2.5.22

Salone Internazionale dell’Umorismo 2022: The Retrospective, Italy

SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DELL’UMORISMO 2022: THE RETROSPECTIVE
This invitation is reserved for professional cartoonists, illustrators and artists.

During the month of August, as part of the "International Humor Show 2022: The Retrospective", two selections of car drawings will also be presented. One dates back to 1957, when the imposed theme principle was first introduced, and the other to 1994, when the car was chosen as the subject of the year for the second time. 
Today we are curious to discover how humorists interpret, in 2022, this essential medium that evolves over time. 
For this reason the Associazione Salone Internazionale Umorismo® a non profit organisation, solicits your imagination to drawings on the theme: 
"THE WORLD OF THE AUTOMOBILE: TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE" 
To partecipate: 
• all you have to do is fill in the participation form below, including the required biography (500 characters maximum) by June 1st 2022 at midnight UTC. 
• once the participation request has been received and verified, we will activate a Google Drive folder and we will notify you of the url to access it so that you can upload the digital files no later than June 15, 2022 at midnight UTC. 
• the works, limited to three per author, must measure a maximum of 25x35 cm, Tiff format, at 300 dpi. 
A selection of the works received will be part of the exhibition to be held from 6 to 28 August in the former Anglican church of Bordighera. 
A second gallery of drawings, this time virtual, will be opened on the official website of the Salone: ​​www.saloneumorismo.com and on some social networks. 
At the same time, on the occasion of the Bordighera Book Festival held in August, Paola Biribanti presents a preview of her book dedicated to the fabulous history of the International Humor Exhibition which lasted more than half a century. Paola tells, thanks to numerous testimonies, this extraordinary human adventure scripted by Cesare Perfetto and rendered in images by thousands of creators who have come over the years from all over the world, including many international stars... 
Palms, Dates and Laughter
“The International Exhibition of Humor in Bordighera (1947-1999)” Edizioni Graphe
For this relaunching edition of the Salone Internazionale dell'Umorismo, the usual prizes are not yet awarded but the humorists present on August 26 and 27 will receive an exceptional certificate: 
"Salone Internazionale dell’Umorismo 2022: I WAS THERE!".
We thank you for your talent and look forward to your work! 
For the Associazione Salone Internazionale Umorismo® 
Gigia PERFETTO, Secretary General 
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ENTRY FORM on source.

The 7th International Competition of Political Satire, Libex 2022, Italy

SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION of POLITICAL SATIRE
LIBEX 2022 - FOUNDATION GIUSEPPE DI VAGNO (1889-1921)
TOWARDS THE END OF HUMANITY?
And in collaboration with Cartooning for Peace and www.voxeurop.eu
Rules
THEME: TOWARDS THE END OF HUMANITY? 
Key words: Inequalities / denied rights / famine / migration / poverty / pandemics / wars / hegemonies / dictatorships / misinformation / ignorance. 
For the first time in its long history, humanity is in increasing, perhaps inevitable, danger of extinction as a result of human activity. 
Until yesterday, we were focused on the growing ecological threats. Air, water, sea and nature pollution, global warming and climate change have reached unsustainable levels. Human survival is at stake. 
Since 24 February 2022, the existence of planet Earth is once again threatened by the outbreak of a nuclear war! A risk we had forgotten since the end of the Cold War. 
With this return of tragic times, humanity may collapse. While waiting a doomsday scenario, humans must reconcile with themselves and with their history. They must understand that this is not only an environmental issue but above all a geopolitical, political, economic and social issues. On a global scale. 
Inequality, violated rights, demography, migration, poverty, pandemics, wars, geopolitical power struggles and hegemonies, dictatorships, misinformation, ignorance, are all open issues that can produce world upheavals in a short time. 
Humanity must act, and act quickly. Humans are their own fate. 
1-DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF Cartoons: 1 June 2022 
2-PARTICIPATION: Open competition to all specialized cartoonists. 
3-CARTOONS: Each participant can propose 1 and maximum 2 works realized during the last years, but not awarded or presented in other competitions
The works should preferably be without text. 
If a text is required, it must be accompanied by a translation into English or Italian. 
4-SUBMISSION of Cartoons and entry form: 
- The entry form must be completed in full in order to allow the exhibition and publication of the cartoons and CVs, as well as ensure contacts with the authors; 
- The attached works must be sent in electronic format, in high definition, in JPEG, TIFF or PNG format. 
Minimum resolution of 300 dpi, in JPG or TIFF format in maximum quality. 
Attention : Entries that do not meet the requirements (articles 1, 2, 3 and 4) will be eliminated. 
5-SELECTION OF cartoons: 
- A pre-jury will select the 55 semifinalists. 
- An international jury, made up of international cartoonists, journalists and chaired by Thierry Vissol, the director of Libex, will select three winners, and the 10 cartoons with an honorable mention. 
6-Libex PRIZE - Giuseppe di Vagno Foundation (1889-1921). 
• 1st prize: € 600,00 
• 2nd prize: € 400,00 
• 3rd prize: € 200,00 
• The ten first cartoons selected by the Jury will also be published as postcards. 
7-AWARD CEREMONY: 
- The award ceremony will take place on the 26th of September 2020 on the occasion of the closing of the 18th edition of the Festival Lector In Fabula
- If security conditions permit, the award ceremony will take place in the presence of the winning artists. 
- Travel and accommodation expenses of the winners will be covered by the Giuseppe Di Vagno Foundation. 
8-EXHIBITION & CATALOGUE 
The 55 semifinalists’ cartoons will be exhibited in the cloister of the Monastery of San Benedetto in Conversano (BA - Italy) and published in a full-colour printed catalogue. 
9-RIGHTS OF THE SUBMITTED WORKS: 
By participating in the competition, the authors transfer to the Centre Libex-Fondazione Giuseppe Di Vagno (1889-1921) the non-exclusive right to publish the works on any medium for promotional purposes, without claiming any copyright or reproduction rights. 
10-CONTACT 
For any problems or questions regarding the exhibition and the prizes, please contact: 
Secretariat: Alessia Ciuffolini - alessia.ciuffolini@gmail.com 
11-PRIVACY 
We will not use your data for any purpose other than this competition or for commercial purposes. We will not share them with third parties. 
Libex-Fondazione Giuseppe di Vagno (1889-1921)
Via San benedetto, 18 - FR- 70014 Conversano (BA)

1.5.22

The 49th International Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba 2022, Brazil

49th lnternational Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba 2022
REGULATION
1 - DATES 
The 49th lnternational Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba 2022, realized bythe Piracicaba City Hall/Cultural Action and Tourism Secretariat/National Graphic Humor Center of Piracicaba will be held in accordance with the followings cheduIe Registration: until June 18. Selection Jury: July 08 and 09. Awards Jury: August 06. Opening Ceremony: August 27. Closing: October 30. 
2 - PARTICIPATION 
a) Professional and amateur artists, Brazilians and foreigners can apply unpublished and authorship artworks that were not awarded until the closing date for entries. 
b) The works - all categories - can be sent by MAlL or ELECTRONIC (applications over the Internet on the official website, in the format and 300 DPI, JPEG, attached Images at once). 
c) The theme and technique are free. 
d) Digital works must contain the signature of the author. 
e) Humorous sculptures should come with the author's data. 
f) Maximum measures allowed: 
paper- 42 x 30 centimeters (A3) (16,54 x 11,81 inches), 
sculptures - 42 centimeters or 16,54 inches (height) x 30 centimeters or 11,81 inches (depth) x 30 centimeters or 11,8 1inches (width). 
g) Each artist may enter a maximum of 03 works per category: CARTOON (graphic humor with universal and timeless themes), CHARGE (graphic humor with journalistic themes of now a days), CARICATURE (graphic humor that expresses the physical and/or personality of a known celebrity), COMIC STRIPS/COMIC STORIES (graphic art in sequence. Caution: for comic stories will be accepted a maximum of 02 pages per work , UNIMED HEALTH (for works that address the health theme) and Thematic (only for works that address the theme E-COMMERCE proposed by the organization: 
Without a doubt, the years from 2020 are already part of the history books. The world has gone - and is going - through a difficult and important moment, which directly reflects on consumption habits. The Covid-19 pandemic has arrived and completely changed the way to consume. The concept of shopping with a preference for digital channels has become a reality, and the world has started to shop online, many for the first time. Social isolation and the home office were accompanied by the habit of thinking and researching very well about the items that are necessary to live with maximum quality and comfort at home. At the same time, impulse purchases increased as people looked for something to emotionally fulfill them in a context of chaos and uncertainty. 
Consumers increasingly digital 
Even living in the information age, not all jobs and studies were in digital format before Covid-19. With social isolation, people started to live the experience of studying and working at home, through various platforms that help in communication, which has been strengthening and strengthening the relationship with the digital world. In this scenario with reduced possibilities on the one hand, consumers find alternatives on the other. The option was to better understand the virtual shopping environment, starting to trust more in the security of their payments and delivery times, for example. In addition, entertainment applications and platforms needed to innovate their technologies and forms of content production to meet new expectations of a more digitally active population – as well as commerce companies in general, which needed to adapt the physical environment to the online one. 
This is a trend that will remain and create hybrid paths. In the new context, companies intend to keep working from home in an integral way, as well as courses, medical care and other services. In addition, the comfort of shopping without leaving home must continue with great force. 
The news changes daily, which means that not everything is known about the “new normal” quickly. But the fact is that, with the rise of this type of sales and changes in consumption habits, the relationship between consumers and companies has changed forever. Welcome to new consumption habits in the digital world. 
h) In addition to the prizes for the categories, special prizes may be awarded, offered by our supporters, during the registration and selection process. 
i) Along the registered artwork, the artist must attach a complete registration form with legibly writing. lt is also requested reduced curriculum and photo, for registration in the CEDHU's data base. To make sure your work is original, it is suggested to the artist to check on specialized websites if there is no match of image, text and / or situation of your work with another already published in newspapers, magazines or websites. If there is confirmation of plagiarism the work will be automatically disqualified. 
2.1 - Sent by MAlL 
49º Salão Internacional de Humor de Piracicaba - Av. Dr. Maurice Allain, 454 - Caixa Postal 12 - CEP 13.405-123 Piracicaba- SP - Brasil 
IMPORTANT: The work submitted must be accompanied by the registration form, duly completed and signed by the author. 
2.2 - Sent INTERNET (ONLINE FORM) 
Inscriptions works in JPEG format, 300 DPI (attached images at once) only on our website, on http://salaointernacionaldehumor.com.br
IMPORTANT: Uploaded files should be named as follows: 
artist name_country_category_number. 
Example: paulosilva_brazil_cartoon_01
2.3 deliver in person 
In the CEDHU - National Center for Documentation, Research and Disclosure of Graphic Humor of Piracicaba - Av. Maurice Allain, 454 - Warehouse 14A - Parque do Engenho Central - CEP 13.405-123 - Piracicaba SP BRAZIL 
2.4 - The exhibition will be virtual and in presence 
The 2022 edition of the International Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba will be virtual and in person. Therefore, the selected physical works (either 2D or 3D / sculpture) will be scanned and photographed to be exposed in the virtual exhibition. Therefore, we reaffirm that there will be no physical and face-to-face exposure until the contrary is decided in a later decision. 
3 – AWARDS 
The Awards are a totaI of R$ 55.000,00 (fifty five thousand reais) divided as follows: 
a) Five 1st place prizes in the amount of R$ 5.000,00 (five thousand reais) each, divided among the categories (cartoon, charge, caricature, comics strips). 
b) A prize of R $ 5,000.00 (five thousand reais) called "THEMATIC AWARD – E-COMMERCE", destined to works of any category (cartoons, caricature, charge or comics strips) that address the theme E-COMMERCE, proposed by the organization of the event to the 2022 edition. 
c) One award of R$ 10.000,00 (ten thousand reais) called GRAND PRIZE INTERNATIONAL HUMOR OF PIRACICABA chosen among the five winners of each category (cartoon, charge, caricature, comics strips, and thematic) 
d) One prize called Popular Jury "Alceu Marozi Righetto", in the value of R$ 5.000,00 (five thousand reais),chosen by online open voting. The contestants to this award will be Sculptures selected by the Awarding Committee. The indicated, such as the schedule and the local for the voting will be announced on the event's opening. 
e) Also planned: a prize of R$ 5.000,00 (five thousand reais) called CHAMBER OF MUNICIPAL OF PIRACICABA award, exclusively for the caricature category; 
f) a prize of R$5.000,00 (five thousand reais) called UNIMED HEALTH AWARD for work for any category that explore the themes of health. 
Besides the monetary value, the winning authors will receive trophies (creation of Zélio Alves Pinto). Other prizes and mentions may be established, at the discretion of the Organizing Committee and Award Committee. There will be a selection committee and another award committee with recognized and trained professionals. 
The result of the award may be challenged up to one week after the opening of the exhibition, with adequate proof of any irregularities committed without the knowledge of the juries. If fraud or plagiarism is found in any award-winning work, the prize awarded will be canceled. 
The values corresponding to the cash prizes will only be deposited in a current account in the name of the winners according to the legislation established by the Municipality of Piracicaba responsible for the International Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba. It is mandatory that the winning artist has a current account in his name and he must inform it on the registration form. If you do not provide a current account within 02 (two) months, counted from the day of the announcement of the winners, payment of the prize amount will be canceled. Authors of countries that face economic embargoes of any kind with Brazil and that make impossible the transfer of the monetary values of possible awards can only compete for nominations of honorary prizes. 
4 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
a) The simple application requires the artist to accept these regulations. The selected artists automatically transfer the authorial rights of his artworks for reproductions and publications in any media, without restriction, aiming promotion of the event. 
b) The CEDHU is not responsible for any damage caused to the work during the transport via post office or other carrier). 
c) After the exhibition, the original works must be withdrawn by the artist or authorized person carrying a letter of authorization signed by the artist, at CEDHU - Piracicaba, within a period of up to six (6) months, counted from the closing date of the exhibition. show. After the deadline, CEDHU will exercise the right of ownership, according to its interest. 
d) Awarded authors (including honorable mentions) transfer the assignment of the Copyrights of their work, in accordance with Law 9.610 of February 19, 1988 (Copyright Law). total, universal and definitive, in all the modalities of use and free of charge, protected by said law referring to the work (s) awarded at the International Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba, which are now part of the Municipal Public Patrimony for all rights purposes, in accordance with the Municipal Law n 2249,1976, partially amended by the Municipal Law n 2486-1982 and consolidated by the Municipal Law n 5194-2002. 
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Regulation + Application Form 49º Salão Internacional de Humor de Piracicaba 2022 in languages on source.

21.4.22

32nd International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature, Gura Humorului 2022

Gura Humorului Townhall
Suceava County Council
The Bucovina Cultural Centre
„HUMOUR AT ... GURA HUMORULUI”,
THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CARTOON
AND HUMOROUS LITERATURE
The 32nd edition, 2022
The 32nd edition of Humour at ... Gura Humorului, the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between July, 08 – July, 10, 2022. 
This year's edition will be held online. 
THE CONTEST REGULATIONS CARTOONS 
1. The Edition theme: FAKE NEWS 
2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January 1st, 2022, which were not published and submitted or awarded prizes to other competitions. 
3. Each participant will submit two ( 2 ) cartoons to be analysed by the jury. 
4. The works will be submitted by JUNE 16, 2022 (posting date) on the following addresses: 
email: 
or postal address: 
Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina, Piaţa Republicii, nr. 2, 725300 - Gura Humorului, judeţul Suceava, România. 
5. Technical requirements: 
- Papers sent by e-mail: minimum1600 x 1200 pixels, JPG format 
- Papers sent by regular postal mail: format A3 
- The technique used for the works will be at the free choice of the artist 
6. The works are not to be returned. They will be added to the patrimony of the Humour at ... Gura Humorului Festival and the organizers are entitled to use them later as edited materials with the name of their author on them. 
7. The participants are required the following documents enclosed with their works: the completed entry form attached, a brief CV and a personal photography/cartoon self portrait of minimum 6x9cm ( on paper) or 710x1065 pix. (digital format). 
8. The winners will be announced online until the June 16, 2022, and the diplomas will be sent by mail and the cash prizes by bank transfer.. 
9. The prizes to be awarded for adult participants: 
1st Prize : EUR 500 
2nd Prize : EUR 300 
3rd Prize : EUR 200 
The "George Gavrilean" Prize for the debutantes in Bucovina : EUR 200 
10. The prizes to be awarded for participants under the age of 18: 
1st Prize : EUR 100 
2nd Prize : EUR 50 
3rd Prize : EUR 25 
11. The jury are the ones who decide upon awarding or not awarding or re-allocating the prizes. In addition, the jury will decide upon the works or the authors to be rewarded by sponsors, associations, mass-media, institutions, commercial societies or private persons, with their consent. 
12. There will be no participation fees. 
Further information: 
Press Relations Office of „Humour at ... Gura Humorului” Festival 
• Curator Galavan Robert George - Folk Customs Museum in Bucovina (Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina) 
Telephone: 00 40 757485882 
• Professor Sever Dumitrache – cultural adviser 
Telephone : 00 40 723270520 
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Contest Rules & Entry Form on source.

Art flashmob "War in Ukraine"

Dear artists, cartoonists, illustrators and designers, professionals and amateurs, adults and children! Everyone who is not indifferent to the fate of a brave country that is struggling with Russian aggression! 
The parliamentary newspaper "Holos Ukrainy" offers to join the international flashmob of cartoons and drawings "War in Ukraine". 
Please send to the e-mail address of the newspaper "Holos Ukrainy" golos.portal@gmail.com drawings in horizontal format A4-A3, jpg, RGB, high resolution quality. In the subject of the letter, please write "cartoon war". The file name must consist of your name, surname, country. For example: taras_shevchenko_ukraine_1.jpg 
The works will be published on the newspaper's website: www.golos.com.ua 
Along with creative works, please send brief information about yourself. At the request of the author, anonymity is maintained. 
Thanks for support! 
Glory to Ukraine! 
#saveukraine #stadingwithukraine #stopwarinukraine #supportukraine #russiainvadedukraine #stoprussia 
Let's fight terror together! 

20.4.22

Say No to War: Political Cartoons by Ukrainian and Russian Artists

SAY NO TO WAR
Official opening April 23, 2:00 PM, 2022
This pop-up show of anti-war political cartoons includes recent works by renowned cartoonists from Ukraine and Russia created in response to the Russian aggression in Ukraine. 
The exhibition is organized by The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) in collaboration with Minnesota artist Andrey Feldshteyn, who has worked in the genre of political cartoons for four decades. 
At the beginning of the war, Andrey approached a number of artists with an invitation to share their works for this exhibition and they sent their amazing works to be displayed at TMORA. 
The works will be available for view from April 20th. 

19.4.22

XVII edition of the Trento Economics Festival 2022: After the pandemic, Order and Disorder

XVII EDITION OF THE TRENTO ECONOMICS FESTIVAL 2022
Dear Artist Friends, 
Studio d’Arte Andromeda was invited to join the XVII edition of Economics Festival in Trento from June 2nd to June 5th 2022. 
Theme: AFTER THE PANDEMIC, ORDER AND DISORDER.
​Deadline: MAY 24TH 2022 
Our organization will create a satiric humor space where visitors will have a different perspective on this theme, discussed by international personalities coming from areas such as economy, politics, press, etc. 
There will be a constant presence of real life humorist, cartoonist and illustrators, and we will set up the exhibition "Smiles from the world” of cartoons and humor illustrations in the stand hosting us. 
Visitors will be invited to vote for the best cartoons and humorous illustrations among the exposed artworks. 
The prize for the First place will consist in a Voucher for a vacation in Trentino of 3 days/2 nights offered by "Trento - Monte Bondone" Tourist Board. 
The exhibition will be visible online on Studio d’Arte Andromeda and Provincia Autonoma di Trento's websites and on the official Economics Festival's Website
Digital Format: A4 - MAX 1MB, 300 DPI, JPG. 
Sending the works: economia@studioandromeda.net 
Greetings to everyone, 
Studio d'Arte Andromeda. 
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Source: studioandromeda