20th International Festival Humor...at Gura Humorului

THE 20th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CARTOON AND HUMOROUS LITERATURE: HUMOR......AT GURA HUMORULUI 2010 - Romania
The 20th edition of „Humor......at Gura Humorului”, the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between 8th and 10th of July, 2010, as part of the Festive Days of Humor City.
THE CONTEST REGULATIONS - CARTOONS
1. The Edition theme:
„Ridendo castigat mores” (=Laughing will helps you earn more).
2. Only original works.
3. All the works will have on the backside the name and the contact data ( address, telephone number, e-mail account) of the author.
4. An A3 page will be the right dimenssions of the work.
5. Two (2) is the number of papers accepted.
6. The technique used will be at the free choice of the artist.
7. The works are not to be returned. They will be added to the patrimony of the „Humor......at Gura Humorului” Festival and the organizers are entitled to use them later as edited materials with the name of their author on them.
8. The participants are required the following documents enclosed with their works: the completed entry form attached, a brief CV and a personal photography/cartoon self portrait of minum 6x9 cm (on paper) or 710x1065 pix. (digital format).
9. The deadline for the works is June 15, 2010 (posting date).
10. The prizewinners will be notified by June 30, 2010 to be present for the Awards Festivity held on Sunday, July 10, 2010.
11. Accomodation and meals will be provided by the organisers. Transport expenses are the responsibility of the participant or the organization/institution he/she is part of. In case the participants will be accompanied by family or friends, they will pay the expenses incurred. In addition, the organisers are to be notified in due time, no later than July 1st, 2010, to make the necessary reservations.
12. The list of the jury members will be posted on the following sites: http://www.gurahumorului.info/ and http://www.primariagh.ro/, starting with June 15, 2010.
13. The prises to be awarded:
1st Prize: EUR 500
2nd Prize: EUR 300
3rd Prize: EUR 200
The "George Gavrilean" Prize for the debutantes from Bucovina - EUR 200.
14. The jury are the ones who decide upon awarding or not awarding or re-allocating the prizes. In addition, the jury will decide upon the works or the authors to be rewarded by sponsors, associations, mass-media, institutions, commercial societies or private persons, with their consent.
15. There will be no participation fees.
The works will be sent to the following addresss :
Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina
Piaţa Republicii, nr.2,
725300 - Gura Humorului,
Judeţul Suceava ROMANIA
Further information:
The Bureau of Press Relations of „Humor......at Gura Humorului” Festival
prof. Elvira Romaniuc - director, Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina
telephone: 00 40 230 231 108 – muzeu
mobile: 00 40 730 650 741 ; 00 40 740 926 479
e-mail: muzeulhumor@gmail.com

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FESTIVALUL INTERNAŢIONAL DE CARICATURĂ ŞI LITERATURĂ UMORISTICĂ „UMOR LA...GURA HUMORULUI” Ediţia a XX-a, 2010
FORMULAR DE ÎNSCRIERE / ENTRY FORM

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ADRESA / ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………

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Nr. TITLUL LUCRĂRII/Title of the Work TEHNICA/Technique DIMENSIUNI/Size

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Vă rugăm ataşati o notă biografică şi o fotografie personală.
Please include your biography and your personal photo.
Organizatorii nu restituie materialele primite!
The organizers will not give back the art works received!

SEMNĂTURA / SIGNATURE:

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2nd ICC Award 2010 theme: Rapprochement of Cultures

The 2nd ICC Comic Award, 2010: Call for Entries
The second ICC Comic Award with the theme of ‘the Rapprochement of Cultures’ is calling for entries. The selected works will be shown in South Korea, in September 2010.
The year 2010 is designated as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures by UNESCO and celebrated worldwide. The goal is to promote the world peace by encouraging the rapprochement among cultures, civilizations, and people, as well as by facilitating increased communication between civilizations through the emphasis on the importance of cultural diversity in the international community. The effort to familiarize with the culture of others’, to acknowledge them, and to create a society that diverse cultures coexist will make the world more peaceful and richer with culture.
Comic is an art form that touches our heart, transcending language and culture. It allows us to share various values and thoughts. It has the power to move people’s heart more easily than any other media on the global issues that require our attention.
The second ICC Comic Award would like to call for an entry of comic art works that bridge the disparate cultures and bring them closer, and to show the works at the 11th International Comic Artist Conference held in Bucheon, Korea.
The Award has an ambition of presenting comic not only as an art form but also as a dynamic mean for contributing to the society. The International Comic Artist Conference urges you to join in the forum for the rapprochement of diverse cultures through the power of comic.
2010 ICC Comic Award
* Schedule
Application period: April 30 - July 2, 2010
Announcement of winners: July 30, 2010
Exhibition:
To be exhibited at the Korea ICC venue, Sept 15~18, 2010
Online exhibition on ICC Website
* Guidelines
1. Hosted by: ICC Secretariat
2. Operated by: ICC Secretariat, Korean ICC Organizing Committee
3. Sponsored by: The Korea Cartoonist Association, Urimana Association, Manga Japan, Hong Kong Animation & Comic Association, Chinese Cartoon Studies Association, Taipei Comic Artist Labor Union, Korea Manhwa Contents Agency; Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, ROK; Korea National Commission for UNESCO.
4. Theme:
(1) Category 1: One-cut cartoon or illustration - All contents related with the Rapprochement of Cultures ( http://www.un.org/en/events/iyrc2010/ )
(2) Category 2: Comics under maximum16 pages in length – Free theme
5. Categories of Application Materials:
- Category 1: One-cut cartoon or illustration
- Category 2: Comics under 8 pages in length
6. Size of Application Materials: (jpg, gif, png file only)
(1) Single cartoon or illustration category
* Size: A3 (297 x 420mm)
* Color: free, whether black-and-white or color
* Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
(2) Comics (under 16 pages) category
* Size: B4 (180x240 mm)
* Color: free, whether black-and-white, or color
* Resolution: 300 dpi or higher
* Note: If work includes dialogue or text, submission of text in English is required.
7. Eligibility: All cartoonists, illustrators, and comic artists in the world
8. Application Materials:
- Copy of artwork and application form
* Artwork data
* Application form (Downloadable from ICC Website or from Websites of member organizations in various countries)
- How to submit
* Online: Apply through ICC website http://www.intercomicon.org/
* Postal delivery: Mail to ICC Secretariat
Room 224, 529-2, Sang 3-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
(Zipcode: 420-860)
* Download of Entry form and guideline
* Please note:
1. If using postal delivery, work must be submitted on CD in a graphics file with a resolution over 300 dpi. The final appearance of the printed version after submission may differ from artist’s original intention.
2. Submissions must be in digitized format. Paintings or drawings are not eligible for submission.
3. Submitted CDs will not be returned.
Application period: April 30 - July 2, 2010.
* Judging and Awards
1. Awards
Single Cartoon or Illustration Category (Theme: Rapprochement of Cultures)
First Prize (one): Trophy + Invitation to Korea ICC (airfare and accommodation)
Awards of Excellence (two): Trophy
Nominated entries recognition awards: Commemorative book of drawings.
Comics Category (Free theme)
First Prize (one): Trophy + Invitation to Korea ICC (airfare and accommodation)
Nominated entries recognition awards: Commemorative book of drawings.
2. Award presentation and exhibition
- Exhibition period: Sept 15-19, 2010
- Venue: Korea ICC venue (Bucheon)
- Exhibition content: Works nominated from submissions and invitational works
- Award announcement: During ICC (Sept 15-19, 2010)
5. Reminder
- Although all rights for works submitted belong to artists, ICC reserves the right to reproduce prize-winning works and nominated works on the ICC Website and for projects and pertinent promotions of ICC and UNESCO.
- The ICC Secretariat is not responsible for any loss or damages that may be suffered by submitted works, in cases where works and applications are submitted by mail.
- If the work of any prize recipient proves to be stolen or plagiarized, the winner will be disqualified, the award must be rescinded, and the cash prize returned.
-One author is able to summit two art works at maximum. But each work should be registered separately to have registration number for each work.
Contact
Webpage: www.intercomicon.org
E-mail: icc@komacon.kr
Address: ICC Secretariat
Room 224, 529-2, Sang 3-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
(Zipcode: 420-860)
Office: 82-(0)32-310-3070 / 82-(0)32-310-3071.

Festival theme: The Crisis...How They Tell Us About It?

Festival Economia 2010 Cartoon Exhibition
Regulations
Exhibition: open to all professional cartoonists
Theme: THE CRISIS...HOW THEY TELL US ABOUT IT? (Lies and truth of informations and politics)
Entries: min. 1 cartoon
Size: min. A4 - JPG (col) or GIF (b/n), 300 dpi, max. 1 Mb
Technique: free
Deadline: June 4, 2010
Exhibition: gallery on website http://www.studioandromeda.net/
Prizes: 3 winning cartoons, selected by public vote, will be awarded by the organization of Festival (not-monetary prizes).
The works should be sent via e-mail to: studioandromeda@gmail.com including entry-form with complete author's data.
Festival Economia - Trento
Tema dell'anno: Informazioni, scelte e sviluppo
3-6 giugno 2010
http://www.festivaleconomia.it/

International "Oscarfest" Cartoon Exhibition - Croatia

INTERNATIONAL "OSKARFEST" CARTOON EXHIBITION (CROATIA)
Themes:
A) Music on the Island and the Sea...
B) Free...
Size: Min A4 , Max A3 format...
Work: One entry is required per theme...
Entries produced on a computer should be numbered and signed by pencil...
Deadline: 03 JUNE 2010
Prizes:
Two equal prizes (Theme A and B) of HRK 1.000.00.,
The Oscar Prize for the overall winner (A+B).,
Special Prizes...
Address: DRUŠTVO KARIKATURISTA (za 03.OSCARfest 2010), Savska 100, 10000 ZAGREB(Croatia)
E-Mail: dado.kov@gmail.com
Detail Info: http://www.hdk.hr/
Organizer: Dragutin D. Kovacevic
Phone: + 385 +1 45 77 097
Source: New Scorpion

Theme in Tabriz International Cartoon Contest: Work

10th Tabriz International Cartoon Contest 2010 - Iran
Theme: a) WORK ; b) Free.
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 2 different galleries.
Either your work is selected for the catalogue or not, every participant will receive a free copy of the catalogue of the contest.
Timetable:
Deadline: August 06, 2010
Jury meeting: September 13, 2010
Results will be announced on TabrizCartoons simultaneously on the award-winning ceremony with the presence of jurors and winners on September 15, 2010.
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
Section "Free" won't have any monetary prize but special gifts.
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/

22nd Annual Cartoon Contest Olense 2010 - Belgium

Annual Cartoon Contest Olense 2010 - Rules and regulation
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.
Both professional and non-professional cartoonists are allowed to participate in this contest.
2. Theme
The main theme is “Body Art – Body Talk – Body Language”. Also this year Amnesty International offers a special prize to the best cartoon with theme ‘being poor though having the right for a home’.
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, adress, age and theme.
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
Decisions made by the jury cannot be challenged.
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, as mentioned in the entry form. Every cartoon meeting with the 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: 2 October 2010
The deadline is 2 October 2010. The entry form and the cartoon(s) must be sent 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.
For the youth category:
1st prize: 200 euro
2nd prize: 175 euro
3rd prize: 150 euro
4th prize: 100 euro.
5th prize: 150 euro.
Special prize: “poverty and human rights”: 400 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 12 November 2010 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 peronally invited.
A selection of the cartoons will also be exhibited at the same address an can be visited:
* Sunday 14 November 2010
* All working days from Monday 15 November 2010 till the end of January 2011 during the opening hours of the town hall:
o Monday 09.00 u – 12.00 u 13.00 u – 16.00 u 17.30 u – 20.00 u
o Tuesday 09.00 u – 12.00 u
o Wednesday 09.00 u – 12.00 u 13.00 u – 16.00 u
o Thursday 09.00 u – 12.00 u
o Friday 09.00 u – 12.00 u
* In March 2011 this exhibition is also to be visited in the Cultural Centre of Bialogard, Poland.
Rules & entry-form: http://www.olen.be/file_uploads/3619.pdf?_vs=0_N .

Deceased the Serbian cartoonist Miodrag Velickovic

In Leskovac, on May 05, 2010, after a long illness, died Miodrag Velickovic (57), best known caricaturist in his hometown and one of the best in Serbia, a technical illustrator and longtime editor of the weekly “Naša reč" (Our Word).
Veličković claimed that his first cartoon published in the Hungarian gazette Mladost forty years ago and so far in numerous magazines, his signature emerged more than 41,000 cartoons.
Velickovic won sixty international and local awards in prestigious cartoon competitions, among them is the Grand Prize in the 21st International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2001 in Istanbul, Turkey, and won also the prestigious award "Pjer."
He was a member of a number of international juries at home and abroad.
Had 14 solo and group exhibitions at home and abroad, and illustrated about thirty books by well-known Serbian writers.
Miodrag Velickovic had won 104 national and international awards in total.
Velickovic did not hide that was once the self-censorship, especially at the time of Tito's Yugoslavia.
“My most successful year was in 1996, when I was among the ten best cartoonists of the world classified elsewhere. Then I won eight first prizes, two in the country and six overseas. That's enough for life”, said Miodrag Velickovic.
He was awarded the Golden Badge of Serbia and the October prison Award of Leskovac.
Burial of the remains of Miodrag Velickovic was held at the cemetery Špitaljskom in Leskovac.
Summarized (thanks to Google Translate) from sources:
http://www.juznevesti.com/Kultura/Preminuo-karikaturista-Miodrag-Velickovic.sr.html & http://www.danas.rs/vesti/srbija/hronika/za_karikaturiste_uvek_ima_posla_u_tri_smene.73.html?news_id=169200 .

6th International Cartoon Festival Solin 2010 - Croatia

6. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL - SOLIN 2010 (CROATIA)
PARTICIPATION
The organizer of 6th International festival of cartoon Solin 2010 is the city Solin.
1. The festival is opened for everyone regardless of nationality, age, sex, or profesion.
2. THEME: 1) FREE 2) ARCHEOLOGY
3. ENTRIES
Conditions of entry:
1) All entries must be original cartoons. Framed works, also, will not be accepted.
2) Entries can be either black and white or colored.
3) There should be the name, surname and the address on the reverse side of cartoons.
4) Maximum 5 entries will be submitted.
5) Maximum size of entries is A3 format (40x30 cm).
4. DEADLINE
Entry deadline is the 01 August 2010. Please write; PRINTED MATTER - NO VALUE.
5. ADDRESS:
INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL SOLIN 2010 «DOM ZVONIMIR» Kralja Zvonimira 50, 21210 Solin, CROATIA
6. PRIZE AND AWARDS
GRAND PRIX ....................................................1006 EUR
SILVER PLAQUE
BRONZE PLAQUE
PRIZE CITY SOLIN.............................................3
7. EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place in the gallery of the culture home „ZVONIMIR“ Solin on the 20.08.2010.
8. OTHER CONDITIONS
Authors of works that quality to the exhibition are given a presentation copy of the exhibition catalogue (DVD).
The works will be returned only on the special reqest of an autor. The postage EUR 5 will be paid by autor.
The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the festival, Solin 2010, as the advertising material without being obliged to pay a fee to an author whose work may be used.
The prize-winning works become property of the organizer.
PRESIDENT 6. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL - SOLIN 2010 CROATIA
Cartoonist-designer MARKO IVIĆ.

ENTRY FORM
LAST NAME ---------------------------------------------
FIRST NAME --------------------------------------------
PSEUDONIM --------------------------------------------
STREET ---------------------------------------------------
POSTCODE -----------------------------------------------
CITY -------------------------------------------------------
COUNTRY -----------------------------------------------
TELEPHONE --------------------------------------------
E-MAIL ---------------------------------------------------
FAX --------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER OF ENTRIES -------------------------------
MALE-FEMALE ----------------------------------------.

Source: http://comics-stripovi-exyu.blogspot.com/

International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2010

30th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2010 - Turkey
The contest is open to all cartoonists all over the world.
The cartoonists are free to participate with already published works as long as these works have not previously been awarded in any other contest.
Choice of subject is free.
The participants may send only one work.
The dimensions of works should not exceed 30 x 40 cm and only originals are accepted.
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.
The works must reach the organizing association not later than August 21, 2010.
The results will be announced on August 31, 2010.
The participating cartoons will be kept at the Cartoon and Humour Museum of Istanbul by the Association of Cartoonists.
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.
Grand Prize: 5000 $
Honour Prizes:5 Honour Prizes, each 1000 $
Special Prizes: Special Prizes offered by various establishments, associations, newspapers, art magazines, syndicates and agencies.
Address:
Karikaturculer Dernegi (30th Nasreddin Hodja), Alemdar Caddesi, Yerebatan Sarnici Cikisi, Sultanahmet 34122 Istanbul / TURKEY
Tel: +90 (212) 513 60 61
Tel: +90 (212) 519 90 21
Fax: +90 (212) 527 26 18
WEB: http://www.karikaturculerdernegi.org/
E-mail : info@karikaturculerdernegi.org
Metin PEKER, The Chairman of the Association of Cartoonists
Ismail KAR, The General Coordinator of the 30th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest.

Theme in SMEHANAPA 2010: Chicken or the Egg?

Dear cartoonist!
We invite you to participate in the cartoon contest with theme "chicken or the egg?" to be held in the resort city of Anapa from 1 July to 31 August 2010.
Submissions will be accepted until May 31, 2010
Format: A-4 for the originals or copies of good quality, TIFF or JPEG (300 dpi) for the work in electronic form.
Address: 353440 Russia, Krasnodar Region, Anapa, Main Post Office, PO Box 14. "SMEHANAPA"
E-mail: SMEHANAPA@mail.ru
The organizers reserve the right to select works for exhibition, as well as the use of cartoons sent for promotional purposes. Sent at the return request, original works will be returned after the exhibition. Each exhibitor will receive catalog and a diploma. Ten of the best works will be awarded prizes.
Source: tabrizcartoons

19th International Contest Golden Helmet for the Young

Theme in 19th Festival Golden Helmet 2011: Salvation

GOLDEN HELMET ANNOUNCES A CONTEST'S THEME: SALVATION.
CATEGORIES:
1. CARTOON
2. WRITTEN FORM
- Short story
- Poem
- Aphorism
PROPOSITIONS:
1. CARTOON:
ORIGINAL, MIN. A4 (210x297 mm), MAX A3 (297x420 mm), TECHNIQUE FREE.
2. WRITTEN FORM:
MAXIMUM TWO TYPED PAGES OR UP TO 20 APHORISMS.
AWARDS:
CARTOON:
1ST AWARD: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ............800 € + ONE-MAN EXHIBITION IN 2011;
2ST AWARD ..................................................................... 400 €
3ST AWARD ..................................................................... 200 €.
WRITTEN FORM:
SHORT STORY: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ........ 200 €
POEM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET*........................ 200 €
APHORISM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ............. 200 €.
DEADLINE: 20.11.2010.
Only unpublished works will be taken into consideration.
Written works to be sent under a code!
Jury decision will be announced on 01.12.2010.
Awards will be handed at Final Festival Evening on April 1, 2011.
The Organizer will bear travel and accommodation cost of awarded authors.
Festival official languages are Serbian and English.
All works remain property of the Festival.
Address: Kulturni centar Krusevac, International Festival “Golden Helmet” Toplisina br. 2; 37000 Krusevac, Serbia
Tel/Fax: 00 381 (37) 423 025, 421 877
E-mail: goldenhelmet@ptt.rs , zlatnakaciga@kck.org.rs , kck@kck.org.rs
Regulations & entry-form in PDF: http://www.kck.org.rs/slike/konkurs_za_2011.pdf

1st International Festival of North Khorasan Art Center

First Annual International Festival of Caricature, North Khorasan Art Center - Iran
Theme: Work and Effort (double effort, double work)
1- Number of cartoons: Max. 5
2- Entry form must be filled and sent besides cartoons, otherwise the artworks will be excluded from the contest.
3- A free copy of published catalogue will be sent to all selected cartoonists.
4- Works should be in JPEG format, 150 DPI and max. 1200 pixel.
Deadline: July 01, 2010
Prizes:
First Prize: $1000 + Trophy + Diploma
Second Prize: $750 + Trophy + Diploma
Third Prize: $500 + Trophy + Diploma
Special Prize: $250 + Trophy + Diploma
Jury will reserve 5 diplomas for selected artworks.
Address to send your cartoons: cartoonhoze@gmail.com
ENTRY FORM

Posting the catalog Nasreddin Hodja 2009 & brochure 2010

29th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2009 catalog is posted yesterday to the selected artists.
We met at the association center and prepared the bubblebag envelopes including the catalogs for the post. All the participants will receive the new brochure of the contest 2010: we have sent that as well.
It was a heavy job for the day being national holiday and the International Children’s Holiday (April 23), there were few workers on duty at the main post office in Sirkeci, Istanbul and they were very busy esp with the international phone calls. We posted the catalogs to Brasil, China, and the like far countries by airmail and others by surface mail. It took all day long to finish our voluntary work.
By the way, the Grand Prize of the contest is increased to $ 5.000.- this year! And the theme is FREE THEME as usual.

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"Exploitation and Workers' Rights" exhibition catalog

Having not been to the post office for two weeks, I found in the box today the catalog of the "Critical Look Through a Humoristic Line" exhibition organised by PCP in Lisbon, Portugal, in March 2010. It was sent on April 6 and possibly arrived a week ago.
112 artists from 37 countries sent in 360 cartoons for the exhibition with the theme "Exploitation and workers’ rights" and 227 entries are included in the catalog of size 15.1x15 cm with some color pages of total 240. It is published in Lisbon in March 2010. From Turkey the contributing artists are: Bayramoglu, Askin Ayrancioglu, Emre Yilmaz, Erdogan Basol, Hicabi Demirci, and Kemal Ozyurt.
"The critical point of view, the creativity, the artistry and sense of humor that we found in the many hundreds of works submitted reveal an ideal of our time and the universality of the struggle of the working class and all workers against exploitation and injustice, and for more rights and better wages," writes Jeronimo de Sousa, General-Secretary of PCP, in his introductory words to the catalog.
They have also sent a copy of the invitation brochure of the exhibition which was open between March 18 - April 9. Many thanks to the organisers for they do what they promise and without delay.

2nd Graphic Humor & Cartoon Biennial 2010 - Colombia

II GRAPHIC HUMOR AND CARTOON BIENNIAL 2010 - CITY OF BOGOTA CONTEST
The Escuela Nacional de Caricatura de Colombia – CEATC - supported by the Directorate of Welfare of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, invite all colombian and foreign cartoonists to participate in the Second Graphic Humor and Cartoon Biennial - City of Bogota.
Terms of the Contest
1. Theme: Bicentennial of the Colombian Independence. The participating works must propose some thoughts through the universal language of humor about the meaning and significance of the Bicentennial celebration of independence of Latin American countries.
2. Open to all cartoonists, Colombians and foreigners who want to graphically express their vision of the subject.
3. The final admissions date for artwork is July 19, 2010. The exhibition of the winning works will provide a framework for forums and conferences on the contest theme.
4. Categories:
a) Professional. People who have published their work in printed media or on a regular basis on the Internet.
b) Amateur. People who have not published their work in printed media, written or audiovisual. Over 18 years.
The envelope in which jobs are sent should be marked on the upper right corner with the letters P (Professional), A (Amateur).
5. Technique: Free.
6. Format: 50 x 35 cms. In physical or in digital media at 300 dpi, jpg format.
7. Amount: Maximum 2 works per author.
8. Awards: The awards will take place as follows:
Professional category Single Award: 1.000 Euros
Categories Amateur Single Award: Interactive graphic humor and caricature course, to a value of $ 725,000.
In addition, mentions will be delivered to some of the leading participants in the different categories.
9. Jury: Will be constituted by a team of three cartoonists, a historian and a social movements artist related to the theme of the independence bicentennial. They will select works for exhibition and will choose the winners in both categories, as well as works worthy of special mention. The winners and selected works will be announced on July 26 at www.escueladecaricatura.com portal.
10. Schedule:
- Launching of the call: Monday March 15, 2010 in www.escueladecaricatura.com portal,
- Time limit for papers submission: Monday, 19 July 2010.
- Winners notification: Monday 26 July 2010.
- Exhibition of winning entries, highlights and awards: Bogotá Book Fair 2010 - July 11 to 22.
11. Registration and submission: Work on the physical environment should be sent under seal on behalf of
II Graphic Humor and Cartoon Biennial – City of Bogota
Corporación Escuela Nacional de Caricatura y Comunicación Gráfica
Carrera 20 B No 74 40
Bogota, Colombia - Sur America.
The works should be marked on the back with the pseudonym of the author and should also include the following information in a sealed envelope.
Name ............................................... .................................
Identification Document: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Address :................................................ ................ Phone :................
E-mail ... ............................................... ...........................
The work in digital media should be sent to escueladecaricatura@gmail.com as jpg file at 300 dpi. Not accepted in different format. Those who send their work in digital format must include this data in the message:
Name ............................................... .................................
Pseudonym (if used) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....
Identification Document: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Address :................................................ ................ Phone :................
12. Regulation
- The author is fully responsible before the contest organization of the originality of his work, assuming total responsibility towards all claims that in that sense, could be made by others.
- The jury's decision is final and participation implies acceptance of these rules.
- The selected works will be exhibited also in the website http://www.escueladecaricatura.com/
- You can participate only with works that have not been published or awarded in other contests.
- Works will be received until the specified date or the same in the stamp.
- The winning entries come to be part of the collection of the National School of Cartoon and Graphic Communication Corporation that may use them for purposes of disclosure or academic or cultural purposes.
- Not awarded work involved may be used by the institution for disclosure and academics purposes. If it is original, may be returned at the headquarters of the National School of Cartoon from 11 October to 1 November 2010.
- Students may participate in the National School of Cartoon, as long as they are not a part of the competition organizing committee.
- Participation in the Contest implies acceptance of these conditions.

2010 Red Man Prize of Love with theme: Disaster

2010 RED MAN INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST - PRIZE OF LOVE
Disasters are striking the whole world again and again. The big earthquakes from time to time not only shocked the earth, but also shocked people's hearts in the meantime. Recently big earthquakes struck Haiti, Chile, China and some other countries. Disasters including flood in Brazil, snow disaster in America, draught disaster in southwest China and volcanic eruption in Iceland...happened one by one. Greenhouse effect brings more and more suffering to human beings. The earth is a big village and we are all the villagers. Let us devote our love, pray for the sufferers and bless them. Wish less disasters and more happiness to our earth!
China Redman Center is always devoting itself to the public welfare. In the spring of 2008, Redman Center donated some books to the children in the mountain area in Qinghai Province, China. Teachers from Beijing University who went Qinghai to support the education took the books there to help the primary school to build the library. Recently, the earthquake happened in Qinghai pulled our hearts strings. We sincerely hope the children there are safe, healthy and tide the difficulty. In 2009, Redman Center designed the annuals for a Chinese charity without any charges. Our behavior is also supported by our coteries. In 2008, Mr.Quan Yingsheng from Heavy Comics denoted 20 cartoon books to us. We really appreciate his almsteed. One person’s ability is limited. If everyone can denote his love, the world will be much nicer.
Regulation
1. The contest is Open to all artists worldwide: cartoonists, caricaturists, painters, illustrators, etc. No limitation on the nationality, age, sex or occupation.
2. Theme: DISASTER (earthquake, flood, drought and snow disaster, etc.).
3. Entries: unlimited.
4. Size of the paper works is unlimited while the minimum size of the electronic works should be A4 and the resolution should be no less than 350 dpi.
5. 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.
6. The works whether they have been awarded in other contests previously will be accepted.
7. First name, Last name, Address, Email, Telephone number should be submitted together works. Or the author's entry-form and biography are needed.
8. Deadline for entries is July 7, 2010.
9. The works must be original. The authors should have full copyright and be responsible for all the legal responsibilities related to the productions copyright. The Foundation will not be responsible for any damage that may occur during postage and handling.
10. Whether paper works or electronic works are accepted.
11. Prizes:
PRIZE: Award + Medal + Catalogue
12. Excellent works will have the excess to the "2010 The 3rd “RED MAN” INTERNATIONAL CARTOON & HUMOUR CONTEST" and will be selected into the catalogue. Cartoonist whose works are selected will get a copy for free. Committee has the rights to use any of the participated works in a brochure, on posters, in the world press or other printed matter. 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.
15. Address:
HU ZHEN YU
Room 341 Building #364 , Jinqiaoshidai,
Yunjing East Road ,Tongzhou District,
Beijing 101121, CHINA
16. E-MAIL: redmanart@126.com , redmancartoon@163.com
HTTP: http://www.redmanart.com/en/

Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest (AYACC) 2010

Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest (AYACC) 2010
Regulations: Still image work (Cartoon and Comics) section
1) Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest is authorized by the Asian–Pacific Animation & Comics Association and hosted by the Culture Industry Development Dept. of Culture Ministry of China and Guiyang government.
2) Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest (hereafter referred to as "AYACC") aims to be the top annual award for Asian and Pacific original animation and comics.
3) Theme: Free
4) Format (Section):
(A) Animated work: pass over
(B) Still image work:
Single-frame work(cartoon); comic strips; illustration.
5) Qualification:
The submission should be completed after July 1st 2008 and the applicant has the copyrights of the work.
(A) Entry for the Category (A) (Animated Works): pass over
(B) Entry for the Category (B) (Still Image Works):
- All works must be submitted to send by internet to the appointed email box: ayacc2010@126.com .
- The format should be ".JPG " in a minimum size of 300 dpi.
- Any compressed work such as ".RAR " format is not allowed.
(C) Language:
All works must be subtitled in English.
6) Eligibility
(A) Anyone living in Asia and /or with roots in Asia, Pacific and America, cover all coutry of Asia (including Turkey and Cyprus), Community of Independent States (including Russia,Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Gruziya, Moldova), South America, Central America and North America, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar is eligible to enter.
(B) The applicant may enter multiple works, there are no limited of entry number.
7) Awards and Prizes
(A) Animation Awards: pass over
(B) Still image work (for Cartoon and Comics) Awards
General Prize: Special Jury Prize - Best artworks:
Best cartoon (1)---------------------------10000 RMB
Best Comics Strips (1)---------------------------10000 RMB
Best Illustration (1)---------------------------10000 RMB
Best Character Image (1)---------------------------3000 RMB
Most Innovative Design (1)---------------------------3000 RMB
Best Students’ works (5)---------------------------2000 RMB/each
Other honors.
- The organizing committee will inform all nominated prize winners the results of the contest before the awarding ceremony.
- The organizing committee will invite ONE representative from each award to be present at the awarding ceremony and provide the invitees the transportation tickets and accommodations during the time of the awarding ceremony.
- The nominated applicants who participate in the awarding ceremony will have a free-of-charge pass, offered by the organizing committee.
- Trophies and certificates will be awarded prize winners and nominated applicants.
- All prizewinners are solely responsible for paying taxes in connection with any monetary award, in accordance with all applicable local laws.
8) Submission Period
Entry Deadline: The entry deadline will be on June 15, 2010
9) Condition
(A) Each submission is allowed to submit to AYACC once. Works awarded in other contests can be submitted.
(B) Entry form is not required for each submission. But entries must be accompanied by author's full name, address, telephone(or fax) and email.
(C) Submission will not be returned; so please do not send us your only copy!
(D) Any submission sent by Internet will be accepted.
10) Awarding Ceremony
The Awarding Ceremony will be held on August 6, 2010, in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China.
Declaration:
(A) The organizer of the Contest will issue the prizes and certificates.
(B) The organizing committee reserves all rights for final explanation.
11) The Right to Utilize the Work
- The applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Work (in whole or in part) may be reproduced and be widely utilized by the Organizer or its affiliated companies by means of broadcast (regardless of media), online transmission (including but not limited to the internet and mobile communications), exhibition, and distribution (e.g. in the form of a videogram).
- For the sole purpose of publicizing the Award and the future AYACC or similar award(s) organized by the Organizer, the Organizer shall have the right, without notice to the applicant, to utilize the Work in whole or in part by means of broadcast (regardless of media), online transmission (including but not limited to the internet and mobile communications), exhibition, and distribution (e.g. in the form of a videogram) free of any payment to the applicant, in perpetuity.
12) Contact Information
AYACC organizing committee
Add: 2801 Suite, No.7 Building, Tian Chang Yuan, Media Village, Beiyuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100107, P.R.C.
Tel: 86 10 84827149 Fax: 86 10 84827182
Web site:http://www.ayacc.org/
Email: ayaccevent@gmail.com (used only for information, not for entries).

Is there anybody out there?

Dear Cartoonists,
Below is the message (giving the participation conditions of a cartoonet competition) forwarded to me by a cartoonist friend in Turkey. The message is sent to his website mailbox.
Well, could you tell who is responsible for this competition? Is there an organisation, an association, a municipality, a city council, a gallery, a website, or a cartoonist behind this event? If there is, why don’t they show up?
Please remember what happened with the "Ethiopia cartoon contest 2009": http://arescuba.blogspot.com/2009/04/ethiopia-cartoon-fraud.html
All carried out through internet: they even revealed(!) winners, and reliable cartoon sites did not hesitate to announce the results!
There are few other fake competitions in the net nowadays I’m afraid. Please take notice and beware the cartoon collectors through cartoonet competitions. They are exploiting honest people’s priceless work! Some body is stealing honest artists’ invaluable talent, ideas, and gags!
Check the NEW FECO Model Regulations for Cartoon Competitions (2009), especially the PS note in the bottom lines: http://caricaturque.blogspot.com/2010/02/feco-model-regulations-for-cartoon.html

----- Original Message -----
From: Brazil Caricature
To: muzeumkarykatury@poczta.wp.pl
Cc: info@cartoonmuseum.ch ; mayte6@aol.com ; andre_feld@yahoo.com ; webmaster@punliners.com ; staff@caricaturedirectory.com ; xeth@mishmashmedia.com ; webmaster@punliners.com ; hiandlois1@aol.com ; hfolkmanart@aol.com ; jack@jackpittman.net ; tomstem@optonline.net ; ragstandman@msn.com ; medholm1@mac.com ; gpstorms@rogers.com ; acsinnott@adriansinnott.com ; mab@humorkompaniet.com ; r.n@humorkompaniet.com ; t.u@humorkompaniet.com
Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 4:53 AM
Subject: The first International Caricature Competition 2010 - Brazil
The first International Caricature Competition 2010 - Brazil
Competition is open to all professional and amateur cartoonists from all over the world.
I
Theme:
World Famous People
II
Number:
The maximum number of 8 works.
III
Deadline:
June 20 , 2010.
IV
The e-mail address:
bcaricature@yahoo.com
V
Conditions of participation:
1. The works are black & white or colored, any style, any technique will be accepted (300 dpi, 4000 Pixel and JPG format).
2. The works should be included with author's photograph and a short biographical note (photo - jpg format, biography - doc format).
VI
PRIZES:
1st prize: 5000 Reais
2nd prize: 3000 Reais
3rd prize: 1000 Reais
Special Awards
VII
FINAL PROVISIONS:
1. The Jury, composed of foreign members, will meet in August 2010.
2. The organizers hold all the rights to publish the cartoons submitted to the contest and use them for promotional purposes.
E-mail: brazilcaricature@yahoo.com

1st Week of Healthy Smile in Trogir 2010 - Croatia

CONTEST
1st WEEK OF HEALTHY SMILE
A MULTIMEDIA FESTIVAL
Organisers: The town of Trogir/ Brešan d.o.o. Split
CONTEST FOR CARICATURE
Theme:
CAIROS, GOD OF HAPPY MOMENT
TROGIR, CITY MONUMENT
FREE
Prizes:
Golden sea-gull 1 (Croatian authors)
Golden sea-gull 2 (foreign authors)
Deadline: 15. 05. 2010.
Format: min A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) max A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)
Note: Organisers insist on originals, because of the future Museum of caricature fund.
Address:
Grad Trogir
Trg Ivana Pavla II 1
21220 Trogir
Croatia
or
Slobodna Dalmacija
Pomet (Igor Brešan)
21204 Dugopolje
Dugopoljska 11
Croatia
igor.bresan@slobodnadalmacija.hr
tel: 00385 21 352 757
mob: 00385 98 98 357 22
mob: 00385 98 370 166

10th Days of Laughter in Blato 2010 - Croatia

CONTEST FOR CARICATURE: 10th DAYS OF LAUGHTER BLATO 2010
Organisers: Municipality of Blato / Brešan d.o.o. Split
Theme: Water and forests (Croatian authors)
Free choise (foreign authors)
Awards:
Golden thorn (caricaturists from the coast)
Golden bone (caricaturists from the continent)
Golden sea urchin (foreign caricaturists)
Deadline: 15. 05. 2010.
Format: min A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) - max A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)
Note: Organisers insist on originals, because of the future Museum of caricature fund.
Address:
Općina Blato (Dani smiha) Trg Franje Tuđmana 1, 20000 Blato, Croatia
or
Slobodna Dalmacija, Pomet (Igor Brešan) 21204 Dugopolje, Dugopoljska 11, Croatia
tel: 00385 21 352 757
mob: 00385 98 98 357 22
mob: 00385 98 370 166
igor.bresan@slobodnadalmacija.hr
igor.bresan@inet.hr
Opening and award giving ceremony:
Tuesday 03. 08. 2010, Municipality of Blato, 20.30 h.

3rd International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Lima 2010

III INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF GRAPHIC HUMOR LIMA 2010 - PERU
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 calling for the "III International Exhibition of Graphic Humor"- Lima 2010 event to be held for the third time in Peru.
The theme for this important room is the "Water", a subject that is topical, contante due to contamination of water resources, lack of effect of global warming and lack of care for humanity.
To do this we look forward to your input, since participation in the III International Exhibition of Graphic Humor will be for all artists in the world, whose career has been shown in various exhibitions and international competitions.
This important event will take place on 3 September 2010, will start with a taveling exhibition by various popular parks and plazas of Lima.
In addition, publish a book catalog with all the selected works and will be sent by post to all the participating artists in the sample.
We expect your valuable input, because that will make possible the realization of this important event.
Theme: "WATER"
REGULATION
1 - Theme: Everything revolves around the shortage, waste, pollution and water shortage in the world and what might happen if human beings did not have water to survive.
2 - You can submit two works from his personal archives or have been published or awarded. They can be prepared using any technique and should be sent only by e-mail, in no case shall there be original.
3 - The work must have a resolution of 300 dpi or more and a minimum size of A-4 (30 x 21 cm.). Along with the work should send your personal data (name, address, telephone number), 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 must still be submitted until 30 June 2010.
6 - The reception of the works will be undertaken by the organizers of the III International Exhibition of Graphic Humor - Lima 2010.
7 - The works received will form the exhibition which opens on 3 September 2010.
8 - The selected artists will receive a deluxe copy of the book we will publish the papers sent to the hall.
9 - The artists that we authorise the drawings can be used on posters, t-shirts, press releases and printed material for the dissemination of the event.
10 - The artists accept all conditions set in the foundations of calling for the III International Exhibition of Graphic Humor - Lima 2010.
WEB: http://www.salonhumorperu.com/

Czech Union of Caricaturists - ČUK celebrate their 20th anniversary with a collective exhibition on April 6, 2010

Jubilee exhibition of Czech cartoonists
In Malostranské Besedy in Prague (Czech Republic) will be opened on April 6, 2010 the collective exhibition of satirical drawings. The exhibition is entitled "2cet" and is organized to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Czech Union of Caricaturists (ČUK). In the foyer of the theater will present their work 75 leading illustrators and cartoonists - the members of ČUK.
Participants in the exhibition:
Barták Miroslav, Bernard Jiří, Dostál Jaroslav, Dostál Lubomír, Dwořák Oldřich, Fojtík Miroslav, Hanák Pavel, Hanousek Ivan, Hejzlar Oldřich, Hiršl Jiří, Hofman Zdeněk, Hrubý Jan, Holečková Jitka, Janoštík René, Jurkas Roman, Kantorek Pavel, Kohlíček Miloš, Koštýř Jiří, Kotyza Pavel, Koutek Jan, Kovařík Břetislav, Král Miroslav, Kratochvíl František, Krmášek Miloš, Kuba Vladimír, Kubec Roman, Kučera Josef - Kobra, Kundera Pavel, Lichý Lubomír, Linek Václav, Machata Radek, Mareš Zdeněk, Martenek Miloslav, Mašata Vladimír, Mikulecký Jiří, Mlejnková Vlasta, Mrázek Karel, Mrázek Miroslav, Navrátil Karel, Nesvadba Miloš, NOS, Ostatek Václav, Otta Jindřich, Pejřil Rudolf, Pillvein Jan, Plotěná Marie, Rakus Radovan, Renčín Vladimír, Rumlar Pavel, Setíkovský Marek, Schubert Otto, Sigmund Libor, Slíva Jiří, Souček Tomáš, Starý Pavel, Steska Radek, Šípoš Václav, Šír Bohuslav, Šourek Emil, Švejdová Vlasta, Taussig Pavel, Tomaschoff Jan, Trnobranský František, Truneček Tomáš, Valocká Ivana, Vaněk Lubomír, Vhrsti, Velebný Zdeněk, Vico Fedor, Vitas Nenad, Vobr Jan, Vorel Pavel, Vostrý Mirek, Vyjidák Aleš, Winter Jiří - Neprakta.

Winners in XVI Golden Keg - SUDOK 2010 - Slovakia

Winners in XVI GOLDEN KEG - SUDOK 2010 Prešov - Slovakia
GP / Grand Prize: Oleg ŠUK (Slovakia) (Above)
1st Prize: Markus GROLIK (Germany)
2nd Prize: Ľubomír JUHÁS (Slovakia)
3rd Prize: Alexandr SHAUROV (Russia)
Prize ART.EAST-Snina Foundation: Peter Endyk NIEUWENDIJK (Holland)
Saris Brewery Prize: Boris ERENBURG (Israel)
Prize RO SSN in Presov: Břetislav KOVAŘÍK (Czech Republic)
Bulgarian Culture Institute Prize: Jovčo SAVOV (Bulgaria)
Prize PIVNEJ Gallery in Prešov: Alin-Cantemir TOADER (Romania)
Prize Igor Ševčík: Miroslav ŽOLOBANIČ (Slovakia)
Prize City of Prešov: Peter SEDLÁK (Slovakia)
Honorable Mentions:
Toso Borkovic (Serbia), Roman JURKAS (Czech Republic), Andrei Klimov (Russia), Ba Bilig (China), Iv Hong Gun (China), Henryk CEBULA (Poland), Carlos Augusto R. Nascimento (Brazil), Rudolf PEJŘIL (Czech Republic), Oleksiy KUSTOVSKIJ (Ukraine), Bobo PERNECKÝ (Slovakia), Pol LEURS (Luxemburg), Menekse CAM (Turkey), Yuan Sheng Xiang (China), Cigdem Demir (Turkey), Fotis THIMODEAS (Greece), Valeri TARASENKO (Russia), Cristian TOPAN (Romania).
Source: E-GAG 10-13.

Deadline in III. Baja Cartoon Competition: 20 June 2010

III. Baja Cartoon Competition
The town of Baja – famous for its Fish Soup Contest (http://www.bajaihalfozofesztival.hu/) - organises its third cartoon competition, and this time it goes international!
Every fun loving amateur or professional cartoonist is welcome to enter the event.
Theme: PASSION for HUNTING and FISHING
This passion is there in every one of us. We may not fish and hunt in the original sense of these words, but all of us long for the ’big prize’. Today, when we are experiencing financial, economic, political and moral crises, it takes more and more creativity hunt down or fish out that prize: a good job, a beautiful woman, a rare stamp, a big fish or a trophy. We spend our lives in pursuit of the big opportunity, the chance that may well be the only one.
Yes! If you think it over carefully enough you’ll see that we do fish and hunt in all walks of our lives.
Our cartoon competition calls everybody to show with the help of humour just how passionate men and women can be when they are fishing or hunting!
Competition details:
1.) Participants can submit up to three original cartoons in A/4 or A/3 size, using any technique. Prints of cartoons produced or coloured with software can also be submitted on condition that it has the cartoonist’s original signature and the print’s serial number.
(The copy or digital run-off of the original cartoon is not accepted.)
2.) The participants should write their name, address, phone number and e-mail address on the back of the cartoons.
3.) Deadline for entries: 20 June, 2010.
4.) Postal address for entries (please note the order!):
István Kelemen, Baja, Bajza J. u. 19., 6500 Hungary
5.) For information or enquiries about the competition contact:
Phone: +36 20 426 58 82
e-mail: grafikuskelemen@freemail.hu
6.) Participants whose works are selected by the jury for the catalogue will receive a catalogue via post.
7.) First prize: 400 euros + certification - Courtesy of the mayor of Baja
Special award: 300 euros + certification - Courtesy of Magyar Horgász fishing magazine
Special award: 200 euros + certification - Courtesy of Magyar Vadászlap hunting magazine
Special award: 200 euros + certification - Courtesy of Kedvenc crosswords magazine
8.) For the list and works of participants and for any other information visit: http://www.grafikuskelemen.hu/
9.) The opening ceremony and prize distribution will be at 10 a.m. 09. July, 2010.
Address: Belvárosi Kiállitóterem (Town Exhibition Hall) - Szentháromság tér 11. sz, Baja, 6500
10.) We do not send back the cartoons, we are planning to make an exhibition from them.
11.) The organiser retains the right to use the cartoons freely.
We wish good work and succesfull participation to everyone.

Catalog 11th Festival Strumica 2010 arrives this week

Catalog Strumica 2010 with theme Carnival & Erotica arrived this week; many thanks to the festival organisers in Republic of Macedonia.
They write in the foreword that they received works from almost all continents i.e. from forty countries. The jury had to examine the two hundreds cartoons and over thousand aphorisms.
Just an example of the aphorisms is the Silver Plaque winner Dimitar Atanasov's from Bulgaria: 1. "Honey moon, First step towards Diabetes".
In the catalog are included the 4 prize-winning + 5 diploma-awarded works & 60 more cartoons of participants. Among those selected for the catalog are 5 cartoonists from Turkey: Erdogan Basol, Nuri Bilgin, Kemal Ozyurt, I. Serdar Sayar, and Mustafa Yildiz.
The catalog is 21x20.6 cm in size and has 16 color pages including the covers.
This is a perfect festival organisation since they do what they promise without delay. Congratulations!

The first International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano - Bogotá, Colombia

Contest Bogotá - Colombia: The comic strip Magola, Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano and advertising (marketing) department:
The first International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
REGULATION:
* Subject: Women are; Women.
The first international exhibition of humor Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, wants to reward the creativity and humor about the issue of women and power. And everything that inspires authors humorously women's issues are.
The year 2010 has been proclaimed by the OAS, as the year American women.
* Participants: The call is open to all artists worldwide, professional or amateur over 18 years.
* Each participant may submit one work.
* The work could not have been awarded in other contests or competed in other events.
* Technique: Any technique will be accepted (digital or by hand. A color or b / w).
* Size: The work may not exceed 21 cm x 29 cm or in proportional size, with resolution not lower than 300 dpi.
* Delivery of works: The work must be sent to mail: humortadeo@yahoo.es with the following information about the author:
- Identity card.
- Short curriculum
- Photo or self-caricature
- Title of Work
- Full name, phone, address, nationality, pseudonym.
* Exhibition: The selected works will be exhibited at the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Bogota in August 2010.
And also on the blog: http://saloninternacionaltadeolozano.blogspot.com/ created for this purpose.
The winners will be announced in the month of August 2010.
* The organizers reserve the right to withdraw from the contest work that is offensive.
AWARDS:
1 - First Place: A trip with all expenses paid to Alcala de Henares, Spain, to participate in the Ibero-American cartoonists of the General Foundation of the University of Alcala de Henares and diploma.
2 - Second Place: Course; national school of caricature in Bogota and a diploma.
3 - Third Place: Diploma and books.
Note: In no case were paid in cash prizes, the prizes can not be declared void.
DATES
The call is open from the day March 8, 2010 and closes on 8 June 2010.
The results will be announced in the month of August with the exhibition at the Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano.
JURORS
- Christian Schrader Valencia: Dean of the School of Advertising at the University Jorge Tadeo Lozano
- “Nani Mosquera”: cartoonist of the comic strip author Magola
- “Vladdo”: Cartoonist Colombian
- Alberto Martinez: Colombian cartoonist “Betto”
- Helman Salazar: Director of the National School of Cartoon
- Gustavo Bolivar: Writer and screenwriter
ORGANIZERS
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano (Bogotá)
Magola comic strip 15 years.
SPONSORS
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
General Foundation of the University of Alcala de Henares
National School of caricature in Bogota.
The delivery of the works involves the acceptance of these rules, the right of using the selected works to promote the event in print and online.