NOTA BENE 2008 Theme: Corruption!

Announcing the “Danger: Corruption!”
International Political Poster and Cartoon Contest
The Free Culture Partnership and the Nonconformist Art Museum continue the "NOTA BENE, OR PAY ATTENTION! PROJECT"
The project's goal is to raise awareness of social problems, which are cause for alarm in Russia and around the world.
This goal is achieved by capitalizing on the creative power of artists from all around the world and organizing an international political poster and caricature competition. Selected entries will be shown in two exhibitions in St. Petersburg and Moscow and will be printed in special album made available to contest entrants, libraries, and non-governmental organizations. Top entries will be awarded prizes and artists will likely see their work used in awareness campaigns. The project started with the Danger: Nazism! exhibition which took place in St. Petersburg in 2005. A second exposition Danger: Femida! was held in St. Petersburg in 2007.
The online versions of these exhibitions can be viewed at: http://www.notabene.org.ru/, where more than 60,000 users have left more than 140,000 comments and ratings. Exhibitions were assembled based on these results and the best entries went on display in St. Petersburg and Moscow at the St. Petersburg House of Journalists, The Andrei Sakharov Community Center, and the Nonconformist Art Museum. See a prize-winning work by Faldina Alexandra & Faldina Anastasia / Russia (above right)
The strong, positive response encouraged us to continue this successful project. The slogan for the latest international competition in the project’s framework: Danger: Corruption!
We chose this topic because we believe corruption is a problem that plagues the entire world. Police, bureaucrats, judges, and politicians can be bought on every continent on the world. We also believe that, in addition to fighting this problem with the help of judges and public opinion, it is also important to address this issue using the language of art. The jury will select the best works, which will be awarded with prizes and diplomas. Each participant will receive an album containing the works that were displayed at the exhibition. Additional copies of the album will be distributed to libraries and civic organizations across Russia free of charge. At the conclusion of the exhibition, all of the original works will become part of the Nonconformist Art Museum's permanent collection. In the future the museum and the "Nota Bene…" project, in accordance with the competition rules, retain the right to use the artwork for noncommercial purposes. We are sure that mankind will find the strength to fight and overcome corruption.
COMPETITION RULES
1. The jury will accept and evaluate two categories of work: posters and cartoons.
2. Entries need to be submitted by January 31, 2008.
3. The competition will be held at the Pushkinskaya 10 Art Center, 10 Pushkinskaya Ulitsa, St. Petersburg.
4. Exhibition will be displayed at:
- the Nonconformists Art Museum, St. Petersburg.
- the Andrei Sakharov Community Center, Moscow.
5. A press conference on the problem of corruption in Russia and a presentation of the catalog will take place in St. Petersburg.
6. The above-mentioned catalog will be distributed to all of the project's participants.
7. The jury will evaluate and award entries with prizes. The entries received the most online votes will also be awarded with prizes.
First place – two 25,000-ruble prizes (about $1007.00 each)
Second place – two 20,000-ruble prizes (about $806.00 each)
Third place – two 15,000-ruble prizes (about $604.00 each)
The Viewers Choice Award (determined by online voting at http://www.notabene.org.ru/) – a 15,000-ruble prize (about $604.00).
8. After the closing of the exhibition, the original works will become part of the museum's permanent collection and the Nonconformist Art Museum and the "Nota Bene…" project retain the right to use the artwork for noncommercial purposes.
9. Submission size requirements: Posters must be A1 or A2 in size, while cartoons have no size restrictions.
Participants who have difficulties sending their works in printed form are welcome to submit their art electronically on disc. Electronic submissions should be either in TIFF or JPEG format, and 300DPI.
10. Submitted works will not be returned.
11. By participating in this competition, the artist(s) agrees to these conditions.
Mailing address:
10 Pushkinskaya Ulitsa, Office 1, 191049 St. Petersburg Russia
E-mail: uar@notabene.org.ru
Presiding Jurors: Viktor Bogorad, Yuly Rybakov, http://www.rybakov.spb.ru/
For more information call: (812) 764-5371, fax: (812) 764-52-07
(Source: www.cartoonblues.com/)

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