We have received testimony about serious irresponsibility in cartoon contests

We have received testimony about serious irresponsibility in cartoon contests

Submitted by Humor Sapiens on Tue, 27/01/2026 - 13:41 

Dear colleagues at Humor Sapiens, I am submitting the following testimony for your consideration, with the aim of respectfully requesting that you consider publishing it in your media outlet. 

Given its relevance to the defense of artistic practice and ethical responsibility in the cultural sphere, I offer this testimony regarding ethical responsibility in graphic humor competitions: 

In 2025, I was awarded First International Prize at the Marul de Aur festival, a recognition that included a diploma, trophy, and cash prize. 

Despite numerous respectful communications and a prolonged wait, these commitments were not fulfilled, leaving the prize contingent upon administrative excuses and repeated silence. 

This situation contrasts sharply with my experience in other international competitions in which I have participated, where commitments were honored without difficulty. 

I share this testimony not out of resentment, but out of respect for art and artists, and with the purpose of providing information that will allow the creative community to make informed decisions when participating in cultural events. 

Normalizing silence in the face of these situations only contributes to their repetition. 

Currently, the 2026 edition of the Marul de Aur competition is circulating with the same prizes. 

Please accept my sincere thanks and best wishes for your work and future projects. 

Ángel Ramiro Zapata Mora, 

Cartoonist – Colombia 

NOTE: This image was used to promote last year's Festival and is also this year's logo. 

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Source: humorsapiens .

Tranlation by Google.

Golden apple cartoon contest Romania

gönderen: Marian Avramescu marian_avramescu@yahoo.com 

24 Oca 2026 10:55 

Best regards, dear cartoonists friends ! Sincerely, Maran Avramescu-President of Jury 

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Em 27 de jan de 2026, à(s) 20:51, Kemal Ozyurt escreveu: 

Dear Organizer, 

The Regulations of your 42nd Edition the International Festival of Satire and Humor “Golden Apple” 2026 states there are cash prizes to the winners in three competition sections. Yet the amount and the currency of the cash prizes are not mentioned clearly in the regulations. While many organizations are mentioned as the supporters of the event, the exact sponsor(s) of the cash prizes and how or when they are to be paid to the winners is not clear. 

Romania being a member country in the European Union, certainly I would like to participate in your international festival if such questions are explicitly answered. 

Many thanks for your consideration in advance. 

KEMAL OZYURT 

P.K.407 Sirkeci PTT 

Fatih 34115 Istanbul TURKEY

kozy55@gmail.com 

www.caricaturque.blogspot.com .

The 19th International Caricature and Cartoon Contest of Vianden 2026, Luxembourg

The Museum of Caricature and Cartoon of Vianden,

in cooperation with “Les Amis du Château de Vianden” and

“Naturpark OUR”, is pleased to announce the

19th International Caricature and Cartoon Contest of Vianden

1. Theme: Democracy (popular sovereignty, rule of law, free elections, separation of powers, pluralism) 

2. Deadline: 5 April 2026 

3. Prizes: 1st prize:1500 €, 2nd prize: 1000 €, 3rd prize: 500 €, 3 honorable mentions .

4. Entries: Each participant can submit up to 4 artworks in digital format by submitting them via internet to the address: cartoon@caricature.eu

The author must include the following details in their e-mail: first name, surname, complete address, e-mail address, phone number and the number of each artwork. 

The specifications for these electronic artworks are as follows: JPEG format, high resolution (300 DPI), maximum 1.5 MB per image. 

Out of these artworks, 80-120 artworks will be selected. Only selected award-winning artists will be asked to mail the original. All these artworks will be shown as prints at the exhibition and in the catalogue. 

Original artwork must be between A4 (210 × 297 mm) and A3 (297 × 420 mm) in size. 

5. Medium: Open to any technique (black and white or colour). No subtitles or text allowed. 

6. Prizes and Exhibition: Prizes and honourable mentions will be announced on 25 April 2026, in the Castle of Vianden. 

The exhibition will take place in the Hall Jemmy Koltz of the Castle of Vianden from 26 April until 26 May 2026. Selected artworks may also be exhibited at the Museum of Caricature and Cartoon of Vianden and in other locations in Luxembourg or internationally. 

7. Catalogue: The authors whose artwork are selected for the exhibition will receive a free catalogue by mail or in pdf format. 

8. Results: The results will be published on the website caricature.eu on 26th April 2026. The winners selected by the jury will be personally informed via e-mail or by phone. The jury’s decisions are final and binding. 

9. Copyright: By participating, artists grant the organizer the right to use selected artworks for promotional materials, catalogues and exhibitions. Award-winning artworks become the organizer’s property and may not be entered in other contests or published elsewhere after results are announced. 

10. Further information: cartoon@caricature.eu 

11. Address for sending the originals of the awarded artworks: 

Musée de la Caricature et du Cartoon de Vianden 

48 Grand-rue, L-9410 Vianden Luxembourg 

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Source: caricature.eu .

The 12th International Visual Humorous Works Exhibition, Trabzon 2026, Turkey

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE

12TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF

VISUAL HUMOROUS WORKS

The 12th International Visual Humorous Works Exhibition, which has been established as a tradition by the Humor Art Association and is organized on an international scale, bringing together 3 branches of art such as caricature, photography, and sculpture in a single exhibition, will be opened between April 13-19, 2026. All caricature, photography, and sculpture artists will be able to participate in the international exhibition, for which the deadline for participation is April 01, 2026. 

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EXHIBITION 

1- The exhibition includes works in the disciplines of caricature, photography, and sculpture. 

2- All professional artists active in the relevant disciplines may participate in the exhibition. 

3- The subject is free; however, works in the comedy genre of humor will be a reason for preference. 

4- Sculptures must be packaged in a way that they will not be damaged in cargo. If requested, the responsibility for the return of the sent works belongs to the exhibition organization. 

5- Artists may participate with a total of at most 3 works in the fields of caricature, photography, and sculpture. Taking into account the possibilities of the exhibition venue and the exhibition album, the works shall be numbered in order of priority by the participating artists. This process will provide convenience to the organization in the event that a reduction is required. 

6- The dimensions for caricatures and photographs shall be 50x70 cm. Sculptures shall not be longer than 50 cm, including their pedestal. 

7- Each participant shall send their short resumes written in a Word file on a computer environment to be used in the exhibition album to be prepared (resumes may be shortened according to allocated page opportunities), their personal photos scanned in .jpg format at 300 dpi high resolution, and the visuals of the works they will send to the exhibition to the Humor Art Association's e-mail address (mizahsanatidernegi@gmail.com). In case the file size is large, they are required to send them via programs such as WeTransfer or Google Drive by APRIL 01, 2026. 

8- Participants shall submit their entries via e-mail by writing the phrase "12. International Visual Humorous Works Exhibition" in the subject line of their post. Artists who wish to do so may deliver their ready-to-exhibit works (especially sculptures) available in hand via person or cargo to the address: Trabzon Sanatevi, Yavuz Selim Bulvarı Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Özgür Caddesi No:16 Ortahisar/Trabzon. Participation in the exhibition will end on APRIL 01, 2026, at 17:00. Works arriving after this date will not be taken into consideration. 

9- The Organization Board has the authority to make arrangements regarding the exhibition. Rights involving copyright, such as the use of works sent to the exhibition in visual, written press, and social media pages, and subjecting them to printed processing such as albums and catalogs, belong to the Humor Art Association. 

10- Works that do not meet the specified conditions and the works of artists who do not fulfill the requirements in the specification will be excluded from the exhibition and the exhibition album. Those participating in the exhibition are deemed to have accepted these conditions. 

WEB: https://www.mizahder.org.tr/ .

Source: facebook.com/mizahder/ .

The 2nd International Cartoon Contest, Boyabat 2026, Turkey: Forest Fires

BOYABAT YOUTH CENTER / BOYABAT ACADEMY SPORTS CLUB

2nd INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

1. The contest is open to adults aged 18 and over, and to young people under the age of 18 from all over the world. 

2. Contest Theme: “Forest Fires” 

Forest fires are a global disaster that destroy not only trees, but also life, memory, and the future. In Türkiye and across the world, millions of hectares of forest are reduced to ashes every year due to human negligence, arson, climate crisis, and irresponsible interventions. These fires cause irreversible damage to nature, wildlife, human labor, and our shared living spaces. 

The aim of this contest is to draw attention to forest fires through the universal language of cartoon art, to raise public awareness, and to invite humanity to rethink its responsibility toward nature. 

3. There is no technical restriction on the submitted works. However, artworks produced using artificial intelligence will not be accepted. Cartoons deemed by the jury to be identical, similar, or belonging to another cartoonist will be disqualified. All responsibility arising from such situations lies with the participant. 

4. Participants may submit any number of works that have not previously received awards. However, no participant may receive more than one prize. 

5. Since participation is via the internet, submitted cartoons must be no larger than A3 size (29.7 cm x 42 cm), 300 dpi resolution, and in JPG format. 

6. Submitted works must be sent by e-mail no later than April 1, 2026 to the following address: boygencmercartoon@gmail.com 

7. All participants must send their name, surname, age, postal address, telephone number, e- mail address, a short biography, and one photograph along with their submitted works. 

8. Award-winning and exhibition-selected cartoons will be published in a PDF album. This album will be sent to the cartoonists whose works are included and will also be shared online. 

9. The exhibition and award ceremony will take place in May 2026 at Boyabat Şehitler Cultural Center. The exact date will be announced later. 

10. AWARDS 

Adults Category: 

 First Prize: Medal 

 Second Prize: Medal 

 Third Prize: Medal 

 Achievement Award: Medal 

 Jury Special Award: Medal 

Youth Category: 

 First Prize: Tablet Computer + Medal 

 Second Prize: Cartoon Album Set + Medal 

 Third Prize: Cartoon Album Set + Medal 

 5 Achievement Awards: Medal 

 2 Jury Special Awards: Medal 

11. All participating cartoonists will receive a digital certificate. 

12. For award-winning artists who wish to attend the ceremony, one night of accommodation will be provided, while travel expenses will be covered by the participants themselves. Awards of those unable to attend the ceremony will be sent to their addresses. 

13. Jury Members: 

Cartoon Artists: Altan Özeskici (Türkiye), Aşkın Ayrancıoğlu (Türkiye), Erhan Yaşar Babalık (Türkiye), Guilda Khalife (Iran), Musa Keklik (Türkiye), Ricardo Ferreira (Portugal) 

Youth Center Director: Gökhan Karakaya (Türkiye) 

Academy Sports Club President: Kesim Yıldız (Türkiye) 

14. Cartoons submitted to the contest will remain in the archives of the organizing institutions and may be published - with the artist’s name credited - on posters, calendars, brochures, magazines, books, newspapers, social media, and other media platforms. 

15. Cartoonists participating in the contest are deemed to have accepted all the above conditions. 

International Call for World Cartoon Exhibition 2026, Turkey: Artificial Intelligence

KARİKATÜR ATÖLYESİ

WORLD CARTOON EXHIBITION

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS 

Nowadays, AI turned out to be one of the most used applications in both writing and drawing style. Is AI rival against the real art with what it has been producing in terms of production and creativity? Are the times when we cannot move on our daily social lives without AI closer than we think? Karikatür Atölyesi is pretty curious about what worldwide cartoonists will answer to these questions and inviting them to the exhibiton based on the topic of AI. The topic is AI but we kindly request your own works and creations without using AI! 

1. Theme: AI 

2. Participation via e-mail: karikaturatolyesi1@gmail.com Participant cartoonists need to submit their Name, Surname, Age, Country, and necessary communication informations along with their works. 

3. The sent works must be in A3 size maximum and 300 dpi resolution. Every technique is welcomed except AI! Participants can join exhibiton with maximum 5 works. If the work has talk bubbles or a text on it, it must be in either Turkish or English. 

4. The drawings that most powerfuly express the theme will be featured in the exhibition. 

5. Deadline for the submission of works is 10th of March 2026. 

6. The exhibiton will be held at Karikatür Atölyesi exhibiton hall in Ankara. 

7. The works that have been submitted and approved will be part of the Obur Mizah magazine’s special issue and the prepared magazine will be sent to the participants as well. 

8. Submitted works may be used by Karikatür Atölyesi for advertisement purposes in print materials and websites. In the case of other purposed based usage of these works, the permission of participants will be asked.

XXVII International Festival of Aphorisms and Caricature, Strumica 2026, R. Macedonia

XXVII International Festival of Aphorisms and Caricature

Strumica 2026 CONTEST Theme:

CARNIVAL – EROTICA

Aphorism 

In this category, authors participate with a maximum of 10 aphorisms, printed in three copies, completed with a code, particulars about the author, and set in a sealed envelope. Authors are allowed to participate with more works, each as a group of 10 (ten) aphorisms, each group with a separate code. 

Caricature 

In this category, authors can participate with a maximum of 3 caricatures. The technique is of the author’s own choice, and the dimensions are A4. Each caricature should contain the author’s information on the back. 

Contest Deadline 

The deadline for submitting works is: 15 February, 2026 

Awards 

Three main prizes are awarded: Gold, 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 the property of the Organizer and the author, and they hold the right to their 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 Award Ceremony – will take place on: 23 February, 2026 

Contact – Further Information 

Tel.: +389 70 291 544 

E-mail: anton.panov.sr@gmail.com . 

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Source: antonpanov.strumica .

The 17th International George van Raemdonck Cartoonale, Boechout 2026, Belgium

17th International George van Raemdonck Cartoonale, Boechout 2026

REGULATIONS

The non-profit organisation International Humour in Art (IHA), in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Boechout, the Boechout Cultural Council, and Davidsfonds Boechout-Vremde, is pleased to announce the: 

17th INTERNATIONAL GEORGE VAN RAEMDONCK CARTOONALE – BOECHOUT, BELGIUM 

THEME 2026 — "HAND" 

An ode to craftsmanship, skill, and authentic handmade work. For this edition, we deliberately return to the origins of cartoon drawing. 

FULLY ANALOGUE 

For the 17th edition, only original, hand-drawn works will be accepted. 

Digital creations, digitally coloured drawings, prints, or photographs of drawings are not permitted. 

Each participant must include a signed declaration on honour stating that: 

the work has been created entirely by hand; 

the concept was developed without the use of artificial intelligence (AI); 

the participant is the sole author of the work. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE 

31 May 2026 

(Postmark serves as proof) 

PRIZES 

The following prizes have been confirmed (subject to change): 

€2,000 — George van Raemdonck Prize – Municipality of Boechout 

€1,000 — Boechout Cultural Council (subject to confirmation) 

€500 — Zeppo 

€300 — IHA 

€200 — KTHaes (best participant aged 70+) 

€150 — Davidsfonds Boechout-Vremde (best Flemish entry) (subject to confirmation) 

Additional prizes may be added and will be announced via www.iha.be. 

SUBMISSION & SHIPPING 

Address for all submissions 

IHA vzw 

Vremdesesteenweg 92 

B-2530 Boechout 

Belgium 

Number of works 

A maximum of 10 original works per participant. 

Format & material 

Small format, such as postcard size (A6 / 10 × 15 cm or US / 21 × 10 cm) 

On high-quality, sturdy paper 

Not folded, no passe-partout, no mounting 

No captions in or beneath the drawing 

Information on the back of each work 

First name and surname 

Full postal address 

Email address 

Telephone number 

Date of birth 

Title of the work (optional) 

Documents to be enclosed 

Signed declaration on honour (mandatory) 

A contact form with personal details (free format allowed) 

TECHNIQUE 

Any freehand drawing technique: pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, paint, mixed media, etc. 

Black-and-white or colour works are permitted 

No digital techniques, no digital colouring, no prints 

All submitted works must be original and hand-drawn; this is an essential condition. 

SELECTION AND JURY 

The jury will select from all submitted works a number of drawings for: 

the exhibition 

the catalogue 

the awards 

The jury's decisions are final and not subject to appeal. 

EXHIBITION 

The exhibition and award ceremony will take place in autumn 2026 at: 

Theatre Boechout Vooruit 

Sint-Bavoplein 17 

2530 Boechout 

Exact dates will be announced in due time via www.boechout.be and www.iha.be. 

Selected works may subsequently be included in travelling exhibitions in Belgium and abroad. 

CATALOGUE 

All selected artists will receive a digital catalogue (PDF). 

Artists who are selected and attend the opening will receive a free printed catalogue. 

RETURN OF WORKS 

Non-selected works will only be returned upon explicit request by the participant. 

Award-winning works become the property of IHA vzw. 

The organisation cannot be held liable for loss or damage during return shipping. 

RESULTS 

The results will be published on www.iha.be. 

Prize winners will be notified personally by email or telephone. 

Jury decisions are binding and not open to discussion. 

COPYRIGHT 

By participating, artists grant IHA and the organisers permission to reproduce their work for: 

promotion of the artist 

promotion of the competition 

publication in catalogues, posters, press, websites, and social media 

All other copyright remains the exclusive property of the artist. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS 

Submitted works must not have been previously awarded. 

Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations. 

CONTACT IHA vzw 

E-mail: info@iha.be

Phone: +32 474 48 88 25 

WEB: www.iha.be .

International Festival of Underwater Photography, Films, Cartoon Humor 2026, Czechia

International Festival of Underwater Photography,

Films, Cartoon Humor and Children's Artwork

The festival is open to both amateurs and professionals. Only works, which have not participated yet in the PAF Tachov, may be sent to the competition in all categories. 

PAF 2026 will take place from April 10-12, 2026. 

The start date for submissions is January 15, 2026. 

The deadline for receiving competition works is Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. 

Cartoon humor 

Competition category CARTOON HUMOR 

Humor should be about diving above and under water. 

The "Cartoon Humor" category is announced in cooperation with the magazine Tapír. 

Send your cartoon humor, including your name and contact address, electronically in JPG or PNG format, A4 (A3) size, 300 DPI to the address kkh-tapir@seznam.cz 

Tag the files with your name - example: first name_last name_01, first name_last name_02 etc. There is no need to fill out an application, just don't forget to add your contact information to the email. 

The winning jokes will be rewarded with prizes and will be published in the magazine Tapír. 

Participation fee - 40 EUR 

Each author shall pay a one partipcient´s fee regardless of the quantity of competition works and categories in which he/she is participating. No participant's fee is charged for the category Children's artwork. Participant's fee is possible to pay by PAYPAL or by bank transaction. 

Proceeds from fees are used for prizes of competitors and for realization of festival’s traveling exhibition. 

If the fee is not paid, the work shall be neither assessed nor presented. The participant‘s fee must be paid by deadline. 

Information about the festival: www.paftachov.cz .

The color catalog of the International Cartoon Festival in Saitama 2025, Japan

Received a week ago the color catalog of the International Cartoon Festival in Saitama 2025, Japan. 2025 was the 35th year of the festival. I participated in the event with two cartoons of mine, one titled "Thinking the future" on the theme of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and the second one titled "So hot" of Free theme. Works on both themes by 29 Japanese and 27 foreign artists are included in the catalog of the exhibition that took place at Plaza North in November 2025. 

Saitama City is the place where Rakuten Kitazawa - the father of modern cartoon in Japan - spent his later years. The Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Musem in the home to Kitazawa in his later years hold the Saitama-City Rakuten-Kitazawa Manga Awards competition each year. In 2025 they held the 40th edition and the winning cartoons are displayed on the museum website here (They are not included in this cartoon book anymore). See the Kitazawa Rakuten Manga Award winning cartoon down this post.

The standard A4-sized (21x29.7 cm) catalog of "The Best Cartoons of Nippon" has almost 70 pages this time, about 45 of them covering the color and the monochrome cartoons participated in the festival and selected for the catalog. The remaining pages are the lists of the Japanese and the Foreign artists with their personal histories in both Japanese and English. With this perfectly designed book of art in hand, it is possible to compare the style and wit of the native and overseas manga/cartoon artists and enjoy the great humour in their works.

From Turkey are published the works of the following cartoonists in the catalog: Hüsnü Berkalp Üstün, Kamil Yavuz, Kemal Özyurt, Muammer Kotbaş, Seyit Saatçi, and Hüseyin Çakmak from Cyprus.

Thank you to the festival organizers and the staff of Plaza North who sent me this great collection of manga/cartoon art.

The 31st International Cartoon Exhibition, Zagreb 2026, Croatia

31st INTERNATIONAL CARTOON EXHIBITION

ZAGREB 2026

A. PARTICIPATION 

The organizer of the 31st International Cartoon Exhibition ZAGREB 2026 is Croatian Cartoonist Association. The exhibition is open to all authors over the age of 18, regardless of nationality, gender or profession. 

B. THEME: FAMOUS MOVIES AND TV SERIES IN GAG CARICATURE 

C. ENTRIES 

Conditions of entry: 

1. Only digital artworks will be accepted: A4 size, 300 dpi, jpeg. 

2. Entries can be either black and white or coloured. 

3. The works should be named as follows: name.surname.country.number (in case of more than one work) 

4. The cartoons must not have been previously awarded on festivals. 

5. Maximum 3 entries may be submitted. 

D. DEADLINE 

Entry deadline is March 20th, 2026. 

E. ADDRESS 

Send your cartoons to: 

E-mail: hdk.entries@gmail.com 

Within the email participant should provide informations as follows: 

Name and Family Name 

Address (street and house number) 

Postal code and city 

Country 

Phone number 

F. PRIZES AND AWARDS 

First Prize - 1.000 EUR 

Second Prize - 500 EUR 

Third Prize - 300 EUR 

Five Special mentions 

G. OTHER CONDITIONS 

Every author whose work is included in the exhibition will receive a catalogue. 

The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the Zagreb 2026 festival as the advertising material without being obliged to pay a fee to an author whose work may be used. 

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HRVATSKO DRUŠTVO KARIKATURISTA 

THE CROATIAN CARTOONIST ASSOCIATION 

Savska 100, 10000 ZAGREB, CROATIA 

www.hdk.hr hrvdrukar@gmail.com .

The 15th International Cartoon Contest, Kyrenia 2026, Cyprus

KYRENIA MUNICIPALITY

CYPRIOT – TURKISH CARTOONIST ASSOCIATION

25. INTERNATIONAL OLIVE FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL OLIVE HUMOR FESTIVAL

15. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST 2026

(KYRENIA – CYPRUS)

ATTENTION!!! WE ARE BACK TO THE ESSENCE OF CARTOON ART! 

In line with the decision we made last year, WE ONLY ACCEPT cartoons sent to this contest WITH BLACK LINES ON A WHITE BACKGROUND. WE DO NOT ACCEPT GRAY SHADES EITHER!!! 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 

1 – This contest is open to amateur or professional World cartoonists over the age of 18 or anyone who can draw cartoons – regardless of religion, language or race. 

2 – THEMES: 

A) Olive Subject 

Olive, Olive and Time, Olive and History, Olive and Mythology, Olive and Technology, Olive and Cyprus, Olive and Life, Olive and Peace, Olive and Conflict, Olive and War, Olive and Health, Olive and Women, Olive and Men, Olive and Children, Olive Oil, Olive Branch, Olive Tree, Benefits of Olive, Olive and Olive Mill/Press, Banning of Uprooting, Burning and Cutting Down Olive Trees and so forth. 

B) Free Subject 

Any topic can be drawn. 

3 – The works to be sent to the contest must be in cartoon style. Works in the form of paintings or illustrations will not be accepted. Cartoons must be without text. No brand, item or product name should be written on the cartoons. Only logos or symbols should be used. 

4 – Cartoons sent to the contest must be absolutely BLACK & WHITE and original. Grayscales are not accepted. Size A4 or A3. Each participant must write their name, surname, address, telephone, e-mail information on the back of the cartoon. A photo and a short CV must be sent. 

5 – The works to be sent to the contest may have been published before but should not have won an award. 

6 – After the evaluation of the International Selection Committee Members, the finalist works will be published on the official website of the contest. In addition, the finalist works will be brought to the attention and objection of cartoonists, cartoonist organizations, and international organizations established against similar, imitated and stolen cartoons. If it is documented that any work is similar, imitated or stolen or has previously won an award in another contest (with the date of publication), that work will be cancelled and the next highest scoring work will be taken into consideration. 

7 – It is possible to participate in the contest with any number of works (in Olive or Free subjects), however, a participant will not be given more than one award in each section. 

8 – CARTOONS PRODUCED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARE NOT ACCEPTED!!! Cartoons produced with Artificial Intelligence will be disqualified from the contest. Even if a cartoon that is later understood to be a product of Artificial Intelligence wins an award, its award will be deemed invalid. 

9 – The works must be sent to the specified address by normal or insured mail by 15 APRIL 2026 at the latest. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTED. 

10 – The cartoons sent – whether they receive an award or not – will not be returned; they will remain in the archives of the “International Cyprus Cartoon Museum” to be established by the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association. 

11 – In addition to the works that win awards in the contest, the works deemed appropriate by the Organizing Committee will be published in an album and exhibited within the scope of the 25th International Olive Festival 2026. 

12 – The results of the contest will be communicated to all participants and the press and media. 

13 – All cartoons sent to the contest can be printed and reproduced by the Kyrenia Municipality or the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association using exhibition, card, poster, album, newspaper, magazine, calendar, book, CD and similar techniques. They can also be used on television, video, web pages and social media for promotional purposes. 

14 – By sending works to this contest, participants are deemed to have accepted the terms of the contest. If the works sent are used in the places specified in these specifications, participants accept that they will not seek financial compensation or copyrights today or in the future. 

PRIZES: 

OLIVE THEMED SECTION 

First Prize 800 Euros + 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 500 Euros + 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 300 Euros + 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. 

Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists. 

FREE SUBJECT SECTION 

First Prize 800 Euros + 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 500 Euros + 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 300 Euros + 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. 

Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists. 

15 – If the invitation to the award ceremony is not responded to within 10 days, the award-winning artist will not be able to benefit from the transportation and accommodation facilities guaranteed in these specifications. 

If an artist confirms their attendance at the awards ceremony and has a ticket reservation made, but later changes their mind, they must notify the Organizing Committee in writing 24 hours prior to their flight date. Failure to provide written notification will result in any financial losses incurred due to the ticket reservation being deducted from the monetary prize. 

DEADLINE: 

APRIL 15, 2026 

SUBMISSION ADDRESS: 

Kıbrıs Türk Karikatürcüler Derneği 

15. Uluslararası Karikatür Yarışması 

Posta Kutusu: 455 (Post Code: 99000) 

Lefkoşa – Kuzey Kıbrıs (Turkey) 

IT IS AN ADVANTAGE TO SEND CARTOONS BY NORMAL OR INSURED MAIL. 

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING PACKAGES SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESSES. 

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http://www.zeytinkarikaturleri.com 

STEERING COMMITTEE. 

The International Cartoon Contest "BY BUS" 2026, Estonia

International Cartoon Contest "BY BUS"

The Estonian Humour Museum, in cooperation with its partners, international bus company Lux Express and @Tallinn Bus Station (Tallinna Bussijaam), announces an international cartoon contest on the theme: "BY BUS". 

Theme Description: The content of the cartoons must be related to bus transport in its broadest sense. We welcome works reflecting bus travel, bus stations, drivers, and passengers at both local and international levels. Is the bus just a vehicle or a social phenomenon? What happens on a long journey? How does the world look through a bus window? Etc. We are looking for a witty and clever approach! 

Prize Fund: 

• I Prize – 750 € and diploma 

• II Prize – 500 € and diploma 

• III Prize – 250 € and diploma 

• 2 Special Prizes – 150 € each and diploma (Intended for Estonian cartoonists to encourage local participation if they do not reach the top three, or a special prize from Lux Express). 

Rules and Conditions of the Competition: 

• Participants and Number of Works: Each author may submit an unlimited number of thematic caricatures. However, only one work per author can compete for a prize (the best one). 

• Originality: Caricatures may have been published previously, but they must not have won awards in other competitions. The author is responsible for ensuring their submitted work does not violate third-party copyrights. 

• Entries produced using AI text-to-image generating software or platforms are not eligible to be qualified for the competition. AI-generated artwork or entries based on AI-generated artwork will be disqualified. 

• Technical Requirements: 

o Format: JPG or PNG. 

o Quality: At least 300 dpi (suitable for printing in A3 format or larger). 

o Both color and black-and-white works are allowed. 

o Accepting signed pc prints 

• Language: Cartoons should generally be wordless. Internationally known abbreviations and expressions (OK, S.O.S., HELP, etc.) are allowed. As an exception, caricatures with up to 5 words in English are permitted. 

• Entry Details: Along with the works, the email must include the author's: 

o First name and surname 

o Exact postal address (with postal/zip code) 

o Email address 

o Phone number 

o A photo and a short CV is recommended. 

• Deadline and Submission: Entries must be sent by March 1, 2026, at the latest to the email address: cartoon@eestihuumor.ee or by post to: Eesti Huumorimuuseum, Purku, Rapla vald, Raplamaa, Estonia. 

• Results: Winners will be announced no later than April 1, 2026. The results will be published on media channels and on the organizers' website. Awarded participants will be notified personally. 

• International jury: Andrus Tamm, director of Estonian Humour Museum, cartoonists Heiki Ernits (EST), Valdek Alber (EST), Gatis Šļūka (LAT), Heino Prunsvelt (EST) and Hugo Osula, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of International Bus Company Lux Express. 

Exhibitions and Catalogue: 

• The best cartoons will be selected for an exhibition displayed at the Estonian Humour Museum (Purku village, Rapla County) and Tallinn Bus Station, Estonia. The exhibition may also be presented as a traveling exhibition elsewhere in Estonia. 

• The best 100 cartoons will be published in a thematic catalogue. 

• All participants will receive a free digital exhibition catalogue (PDF), which can be downloaded from www.eestihuumor.ee. The top 20 participants will receive a printed catalogue by mail. 

Copyright: The Estonian Humour Museum and Lux Express reserve the right to use the submitted works free of charge for organizing exhibitions, publishing printed materials, and promoting the competition/exhibition in media and advertising materials (referencing the author's name). Submitted works, which will be kept in a digital archive, will not be returned. However, works received on paper will be returned if the author asks. If a request is not made, paper cartoons will remain in the archives of the Estonian Museum of Humor; in the case of originals, the author may request a certificate of donation. 

More info: 

https://eestihuumor.ee/by-bus/ 

Estonian Humour Museum 

Andrus Tamm 

Phone: +372 51 77 861 

andrus@eestihuumor.ee .

Source: https://eestihuumor.ee/by-bus/ 

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