International Contest SYRIA 2008

4th International Cartoon Contest (SYRIA 2008)

Dear Cartoonist:

Under the auspices of Syrian Ministry of Information, Syria Cartoon website invites you to participate in 4th International cartoon contest (SYRIA 2008).

RULES

Theme: Culture & Art – Media – Book – Cinema – Theater – Press – Cartoonists – Etc.

Entries:

1 - Each cartoonist can submit a max of (6) original works (black & white or colored). Works made by computer will be accepted.

2 - Size: strictly A4 (21X 29.7)

3 - Deadline: 20/2/2008

4 - On the back of each work the following information should appear: First name - surname - address - tel & fax - e-mail – theme section & title.

5 - The works will be displayed at Syria Cartoon website: http://www.syriacartoon.com/ or may be used for promotional purposes; cards, posters, newspapers, catalogs, books, websites, etc. Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions and are aware that their submitted works may be reprinted and used without permission.

6 - All entry works must not be submitted as neither folded nor rolling form.

7 - The works will not be returned.

8 - All the cartoonists whose works will be selected for the exhibition will receive a catalogue & certificate.

9 - The jury will not reward the cartoons submitted to other festivals. The prize winners will be informed by mail. And the results will be declared on (March 2008).

10 - Frequency: Annual.

11 - PRIZES:

Grand Prize: 25000 sp & The Damascene Sword, Certificate, Album.

Golden prize: statue, Certificate, Album.

Silver prize: statue, Certificate, Album.

Bronze prize: statue, Certificate, Album.

Special prize (10 cartoonists).

12 - (All awards are subject to necessary adjustment. Please check web bulletin.)

13 - By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the decisions of the Jury.
Contact:

President: RAED KHALIL http://www.syriacartoon.com/

All works should be sent to:

4th International cartoon contest (SYRIA 2008) - DAMASCUS – P.O.BOX: 6540 SYRIA
Tel: +963944704973

info@syriacartoon.com syriacartoon@yahoo.com http://www.syriacartoon.com/

Results of SMILEANAPA 2007

The results of SMILEANAPA
Dmitry Kononov, Russia - Grand Prize

Yury Kosobukin, Ukraine - 1st Prize (see below)

Bezad Riazi, Iran - 2nd Prize (see above)
Alexander Pashov, Russia - 3rd Prize (see below)

Andrey Puchkanev, Belorussia - Special Prize
Hesam Pirishnya, Iran - Special Prize

Miroslaw Georgievsky, Makedonia - Special Prize (see above)
Yury Namestnikov, Russia - Special Prize.

See all prize-winning cartoons at:

http://www.cartoonblues.com/forum-e/viewtopic.php?t=61

Ken Sprague Fund Competition 2008

INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL CARTOON COMPETITION 2008

1.The competition is open to cartoonists from all nations.
2. A first prize of £500, a second prize of £300 and a third prize of £200 will be awarded for the best cartoons, this year on the theme of climate change and other threats to the environment, under the title Earthworks 2008.
3. The jury, made up of leading cartoonists and well-known personalities, will be looking for clarity of message, cartooning skill and satirical humour (Jury members to be announced towards the end of 2007).
4.To qualify, cartoons can be submitted in electronic format (good resolution) or, preferably, as original works. Cartoons short listed for a prize and subsequent exhibition will be notified by the organisers, and their authors will receive honorary diplomas.

5. Cartoons with text and/or captions not in English should (if possible) be accompanied by a translation. It would also be useful to have some idea of the situation being addressed by the cartoon if it refers to a specific social or political event/situation which may not be universally understood.
6. Each entry must be signed by the artist and accompanied by an address and contact details.
7. Entries to reach the organisers by June 1st 2008.
8. The results of the competition will be announced on July 1st 2008.
9. An exhibition of the best of the submissions will be organised in London and the prize-winning cartoons will be published in the Morning Star newspaper and other journals.
10. Unless the submitting cartoonist stipulates otherwise, following the judging, the cartoons will become the copyright of the Ken Sprague Fund and the Fund will have the right to offer submitted cartoons for sale/exhibition and publication. Any proceeds from these, less a small commission and transfer fees, will be paid to the originating artist.
11. The organisers undertake to give due credit to the artists and ensure they receive any royalties/payments that may accrue as a result of the competition.
12. The first ten cartoons will be displayed on our website for a period of 12 months and later will become part of the page’s competition archive, accessible to visitors.
13. Artists submitting cartoons will automatically agree to abide by the above rules.
14. Address to send submissions (originals or in electronic form):
Ken Sprague Fund Cartoon Competition 2008,

11 Dorset Road, Ealing, London W5 4HU, United Kingdom
or per email: comp2008@kenspraguefund.org
WEB: http://www.kenspraguefund.org/competition.html

2007 CARETOON CONTEST - U.S.A.

The National Liberty Museum's "Caretoon" contest puts a new spin on an old and respected art form. We invite you to create an original cartoon that expresses your personal ideas about caring and concern for others.

The Theme for 2007 is "ANTI-VIOLENCE." All submissions should reflect this theme.

Entries will be judged in two categories:

-Adults (age 18 or older)

-Students (under age 18)

A $1000 prize will be awarded in each category.

THE WINNERS FOR 2006 HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!

See the 2006 Adult Grand Prize Winner at:

http://www.libertymuseum.org/Caretoons/Caretoon%20GP%20Adult.pdf

See the 2006 Student Grand Prize Winner at:

http://www.libertymuseum.org/Caretoons/Caretoon%20GP%20Student.pdf

Entry Details for the National Liberty Museum’s 2007 CARETOON CONTEST
What is a “Caretoon”:

It is an original cartoon that reflects a positive theme. The theme for 2007 is Anti-Violence.
Who should enter:
The Caretoon Contest is open to anyone interested in participating.

All ages and levels of artistic ability are invited to submit an entry(ies).
Deadline for entries: December 31, 2007
Judging:
Entries will be judged in two categories: Adults (age 18 or older) and Students (under age 18)
Caretoons will be judged by a panel of professional cartoonists, educators, Museum staff and others.
Entries will be judged on creativity, originality and message. All judges’ decisions are final.
Prizes:
A $1000. prize will be awarded in each of the two categories.
How to create a Caretoon:

A Caretoon must be your original creation.

Caretoons featuring copyrighted or pre-designed clip art or other images are not acceptable.

You can create your Caretoon freehand or electronically.

Caretoons may be created in black & white or in color.

Caretoons must include a graphic; text is optional.
Each Caretoon must be presented on a separate 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.

Caretoons may be any size provided they fit on an 8.5 x 11 sheet.
How to enter the contest:
There are no entry fees; no purchases of any kind are required.
Print out and complete a Caretoon entry form from http://www.libertymuseum.org/.

There is no limit to the number of Caretoons you may submit.
Print your name on every Caretoon exactly how it appears on your entry form.
If you are submitting your Caretooon(s) via email, attach your entry form and each Caretoon in jpeg format: must be 300 dpi; no larger than 8.5 x 11.
How to submit your entry:
Caretoons may be submitted by mail, in-person, or by email.
Mail to: Caretoon Contest, National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 U.S.A.
In Person: Bring your Caretoon & Entry Form to the Museum. Hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday –Sunday. The Museum is open 7-days a week during the summer months. You will receive FREE admission if you bring an original Caretoon. Note: Free admission does not apply to guided group tours.

Email: Caretoons@libertymuseum.org
Usage rights:
Caretoons will not be returned to their creator. The Museum reserves the right to display and/or publish any and all Caretoon entries. The creator will be credited for the work wherever his or her Caretoon appears. All entrants receive free membership to the National Liberty Museum and copies of any publication in which their Caretoon appears.

WEB: http://www.libertymuseum.org/

WEB: http://www.libertymuseum.org/Caretoons/Caretoon%20page%2007.htm

Ismet Lokman cartoon exhibition

Ismet Lokman cartoon exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey

One of the modern masters of Turkish cartoon, Ismet Lokman will exhibit his recent work at Istanbul Cartoon and Humour Museum, Turkey. The opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007 at 18.00 local time and 40 originals by Lokman will be on exhibit. The cartoons all are selected by the artist from his work of 2006. The exhibition is on until Oct 31, 2007 at Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Cartoon and Humour Museum, Ataturk Bulvari, Kovacilar Sk. No:12 Fatih / Istanbul / Turkey.

Phone: ++90 212 521 12 64 karikaturmuzesi@hotmail.com

Ismet Lokman was born in Bafra, Turkey, in 1938. He graduated from the Interior Architecture Department of the State Academy of Fine Arts, Istanbul. His cartoons and illustrations have appeared in many magazines and newspapers. Some of his international awards are: Simavi Cartoon Competition "Erol Simavi Special Prize" (1988), Honourable Mention (1989, 1990); International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest Grand Prize (1989), Honour Prize (1993); Knokke-Heist (Belgium) Honourable Mention (1991); Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan) Excellence Prize (1993) and Citation prizes.

Once again the Grand Jury member in the 27th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest this summer, he is planning to exhibit his most recent work of 2007 in Anatolia.

See images:

The invitation card for the exhibition (right above)

One of his 2006 cartoons (right in the middle)

A comic strip from his 2007 work (right below)

A postcard from Lokman's archive (left below).