Stefaan Provijn
46th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2026
Ahmet Esmer (2010)
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(This report by Mete Ağaoğlu).
6.6.26
Cyber Security Cartoon Award, CSCA 2026, Canada
Cyber Security Cartoon Award 2026
Regulations
1. Introduction
The Cyber Security Cartoon Award (CSCA) is dedicated to promoting awareness and creativity through the art of cartoons. This contest invites cartoonists from around the world to submit their original works. The following regulations govern the contest.
2. Eligibility
● The contest is open to professional editorial/political cartoonists of all ages, nationalities, and levels of experience.
● Submissions must be the original work of the entrant.
● AI generated images are NOT accepted in this award.
3. Theme
● The theme for the contest is "Cyber Security and Privacy".
● Cartoons should reflect issues, challenges, and solutions related to cyber security and privacy.
4. Submission Guidelines
● Each participant can submit up to three cartoons.
● Cartoons must be submitted in digital format (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF).
● The maximum file size for each submission is 5MB.
● Cartoons must be in A3 size (420mm x 297mm) and in high resolution (300 dpi), or A4 size (210mm x 297mm) and in 600 dpi.
5. Submission Process
● Submissions should be sent to award@cybersecuritycartoonaward.ca with the subject line "CSCA Submission 2026 - [Your Name]".
● Include the following information in the email body:
o Full Name
o Short Bio
o Age
o Nationality
o Contact Information (email and Personal Website)
o Name of the media and date of publishing of each cartoon (if cartoons have been published in any journal or media).
6. Deadline
September 1st, 2026
7. Judging Criteria
● Creativity and originality
● Relevance to the theme
● Artistic quality
● Impact and message clarity
8. Judging Panel
● The judging panel will consist of experts in the fields of cyber security and cartoon art.
● The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
9. Prizes
● 1st Prize: $1000 and a certificate
● 2nd Prize: $500 and a certificate
● 3rd Prize: $250 and a certificate
● Honorable Mentions: Certificates
10. Rights and Usage
● By submitting a cartoon, participants grant CSCA the right to use, publish, and display the cartoon in any media for promotional and educational purposes, with appropriate credit to the artist.
● Participants retain the copyright of their submitted cartoons.
11. Notification of Winners
Winners will be notified by email and announced on the official CSCA website and social media channels on [announcement date].
12. General Conditions
● CSCA reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest if necessary.
● By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by these regulations and the decisions of the judges.
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3.6.26
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31.5.26
XI International Festival "SMILE OF THE SEA", Novorossiysk 2026, Russia
The topics of the eleventh International Cartoon Festival "SMILE OF THE SEA 2026" are:
• "Family values"
• "Office romance"
Conditions of the XI International Festival "SMILE OF THE SEA 2026", Russia
1. Acceptance of competitive works is carried out from June 1, 2026 to August 30, 2026.
2. Authors of all age groups are allowed to participate in the competition.
3. Each author may submit no more than 10 (ten) works for participation in the competition.
4. Works that have received awards at other competitions are not accepted for participation.
5. Cartoons produced with artificial intelligence are not accepted!
6. Entries are sent only to the following e-mail address: imeempravo@mail.ru In the subject of the letter you must indicate: “For the competition.”
7. Requirements for the competitive works:
• Format: A4 (210 x 297 mm) or A3 (297 x 420 mm), JPEG, 300 dpi
• The work must be original.
• The technique is free, the works can be either black and white or color.
• Works should not contain text.
• The author, along with the works, sends: a separate file of his photo, a separate file of a short autobiography in English, indicates his last name, first name, age, postal address (country of residence required), e-mail.
8. All participants will receive the festival catalog in electronic format.
9. The authors of the works that won prizes will be awarded with certificates and diplomas in electronic format.
10. The organizers of the contest reserve the right to continue using the contest entries for exhibition and informational purposes. And also in order to popularize the genre of caricature and the "SMILE OF THE SEA" Festival.
We are waiting for your works! See you in the new year 2025!
Source: cartoonblues.
28.5.26
The 21st International Festival of Cartoon, Solin 2026, Croatia
21st International Festival of Cartoon, Solin 2026, Croatia
1. PARTICIPATION
The organizer of the 20th International cartoon festival Solin 2025 is the Solin tourist board in partnership with Cultural centre Zvonimir and Public library Solin. The festival is opened for all applicants regardless of nationality, age, gender or profession.
2. THEME:
BLACK HUMOR
3. ENTRIES
Conditions of entry:
1. Work may be black or colored.
2. Maximum 3 entries will be submitted.
3. The work needs to be sent by e-mail in JPEG resolution up to 300 dpi, max size of 3MB for each work. Compression of file in zip, rar or similar form is not accepted.
4. The short CV of the author needs to be attached.
5. We do not accept works generated by artificial intelligence.
6. The cartoons must not be previously awarded.
The applications/works should be sent to the email address: ivic1963@gmail.com
4. DEADLINE
Entry deadline is the September 1st, 2026.
5. PRIZE AND AWARDS
1st Prize: STATUE OF THE HEAD OF EMPRESS PLAUTILE + 1021 EUR
2nd Prize: STONE MEDALLION OF THE FESTIVAL + 221 EUR
3rd Prize: STONE MEDALLION OF THE FESTIVAL + 121 EUR
AWARD OF SOLIN TOURIST BOARD
3 SPECIAL AWARDS OF THE FESTIVAL
6. EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place in the gallery of the Cultural centre „ZVONIMIR“ Solin on September 17th, 2026.
8. OTHER CONDITIONS
The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the festival, Solin 2026,as the advertising material without being obliged to pay a fee to an author whose work may be used. The authors are accepting all the conditions defined by Festival.
PRESIDENT 21. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL, SOLIN 2026, CROATIA
Cartoonist-designer
Marko IVIĆ
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Source: Egypt Cartoon.
The 36th International Festival of Satirical Graphics "Umor at ... Gura Humorului" 2026
„UMOR AT ... GURA HUMORULUI”,
THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF
CARTOON AND HUMOROUS LITERATURE
The 36th edition, 2026
The 36th edition of "Umor at ... Gura Humorului", the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between July 24 – July 26, 2026.
CONTEST REGULATIONS - CARTOONS
1. Theme of the Edition: PROPAGANDA
2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January, 1st, 2026, which were not published and submitted or awarded prizes in other competitions.
3. Each participant will submit two ( 2 ) cartoons to be evaluated by the jury.
4. Works must be submitted by JUNE 27, 2026 (posting date) to the following addresses:
email: umorlahumor@gmail.com
or by post to: Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina, str. Sfântul Gavril, nr 14, 725300 - Gura Humorului, Suceava County, România.
5. Technical requirements:
• Works sent by e-mail: JPG format
• Works sent by regular post: A3/A4 format
• The technique used is at the free choice of the artist.
6. The works will not to be returned. They will become part of the patrimony of the "Umor at ... Gura Humorului" Festival and the organizers are entitled to use them later as edited materials with the author's name on them.
7. Participants must enclose the following documents with their works: the completed entry form (attached), a short CV and a personal photo / cartoon self portrait.
8. The winners will be announced online by July 07, 2026.
Diplomas will be sent by mail and cash prizes by bank transfer.
9. Prizes for adult participants:
• 1st Prize : EUR 500
• 2nd Prize : EUR 300
• 3rd Prize EUR 200
• "George Gavrilean" Prize for debutants in Bucovina - EUR 200
10. Prizes for participants under 18 years of age:
• 1st Prize : EUR 100
• 2nd Prize : EUR 50
• 3rd Prize EUR 25
11. The jury may decide not to award a prize or to reallocate prizes.
In addition, the jury will decide on works or the authors to be rewarded by sponsors, associations, media, institutions, companies or private individuals, with their consent.
12. There is no entry fee.
13. The winner of 1st Prize will be invited to be part of the jury (pro bono) for the next edition. If the winner declines, the position will be offered to the next prizewinner.
14. Cartoons produced with artificial intelligence are not accepted!
Further information:
Press Relations Office of „Umor at ... Gura Humorului” Festival
• Curator: Galavan Robert George - Folk Customs Museum in Bucovina ( Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina )
Telephone: 00 40 757485882
E-mail: umorlahumor@gmail.com .
Source: umorlagurahumorului.ro.
Festival dates updated 20.06.2026.
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