The 10th International Cartoon Contest, Ymittos 2024, Greece

Submission Deadline: July 30, 2024

Terms of Participation 

Each participant may present up to 3 original works, printable in A3 size with margins around the drawing. The cartoons may be in black or white or coloured. 

The resolution of the works should be at least 300 dpi. 

The drawings should not contain any text or comments. 

The use of collage is not permitted. 

The works should be sent via e-mail. 

Any drawings judged by the Jury to have been copied from other cartoonists’ works will be disqualified. 

The works should be original and not previously published or presented in other exhibitions. 

The works should not include any offensive material. Each artist must complete the Application Form with his/her components. Each participant should make available a brief CV, an e-mail address, a Zoom account (if available) and a postal address. 

All drawings participating in the exhibition may be presented in a travelling exhibition in Greece or abroad. 

The works can only be used for non-profit purposes; in any case, with the name of the artist and the event explicitly mentioned. 

Any works not corresponding to the above requirements will not be accepted and the cartoonist will be informed accordingly by e-mail. 

Exhibition 

About 200 works chosen by the International Jury will be exhibited. 

The prizes will be decided by the International Jury. 

The International Jury consists of intellectuals and artists of high repute. 

Rights 

The works may be used as part of the advertising campaign of the exhibition. On no account should drawings or copies be sold. Moreover, any commercial exploitation of part or all of the exhibition is prohibited. 

The participating artists will not receive payment of any kind for their participation. 

The copyright of the Exhibition is owned jointly by the organizers, the Municipality of Dafni – Ymittos and Ergastiri. 

Participation in the exhibition implies full acceptance of the above. 

Participants will receive a digital catalogue of the exhibition via the organizer’s website. 

The original works that have won a prize should be sent to the organizers, to the following address: Sports Culture Organization of the Municipality of Dafni-Ymittos (International Cartoon Contest & Exhibition in Ymittos), Ilioupoleos 120, Dafni, Attica, Greece. 

Submission Deadline: July 30, 2024 

The drawings are to be sent to the following e-mail address: cartoondafniymittos@gmail.com 

The best works will be awarded. 

1st Prize: 500 euros 

2nd Prize: 300 euros 

3rd Prize: 100 euros 

4th Prize: an album of works by the expressionist painter George Bouzianis published by Benaki Museum (english or greek edition) 

5th Prize: book or CD. 

Praises will also be awarded. 

All participants whose works will be exhibited will receive a Digital Certificate of Participation. 

On behalf of the Organizing Committee 

The Coordinator                               The Chairman

Yannis Kaltsas, Ergastiri                 Nikolaos E. Tsilifis 

                                                      Mayor of Dafni–Ymittos 

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The 40th Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition 2024, Turkey

THE AYDIN DOĞAN INTERNATIONAL CARTOON COMPETITION

"CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY!"

In the past 40 years, the world has experienced economic, social, environmental and technological changes, advances as well as conflicts. This journey has significantly shaped the road maps towards the future. 40 years ago, we were living and also doing many things differently, but what about 40 years from now? How differently will we be doing what, and to which extent? 

The year 2064: Will 'real' human beings still dominate, or advanced technology? 

Or will the two be balanced? 

What will become of our emotions? Will we long for the past again? 

Let's embark on this journey together... Let's imagine the coming 40 years with your drawings, feelings, thoughts and hopes… 

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40th Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition 2024

The Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition is organized every year in Turkey by the Aydın Doğan Foundation. The competition is open to professional and amateur cartoonists from all over the world. 

One cartoon that will be selected among the cartoons that will be sent in the “Empowered Girls, Empowered Futures: Girls Rebuilding the Future” category will receive a special award worth of 3,000 US dollars. 

AWARDS 

- “Empowered Girls, Empowered Futures” Award: 3,000 USD 

- Winner: 6,000 USD and the Aydın Doğan Foundation Winner Award 

- First Runner up: 2,500 USD and the Aydın Doğan Foundation First Runner up Award 

- Second runner up: 1,000 USD and the Aydın Doğan Foundation Second Runner up Award 

- Success Award: 500 USD and the Aydın Doğan Foundation Success Award. 

Participation Rules 

1. Participants can select any theme. 

2. Cartoons participating in the competition must be signed. 

3. By completing the participation form, the contestant beforehand declares and accepts that he/she is the author of his/her cartoon(s) to be submitted to the competition; that he/she grants license in form of non-exclusive simple license to Aydın Doğan Foundation without any limitations on location, time period and number including assignment to third parties in relation to the usage rights of financial rights such as processing, duplication, distribution, representation, indication and transmission to the public via audio and/or visual means as defined under the provisions of the Articles 21-25 of the Law No. 5846 on Turkish Intellectual and Artistic Works; and that he/she grants power to use the moral rights to Aydın Doğan Foundation, which are obligatory for the use of the licensed financial rights as set forth in Law No. 5846 on Turkish Intellectual and Artistic Works, and that he/she gives consent to Aydın Doğan Foundation to exhibit such cartoon(s), to keep them in its archives, to duplicate and publish them on the Internet or through other media and to use them in any other way without any limitations. 

4. Where the cartoon(s) to be submitted to the competition wins a rank and/or a prize; the contestant beforehand declares and accepts that he/she is the author of his/her rank and/or prize-winning cartoon(s) and that he/she transfers ownership of the cartoon, submitted to the competition, to Aydın Doğan Foundation; that he/she transfers the financial rights such as processing, duplication, distribution, representation, indication and transmission to the public via audio and/or visual means he/she holds over the cartoon(s) to Aydın Doğan Foundation without any limitations on location, time period and number including assignment to third parties under the provisions of the Articles 21-25 of the Law No. 5846 on Turkish Intellectual and Artistic Work; and that he/she grants power to use the moral rights to Aydın Doğan Foundation, which are obligatory for the use of the licensed financial rights as set forth in Law No. 5846 on Turkish Intellectual and Artistic Works; that he/she gives consent to Aydın Doğan Foundation to exhibit such cartoon(s), to keep them in its archives, to publish them on the Internet or through other media and to use them in any other way without any limitations; that he/she does not have any right of disposition over the financial rights subject to transfer and thus will not enter into any transactions with third parties in relation to transferred financial rights. 

5. The Participant hereby beforehand accepts and declares that the cartoon submitted for the competition is an original work, and that there is no right arising from Law No. 5846 on Turkish Intellectual and Artistic Works on the cartoon belonging to any third party and if any, that permission is obtained with regards to such rights, and in case a third party claims a right on the cartoon submitted and Aydın Doğan Foundation is obliged to pay any compensation or any other amount under whatsoever name due to the use of such cartoon, that he/she will pay 2 times of this amount to Aydın Doğan Foundation as a penal clause, and also that the award given to the participant will be taken back. 

6. The Contestant accepts and declares that the information included on the participation form completed for the competition participation will be processed and transferred with communication and competition participation purposes within the framework of the International Cartoon Competition of Aydın Doğan Foundation in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law number 6698; that even if the application fails, the personal data will be kept by Aydın Doğan Foundation for the period of time set forth by the legislation; that the information related to competition participation will be shared with the jury, press and media organs and other relevant parties; that where a prize is won or where cartoon is published, his/her information as being author of such cartoon will be shared with the public; and that he/she is provided with required information in this regard. 

– The Contestant accepts and declares that he/she has been informed before participating in the competition that he/she can learn his/her rights about his/her personal data and possible modifications on processing of this data from www.aydindoganvakfi.org.tr; 

– That where he/she has any request on processing of his/her personal data by Aydın Doğan Foundation, he/she can send such request in written with original signature to the address of Aydın Doğan Vakfı, Burhaniye Mahallesi Kısıklı Cad. No: 65 34676 Üsküdar Istanbul/Turkey; 

– That he/she will provide clear and comprehensible information related to the right he/she requests to use during the application to be made; that he/she will certify his/her identity during the application to prove that the applicant is the relevant person and will send his/her identification information together with the application; and that it will be required to share also his/her contact information to receive the result of the application; 

And that he/she has been informed about all of the foregoing issues before participating in the competition. 

7. The Foundation will cover travel and accommodation expenses of the first three award-winning competitors for the award ceremony. 

8. Jury members cannot participate in the competition in the year they act as a jury member. 

9. The decision to upload the cartoons, submitted to the competition, on the Virtual Museum belongs to Aydın Doğan Foundation. 

Criterias 

- The cartoons which have been sent to the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition in previous years, will not be reevaluated for this year’s competition. 

- The uploaded cartoons must be in high resolutions for printing purposes. 

- Jury members cannot participate in the competition in the year they act as a jury member. 

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Competition Details and Participation Form on source: https://cc.aydindoganvakfi.org.tr/ .

Spirito di Vino 2024: 25th International Competition for cartoonists on the world of wine

Competition rules 2024

Spirito di Vino

25° International Competition for cartoonists on the world of wine

Art. 1 – Subject of the competition 

Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia holds a competition called “Spirito di Vino” to award prizes to authors of satirical cartoons focussing on the world of wine and wine culture. The participation to the competition is free of charge. 

Art. 2 – Participation to the competition 

The competition is open to artists coming from Italy and abroad, exclusively on an individual basis, over 18 years old (who turn 18 in 2024 and above). Participants will be split into two categories: the “under”, from 18 to 35 years old, and the “over”, above 36 years old. 

Art. 3 – Work format and requirements 

The satirical cartoons can be drawn manually or digitally with any technique, black and white or colour. Each participant is entitled to only submit one work. The manually works are to be signed in a non invasive way with ©Name and Surname of the author in the corner (front) or in the back of the page. 

Art. 4 – Deadline and submission of the works 

The works can be submitted from Saturday 1st June to Sunday 20 October 2024. To take part to the competition, the cartoonists need to register in the competition section of the website www.spiritodivino.cloud, download the competition rules, as well as the registration form. 

The works shall be uploaded on the website www.spiritodivino.cloud, together with the registration form, in jpg and high resolution (300 dpi) format.The works received after the aforementioned deadline will not be accepted. 

Art. 5 – Exclusion 

The works that do not comply with the rules stipulated by art 1, 2, 3, 4 will not be accepted. 

Art. 6 – Members of the jury 

Movimento Turismo del Vino selected a jury made of great masters of the Italian satire, such as Giorgio Forattini, Alfio Krancic, Emilio Giannelli, Valerio Marini and other leading personalities from the world of cartoons, graphics and food&wine. The decisions of the jury are unquestionable and irrevocable. 

The jury will assess the capacity of the cartoonists to best interpret the proposed topic 

Art. 7 – Prizes 

The prizes up for grabs for the three winners will be distributed as follows 

1° prize - “under”: 78 bottles 

2° prize - “under”: 54 bottles 

3° prize - “under”: 30 bottles 

1° prize - “over”: 78 bottles 

2° prize - “over”: 54 bottles 

3° prize - “over”: 30 bottles 

Shipping to countries outside Europe is not guaranteed. 

Art. 8 – Awarding ceremony and exhibition 

During the awarding ceremony, the works selected by the jury for the finals will be put on display in an exhibition held in a representative location. 

Art. 9 – Copyright 

By participating in the competition, the cartoonists grant Movimento Turismo del Vino the non-exclusive right to reproduce, publicise and promote the works – with the sole obligation to mention the author – on digital material (websites, social networks, TV programmes, online magazines, etc.), on any material connected to the competition (brochures, flyers, folders, invitations, billboards, shoppers, etc.), on the catalogue of the exhibition, as well as on postcards, calendars and posters. This list is not complete and just gives some examples of the possible ways in which the organisers are entitled to use the works. The use of the aforementioned works by the organisers does not entitle the cartoonists to claim any income. The participants guarantee that they are the authors of the submitted works, explicitly lifting and removing any liability from the organisers in case any compensation is claimed by third parties for any circumstance. Such authors declare, taking full civil and criminal liability, that the submitted works do not violate the relevant legislation. 

Art. 10 – Approval of the competition rules 

By participating to the competition, the artists declare that they fully acknowledge and accept all the conditions and clauses illustrated in this document. 

More on spiritodivino.

International Exhibition on a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind 2024, China

WHO WE ARE 

In the face of environmental challenges, we are acutely aware of the intricate interconnectedness and interdependence of humanity. Our choices reverberate globally, underscoring the imperative for a shift towards a more inclusive, cooperative ethos to confront pressing issues like climate change and to build a community with a shared future for mankind. With the goal of advancing ecological civilization, China Daily in partnership with relevant organizations presents the International Cartoon and Illustration Exhibition on a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind 2024. This initiative aims to attract attention to and encourage contemplation on the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind through the innovative mediums of cartoons and illustrations.

The theme of the exhibition is "One Earth", calling on everyone to work together to address global environmental issues such as biodiversity conservation, marine pollution, and climate change, and to achieve the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With art serving as a unifying force, the exhibition invites cartoonists, illustrators, and art enthusiasts worldwide to wield their brushes and portray a vision of verdant landscapes, pristine waters, low-carbon living, and the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature. 

EXHIBITION FOCUS AND TARGET PARTICIPANTS 

The theme is "One Earth" - showcasing a beautiful life of low-carbon, environmentally friendly, harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. Potential Content include: 

1. Respecting nature, protecting nature, and living in harmony with nature; 

2. The impact of climate change on human society and people's lives; 

3. Marine pollution and marine environmental protection; 

4. Harmonious coexistence between humans and animals; 

5. Advocating for an energy-efficient and thrifty lifestyle; 

6. Utilizing new energy sources and embracing the path of green sustainable development; 

7. Eco-friendly Ordos - depicting Ordos's achievements in sand prevention and control, green energy and energy conservation, and ecological environmental protection. 

Participants: Cartoonists, illustrators, and art enthusiasts from all over the world are welcome to participate. 

Work Submission: From now until July 15, 2024 

Assessment: July to August 2024 

Award Ceremony: Between September and November 2024 

WHAT YOU CAN GET 

Gold Prize: 1 winner 

¥30,000 CNY (before tax), a trophy, a certificate, and a portfolio book 

Silver Prize: 2 winners 

¥20,000 CNY (before tax), a trophy, a certificate, and a portfolio book 

Bronze Prize: 3 winners 

¥10,000 CNY (before tax), a trophy, a certificate, and a portfolio book 

Outstanding Prize: 10 winners 

An award, a certificate and a portfolio book 

Excellence Prize for Works Generated Using AI Technology: 10 winners 

An award, a certificate and a portfolio book  

Shortlisted Prize: 100 winners 

An award, a certificate and a portfolio book. 

REQUIREMENTS ABOUT THE WORKS 

The works must be original. The style of the works is not limited, and cartoons, illustrations, or other forms of art are all acceptable. The works should be submitted in JPG format, with a resolution of 300dpi, no less than 2M (the longest side should not be less than 3000 pixels), and not exceeding 10M. There is no limit on the number of single or group works, but each author can upload no more than 20 pieces. The works must be accompanied by a title and a brief textual description. If the artwork is created using AI technology, please label it as "Generated Using AI Technology". Contact information, including the email adress and the phone number, must be provided for timely communication in the event of selection. 

The submission period is from now to July 15, 2024. 

Submission Method：

1. Register and upload your submission on the website (artcontest.chinadaily.com.cn). 

2. Submission email: artcontest@chinadaily.com.cn

Note: Submissions can be made through either the website or via email. Please do not submit through both channels. 

Contact us: competition@chinadaily.com.cn (Email for inquiries, not for submissions）

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Source: China Daily .

34th International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature, Gura Humorului 2024

Gura Humorului Townhall

Suceava County Council

The Bucovina Cultural Centre

„UMOR LA ... GURA HUMORULUI”,

THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CARTOON

AND HUMOROUS LITERATURE

The 34th edition, 2024

The 34th edition of Umor la ... Gura Humorului, the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between July 12 – July 14, 2024. 

This year's edition will be held online. 

THE CONTEST REGULATIONS CARTOONS 

1. The Edition theme: EVOLUTION

2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January 1st, 2024, 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 25, 2024 (posting date) on the following addresses: 

email: 

umorlahumor@gmail.com 

or postal address: 

Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina, str. Sfântul Gavril, nr 14, 725300 - Gura Humorului, judeţul Suceava, România. 

5. Technical requirements: 

- Papers sent by e-mail: minimum 1600 x 1200 pixels, JPG format 

- Papers sent by regular postal mail: format A3/A4

- 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 Umor la ... 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 6x9 cm. 

8. The winners will be announced online until July 08, 2024 to be present for the Awards Festivity held on Sunday, July 14th, 2024, if they will not be able to participate, the diplomas will be sent by mail and the cash prizes by bank transfer. 

9. Transport expenses, accomodation and meals are the responsibility of the participant or the organization/institution he/she is part of. The organizers will be notified in due time to make the necessary reservations. 

10. 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 

11. The prizes to be awarded for participants under the age of 18: 

1st Prize : EUR 100 

2nd Prize : EUR 50 

3rd Prize : EUR 25 

12. 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. 

13. There will be no participation fees. 

Further information: 

Press Relations Office of „Umor la ... 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 

• Professor Sever Dumitrache – cultural adviser 

Telephone : 00 40 723270520 

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Contest Rules & Entry Form on umorlagurahumorului.

2nd International Cartoon Competition: Portraits of cartoonist Raşit Yakalı 2024, Turkey

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Caricature Grand Prize "Málaga Grenet", Arequipa 2024, Peru

Caricature Grand Prize "Málaga Grenet" 2024

The city of Arequipa (Peru) has been the birthplace of great cartoonists, many of whom have showcased their talent in various national publications. It is for this reason that the Peruvian North American Cultural Center, aware of the importance of this art, calls for the international cartoon contest "Great Cartoon Prize Málaga Grenet 2024" in its second edition, focusing on the American cinema bombshell: Marilyn Monroe. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS 

The organization of the Cartoon Contest: "Great Cartoon Prize Málaga Grenet 2024" is led by the Peruvian North American Cultural Center, sponsored by Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, with the support of Universidad Católica Santa María and Grupo Roberts, and the collaboration of Layconsa.  

PARTICIPATION: 

1.-Any professional or amateur artist from anywhere in the world, of legal age, can participate in this contest. 

THEME: 

2.-The theme of the contest is a physiognomic cartoon of Marilyn Monroe. 

CONDITIONS: 

3.-Each participant can submit up to two works, provided they have not been awarded in another contest before. 

4.-The works can be created using any technique and must have a unique format of A-3 size. 

5.-Artworks generated with Artificial Intelligence will not be accepted. 

6.-Artworks and photographs must be submitted in JPG format with a resolution of 300 ppi (dots per inch) for promotional purposes. 

7.- The works sent must be submitted along with the Registration Form. 

DEADLINE: 

8.-The deadline for submitting artworks is July 2, 2024. 

9.-The organizing entity will publish the list of all received artworks so that authors can see that their works have entered the final evaluation. 

PRIZE: 

10.-The winning artwork will receive a unique prize consisting of: 

1000 US dollars. 

A statuette of master Julio Málaga Grenet, crafted by Peruvian artist Alonso Núñez Rebaza. Recognition diploma. 

A trip to Arequipa, Peru, for the winner, including 3 nights of accommodation and meals in the city to attend the awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 

ASSESSMENT: 

11.-The jury's decision is final. 

12.-The Jury's decision will be communicated to the winner via email and subsequently published on the organizer's website, Facebook, and Instagram pages. 

13.-The winner must submit the original artwork upon arriving in Arequipa or send it by certified mail to the contest organization (if the author cannot personally attend to receive the prize). If the artwork is created, wholly or partly, with digital tools, a high-resolution copy signed by the author must be brought and sent to: 

GREAT CARTOON PRIZE JULIO MÁLAGA GRENET 

Peruvian North American Cultural Center 

Melgar Street 109, Arequipa, 

PERU 

EXHIBITION: 

14.-The selected artworks - up to 50 chosen by the jury - will be exhibited in the art gallery of the Peruvian North American Cultural Center. 

15.-The electronic version of the artworks can be visited in a virtual gallery; additionally, a digital catalog will be sent to the selected participants. 

16.-Selected artists for the exhibition will receive a digital certificate. 

17.-The organization reserves the right to promote and reproduce the winning artwork and the other selected works without the express authorization of the author, without any obligation towards the artist. 

18.-Participation in the contest implies full and unconditional acceptance of these rules. Any doubts that may arise will be resolved by the Jury. 

Link to Registration Form on source: Omar Zevallos.