Results 1st "Laughter is Health" - Argentina

Results of 1st "Laughter is Health"

The objective of the contest was to emphasize the fundamental paper of graphical humor in the prevention in the public health, specially in fulfillment of the law control of the tobacco, approved in September of 2005, by the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires.

Graphical humor is a journalistic sort that is able to express a civic commitment, trying to contribute to the reflection and the action, waking up with a smile the conscience in favor of a free life of smoke, without smoking, to be better and not to become ill to third liabilities, victims of whom smoke.
These are the winners of the Contest The Laughter is Health! in 2007:
- Walter Gastaldo - Puerto Rico

- Ignacio Martín Palomares - España

- Elcio Danilo Ruso Amorim - Brasil (See above)

- Ludo Goderis - Bélgica (See below)

- Aliyev Ramil – Azerbaijan.

See all prize-winning cartoons at:

http://www.larisaessalud.com.ar/home_en.php?page=ganadores_en

2nd "Laughter is Health" - Argentina

International Contest of Graphical Humour
"laughter is health"

Buena Salud magazine invites all graphical humorists worldwide to participate in the contest “physical activity is essential for health”
The objective of the contest is to emphasize the importance of graphical humour in the public health prevention.
Graphical humour is a journalistic genre that is able to express a social commitment, pretending contribute to the reflection and action, waking up with a smile consciousness for a full physical activity to improve health.
Rules of the Contest
Organizer
Buena Salud Magazine
Main Sponsor:
Pfizer SRL
Subject of the Contest
physical activity is essential for health
Who participate
The contest is open to Graphical humorists of all nations, professionals, semi-professionals or amateurs.
Amount of pieces
Each participant will be able to send up to two (2) pieces.
Characteristics of the original work
The works may not have been previously published nor awarded.
The maximum size of artworks is A4 210 x 297 centimeters. Mounted in cardboard.
The technique to use is free. Colour or Black and white
Deadline
The original work could be sent in digital format, by post or delivered personally before May 5, 2008, in Avda San Juan 499, CP 1147, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, República Argentina.
The participants who sent the works in digital format, and providing that those that have been rewarded and / or selected for the exhibition, will have to send the original work by post, which will be able to be withdrawn after finished the sample.
The presentation of the original work will be a condition necessary for the effective delivery of the prize.
Condition for participation
As a condition for participation, the authors should fulfill, together with his work, the data in the form annexed to these rules, the veracity of which must be accredited at the time of receiving the award. The organizer guarantees absolute privacy of the data contained in this form, except for the full name and nationality, which will be published in the digital catalogue and other publications referred to in this regulation.
Of the juries
The jury will be integrated by: Oskar Blotta (president), Publishing Consultant of Buena Salud magazine, and the recognized graphical humorist, Andrés Cascioli and authorities related to health and physical activity.
The jury will fail 15th may, 2008. The opinion of the jury will be Not appealable.
Prizes
The first prize will have an allocation of us$ 1000, two second prizes us$ 500 each. The jury will be able to declare up to two special mentions.
Digital Catalogue
The Jury, under his experience and sound judgment will select a certain number of works, which may be included in the Digital Catalogue of " laughter is health." The inclusion of the works in it, is not guaranteed, nor give rise to any compensation
Exhibition
The selection and show of the art works will be exhibited in a special event where the jury will fail and will deliver prizes.
Rights and obligations
All participants of the graphical humour contest should accept and will opportunely sign the following rules:
1. Deadline for the delivery of works: 5th May 2008, up to 6 PM. All works sent through post office will have to certify the date and reception time in Av. San Juan 499, CP 1147, City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2. The original works only could be withdrawn personally by their authors or by authorized person, in Av. San Juan 499, CP 1147, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, until December 21, 2008, at the time of 10 to 17 hours.
The original works will be sent by post with cost for the participant, after their special requirement.
3. The author transferred the rights of exhibition of the sent works, as well as the ones published in the Digital Catalogue of the Contest.
4. The results of the contest will be notified by mail to the winners and published in www.larisaessalud.com and Buena Salud magazine.
5. The winners transferred their rights freely for publication in Buena Salud magazine and / or any of XYZ Editora S.A. publications, as well as posters, brochures, banners or Internet web pages, mentioning in all cases author's name and nationality, who retain their Intellectual Property Rights (Argentina National Law 11.723).
6. The organizer will be liable for the safe keeping of selected original artwork whilst in their possession, but is not responsible for loss and / or damage that may suffer for circumstances beyond the control of organizer.
7. Any other issue not covered by the Rules of the contest will be resolved by the Organizer, who reserves the right to change the terms of this contest without the right to any claim by participants.
8. Participation implies knowledge of this regulation contest.
More information:
http://www.larisaessalud.com.ar/
info@larisaessalud.com.ar
ablotta@xyzeditora.com.ar
Avda. San Juan 499, Capital Federal, (CP1147), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Phone: (5411) 43073505
Fax. (5411) 4307-2505

20th International ISHS Humor Conference - Spain

20th International ISHS Humor Conference
July, 7 – 11th 2008 Alcalá de Henares MADRID SPAIN
We have the pleasure of welcoming you to the 20th International ISHS Humor Conference website. Following the tradition established in previous gatherings we will like this Conference to be a distinguished forum for scientific discussion in the area of humour and, of courses, a place to enjoy the laughter, the wit and the games.

The congress will be held on July, 7 – 11th 2008, at the University of Alcalá, in Alcalá de Henares. We invite all the humour areas investigators, experts, studious and professionals to participate.

The International Society Humour Studies (ISHS) is a studious and professional organization dedicated to the study of the humour. Many of its members are University professors and investigators of different areas as Biomedical Sciencies, Linguistics, Psychosocial Sciences, Cultural Studies, Communication, Translation, Educational Sciences... Many professionals of different areas also participate in the Society. That is the reason why the ISHS is a group that has a lot of disciplines and facets, united by the humour in all its multiple dimensions.

Alcalá de Henares is also the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote de La Mancha, one of the most important world wide comedies. The city is located a few kilometres northeast of Madrid. It was founded during the Romans era, and was given the name of Complutum. Its existence is related to its University which was founded in 1499 by Cardinal Cisneros. The 500 anniversary commemoration of the first promotion will be celebrated on 2008. Alcalá was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1998.

WEB: http://www.20ishs.fgua.es/

1st Amazon Humor Salon - Brazil

1st Amazon Humor Salon - Ecology in a line-drawing

From March 25th to 30th, 2008

Place: Boulevard das Feiras / Estação das Docas. Belém-Pará- Brazil
RULES
1. Nature and scope of the Salon
The 1st Amazon Humor Salon – Ecology in a line-drawing, intends to be part of the agenda of events related to cartoon production in Brazil and abroad, aiming at stimulating and publicizing cartoonists in general. It is important that this salon is a graphic platform that will show the talent and critic perception of all cartoonists concerned with ecological problems that afflict our planet, specially the Amazon region.
2. Deadlines
The 1st Amazon Humor Salon – Ecology in a line-drawing will take place from March 25th to 30th. See deadlines below:
a) Deadline for entries: March 5th, 2008;

b) Selection of entries: March 15th, 2008;

c) Opening and Award Ceremony: March 25th, 2008;

d) Closing ceremony: March 30th, 2008.
3. Themes
a) Ecology (Compulsory) - In this category will be all cartoons whose theme is related to ecological problems.
b) Communication - In this category will be all cartoons whose theme is related to communication around the world.
4. Registration
a) Works must be submitted by e-mail, 300 dpi resolution image; dimension of 3,543 x 4,724 pixels or 30 x 40 cm; RGB color model; jpg format (average quality = 5) maximum size of 1.5 MB, along with the Entry Form containing the following data: name of the author, fictitious name, address, phone numbers, e-mail, ID card or Passport number and bank account details.
b) Each author may sent a maximum of two works per theme:
1- Theme: ecology 2- Theme: communication.

c) Entries must be sent to the following e-mails: salaohumordaamazonia@gmail.com / contato@centralcinevideo.com until March 5th, 2008.
5. Jury
a) The organizing team of the 1st Amazon Humor Salon will appoint a Pre-Selection Committee whose responsibility will be to select the works that will take part in the exhibition and in contest. This Committee will also select the works that will be in the catalogue;

b) The Jury will be constituted by five members qualified professionals in the field.

c) The president of the Jury will be an artist specially invited for the event;

d) The number of works in the catalogue may be different from the number selected for the exhibition. No complaints on this matter will be considered;

e) The Jury is responsible for granting prizes and special awards;

f) Decisions made by the Jury and the Pre-Selection Committee are final.
6. Works and originals
a) Submitted works will not be returned and will be part of the Amazon Humor Salon’s collection.

b) The production company Central de Produção – Cinema e Vídeo na Amazônia, which is responsible for this project, has the right to use any submitted work, at any time, for publicizing the event.

c) None of the works will be put for sale or used for commercial purposes.
7. Catalogue
a) All participants with works selected for the catalogue will receive a copy of it
8. Copyright
a) Submitting a work will imply that the author grants reproduction rights to the salon for non-commercial purposes.

b) All rights of prize-winning works will be automatically given to the organization of the 1st Amazon Humor Salon.
11. Prizes
a) A total of 4 (four) prizes will be given:
Prizes:
Theme: Ecology

1st prize: R$ 6.000,00 (gross amount)

2nd prize: R$ 3.000,00 (gross amount)
Theme: Communication

1st prize: R$ 2.000,00 (gross amount)

2nd prize: R$ 1.000,00 (gross amount)
b) Prizes are subject to tax withholdings as established by the current and applicable law.

c) All prize and special awards winners will receive a trophy and a certificate.

e) All authors with works selected for the exhibition and catalogue will receive a certificate of participation in the salon.
9. Venues and Dates
The 1st Amazon Humor Salon – Ecology in a line-drawing will take place in the city of Belém, State of Pará, Brazil, from March 25th to 30th, 2008, at Boulevard das Feiras, Estação das Docas.
10. Organization

Conceived and coordinated by Biratan Porto, the Amazon Humor Salon is realized by Central de Produção – Cinema e Vídeo na Amazônia.

WEB: http://www.salaohumordaamazonia.com/

Results Yilmaz Guney Caricature Contest - Turkey

Results of Yilmaz Guney Culture and Art Festival Caricature Contest

The cartoon contest organized along with others in the context of Yilmaz Guney Culture and Art Festival has concluded. The Selection Committee comprised of cartoonists Canol Kocagoz, Mete Gokturk, Kamil Yavuz, E. Yaşar Babalik, Seyit Saatci and Askin Ayrancioglu convened on January 13 and after examining the 126 cartoons sent in for the festival they decided to award the "Honor Plaque of the Festival" to Hicabi Demirci (Turkey), Louis Pol (Australia), Sevket Yalaz (Turkey), and Sait Munzur (Turkey). Bayram Hajizadeh (Azerbaijan) is awarded the "Special Prize of the Selection Committee" while "Yilmaz Guney Freedom Prize"s went to Mahmut Ulusan and Mehmet Bogatekin. The Committee awarded “Promising Young Caricaturist” award plaques to Seref Kaya and Esma Balkan among participants younger than 18 years of age.

The exhibition and the prize-giving ceremony will take place at Yeni Melek Cultural Center in Beyoglu, Istanbul on January 27, 2008. The cartoons selected for the exhibition will be put in a catalogue and each cartoonist will receive one free of charge.

Details of the festival: http://www.yilmazguneyksf.org/
All prize-winning cartoons: http://www.karikaturculerdernegi.org/detay.asp?id=6879

8th International Mediterranean Contest - Turkey

8th INTERNATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN CARTOON CONTEST
TOURISM IN MEDITERRANEAN
Mediterranean catchment which is the meeting point of Asia, Europe and Africa has the characteristic to be a cradle of the cultures that constitute contemporary world civilization. Mediterranean is wholly a separate world .
Mediterranean had been witness to chipping of the stone, cultivation of soil, working with iron, invention of the writing, production of the glass, usage of the money, beginning of the commerce, construction of the temples, discovery of the stars and the tone of the music which makes the human being a person. Mediterranean is a history itself. If tourism has a history, it begins from the Mediterranean because Mediterranean is also the center of tourism. Therefore, "tourism in Mediterranean" is the subject of this contest. Our call is to all cartoonists of the world: “Draw, draw the tourism in Mediterranean”.
SUBJECT
“Tourism in Mediterranean”RULES
1. The contest is organized by Alanya Tourism and Promotion Foundation and it is open to the cartoonists worldwide.
2. The works contributed to this contest may have been published before; however, they should not have received any prize in any type of contest.
3. Each artist should contribute with only one work. They should not be computer print-outs or photocopied.
4. If there is any script involved, it should either be in English or Turkish.
5. The size should not exceed 30x40 cm.
6. Participants should write their names, family names, country, address and telephone number (s) in capital letters on the back of their works and they should enclose a short biography either in English or Turkish.
7. The contributions should be received by the following address prior to May 1, 2008.
8th INTERNATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN CARTOON CONTEST
Alanya Turizm Tanıtma Vakfı
Atatürk Caddesi Şen Apt. No: 51/6,
07400 Alanya / Turkey8. The results of the contest will be announced on May 03, 2008.
9. Works sent to the contest will not be sent back to the participants. All works submitted whether they are given a prize or not can be used or published in cultural activities.
On the other hand the copyright in commercial usage is belonged to the artist.
All of the participants are considered to have accepted these conditions.
10. Some of the cartoons may be exhibited in Alanya along with the prize-winning works for a week after the ceremony.
11. If the contributions are collected and published in an album by Alanya Tourism and Promotion Foundation, the participants will receive a copy.
12. The prize ceremony will be held in Alanya on May 31, 2008.
JURY
Kamil Deniz Som ( Journalist, Istanbul-Turkey)
Kamil Masaraci (Cartoonist, Istanbul-Turkey)
Cihan Demirci (Cartoonist, Istanbul-Turkey)
Nuvit Ozkan (Tourism Organisation, Alanya-Turkey)
Ibrahim Tapa (Cartoonist, Istanbul-Turkey)
Marlene Pohle (Cartoonist, Germany).
PRIZES
1st Prize: 2.000 USD + Air ticket(two way for one person) + 1 week holiday for double in Alanya(HB-extras are belonged to the guest)
2nd Prize: 500 USD + Air ticket two way for one person) + 1 week holiday for double in Alanya(HB-extras are belonged to the guest)
3rd Prize: 500 USD + Air ticket (two way for one person) + 1 week holiday for double in Alanya(HB-extras are belonged to the guest)
SPECIAL PRIZES
· District of Alanya
· Municipality of Alanya
· Alanya Chamber of Commerce
· Alanya Tourism & Promotion Foundation
· Eastern Mediterranean History and Culture Research Foundation.
WEB: http://www.alanya.com.tr/
Tel: 00 90 242 511 76 21
E-Mail: altav@alanya.cc or nocten44@hotmail.com

Results 1st Campos Ecological Humour - Brazil

Results 1º Salão Internacional de Humor Ecológico de Campos - Brasil
Theme: "The end of drinkable water in the world"

The following artists from Turkey are among the 140 artists selected with their 180 works from 800 cartoons sent in from 42 countries for the Saloon:
Askin Ayrancioglu 1
Faruk Soyarat 2
Ismail Kar 1
Musa Gumus 2
Oguz Gurel 2

cartoons.

The prize-winning cartoons in the Saloon and their artists are announced as follows:

1st Place: Duke - Brazil

2nd Place: Beto - Brazil

3rd Place: David Vela - Spain

4th Place: Xiaoqiang Hou - China

5th Place: Regional prize - Alicio Gomes - Brazil

All selected artists at: http://www.ecohumorcampos.com/

November & December results in (Women)-Syria2007

Results of the First International Cartoon Exhibition-(Women)-Syria2007, Monthly Prize – November & December 2007.

Dear cartoonist:

We would like to thank you for your participation in The First International Cartoon Exhibition-(Women)- Syria2007.

The Winners:

First Prize: Masoud Ziaei Zardkhashoei - Iran

Second Prize: Victor Mihai - Romania

Third Prize: Skazhenyk Dmytro – Ukraine.

Source: http://www.syriacartoon.com/