2nd “RED MAN” INTERNATIONAL

2nd “RED MAN” INTERNATIONAL CARTOON HUMOUR COMPETITION
Regulation

1. The contest is open to all artists worldwide, cartoonists, caricaturists, painters, illustrators, etc, etc.

2. Theme :

I CARTOON: (1) A. Shadow B. Free (2) Olympic Games in Animal's World

II CARICATURE: A. Yao Ming B. Liu Xiang C. Free

III FACETIOUS VEDIO: Some funny and facetious things in the life.

IV UNDER 16 YEARS OLD (including): Welcome the beauty, welcome the Olympics

3. Entries: max. 8 cartoons for each theme

4. (Plane works) The size of the works should be from A4(210×297 mm) to A3(297×420 mm).

5. Participators should summit the original works. Any slide, photograph or xerox will not be accepted.

6. First name, Last name, Address, Email, Telephone number should be written on the reverse. Accompanied by the author's entry-form and biography.

7. Technique and medium of works are unlimited. Traditional Chinese Painting, Oil painting, Print, Watercolor or Children’s painting are all acceptable. Black and white or in colors.

8. (III FACETIOUS VEDIO) Notice:

(1) The length of the video should be limited within 20 minutes. No limitation on the video types. DV, FLASH, film editing or self-shooting by cell phones are all acceptable. The videos in the format of RM, AVI, WMV and SWF are accepted, which should be marked by the competitors. The language or text in the video can only be in Chinese or English.

(2) Any of the commercial advertising, marks and any other external links are not accepted in the video except the name of the authors. The authors will be responsible for all the issues on copyrights which the works refers to such as music or other materials in the videos.

(3) Please provide the information as below: the title of the video, size(in K&XY), introduction to the video (in 300 characters), author’s name, contact, email and address(including zip code), at least one piece of posters or captured pictures (in JPG, 120×90 px).

(4) The authors can post the CD carved to the committee but we are not responsible for the possible damage during the posting process.

9. Deadline for entries is February 28, 2008.

10. The works must be original. The authors should have full copyright and be responsible for all the legal responsibilities related to the productions copyright.

11. Prizes:

RED MAN PRIZE: 1200 RMB

It is set for encouraging the cartoonists who are always thinking about the personalities, humanism and the future of human beings.

I CARTOON (1) Prizes:

FIRST PRIZE (1): 1500 RMB + Medal + Catalogue + Award

SECOND PRIZE (1): 1200 RMB + Medal + Catalogue + Award

THIRD PRIZE (1): 800 RMB + Medal + Catalogue + Award

HONOURABLE PRIZE (10): Medal + Catalogue + Award

I CARTOON (2) Prizes:

FIRST PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, Nini)--the Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (Large-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

SECOND PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Middle-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

THIRD PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Small-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

HONOURABLE PRIZE (10): One of Fuwa + Medal + Catalogue

II CARICATURE Prizes:

FIRST PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Large-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

SECOND PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Middle-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

THIRD PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Small-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

HONOURABLE PRIZE (5): Medal + Catalogue

III

FIRST PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Large-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

SECOND PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Middle-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

THIRD PRIZE (1): A set of Fuwa (Small-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

HONOURABLE PRIZE (3): Medal + Catalogue

IV

PRIZE (5): A set of Fuwa (Small-sized) + Medal + Catalogue

12. Some of accepted works will be printed in a brochure, on posters, in the world press or other printed matter for the purpose of publicizing the exhibition. In these cases, any fee for the use of works will not be paid.

13. Remark: the works will not be returned

14. Participation in the contest means the complete acceptance of all the above conditions and agreements with jury's decision.

15. Address: Zhu Cheng Room 2510, FLT & Research Press Building (5th Floor ), No.19 Xi San Huan Bei Road, Hai Dian District Beijing 100089, China 16.

E-MAIL: redmancartoon@163.com

HTTP: www.redman.zbeijing.com/English.php

WEB: http://www.redman.zbeijing.com/

Regulations & entry form: http://www.redmanart.com/

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).

3rd "Dietetic Science" Competition

Aiming at inspiring cartoonists’ creative ability and advocating dietetic science, China cartoon information website (okcomic.net) associating with the “dietetic science” magazine organizes the third Cartoon Competition about “Dietetic Science”. We collect cartoon works all over the world. Please pay attention to the latest news of okcomic.net. (Hacked?!)
1. Theme: dietetic science: Health, delicious food, cooking, environment protection, epidemic prevention and so on.
2. Organizer:China cartoon information website (Okcomic.net), “Dietetic Science” magazine
Undertaker: Beijing ZhongYatu Culture Developing Cooperation
3. Date:April 1st 2007----November 31st 2007
4. Rules
[1]. All the people who are interested in cartoon could take part in this competition, with no restriction of age, district and gender.
[2]. Original works that have never been published on any kind of media before (including the internet). Plagiarist will be disqualified.No restriction on form and style. Both single piece and multi grid are ok (better no more than 4 grids). Both black and white works and colored ones are welcomed.
[3]. Size: Letter submissions: A4 (21x29.7cm) is better. Each of the works must carry an identification label, clearly filled in, including name, address, phone number, e-mail and a brief curriculum.
Digital submissions: resolution ratio: no less than 200dpi; the longest side: 1000pels; the quality of compression: 10 is the best. The title of the mail should be: To the Cartoon Competition about “Dietetic Science”. In the letter, clearly write: name, address, phone number, e-mail and a brief curriculum.
[4]. Address: Cartoon Competition about “Dietetic Science”
WeiBohao 6-3-1101,Weigongcun Street #1,Haidian District, Beijing, China Postcode: 100081
E-mail: yinshikexuetougao@163.com
Phone: 86 10 88571219
Fax: 86 10 88571219 – 608
5. Judging process:
[1] All the submitting works will be exhibit on the competition pages of Okcomic.net.
[2] Every month, the period better works will be published on “Dietetic Science” magazine.
[3] Final judgment will be made by professional jury.
Members of the jury:
Heads: Han Suolin (chief editor of the “Dietetic Science” magazine), Zhang Fushan (general manager of Beijing ZhongYatu Culture Developing Cooperation（the owner of Okcomic.net）)
Members: Xia Dachuan (well-known Chinese cartoonist from Beijing), Chen Zhihua (well-known Chinese cartoonist from Taiwan), Cui Zimo (deputy chief editor of the Chinese Culture Pictorial), Sima Lieren (well-known Chinese writer)
6. Prize: First prize: one, 1000 RMB with certificate
Second prize: two, 500 RMB each with certificate.
Third prize: three, 100 RMB each with certificate.
Excellent works: twenty. certificate.
7. Copyright Statements: All the submitting works will not be returned to their authors. The organization has the right to publish all the submitting work both on internet and on paper. The proprietary right of the collected works belongs to the organization, while the authors have the right to sign their names. The selecting committee has the right to interpret all the items above.
Addition: We'd like to communicate with cartoonists all over the world, providing the opportunity to publish your works in Chinese media, discovering and propagandizing the rising stars in the cartoon field and making friends with cartoon fans. We wish all of those who care about China cartoon industry worldwide could join us for the great days of cartoon field.
WEB: http://www.zhongman.com/ad/yinshi4/shuominge.htm

Greekartoon "Maria Callas" Web Exhibit

1st International Greekartoon "Maria Callas" Web Exhibition
Dear Artist,
GREEKARTOON in further honouring the unique Maria Callas, would like to announce an international web exhibition.
REGULATIONS

Permanent Web Exhibition: Open to all artists worldwide, cartoonists, caricaturists, painters, illustrators, etc, etc.

Theme: “Maria Callas”

Deadline: No deadline (Permanent Exhibition)

Entries: No limit

Technical Info: Any style, any technique, any size, any format, max 300 dpi will be accepted.
All works will be published and displayed on Greekartoon's website at http://www.greekartoon.gr/ and http://www.greekartoon.com/

Participators must send their works along with their biography and photo.

All artists can participate through E-mail by submitting their works to: support@greekartoon.gr with subject "Maria Callas"
Please, feel free to send your works about Maria Callas to the attention of GREEKARTOON's IT Manager Mr. Nickola' van Karavanis at support@greekartoon.gr

If you need additional information about Maria Callas (fotos etc.) contact us by e-mail at support@greekartoon.gr

Thank You.