New issue: ArteFacto # 54, July 2012

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10th International Cartoon Contest Karpik 2012, Poland

10th INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST “KARPIK 2012” NIEMODLIN-POLAND
Competition rules:
1. THE DRAWINGS MUST BE SENT IN ORYGINAL VERSIONS AND A CD COPY IN GOOD RESOLUTION MUST BE ATTACHED.
2. THE FORMATS OF THE WORKS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THE A-4 !!!
3. EACH WORK SHOULD BE SIGNED ON THE REVERSE AND BEAR THE AUTHOR'S FULL ADDRESS.
4. THEME: “FISH, FISHERMEN, FISHING, ANGLERS”
5. THE FOLLOWING PRIZES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED:
1 st PRIZE OF 2500 PLN
2 nd x 2 PRIZE OF 1500 PLN
6. THE WORKS MUST ARRIVE BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2012!!!
7. AFTER THE EXPOSITION, ILLUSTRATIONS BECOME THE PROPERTY OF ORGANIZER AND MAY BE USED FOR PROMOTION PURPOSES END EXHIBITION.
8. THE WINERS AS WELL AS CARTOONISTS QUALIFIELD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POST-COMPETITON EXHIBITION SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE COPY OF A CATALOGUE PUBLISHED BY ORGANIZRS.
9. SEND YOUR WORK AT THE ADDRESS:
OŚRODEK KULTURY (KARPIK 2012)
UL. MIKOŁAJA REJA 1
49-100 NIEMODLIN
WOJ. OPOLSKIE, POLAND.

Results 2nd UCGE International Cartoon Contest 2012, Bursa - Turkey

Theme: Shopping is Life
Jury meeting: 28 July 2012, Bursa / Turkey.
289 artists from 52 countries sent in 707 cartoons for the competition.
Jury:
1.Ahmet Aykanat (Chair / Cartoonist)
2.Mehmet Kahraman (Cartoonist)
3.Cüneyt Şenyavaş (Cartoonist)
4.Kürşat Zaman (Cartoonist)
5.Raşit Ertunç (Cartoonist)
6.Turgut Demir (Cartoonist)
7.Özgür Aras (ÜÇGE representative)
8.Esra Güven Altınkaya (ÜÇGE representative)
9.Sabri Erdem ( Representative from the retail business).
Exhibition of finalist cartoons and the prize-giving ceremony to be held
in September 2012 with the distribution of the competition catalog.
WINNERS:
1.Pavel Matuska (Czech Rep) (Top)
2.Vladimir Kazanevsky (Ukraine)
3.Nikola Listes (Croatia)
Mention: Hamza Akın (Turkey)
Mention: Milenko Kosanovic (Sırbistan)
Mention: Muammer Kotbaş (Turkey)
Special Prize of Anatolian Cartoonists Association: Hicabi Demirci (Turkey).
Source: ucge.com .

Results 22nd Festival Umor la Gura Humorului 2012, Romania

Theme: Opportunists
Jury:
1.Sandro Poggiali – Italy - President
2.Doru Bosiok – Serbia
3.Vasile Craita Mandra – Romania
4.Gabriel Bratu – Romania
5.Viorel Corodescu–COV – Romania
6.Radu Bercea – Romania
7.Mihai Truica – Romania.
WINNERS:
Raul de la Nuez - USA – 1st prize
Karoly Lugosi – Hungary – 2nd prize
Oguz Gurel – Turkey – 3rd prize
Vladimir Kazanevski – Ucraina – The “George Gavrilean” Prize
The other prizes that were awarded were financially supported by private persons,
in agreement with the jury’s decision:
Special prize “Sandro Poggiali“ - Octavian Bour – Romania
Special prize “Viorel Corodescu–COV” - Cătălin Bîlea - Romania
Special prize “Sorin Postolache” - Malina Corodescu – Romania.
Sources: gurahumorului & monitorulsv .

Regulations Spirito di Vino 2012, Italy

13TH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ARTISTS OF SATIRICAL CARTOONS CONCERNING THE WORLD OF WINE
Spirito di Vino, now in its thirteenth edition, is one of the initiatives that Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia organises especially for young people. Since its first edition, the competition has been very well received. It is an international competition for cartoonists who want to make an amusing, ironic comment on wine and wine culture. Cartoonists taking part to the competition are divided into groups: the first made of Italian and non-Italian artists from eighteen to thirty-five years old and the second of Italian and non-Italian artists older than thirtysix years.
The jury, made of leading figures from the world of satire and journalism, will select the 30 best cartoons delivered by 31st August 2012.
The award ceremony will take place during the FriuliDOC festival in Udine, on 15th September 2012.
Regulations
Art.1 Aim of the competition
Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia, in collaboration with Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, hereby announces a public competition named Spirito di Vino - “Spirit of Wine” competition for prizes to be awarded to artists of satirical cartoons concerning the world and culture of wine.
Art.2 Eligibility
The participants to the competition will be divided into two groups. The first will be made of Italian and non-Italian artists from eighteen to thirty-five years old (they have to turn from eighteen to thirty-five during the year 2012). The second group will be made of Italian and non-Italian artists older than thirty-six years.
Art.3 Terms and procedures for delivery of artwork
During the period from 27th May to 31st August 2012, artists should send, at their own expense and with appropriate protection, their artwork to the following address:
Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia
Via del Partidor, 7
33100 Udine- Italy.
Artists can also e-mail their works by 31st August 2012 to Movimento Turismo del Vino at the web-page http://www.mtvfriulivg.it/. The artworks arrived after the above deadline will be excluded from the competition.
Art. 4 Specifications for artwork
Cartoons should not exceed the dimensions of 30x40 cm in vertical (maximum three cartoons). The artwork can be in black and white or colour and can be drawn using any technique.
Art. 5 Composition of the jury
Movimento Turismo del Vino will appoint a judging committee, including leading figures from the world of satire and journalism. The judgement of the committee shall be final and irrevocable.
Art.6 Organisation and award ceremony
On Saturday 15th September, the authors of the works previously selected by the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan will be invited to Friuli Venezia Giulia.
During the Friuli DOC festival, the jury will judge the works on display.
The first three artists in the rankings of both groups will be awarded a selection of fine wines from Friuli.
The prize-winning works shall be the property of Movimento Turismo del Vino FVG.
The prizes:
For each of the two groups, the prizes will be the following:
1st prize - 75 bottles; 2nd prize - 50 bottles; 3rd prize - 25 bottles.
Movimento Turismo del Vino does not guarantee delivery abroad.
Art.7 Liability
The artists hereby hold all liabilities regarding the content and authenticity of the works presented and hereby authorize the organisers to publish and exhibit their works without any further notice. The authors of the works shall grant Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia the free of charge publication and sole rights of the images. The artworks will not be given back to the artists. Otherwise, the works shall be considered as donated to Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia. The artists shall, however, retain the artworks copyright with regard to third parties who, upon authorisation, may apply to re-use the works. The competing artists hereby agree to the processing and communication of their personal detailas in the context of, and for the aims of, the competition.
Art.8 Acceptance of the regulations of the notice of competition
The participation to the competition implies the complete and unconditional acceptance of these regulations. Data submitted will be treated in full compliance with the provisions of Law 196/2003 (privacy).
Enrolment form on source: http://mtvfriulivg.it/SDV2012/sdv_2012.pdf .

New deadline in Daejeon International Cartoon Contest: 31 August 2012

DICACO 2012 CONTEST POSTPONE!
Thanks for your participating in DICACO 2012. Our committee noticed (decided) in postponning constest deadline of two more months for exhibitions in main city, Daejeon & new capital city, Sejong. Please publish it your cartoonists and mass communication. We hope many cartoonists take part in my DICACO 2012 contest.
1. This year's contest comprises a Thema section (titled New city & Eco Story + Olympic Game) and a Free section.
2. The size of works should be smaller than 297mm × 420mm.
3. Any color, free style, and unlimited items(+2 Works).
4. Each entrant should provide title, name, age, address, career, e-mail, and telephone number on reverse.
5. The deadline for entry of original works is August. 31, 2012.
6. Entries should be addressed to the Daejeon Int'l Cartoon Institute.
7. The most creative cartoon will win the Grand prize of ＄3,000, Gold prize of ＄1,000, Silver prize of ＄500, Bronze prize of ＄300, selected works will be awarded.
8. Exhibit the cartoons at the Sejong & Daejeon Gallery in Oct. 2012.
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 : cards, posters, catalogs, magazine, books and web etc.
From Dr. Lim, Cheong San,
President of the Daejeon Int'l Cartoon Institute
450, Wolpyeon-dong, Daejeon 302-280, Seoul, Korea
C/P : 82-11-425-6115, Tel: 82-42-487-5034
E-mail : csanlim@naver.com
(If you want to send returnmail, please surely reply by csanlim@naver.com)
http://www.dicaco.kongju.ac.kr/ (all works).
(Thema section updated 08.08.2012).

Finalists in 2nd UCGE International Cartoon Contest 2012: Shopping is Life

Check for any similarity until July 27: http://www.ucge.com/karikaturyarismasi/

Winners of the 24th Rotary Cartoon Awards 2012, Australia

The Rotary Cartoon Awards were announced at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery in Coffs Harbour over the weekend.
2012 Rotary Award winning cartoonists were:
Australian Section
Political - winner: John Farmer. Merit - Peter Lewis
Sports - winner: Mark Lynch. Merit - Mark Lynch
Open - winner: Peter Lewis. Merit - Mark Lynch
Comic strip - winner: Tony Lopes. Merit - Glen Le Lievre
Caricature - winner: Chris Barr. Merit - David Rowe
Special Topic 'Carbon Emissions Tax' - winner: Lindsay Foyle. Merit: Mark Lynch.
International Section
Special Topic - 'Living in an i world' - winner: Terence Allen. Merit: Claudio Spritzer - Brazil.
'Cartoon of the Year' 2012: John Farmer.
Award winning cartoons images will be put up on https://www.facebook.com/BunkerCartoonGallery and website rotarycartoonawards.com.au early next week.

Theme in Cartoonale Brugge 2012, Belgium: Crime and Punishment

Competition rules Cartoonale Brugge 2012, Belgium
1. THEME: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
2. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES PER PARTICIPANT: 3
The works must be original, not previously published and all graphic techniques are allowed.
3. ENTRIES MUST BE SENT TO:
Cartoonale Brugge
Burg 12,
8000 Brugge BELGIUM
it is recommended to put the cartoons in a sealed envelope bearing the words “NIET PLOOIEN – DO NOT FOLD” or to mail a download link to cartoonale@brugge.be (minimum 300 dpi).
4. THE MAXIMUM PAPER SIZE OF THE DRAWINGS IS A3 (297 MM X 420 MM), the registration form must be attached to the back of each cartoon. If the cartoons are sent by e-mail, the registration form (or the required information) must be attached to the e-mail.
5. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH PARTICIPANT GIVES THE CITY OF BRUGES THE PERMISSION TO PUBLISH THE SUBMITTED WORKS AND TO USE THEM TO MAKE PUBLICITY FOR CARTOONALE BRUGES AND FOR THE CITY OF BRUGES.
6. PRIZES:
First prize: 1,500 Euro
Second prize: 1,000 Euro
Third prize: 500 Euro.
7. THE THREE PRIZE-WINNING CARTOONS WILL BECOME PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF BRUGES.
8. WORKS THAT HAVE TO BE RETURNED WILL BE SENT BY POST. Cartoons returned will be handled with care, but the City of Bruges cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the postal service.
9. BY SENDING IN ONE OR MORE CARTOONS, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE CONTEST RULES.
10. DEADLINE: 16 NOVEMBER 2012
11. THE EXHIBITION.
The exhibition of the selected works will take place from 13 till and including 27 January 2013 in the Jan Garemijn Hall in the Halles, Markt 7, 8000 Brugge. The exhibition is open every day from 10 am till 5 pm and entrance is free.
Prize-giving ceremony: Saturday 12 January 2013 at 7 pm.
12. ANY DISPUTES WILL BE SETTLED BY THE ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE.
Source: ecc-kruishoutem .

Regulations International Cartoon Festival Knokke-Heist 2013, Belgium

Sources: ecc-kruishoutem & cartoonfestival.be
Entry-form: http://communicatie.cluhost.info/limberger/wedstrijd-cartoon-2013/.

"Eclipse" is the theme in 21st Golden Helmet 2013, Serbia

Source: http://www.kck.org.rs/vesti/index.php/zlatnakaciga

Rules for the 4th "Red Man" China International Humour Art Biennial

The 4th “RED MAN” INTERNATIONAL HUMOUR ART BIENNIAL OF CHINA
Regulation
1. The 4th “RED MAN” International Humour Art Biennial of China is Organised by China Red man International Art Center.
2. The contest is open to all artists worldwide.
3. Section :
Ⅰ CARTOON:
(A). Clown
(B). Free
Ⅱ CARICATURE:
(A). Marilyn Monroe
(B). Free
Ⅲ COMIC STRIP:
Free
Ⅳ ANIMATED MOVIE:
Free
4. Entries: unlimited number of works.
5. The size of the works should be unbounded.
6. Works whether they have been awarded in other contests previously will be accepted.
7. Participators should submit the original works. Digital prints and photocopies will not be accepted.
8. Technique and medium of works are unlimited, painting, Printmaking, Watercolor, Mixed are all acceptable.
9. First name, Last name, Address, Email, Telephone number should be written on the revers. Accompanied by the author's self-made entry-form and biography.
10. Participators should specify which section whose works Participate in.
11. Authors should have full copyright and be responsible for all the legal responsibilities related to the productions copyright.
12. Organizer will not be responsible for any damage that may occur during postage and handling.
13. Deadline for entries is NOVEMBER 15, 2012.
14. Judgment: DECEMBER 25, 2012.
15. Announce The Result: JANUARY 12, 2013.
16. Address:
XIAO YU HU
ROOM 341 BUILDING #364, YUN JING DONG LI
ZHAN QIAN BA LI XIAO QU, TONG ZHOU QU,
BEIJING 101121, CHINA
17. Prizes:
Ⅰ CARTOON:
GOLDEN PRIZE (1) : 1500 US + Medal + Catalog
SILVER PRIZE (1) : 800 US + Medal + Catalog
COPPER PRIZE (1) : 400 US + Medal + Catalog
HUMORIST PRIZES (5) : Medal + Catalog
EXCELLENT PRIZES : Certificate of merit + Catalog
BEST WORK OF CHINESE PAINTING PRIZE: 500 US + Medal + Catalog
Ⅱ CARICATURE:
GOLDEN PRIZE (1) : 1500 US + Medal + Catalog
SILVER PRIZE (1) : 800 US + Medal + Catalog
COPPER PRIZE (1) : 400 US + Medal + Catalog
EXCELLENT PRIZES : Certificate of merit + Catalog
Ⅲ COMIC STRIP:
BEST WORK OF COMIC STRIP: 500 US + Medal + Catalog
EXCELLENT PRIZES : Certificate of merit + Catalog
Ⅳ ANIMATED MOVIE:
BEST OF ANIMATED MOVIE: 500 US + Medal + Catalog
EXCELLENT PRIZES : Certificate of merit + Catalog.
18. Some of accepted works will be printed in a brochure, on posters, in the world press or other printed matter for the purpose of publicizing the exhibition without additional information and cost.
19. Remark: the works will not be returned.
20. All the copyrights are reserved by the authors. Within China, the Redman International Art Center is the sole agency of the cartoonists' all works.
21. Participation in the contest means the complete acceptance of all the above conditions and agreements with jury's decision.
22. Contact:
TEL: 0086 010 1 8 9 1 0 8 3 8 2 1 0
E-MAIL: redmanart@126.com , redmancartoon@163.com
HTTP: www.redmancartoon.com , www.redmanart.com .

Similarity Football Cartoons

This report from Makhmudjon Eshonkulov.