16th International Exhibition of Graphic Humor with theme: Universal Education

THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF GRAPHIC HUMOR WILL BE DEVOTED TO EDUCATION.
Alcalá de Henares, June 3rd, 2009. The General Foundation of the University of Alcalá opens the reception of Works for the 16th International Exhibition of Graphic Humor. This year, the exhibition will be place for reflecting about the second of the Millennium Development Goals: The universal primary education.
Currently, there are more than 125 millions of children receive no education, and many more don’t fulfill 5 years of education. One of the UN goals is the universal primary education, working to achieve that by 2015 all the children in the world can have the chance of fulfilling a cycle of primary education.
That is the central point of the 16th International Exhibition of Graphic Humor: help the achievement of the second of the Millennium Development Goals through the use of graphic humor as a tool for teaching and for denouncing at the same time.
Deadline for delivering the works will be August 28th, 2009.
The International Exhibition is open to all the professionals of graphic humor and cartoon that publish or have published their Works in national or international media. The main goal of the exhibition is to sensitize about the importance of education and diffusion in the population (particularly in school students) and the need to advance in the sensitizing of this key aspect for the human development.
For further information about the conditions of the announcement and other details about this edition of the International Exhibition of Graphic Humor, please check the web: http://www.humor.fgua.es/XVImuestra . This year, the conditions have been published in Spanish, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Russian and German.
The General Foundation of the University of Alcalá announces the XVI International Exhibition of Graphic Humour University of Alcalá with the title Universal Education (2nd goal of Millenium), and the following conditions of entry:
1. Participation is open to professional Graphic Humour and Cartoon artists who publish or have published in national or international media.
2. In order to participate in the Exhibition, every artist must send a piece on the theme Universal Education (2nd goal of Millenium). It can be a vignette, a comic strip or a caricature. Together with the piece, the artist will properly fill out and send the form that can be found attached to these conditions (also available in www.humor.fgua.es/XVImuestra). The organisation reserves the right to invite any author/s it considers appropriate.
3. All art pieces must be original, they will be signed and dated, and can be made using any technique and medium. When using a computer to make the piece, the artist will have to prove that that is his/her habitual work technique, he/she must sign the work and show the number of copy and the total number of copies made (e.g. 2/4, if it is copy 2 out of a total of 4). The maximum format will be 297 x 420 mm. (A3 – 11,7 x 16,5 inches).
4. All pieces will be sent properly wrapped (it is recommended to protect them with flat cardboard). The organisation won't take responsibility on any possible damage occurred during transportation. All shipping charges will be at the participant's expense.
5. All art pieces will be sent before Aug. 31, 2009 to the following address:
Fundación General de la Universidad de Alcalá
XVI Muestra Internacional de Humor Gráfico.
C/ Imagen, 1-3. 28801 Alcalá de Henares. Madrid. España.
It is essential to comply with the noted date for the adequate planning of the catalogue and design of the exhibition.
6. A selection of the pieces submitted (carried out by the Selection Commission) will be exhibited in the XVI International Exhibition of Graphic Humour of the University of Alcalá and in other exhibitions that may be celebrated.
7. All pieces submitted will be kept at the Graphic Humour Archives of the General Foundation of the University of Alcalá (excepting specific indication to the contrary, for which the artist must write on the reverse of the piece “Devolución”), and will be used for its spaces, travelling exhibitions and publications.
8. The submission of the piece means that the author authorises the General Foundation of the University of Alcalá to reproduce it and exhibit it, as long as the name of the artist is displayed and the objective is the media coverage of the Exhibition and the rest of activities of the Foundation within the field of Graphic Humour and/or of this call (edition of catalogues, posters, leaflets, media coverage, web page, etc.), and in any case it generates any type of obligation on the author's part.
9. The organisation will communicate through the Exhibition web page or through a letter the list of participants with submitted piece and the list of selected pieces. Those people whose piece is selected will be able to attend the opening and all other parallel activities, for which they will be informed of the accommodation and maintenance conditions.
10. At the end of the exhibition in Alcalá, those people with selected pieces will receive a copy of the publication, which will be edited to mark the celebration of the Exhibition.
11. The organisation reserves the right to not exhibit those pieces considered to infringe individual or collective rights.
12. The participation on this Exhibition means the acceptance of these conditions.
http://www.humor.fgua.es/XVImuestra/bases_eng.html

The 21st Rotary Cartoon Awards 2009 - Australia

The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour City invites you to enter . . .
The 21st Rotary Cartoon Awards
GENERAL INFORMATION
The competition is designed to recognise the best of Australian and International cartoons with prizes totalling over $10,000. The Rotary Cartoon Awards are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour City to raise funds for various Rotary charities and to promote cartooning through the Bunker Cartoon Gallery. All entries will be donated to the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour City for exhibitions at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery and other galleries in Australia. They will become part of the Coffs Cartoon Collection. The cartoons may be exhibited and reproduced in a catalogue or similar, onto post cards and copied, at the Rotary Club’s discretion, any time in the future, for sale through the Bunker Cartoon Gallery. The First and Merit winners in all categories also receive a medallion.
NATIONAL AWARDS
Open ONLY to Australian citizens or residents of Australia over 18 years of age (The closing date for these entries is 1 August 2009.)
The categories are:
Best Cartoon with a Political Theme 1st: $750 Merit: $250
Best Cartoon Open Theme 1st: $750 Merit: $250
Best Cartoon Sports Theme 1st: $750 Merit: $250
Best Cartoon: Fires, Flood and Drought 1st: $750 Merit: $250
Best Comic Strip 1st: $750 Merit: $250
Best Caricature of a well known person 1st: $750 Merit: $250
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Open to cartoonists worldwide, over 18 years of age.
Closing date for entries, 1 August 2009.
The category is:
Special 2009 Theme: GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS 1st: $750 Merit: $250.
CARTOON OF THE YEAR
One cartoon will be selected from all categories (National and International sections). This prize which includes the category prize will be $3000 and a special Winner’s Plaque.
The Award Presentation will be held on Saturday 5th September 2009 at The Bunker Cartoon Gallery, Coffs Harbour. The Rotary Cartoon Awards 2009 are conducted in association with the Australia Cartoonists' Association and the Federation of Cartoonists Organisations.
CLOSING DATE: 1 August 2009.
Send entries to: The Secretary, Rotary Cartoon Awards Bunker Cartoon Gallery PO Box 2474 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Australia
International Section
RULES & ENTRY CONDITIONS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. The Rotary Cartoon Awards are open to anyone over the age of 18.
2. No captions are permitted in this section.
3. Identification of the subject must appear on reverse of the work, written in pencil, in the top left hand corner.
4. All cartoons submitted must be clearly labelled with the artist’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address written on the reverse of the work, in pencil, beneath the subject’s name, in the top left hand corner. This makes for easy identification of subject and artist and does not mar the work for exhibition.
3. There are no restrictions on the number of entries submitted and entries may have been published or be unpublished.
5. Cartoons must be originals and may be either colour or black and white. Suggested size of cartoon entries is A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) but oversized entries will be accepted.
6. Please do not frame entries.
7. Entry to the awards will be taken as an agreement to accept the rules and entry conditions.
8. The cartoons may be exhibited and reproduced in a catalogue or similar, onto post cards and copied, at the Rotary Club’s discretion, any time in the future, for sale through the Bunker Cartoon Gallery.
9. The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour City will appoint judges for the competition. Judges will not be eligible to enter the competition. Judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. Winners of the 2009 competition will be announced on 5th September 2009. The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour City will notify all winners.
The Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour City
http://www.rotarycartoonawards.com.au/
http://www.bunkercartoongallery.com.au/
Both International Section & National Section Rules & Entry-Forms at the website.

3rd Festival Satirical Bucovina 2009 with theme: Grippe

The Bucovina Museum Complex from Suceava invites you to participate to the International Exhibition of Satirical Graphic: “Grippe…”, the 3rd Edition.
1. The International Exhibition of Satirical Graphic has as theme: “Grippe…”.
2. We address to all the professional and amateurs cartoonists regardless their age from all over the world.
3. The number of sent cartoons is maximum five.
4. Please attach in .DOC format a brief presentation of your artistic activity (surname and first name, exact address, e-mail address, a photo and your CV)
5. The exhibition prizes is:
- one prize surprise + diploma
- three mentions surprise + diploma
6. The cartoons must be sent at the e-mail address: mailto:arta@muzeul-bucovina.ro and they must be of 300 dpi minimum resolution, A4 format, realized in any technique: black and white or colour,
or the cartoons must be sent at the address:
Complexul Muzeal Bucovina Suceava, Str. Ştefan cel Mare, no.: 33, Suceava, cod: 720003, Romania
7. The cartoons will be published in the web page of the Complex Museum Bucovina Suceava http://www.muzeul-bucovina.ro/
8. All the artists who will enter the saloon will receive the virtual catalogue of the exhibition
9. If you want to participate at this event, please send your cartoons until 15th of September 2009.
10. The exhibition will be opened for the public in October 2009.
11. The sent cartoons can be bought by the public, that is why please note the price for each original work in order to receive the equivalent of the cartoon.
Complex Museum Bucovina Suceava - Romania
Director: Constantin-Emil URSU
http://www.muzeul-bucovina.ro/
arta@muzeul-bucovina.ro
Source: syriacartoon

10th Caratinga International Humor Salon with Free theme

10th Caratinga International Humor Salon
REGULATIONS
1. DATE:
Inscriptions: May 05th to September 01st (EXTENDED until October 31. More info about dates at http://www.salaodehumordecaratinga.com/in/regulation.php This post is updated on October 13, 2009)
Works selection: September 19th
Opening: September 21st
Exibition: Until September 30th
Place: Ziraldo Art and Culture House
2. CATEGORIES:
Free Theme
“Charge” : Graphic joke about nowadays journalistic theme
Cartoon: Graphic joke with universal and atemporal themes
Caricature: recognizable graphic distortions of personalities
THEMATIC CARICATURE: Agnaldo Timóteo (ACQUISITIVE) singer and Edil from S.Paulo city.
All the works inscribed in this category, independently to be selected or not, will be acquisitives for the Cultural Station Association of Caratinga.
3. TECHINIQUES:
Dimension: 30 cm X 40 cm
Number of works: Each competitor will be able to participate with to three works for each category, that has not won at no other gallery or salon.
The works must be unpublished and original. It won’t be accepted photocopies or computer reproductions.
4. AWARDNESS:
It will be awarded a total of R$20 thousand Reais in prizes, divided as follows:
A) Three Prizes for 1st Place on the value of R$3,000,00 for each category;
B) Three Prizes for 2nd Place on the value of R$ 2,000,00 for each category;
C) Three Prizes for 3rd Place on the value of R$ 1,000,00 for each category;
D) A prize for the 1st Place “Popular Vote” on the value of R$1,000,00 among the categories;
E) A 1st Place prize to “Thematic Category” on the value of R$2,000,00.
The prizes in cash will be paid by Caratinga City Hall.
(*) All the finalists mentioned above will receive the “Pererê Trophy”, besides the prizes in cash; all of them offered by Caratinga City Council.
It will be awarded by the Judging Commission five Certificates of Honorable Indication in all categories.
5. JUDMENT:
There will be a jury for selection and another one for awardness, made up by specialized people on the area.
The awardness jury keeps itself the right of not designating prizes to the categories which don’t achieve a sufficient level, transferring them to other categories or creating a special prize of the Salon.
If the awardness jury confirms any kind of irregularity, fraud or plagiarism in one of the inscribed works, it will be able to cancel the award, offering the same one to the following artist from classification list. Awarded works will be spread on the Salon’s site after its opening and they will be contested in the period of one week after salon’s opening with reasonable proves on any irregularity done without jury’s knowledge. Another prizes and indications will be set according to Organizer Commission.
All of them ACQUISITIVE.
6. INSCRIPTIONS:
(It will be observed the last day of posting) The works must be sent to the following addres:
10º Salão Internacional do Humor de Caratinga
Rua Geraldo Alves Pinto , 238 – Centro
Cep: 35.300 -049 Caratinga – Minas Gerais - Brasil
IMPORTANT: On the back of each work it must be mentioned the following information:
Category:..., Full name of the author, Full address with Zip Code, telephone number, CIC, Identity Card, bank data, e-mail
or the candidate can paste a copy of inscription available on the site, with all data filled in.
ATTENTTION / RETURN:
The works will be returned until the end of one year after the event on September 30th, 2009; only to the artists that has sent a stamped special envelope joined together with the works. Those which were sent without envelope will be automatically given to the itinerant and permanent heap exhibition of the salon.
When inscribing, the author transfers automatically, authorial rights of his works when awarded acquisitivetely, according to the Law Nb. 9610, February,1998 (Authorial Rights Law), therefore, universal and definitely in all use modalities and gratuitous, the rights of the author, guaranteed by the mentioned law; referring to the awarded work in the International Humor Salon of Caratinga and now integrant part of National Cultural Heap and Research and Graphic Humor Spread from Caratinga Cultural Association Station; that reserves itself the rights to use them the way it judges better.
Simply the inscription implies automatically that you agree with the terms of this regulation.
Source & Source

6th International Istanbul Cartoon Festival 2009 with theme: Energy

ENERGY: 6th International Istanbul Cartoon Festival 10-18 October 2009, Istanbul, Turkey
Dear cartoonist friend,
Even from now on, The Energy Issue has priority among the Sustainable Development Objectives of The United Nations, so we have decided to arrange the 6th International Istanbul Cartoon Festival on the this issue.
Energy is changing the map of the world; in the near future the most important issue which is underscored will be the energy problem. As Yeni Yüksektepe Cultural Association, we will be waiting different explanations from the cartoonists all over the world to be able to draw people’s attention to this increasing energy problem and its possible solutions.
The cartoons to be exhibited during the festival in Istanbul will also be exhibited in other branches of our association which are in other cities of Turkey such as Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya, Van, Bursa, Izmit, Mersin, Aydın and associations in abroad which collabarates with Yeni Yüksektepe; for people who are interested in art.
We would like to invite you to the 6th International Cartoon Festival which will be held on 10-18 October 2009 with your talented cartoons.
ACTIVITIES DURING THE FESTIVAL:
1) EXHIBITIONS: Personal and collective exhibitions of the cartoons under the theme of “Energy” will take place during 10-25 October 2009. More than 200 well-known cartoonists are expected to participate to the exhibition as before.
2) SYMPOSIUM: An opportunity is created for inter-disciplinary works by performing a symposium under the theme of “Energy” with participation of guests on arts, science, philosophy.
3) WORKSHOP: The aim is to highlight the importance of “Energy” once more and also to increase the interest to the art of cartoon among people in the workshops which is participated by cartoonists and people.
Detailed information about the place and the daily programme of events will be announced by our website soon.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:
Theme:
1) The theme of the exhibition is “Energy”. Cartoons not related with the main theme and the sub-themes, may not take part in the festival and the exhibition. The final decision is to be given by the Organizational Committee, and this committee works with cartoonist Tan Oral’s chairmanship.
Technique:
2) Technique: Free. Black/white or colour.
3) Dimension: A4 or A3. No passé partout, no frame.
Sending Way:
4) By post: If this way is preferred, cartoons shouldn’t have passé partout and frame. Please send them with filled participation form to the below address.
Yeni Yuksektepe Kultur Dernegi, Muhurdar Cad. Gunesli Bahce Sok. No: 50 34710 Kadikoy-Istanbul-TURKEY
5) By website: Cartoons should have 300 dpi resolution and JPEG formatted. (Max. 2 MB)
6) Work should be named. Example: nameandsurnameofartist_nameofwork.jpeg
http://cartoonistfest.org/upload/main.asp
7) No limitation for the number of works to be sent for the exhibition.
Sending Back the cartoons:
8) All cartoons will be kept in the cartoon archives of Yeni Yüksektepe Cultural Association and will not be sent back, unless there is a special request from the artist to send his/her work back.
Usage Rights of the cartoons:
All the usage rights of the cartoons are belong to Yeni Yuksektepe Cultural Association without any commercial purposes. The originals may be printed or exhibited in Turkey or abroad; used for the books, magazines, catalogues, brochures, VCD’s and DVD’s to be printed by Yeni Yuksektepe and its corporative associations in Turkey or abroad; sent to another association in Turkey or abroad for the purpose of exhibiting or printing without commercial purpose by Yeni Yuksektepe. Even if the cartoonist sends the originals or the copies to Yeni Yuksektepe, the cartoonist will be the owner of the publication and financial rights. Cartoons that were exhibited in the festival will be covered under a booklet. A copy of the booklet will be uploaded on the Internet web site http://cartoonistfest.org/upload/main.asp free for download. News covering the festival will also be available on the same web site. The originals may be used in the news coverage about the Festival in the Print and TV Media.
Deadline:
9) The deadline for the cartoons to arrive to the Festival Organizational Committee is 1st September 2009.
What is Yeni Yuksektepe Cultural Association?
Yeni Yuksektepe Cultural Association is a non-profit, non-governmental, philosophical-cultural organisation which does not have a religious or political identity.
Best Regards,
Yeni Yuksektepe Cultural Association Kadikoy Branch
Public Relations Department Manager
Anıl Aykan
For your questions you can call us (after 18:30 on weekdays, after 13:30 on Saturdays) or send an e-mail.
Yeni Yuksektepe Cultural Association Kadikoy Branch
Tel: +90 216 336 36 11
Fax: +90 216 418 11 07
Mobile: +90 535 472 34 74 (Ms. Anıl Aykan), +90 544 327 29 61 (Mrs. Ayca Burcu Tan)
E-mail: kadikoy@yeniyuksektepe.org.tr
Website: http://cartoonistfest.org/upload/main.asp, http://kadikoy.yeniyuksektepe.org.tr/

2nd International Exhibition of Graphic Humor, Lima 2009 with theme: The Forest

II INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF GRAPHIC HUMOR LIMA 2009
Dear colleagues and artists:
This year, Peru has become the center of world attention for organizing a series of international events being made and that call attention to issues and to be attended by leaders from around the world.
Active Communication in this context, with the support of various public and private organizations called the "II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor"- Lima 2009 event to be held for the second time in Peru.
The theme of this important show, will be the "Forests", the depredation of our forests is not only causing environmental problems and the social world, but also adversely affects economic development.
To do so look forward to your input, as participation in the II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor will be for all artists in the world, whose history has been shown in various international exhibitions and competitions.
This important event will take place on 10 September 2009, will start with an exhibition by several popular parks and plazas of Lima.
It also published a book catalog with all the selected works and will be sent by post to all the artists participating in the sample.
We look forward to your valuable contribution, because that will make possible the realization of this important event.
Theme: "THE FOREST"
REGULATION
1 - Theme: Everything revolves around the looting and destruction of natural forests around the planet and what it means for humanity. We are destroying the natural reserves in the world.
2 - You can send up to two works from his personal archives or have been published or awarded. Can be developed in any technique and should be sent only by mail, in no case shall there be original.
3 - The work must have a resolution of at least 300 dpi and a minimum size of A-4 (30 x 21 cm.)
4 - Along with the work should submit their personal data (name, address, telephone number) is a short biography, a photograph or caricature, and mailing address.
4 - The works will be sent to the e-mail: salonhumorperu@salonhumorperu.com
5 - The work should be submitted between 1 June 2009 and July 30, 2009.
6 - The reception of the works will be undertaken by the organizers of the II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor - Lima 2009
7 - The works received will form the exhibition will open on 3 September 2009.
8 - The artists will receive a copy of the book-publishing catalog with the papers sent to the Hall. In addition, works will be posted on the page: www.salonhumorperu.com
9 - The artists we are allowed to have their pictures can be used on posters, pin, press releases and printed material for the dissemination of the event.
10 - The artists accepted all the conditions set out in the terms of call for the II International Exhibition of Graphic Humor - Lima 2009.
WEB: http://www.salonhumorperu.com/

3rd International Bursa Cartoon Competition with theme: The End

Bursa Metropolitan Municipality is organizing the 3rd International Bursa Cartoon Competition.
CONDITIONS:
- Cartoons which will be sent to the competiton could be published before, but should not be awarded at another competition.
- The works must be original (photocopy, photography, print out, ... will not be accepted.)
- The cartoons size should be at least A4 and not more than A3.
- Each participant can send up to 5 works for competition.
- Participants must write their names, family names, addresses, mobile and home phone numbers, e-mails, and country on the back of the work.
- Works will not be returned to the owner. All rights of exhibiting, printing and etc belong to BURFAS.
Theme: The End
Deadline: September 28, 2009
Address:
BURFAS Yakin Cevre Yolu 2.km, Next to Bursa Zoo Park (Bursa Hayvanat Bahcesi), Osmangazi, Bursa, Turkey
Prizes:
1st Prize: 5000$
2nd Prize: 2500$
3rd Prize: 1000$
Honorary Mentions: 200$ for 10 people.
Certificate of Achievement for finalists.

Source: ECC

Results 8th International Biennale Cartoon Písek 2009 - Czech republic

Results: 8th International Biennale Cartoon Písek 2009 - Czech republic
Thema: „Theater“
International jury (4. 6. 2009, Pisek): Slawomir Luczyňski - President of jury (Poland); Miroslav Barták (Czech rep.); Břetislav Kovařík (Czech rep.); Jiří Koštýř (Czech rep.), Ivan Popovič (Slovakia); Peter Ruge (Germany); Tomáš Dušek - Vice-mayor of the Town Pisek (Czech rep.).
Secretary of Jury: Ivan Hanousek (Czech rep.)
GP / The Main Prize: sandglass clock: Maciej Trzepalka - Poland
The Town of Písek Award: sandglass clock + 10 000 CZK: Jan Tomaschoff - Germany
The Miroslav Liďák (Haďák) Prize: sandglass clock: Musa Gümüs - Turkey
3 Prizes: sandglass clock: Bernard Bouton - France; Evžen David - Czech rep.; Stefan Despodov - Bulgaria
4 Prizes: small bag with sand: Jurij Kosobukin - Ukraine; Václav Linek - Czech rep.; Ivailo Cvetkov - Bulgaria; Doru Axinte - Romania
(and 30 finalists = cartoon in catalogue).
Varnishing day: September 1, 2009. After the open varnishing day there will be a festive evening with the participation of the invited authors, partners and organizers.
Exhibition: September 1 - 27, 2009.

Alessandro Gatto wins the 26th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2009

Results 26th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2009, Turkey
The jury chaired by Patrick Bruce Oliphant (U.S.A.) and comprised of Ercan Akyol (Turkey), Latif Demirci (Turkey), Selcuk Demirel (Turkey), Roar Hagen (Norway), Mihai Ignat (Romania), Prof. Dr. Husamettin Kocan (Turkey), Jerelle Kraus (U.S.A.), Tan Oral (Turkey), and Yaoning Zhang (P. R. China) convened at IC Green Palace Hotel in Antalya, Turkey and after examining the 145 cartoons by 125 artists from 37 countries selected by the pre-selection committee from the total 3127 cartoons sent in by 1114 artists from 85 countries, they decided to award the prizes as follows:
First Prize : 8000 US Dollars: Alessandro Gatto (Italy) (See above)
Second Prize : 5000 US Dollars: Kursat Zaman (Turkey)
Third Prize (each): 3500 US Dollars: Pol Leurs (Luxemburg), Cetin Cerchez-Abdula (Romania), Yuriy Kosobukin (Russia)
Awards of Success : 500 US Dollars: Mohammad Amin Aghaei (Iran), Angel Boligan Corbo (Cuba), Horacio Cardo (Argentina), Arif Sutristanto (Indonesia), Ilya Katz (Israel), Nikolay Ephremov (Russia), L’ubomir Kotrha (Slovakia), Ross Thomson (England), Alessandro Gatto (Italy), Didie SW (Indonesia).
The prize-giving ceremony of the 26th Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition 2009 will be held in Istanbul, Turkey in October 2009.
Source: Milliyet

From Tarkan to Zombistan: Comic Strips in Turkey

From Tarkan to Zombistan: Comic Strips in Turkey
With the support of Brussels Comics 2009, Binfikir (a monthly newspaper in Turkish language, published in Belgium) organized the conference “Comic Strip in Turkey”. The conference will be held on June 5th, 14:00, at Istanbul Center in Brussels. The address is: Istanbul Center, Avenue des Arts 46 – 1000, Brussels. Subject: From Tarkan to Zombistan. Comic Strips in Turkey: A Look at the contemporary trends in the light of an eclectic history.
Artist Gürcan Gürsel, humor writer Erdinc Utku and writer/editor Murat Mihcioglu will present information on what Turks like to read nowadays, through which phases Turkish comics have come to where they are now, what problems creators face and the influence of European comics on Turkish press. Examples from different eras of Turkish comics history will be presented to the audience. From such highlights as the swashbuckling heroes Tarkan and Karaoglan to the contemporary graphic novels of success such as Zombistan and The Bear Rider, a brief history of authentic comic book production will be put under scrutiny.
Gürcan Gürsel, the artist of Turkish origin who is famous for his sports-related BD albums (Les Foots Furieux, Top 15, etc.) will focus on his personal history, which is part of the successful humor magazine of a time, Girgir. Erdinc Utku, the general coordinator of Binfikir newspaper, will moderate the talks, while focusing on cartoons and humor mostly. Murat Mihcioglu, the founder of Rodeo Publications (known best for Rodeo Strip, the authentic comics magazine that was on the newsstands in Turkey until recently) will inform the audience on how Rodeo survived and gave start to the series of brand-new graphic novels such as Zombistan by Cem Ozuduru.
All comic book publishers, readers, collectors and enthusiasts are welcome to the event. After the conference, samples from the contemporary Turkish comics magazines and graphic novels will be given away to the audience as presents (examples to some of the comics mentioned can be found at www.striphaber.com/rad01 and www.striphaber.com/rad02). [Murat Mihcioglu]
(Source: http://www.afnews.info/ mercoledì 3 giugno 2009)

Theme for Austrian Cartoon Award 2009: Crisis as an Opportunity

Austrian Cartoon Award 2009 - "crisis as an opportunity"
conditions of participation - theme 2009 "crisis as an opportunity"
1.) General Information
The contest is open to all cartoonists and illustrators worldwide. Applicants can be either professionals or amateurs and must be 18 years of age by the date of application. Up to a maximum of 3 submissions will be accepted by each participant. Previously awarded works can not take part in the competition.
The "Austrian Cartoon Award" will take place excluding the jurisdiction of a court.
2.) Entry application
Entries must be submitted either via post and addressed to
"Austrian Cartoon Award 2009" c/o Werbeagentur Morre, Johann-Kamp-Platz 1, A-8074 Graz-Raaba Austria / Europe
or online under http://www.cartoonaward.com/
Only application forms filled in correctly will be accepted. Download entry form
3.) Procedure
1st round
All entries for this award must be received on or before 31st july 2009 either online or via post (only copies!) to be considered by the ACA Jury. The best 120 nominations of the first round will qualify for the final and deciding round of the Austrian Cartoon Award 2009.
final round
All participants of the final round will be notified either via e-mail or post. Originals must be signed and submitted latest by the 10th september 2009 - copies will not be accepted!
Should the deadline not be met, the application will be disqualified and the following best entry from the first round will be nominated to take part in the final round.
From the final 120 nominations the jury will select the best three in each category. Finalist will receive a written notification.
First round: Submission of cartoons
Requirements for online entries:
• Maximum size 15 x 20 cm (vertical or horizontal format)
• Colour profile: Bitmap, grayscales or RGB
• 240 to 300 dpi resolution
• dataformat: JPEG, JPG (maximum)
• max. data volume: 1,5 MB
Requirements for entries via post:
copies or prints (no originals for the first round), black and white or colour on paper
• minimum size 21 x 30 cm (A4 vertical or horizontal format)
• maximum size 30 x 42 cm (A3 vertical or horizontal format)
The name of the contestant and the titel of the entry have to be indicated on the reverse side of each submission.
Final round: Submission of the best 120 original cartoons
Measurements of the originals
• minimum 21 x 30 cm (A4 vertical or horizontal format)
• maximum 30 x 42 cm (A3 vertical or horizontal format)
The name of the contestant and the titel of the entry have to be indicated on the reverse side of each submission.
Only cartoons on paper and on no other materials can take part in the competition.
It is required that every entry conforms to the stated limits and size before it can be given jury consideration.
posting of originals:
• flat not folded and placed between two pieces of carton
• or rolled up.
The host can not be made liable for any damage caused by posting or caused during the exhibition.
4.) Jury
Jury members are caricaturists, artists and media representatives. The decisions of the judges are final and irrevocable.
5.) The ACA Cartoon Award Annual 2009
The M+N Medienverlag (publisher) will publish the 120 best cartoons in the ACA Annual.
6.) Copyright
Through the participation in the ACA contest the right of advertisments such as publications in the Annual, catalogues, newspapers etc. is given to the awards organiser. The submitted originals remain with the host.
The organiser reserves the right to reduce the advertised prize money in the event of an unexpected cancellation of sponsors’ consents. In that case, the awardees are entitled to 50 percent of the initially advertised prize money.
The "Austrian Cartoon Award" will take place excluding the jurisdiction of a court.
Compositor's errors and printing errors excepted. Place of jurisdiction: Graz.
ACA timetable 2009
official start of austrian cartoon award 2009: 1st may 2009
deadline for entry cartoons: 31st july 2009
first jury session: august 2009
deadline for entry originals: september 2009
final jury session: september 2009.

1st P.C.Rath Memorial Web Cartoon Contest 2009 with theme: Archaeology/History

1st P.C.RATH MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL WEB CARTOON CONTEST - 2009 BOLANGIR, INDIA
On the occasion of the BIRTH CENTENARY YEAR CELEBRATION OF EMINENT HISTORIAN P. C. RATH, the committee invites cartoons from both professional and amateur cartoonists of the world.
Rules:
1. THEME: Archaeology/History
2. Maximum number of entries: 1 from each category. (Any technique: Black & white; Colour; Digital)
2. ABOUT THE CARTOON:
A) Only an unpublished Cartoon is to be sent as e-mail attachment. (Don't send previously awarded cartoon)
B) The Entry Form (in MSWord) must accompany the cartoon attached mail.
C) Size: 21 x 30 cm (A-4)
D) Cartoon should be in JPG format (strictly 100 dpi) (Maximum 1 MB).
E) Every cartoon should accompany a certificate from the cartoonist with full signature (Scanned) about the originality and non-publication. The committee may ask the cartoonist to provide the signed original/sketch (In case of digital art works) after their selection for exhibition/diploma.
3. E-MAIL: pcrcon@ymail.com
WEB SITE: http://www.aswiniabani.com/
4. DEADLINE: 31st May, 2009
5. THE PRIZES:
There would be 10 prizes (First, Second, Third, Special mention-2 and Honourable mention-5). All the prize winners would be given a Diploma Certificate and a CD album of selected cartoons.
6. THE RESULTS AND EXHIBITIONS:
A) The result of the contest will be declared in June 28th, 2009 and the selected cartoons will be exhibited in the website: www.aswiniabani.com/pcrath .
B) The Diploma certificates and CD albums for all the winners will be sent by post after the function.
C) The exhibitions will be organized from June onwards in various places.
7. RIGHTS OF THE ORGANIZER:
A) Once sent the works belong to the organizing committee. It can be published, distributed or used for promotional purpose in future.
B) Cartoons should be downloadable and clear. Committee would not be responsible in situations like net-failure, undownloadable cartoon etc. It is therefore advised to keep the file small.
B) The entries can also be made available in other publications by the committee.
C) Plagiarism, if noted, the entry will be summarily rejected or even the diploma would be withdrawn, if awarded.
D) In case of a dispute the decision of the Committee would be final. The committee reserves all rights to cancel or modify any of the rules/conditions.
Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions and are aware that their submissions may be reprinted and used without future monetary compensation.
Convener Jury: Aswini and Abani.

7th International Comics Showroom Contest 2009 - Serbia

7th INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOWROOM CONTEST 2009 - SERBIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 20th, 2009
Address: SKC Happy Gallery SALON STRIPA Kralja Milana 48, 11 000 Belgrade Serbia
Propositions and rules:
* Participants are not age-limited
* HIGH QUALITY COPIES ONLY, up to 4 pages, will be accepted. Works have to be sent via post office (e-mails excluded). Along with their work, participants are also required to send a filled APPLICATION FORM for the 7th International Comics Showroom Contest which can be downloaded from http://www.skc.org.rs/ (incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration)
* Required language: English
* Theme, style, technique, genre and page format are free-choice
* Page numbers and name of the author(s) should be written on the back of each page.
* Submitted works will be reviewed by the jury and selected works will be shown at the Showroom exhibition.
Awards & Prizes:
* Grand prix of the Showroom (includes 1000 €);
* Awards in following categories: Best traditional style comic, Best alternative comic, Best script, Best graphic
* Special jury award for inventiveness
* Young Lion special award (up to 15 years old contestants)
* Special jury award for the best idea (up to 15 years old contestants)
* Special jury award for maturity and imagination (up to 15 years old contestants)
* Special jury award for youngest contestant
* Sponsors’ prizes.
Additional information: http://www.skc.org.rs/ E-mail: skchappy@bitsyu.net
7th INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOWROOM
Happy Gallery SKC Belgrade, September 24th – 27th, 2009

21st Olense Kartoenale 2009 with theme "archeology" and special theme

21° Olense Kartoenale 2009 - Belgium
Annual Cartoon Contest – Rules and regulation 2009
1. Participation
All contestants will be admitted with no distinction made regarding nationality or age.
There are two categories:
· Youth category up to 15 years inclusive;
· Adult category: 16 years and older.
2. Theme
The main theme is „archeology“. This year Amnesty International offers a special prize to the best cartoon with theme ‘poverty and human rights’.
3. Entries
· Original cartoons in black and white or colour, may bear no captions.
· Dimensions including any passe-partout 21 x 30 cm (A4).
· Works sent rolled and works larger than DIN A4 will not be returned. The cartoons should be appropriately wrapped before sending in order to prevent damage.
· Number of entries per contestant: maximum five.
· Following data should be mentioned on the back of your work: name, address and age.
4. Property rights
Prize-winning works will become the property of the organizer or the major sponsors.
All works selected may be used by the organizers to promote the contest and the village of Olen.
5. Evaluation
No correspondence is held concerning the decisions of the jury.
6. Catalogue/Cartoon book
Selected works will be considered for inclusion in a catalogue. The authors of these works will receive a free copy of the catalogue during the prize ceremony or it will be send afterwards by mail.
7. Return mail
Return of the cartoons happens only on explicit request of the participant. Every cartoon meeting with these demands but which is not selected for a prize will be sent back within two years. The organizers will endeavour to handle the return forwardings with the utmost care but cannot be held responsible for loss or damages.
8. Deadline
The deadline is 3 October 2009.
The entry form and the cartoon(s) must be send to:
Olense Kartoenale Gemeentehuis Dorp 1, B-2250 Olen - Belgium
9. Prizes
For the adult category:
1st prize: 1000 euro
2nd prize: 300 euro
3rd prize: 250 euro
4th prize: 200 euro
5th prize: 150 euro
Special prize: “poverty and human rights”: 400 euro.
For the youth category:
1st prize: 200 euro
2nd prize: 175 euro
3rd prize: 150 euro
4th prize: 100 euro.
Only for Belgian participants: prize of the province of Antwerp: week-end (youth and adult category).
10. Prize Ceremony and Exhibition
The prize ceremony will take place at Friday 13th of November 2009 at approximately 20.00 h in the council room of the town hall of Olen, Dorp 1, 2250 Olen. Every participating artist will be welcome on that occasion. Only the winners are personally invited.
A selection of the cartoons will also be exhibited at the same address and can be visited:
· Sunday 15th of November 2009
· All working days from Monday 16th of November 2009 till 22th of January 2010 during the opening hours of the town hall.
WEB: http://www.olen.be/
WEB: http://www.olen.be/olense%20kartoenale/3231/default.aspx?_vs=0_N&id=1019&pg=1227

9th Tabriz International Cartoon Contest 2009 with theme "Correction of Consumption Habits"

9th Tabriz International Cartoon Contest 2009 - Iran
Theme: "Correction of Consumption Habits"
Special Category: Editorial Cartoons
REGULATIONS:
1- Maximum number of works allowed to send is 5 for each category.
2- Size of the works shouldn't exceed A3.
3- Works are accepted only by post.
4- Artist's information should be written on the reverse side of each work in English; such as Name, Address, Telephone number, Nationality and E-mail.
5- There WON'T be an online gallery of received cartoons in http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/ because we think this would stop any possible plagiarism.
6- There will be an exhibition of selected cartoons in 3 different galleries.
7- For the category "Editorial Cartoons", the author has to send one copy of the newspaper in which the artwork was published. The artwork should be also signed by the author.
Either your work is selected for the catalogue or not, every participant will receive a free copy of the catalgoue of the contest.
Timetable:
Deadline: December 03, 2009 (DEADLINE EXTENDED) 05 January 2010
Judgement: January 2010
Results will be announced on TabrizCartoons simultaneously on the award-winning ceremony with the presence of jurors and winners.
Prizes:
First Winner: 1000 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Golden Trophy
Second Winner: 500 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Silver Trophy
Third Winner: 250 Euro + Tabriz Cartoon Association Bronze Trophy
10 Tabriz Cartoon Association Copper Trophies + Honor Mention.
Juryboard:
We are totally honored to announce that Yuriy Kosobukin - Ukraine, Metin Peker - Turkey, Shahrokh Heidari - Iran, Sadegh Bagheri - Iran have accepted our invitation to form our jury and attend ceremonies in Tabriz.
Selection Committee:
Before the final judgment by our jurors, there will be a selection committee including Mina Khalifehzadeh, Jalal Pirmarzabadi, and Mehrdad Samadi. This committee will select the qualified works for judgment.
Address to send your cartoon:
Tabriz Cartoonists Association, Azerbaijan Cartoon Museum, Former Tabriz Estate Library, Opposite of Vahdat Art School, Golestan Garden, Tabriz, Iran
Zip Code: 51396-13117
Tel/Fax: +98 411 2843094
http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/
http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/en/detail.asp?ID=1226

Ethiopia cartoon fraud - ARES

With this cartoon, and other one, I has won the "First Prize" of the "First Ethiopia cartoon contest 2009", you can see the rules at: http://www.googlm.com/contests/09/0130.html
And the results of the contest at: http://www.irancartoon.com/contests/resultsethiopia.htm
But... the organizers has only, ONLY, an email address: ethiopiacartoons@yahoo.com and they never, NEVER, answer my emails.

Really... I become a victim of a fraud. The rules said I has won 3000 usd, hahaha!. My question is: Who has my money? Fatule Bermanu ( the organizer)?
Dear colleagues, take care with cartoon contests if you are not sure that the rules come from a reliable source!
Ares

International Cartoon Сontest «Fair Play» in Odessa - Ukraine

International Cartoon Сontest «Fair Play»
Worldwide Club of Odessites, Odessa Cartoonists’ Association and «Vikna-Odessa» Informational Agency announce about The «Fair Play» International Cartoon Contest.
The contest is announced for the decision of the European football officials revoked Odessa right to receive matches of EURO 2012.
The verdict brought to Odessa is unexpected, unfair, opaque, and motiveless. It clashes cardinally both with conditions precedent for candidate cities selection and with conclusions and recommendations by UEFA experts, and also violates one of fundamental concept principles of fair play, i. e. equal chances — all of sportsmen starting the competitions could equally claim on victory.
UEFA by its decision left Odessa without EURO 2012, and EURO 2012 — left without Odessa, and entire world is at a loss... (that’s not less sad).
THE THEME of THE CONTEST — «FAIR PLAY»
Events, relations between people in sport (in football particularly). Situations could be reflected in a humorous mood, possibly, underlined in Russian, Ukrainian or English.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:
1). All comers can participate.
2). Pictures (electronic copies) can be done in any technique. The amount of pictures by one author is limited by five. Pictures having awards of other cartoon contests can participate.
3). Art pieces are to be forwarded via e-mail: odessacartoon@gmail.com and are to have resolution of 300 dpi, sized A4, format JPG or PDF, max 2,0 Mb.
4). Every picture is to be forwarded attached to a separate message, including artist’s questionnaire, address, e-mail, and a picture of the author.
5). Deadline of pictures receipt — June 20, 2009.
6). Pictures forwarding to participate the contest will be exhibited at “Vikna-Odessa” website (http://www.viknaodessa.od.ua/) as they are received.
7). The round off of the contest according the decision of competent jury and announcement of winners will take place on June 26, 2009 in Odessa (Ukraine).
8). Art pieces forwarded to the contest will be exhibited since June 27 in free access in Odessa.
9). The pictures sent to the competition can be used by contest founders in ads and for Internet exhibitions.
10). Participating the contest artists consent that their works could be used in shows in Ukraine and abroad.
PRIZES
(given by the organizers of the contest)
The 1st prize — $500
The 2nd prize — $300
The 3rd prize — $200
Encouraging and special prizes from sponsors of the “Fair Play” International Cartoon Contest are possible.
Contacts:
E-mail to forward art pieces: odessacartoon@gmail.com
Website of the contest: http://viknaodessa.od.ua/
Contest coordinators: Peter Siguta, Eugene Volokin.

29th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2009 with Free theme

29th INTERNATIONAL NASREDDIN HODJA CARTOON CONTEST 2009 - TURKEY
“One Cartoon, Original Cartoon, the Best Cartoon…”
THE CONDITIONS
a)The contest is open to all cartoonists all over the world.
b) The cartoonists are free to participate with already published works as long as these works have not previously been awarded in any other contest.
c) Choice of subject is free.
d) The participants may send only one work.
e) The dimensions of works should not exceed 30 x 40 cm and only originals are accepted.
f) Name, surname, address, phone number and country of origin of the participant should be written on the back of his/her work. And also a short CV of the participant should be attached.
g) The works must reach the organizing association not later than July 31, 2009.
h) The results will be announced on August 11, 2009.
i) The participating cartoons will be kept at the Cartoon and Humour Museum of Istanbul by the Association of Cartoonists.
j) The participating cartoons will be put into an album. The cartoons for the album and the exhibition will be selected by a jury. The album will be sent to the cartoonists whose pieces of work are exhibited and published in the album.
k) The participating works will be exhibited first in İstanbul, then the big cities of Turkey such as Ankara, Izmir, Adana and Antalya.
l) Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions.
The Prizes
a) Grand Prize: 4.000 $
b) Honour Prizes: 4 Honour Prizes, each 1000 $
c) Special Prizes: Special Prizes offered by various establishments, associations, newspapers, art magazines, syndicates and agencies.
Special Prizes of the Association of Cartoonists.
Address:
29th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest, Karikaturculer Dernegi, Alemdar Caddesi, Yerebatan Sarnici Cikisi, Sultanahmet 34122 Istanbul / TURKEY
Phone: +90 (212) 513 60 61
Phone: +90 (212) 519 90 21
Fax: +90 (212) 527 26 18
WEB: http://www.karikaturculerdernegi.org/
E-mail: info@karikaturculerdernegi.org ; karikaturculerdernek@gmail.com

Topic in "Pencil in the North" 2009: Reconsidering culture masterpieces funnily

"Pencil in the North" International Cartoon Competition 2009 - France
ARTICLE 1: Organiser, association 49+ la BD Francophone, head office 91,rue d’Austerlitz 59200 Tourcoing, France, is the organizer of a press and humorous drawing competition open to anyone, amateurs and professionals. This production must obligatorily have this topic: "Reconsidering culture masterpieces funnily"
ARTICLE 2: Competition criteria: Support: use A4 format ( 21 x 29.7 cm). The technical methods used by the cartoonist are totally free, French/English text. The original drawing must be sent in the following form: the drawing must not be folded, and a short biography must be attached to the drawing. Cartoonists who are minors must attach permission to participate and authorization for publication from parents or legal guardians in favour of Francine COPPENS, Association 49+ la B.D. Francophone, 25 rue du General Marchand F – 59200 TOURCOING - FRANCE
This authorization from parents or legal guardians must contain surname, first name, address, telephone number, and E-Mail of legal representative.
ARTICLE 3: Stages in the competition: The competition begins on 15th August 2009. Francine COPPENS, association 49+ la BD Francophone, 25 rue du General Marchand, F – 59200 TOURCOING - FRANCE, must receive drawings entered by participants no later than the 31 August 2009.
ARTICLE 4: Participants: Present: Public concerned: draughtsmen amateurs or professionals. Are not authorized to take part in the contest: members of the board of directors of association 49+ the French-speaking data base, the jury like their close relations.
ARTICLE 5: Registration: For all entrants, each entry must contain: surname, first name, address, post code, town or city, country, telephone number, E-mail, a short biography, and parental authorization for minors.
ARTICLE 6: Criteria of admissibility: The criteria of admissibility are: respecting the theme - originality of the idea submitted - the humour and quality of the drawing. Work considered outside the subject will be disqualified, as will drawings of defamatory and/or racist characters, or characters likely to damage the physical and moral integrity of others. Entrants must also be aware of all these rules, and respect all the instructions.
ARTICLE 7: Terms and Conditions: Entrants of age and legal representatives of entrants who are minors undertake to give all performance rights and rights of reproduction on all types of communication support for written or web based diffusion to the organizers of the competition. From the very fact of their participation, the authors guarantee the organizers and members of the jury against any action, petition, or appeal by third parties concerning the originality of work presented.
Participation in the competition implies acceptance of the present rules. Only one entry per amateur or professional cartoonist is allowed. Drawings will not be returned.
In accordance with the French Data Protection Act, entrants have right of access and amendment.
The association 49+ la BD Francophone, it representatives, members, and organisers cannot be held responsible for lost, damaged, or illegal entries.
ARTICLE 8: The jury: will be composed of 7 people, professional press illustrators and humorous cartoonists, members of association 49+ la BD Francophone, journalists who write for the press, and press attaches. The jury will meet to deliberate before September 10th. There is no appeal against decisions taken by the jury.
ARTICLE 9: Competition prizes:
The 50 preselected drawings will illustrate the catalogue of the international cartoonist 2009 competition.
Three prizes will be awarded:
1st prize: Prix de la Ville de Tourcoing (Town of Tourcoing prize), the winner will receive: Crayon en Nord trophy (Pencil in the North trophy) and the sum of Euro 750 (seven hundred and fifty Euro).
2nd prize: Prix du Public; the winner will receive: Crayon en Nord trophy and the sum of Euro 500 (five hundred Euro).
3rd prize: Prix de l’Association 49+ la BD Francophone; the winner will receive: Crayon en Nord trophy and the sum of Euro 350 (three hundred and fifty Euro).
These people will be informed of the results by post or E-mail, and after its editing, each person will receive a catalogue.
Winners will receive their catalogue at the address submitted on their entry form.
The three winners will be contacted by the association 49+ la BD Francophone in order to obtain relevant bank details for the transfer of the prize monies.
ARTICLE 10: The present rules are available on the web site: http://www.bdfrancophone.fr/, as well as from the address of: Francine COPPENS, the association "49+ la BD Francophone", 25 rue du General Marchand, F – 59200 Tourcoing - FRANCE
As this is a competition, no expenses will be reimbursed.
49+ la BD Francophone Maison Maria et Gustave Dron, 91 rue d'Austerlitz F 59200 TOURCOING
Tel: 03.20.27.54.84. - E-mail: bdfrancophone@free.fr
Web site: http://bdfrancophone.fr/
Siret[1]: 44010761300026 - code APE 913 E
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[1] SIRET is a fiscal number used in France to identify a business location (Systeme Informatique pour le Repertoire des Etablissements)
Source: tabrizcartoons

Theme in Kosova World Cartoon Biennial 2009: Don’t Disturb!

KOSOVA World Cartoon Biennial 2009
Contest: Open to all cartoonists.
Theme: Don’t Disturb!
Technique: Free.
Entries: max. 3 cartoons.
The works must be original, including digital artworks if the prints are signed by the author, accompanied by the author’s entry-form / biography. The awarded works in other competitions, photocopies, etc... will not be accepted.
Size: max. B3 (50 x 35 cm).
Prizes:
Grand Prize:.........5.000 Euro,
First Prize:............3.000 Euro,
Second Prize:........2.000 Euro,
Third Prize:...........1.000 Euro,
and 10 Special Prizes.
Deadline: July 01, 2009 / The postmark will provide the proof /
The international jury: August 01-03, 2009.
Results: August 07, 2009.
Exhibition: The Kosova Art Gallery / Prishtina, September 21, 2009 / from 20.00 h.
Catalogue: All selected artists in catalogue will receive a copy.
Remark: The awarded works will become property of the Gallery / KOSOVA World Cartoon Biennial. The others will be returned to the artists, if formally requested, after September 2010. / Artists may also leave the cartoons to the Gallery / KOSOVA World Cartoon Biennial. /
All rights reserved : © KOSOVA World Cartoon Biennial
/ The organizer holds the rights to publish the cartoons, on media and other publicity materials, such are web-page, catalogues, posters, calendars, cards, etc... anything that has to do with animation, afirmation of the Biennial... /
WEB: http://www.kosovacartoon.eu/
E-mail: info@kosovacartoon.eu
Tel: +377 / 0 / 44 666548
Address: KOSOVA World Cartoon Biennial P.O.Box. 257, 10000 Prishtina KOSOVA / EU /

Themes in the 9th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial 2009: Fear & Free

The 9th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial / 2009
The 9th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial organizing committee invites cartoonists from all over the world to participate in this contest.
Regulation:
1) The contest is open to all cartoonists.
2) The contest will be in four categories:
A) Cartoon (Two Sections) Theme: 1. Fear 2. Free.
B) Comic strip, theme: Free.
C) Caricature, theme: Political portraits and Free.
3) THE PRIZES:
Grand Prize: 8000 $, Trophy and Honorable Mention (The main cartoon theme).
First Prize: 2000 $, Trophy and Honorable Mention.
Second Prize: 1500 $, Trophy and Honorable Mention.
Third Prize: 1000 $, Trophy and Honorable Mention.
The first to Third Prize will be awarded separately for each section of the contest.
The jury panel of the 9th Tehran Cartoon Biennial will also award 10 selected artists with Honorable Mentions.
Special Prizes will be offered by various Sponsors, Establishments, Associations, Newspapers and Agencies.
4) A maximum of 3 works in each section can be submitted by the participating cartoonists.
5) The dimensions of works should not exceed the minimum 20x30 cm and maximum 30x40 cm.
6) Comic strip must be presented in one page and without any words.
7) Only original artworks are accepted, without any kind of frame, accompanied by the entry form and author’s short biography and photo.
8) Quality prints of works achieved by digital tools will be accepted as originals as long as they are hand signed by the author, accompanied by the digital file of the artwork in Tiff format with 300 Dpi resolution on a CD. No photocopies or photographs will be accepted.
9) Name, surname, address, phone number and e-mail of the participant should be written on the back of each cartoon.
10) The choice of technique is free, color or B&W and etc.
11) The deadline: 22 October 2009 (depending on the posting date).
12) The participating cartoons will not be returned.
13) All cartoonists whom their cartoons are published in the catalogue will receive a free copy.
14) The organizers will do their best to protect all submitted cartoons from any probable damage, but takes no responsibility of the damages caused by post or bad transport.
15) The organizers hold all the rights to publish the cartoons submitted to the contest and use them in any from.
16) All participants are considered to accept all the conditions.
17) All works must be sending to the following address:
Iranian house of cartoon, No.44, Golnabi (Ketabi) St., Shariati Ave, Tehran, I.R. Iran
18) For further information, visit our website or e-mail us: http://www.irancartoon.com/
E-mail: info@irancartoon.com
Tel: (+98 21) 22868600 - 22846928
Fax: (+98 21) 22867080
Entry Form

Festival Economia 2009 with theme: Identity and global crisis

Festival Economia 2009 - Italy
Regulations
Exhibition: open to all professional cartoonists
Theme: IDENTITY AND GLOBAL CRISIS
Entries: min. 1 cartoon
Size: min. A4 - JPG (col) or GIF (b/n), 300 dpi, max. 1 Mb.
Technique: Free.
Deadline: May 31, 2009
Exhibition: gallery on website http://www.studioandromeda.net/
Upon the conclusion of the festival, a jury will award the three winning cartoonists with present prizes.
The works should be sent via e-mail to: studioandromeda@gmail.com (Subject: Special Identity and global crisis) including entry-form with complete author's data.