velickovic (57), best known caricaturist in his hometown and one of the best in Serbia, a technical illustrator and longtime editor of the weekly “Naša reč" (Our Word).
Veličković claimed that his first cartoon published in the Hungarian gazette Mladost forty years ago and so far in numerous magazines, his signature emerged more than 41,000 cartoons.
Velickovic won sixty international and local awards in prestigious cartoon competitions, among them is the Grand Prize in the 21st International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2001 in Istanbul, Turkey, and won also the prestigious award "Pjer."
He was a member of a number of international juries at home and abroad.
Had 14 solo and group exhibitions at home and abroad, and illustrated about thirty books by well-known Serbian writers.
Miodrag Velickovic had won 104 national and international awards in total.
Velickovic did not hide that was once the self-censorship, especially at the time of Tito's Yugoslavia.
“My most successful year was in 1996, when I was among the ten best cartoonists of the world classified elsewhere. Then I won eight first prizes, two in the country and six overseas. That's enough for life”, said Miodrag Velickovic.
He was awarded the Golden Badge of Serbia and the October prison Award of Leskovac.
Burial of the remains of Miodrag Velickovic was held at the cemetery Špitaljskom in Leskovac.
Summarized (thanks to Google Translate) from sources:
http://www.juznevesti.com/Kultura/Preminuo-karikaturista-Miodrag-Velickovic.sr.html & http://www.danas.rs/vesti/srbija/hronika/za_karikaturiste_uvek_ima_posla_u_tri_smene.73.html?news_id=169200 .

6th International Cartoon Festival Solin 2010 - Croatia

6. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL - SOLIN 2010 (CROATIA)
PARTICIPATION
The organizer of 6th International festival of cartoon Solin 2010 is the city Solin.
1. The festival is opened for everyone regardless of nationality, age, sex, or profesion.
2. THEME: 1) FREE 2) ARCHEOLOGY
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 01 August 2010. Please write; PRINTED MATTER - NO VALUE.
5. ADDRESS:
INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL SOLIN 2010 «DOM ZVONIMIR» Kralja Zvonimira 50, 21210 Solin, CROATIA
6. PRIZE AND AWARDS
GRAND PRIX ....................................................1006 EUR
SILVER PLAQUE
BRONZE PLAQUE
PRIZE CITY SOLIN.............................................3
7. EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place in the gallery of the culture home „ZVONIMIR“ Solin on the 20.08.2010.
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 reqest of an autor. The postage EUR 5 will be paid by autor.
The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the festival, Solin 2010, 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 6. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL - SOLIN 2010 CROATIA
Cartoonist-designer MARKO IVIĆ.

ENTRY FORM
LAST NAME ---------------------------------------------
FIRST NAME --------------------------------------------
PSEUDONIM --------------------------------------------
STREET ---------------------------------------------------
POSTCODE -----------------------------------------------
CITY -------------------------------------------------------
COUNTRY -----------------------------------------------
TELEPHONE --------------------------------------------
E-MAIL ---------------------------------------------------
FAX --------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER OF ENTRIES -------------------------------
MALE-FEMALE ----------------------------------------.

Source: http://comics-stripovi-exyu.blogspot.com/

International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2010

30th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2010 - Turkey
The contest is open to all cartoonists all over the world.
The cartoonists are free to participate with already published works as long as these works have not previously been awarded in any other contest.
Choice of subject is free.
The participants may send only one work.
The dimensions of works should not exceed 30 x 40 cm and only originals are accepted.
Name, surname, address, phone number and country of origin of the participant should be written on the back of his/her work. And also a short CV of the participant should be attached.
The works must reach the organizing association not later than August 21, 2010.
The results will be announced on August 31, 2010.
The participating cartoons will be kept at the Cartoon and Humour Museum of Istanbul by the Association of Cartoonists.
The participating cartoons will be put into an album. The cartoons for the album and the exhibition will be selected by a jury. The album will be sent to the cartoonists whose pieces of work are exhibited and published in the album.
Grand Prize: 5000 $
Honour Prizes:5 Honour Prizes, each 1000 $
Special Prizes: Special Prizes offered by various establishments, associations, newspapers, art magazines, syndicates and agencies.
Address:
Karikaturculer Dernegi (30th Nasreddin Hodja), Alemdar Caddesi, Yerebatan Sarnici Cikisi, Sultanahmet 34122 Istanbul / TURKEY
Tel: +90 (212) 513 60 61
Tel: +90 (212) 519 90 21
Fax: +90 (212) 527 26 18
WEB: http://www.karikaturculerdernegi.org/
E-mail : info@karikaturculerdernegi.org
Metin PEKER, The Chairman of the Association of Cartoonists
Ismail KAR, The General Coordinator of the 30th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest.

Theme in SMEHANAPA 2010: Chicken or the Egg?

Dear cartoonist!
We invite you to participate in the cartoon contest with theme "chicken or the egg?" to be held in the resort city of Anapa from 1 July to 31 August 2010.
Submissions will be accepted until May 31, 2010
Format: A-4 for the originals or copies of good quality, TIFF or JPEG (300 dpi) for the work in electronic form.
Address: 353440 Russia, Krasnodar Region, Anapa, Main Post Office, PO Box 14. "SMEHANAPA"
E-mail: SMEHANAPA@mail.ru
The organizers reserve the right to select works for exhibition, as well as the use of cartoons sent for promotional purposes. Sent at the return request, original works will be returned after the exhibition. Each exhibitor will receive catalog and a diploma. Ten of the best works will be awarded prizes.
Source: tabrizcartoons

19th International Contest Golden Helmet for the Young

Theme in 19th Festival Golden Helmet 2011: Salvation

GOLDEN HELMET ANNOUNCES A CONTEST'S THEME: SALVATION.
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 2011;
2ST AWARD ..................................................................... 400 €
3ST AWARD ..................................................................... 200 €.
WRITTEN FORM:
SHORT STORY: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ........ 200 €
POEM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET*........................ 200 €
APHORISM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ............. 200 €.
DEADLINE: 20.11.2010.
Only unpublished works will be taken into consideration.
Written works to be sent under a code!
Jury decision will be announced on 01.12.2010.
Awards will be handed at Final Festival Evening on April 1, 2011.
The Organizer will bear travel and accommodation cost of awarded authors.
Festival official languages are Serbian and English.
All works remain property of the Festival.
Address: Kulturni centar Krusevac, International Festival “Golden Helmet” Toplisina br. 2; 37000 Krusevac, Serbia
Tel/Fax: 00 381 (37) 423 025, 421 877
E-mail: goldenhelmet@ptt.rs , zlatnakaciga@kck.org.rs , kck@kck.org.rs
Regulations & entry-form in PDF: http://www.kck.org.rs/slike/konkurs_za_2011.pdf

1st International Festival of North Khorasan Art Center

First Annual International Festival of Caricature, North Khorasan Art Center - Iran
Theme: Work and Effort (double effort, double work)
1- Number of cartoons: Max. 5
2- Entry form must be filled and sent besides cartoons, otherwise the artworks will be excluded from the contest.
3- A free copy of published catalogue will be sent to all selected cartoonists.
4- Works should be in JPEG format, 150 DPI and max. 1200 pixel.
Deadline: July 01, 2010
Prizes:
First Prize: $1000 + Trophy + Diploma
Second Prize: $750 + Trophy + Diploma
Third Prize: $500 + Trophy + Diploma
Special Prize: $250 + Trophy + Diploma
Jury will reserve 5 diplomas for selected artworks.
Address to send your cartoons: cartoonhoze@gmail.com
ENTRY FORM

Posting the catalog Nasreddin Hodja 2009 & brochure 2010

29th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2009 catalog is posted yesterday to the selected artists.
We met at the association center and prepared the bubblebag envelopes including the catalogs for the post. All the participants will receive the new brochure of the contest 2010: we have sent that as well.
It was a heavy job for the day being national holiday and the International Children’s Holiday (April 23), there were few workers on duty at the main post office in Sirkeci, Istanbul and they were very busy esp with the international phone calls. We posted the catalogs to Brasil, China, and the like far countries by airmail and others by surface mail. It took all day long to finish our voluntary work.
By the way, the Grand Prize of the contest is increased to $ 5.000.- this year! And the theme is FREE THEME as usual.

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