44th International Graphic Humour Exhibition: Umoristi a Marostica 2012

UMORISTI A MAROSTICA 2012, 44TH INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC HUMOUR EXHIBITION, ITALY
REGULATIONS
The "Gruppo Grafico Marosticense" announces and organizes the 44th International Graphic Humour Exhibition "Umoristi a Marostica 2012".
1. The contest is open to all the cartoonists, illustrators and graphic artists from all over the world. It's possible to participate out of the competition. That request excludes the author from award of the prizes.
2. The theme of the contest is: TRAVELS
3. The authors can participate with a maximum of 3 works (Cartoons or Strips) inherent to the theme proposed in connection with the man, his existence and the society, seen in humorous view-point. The works, for being able to be comprised all over the world beyond every linguistic barrier, will have to be without dialogue or texts. The works, realized with free technique, should be originals or digital prints numbered and signed by the author. The photocopies will not be accepted. The format of works is free, within a maximum of 60x60 cm. The works should bear the author's name, surname, address, email and possible title on the back.
4.The deadline for works reception is January 25, 2012 (based on the postmark). The works, accompanied by the author's entry-form, must be sent (postage paid by the sender and without frames or glass) to the following address: UMORISTI A MAROSTICA - PIAZZA CASTELLO 12 - 36063 MAROSTICA (VI) - ITALY
5. The acceptance of the works, the selection, and the assigning of the prizes are completely up to the Jury nominated by Artistic Direction and Gruppo Grafico Marosticense. The Jury's decisions are final.
6.The Jury will award the following prizes: "International Grand Prix Scacchiera" and 12 Special prizes "Umoristi a Marostica". Special prizes "Sandro Carlesso" and "Marco Sartore". Other special prizes or honorary mentions may be awarded.
7. The results of the Jury will be given directly to all the participating artists by email or mail and published on the web site http://www.umoristiamarostica.it/ within February 2012.
8.The opening ceremony and the prize distribution will have place on April 14, 2012 at Castello Inferiore of Marostica. The exhibition will remain opened till 27 May, 2012.
9. All the authors selected will receive a free copy of catalogue. All the other participants not selected may demand the catalogue compiling the module on the site http://www.umoristiamarostica.it/ .
10. The prize-winning works will not be returned and will be included in the collection of "Umoristi a Marostica Museum". Only the original works of authors selected will be returned after the exhibition and with postage paid by "Gruppo Grafico Marosticense". The works of authors not selected and all the digital prints will not be returned. The authors selected may give their works to "Umoristi a Marostica Museum" in any case.
11. The "Gruppo Grafico Marosticense" reserves the right to authorize the reproduction of the work citing the author with the words "Taken from Umoristi a Marostica", without any payment. The "Gruppo Grafico Marosticense" is not responsible for transport damages.
12.The participation in the contest implies the complete acceptance of all the conditions and rules from the author.
TIMETABLE UMORISTI A MAROSTICA 2012
THEME: TRAVELS
Deadline: January 25, 2012
Jury meeting: February 11-12, 2012
Opening and prize distribution: April 14, 2012
Exhibition: April 14 - May 27, 2012.
Entry Form on sources: fanofunny & umoristiamarostica

Results 1st International Contest for Social Illustration 2011, Argentina

Winners for 1IS11
More than 300 works in competition, 115 illustrators, 38 countries represented on 5 continents. The 1st International Contest for Social Illustration exceeded our expectations. Works of outstanding quality gave to the Jury a really task to decide.
Finally, November 15th held the opening of the Exhibition and the Awards of 1IS11 at the Grand Hotel Bariloche. It unveiled the 3 selected works and Special Mentions.
The Winners:
- 1st Place Titled: "Rich and Poor" Ferreol Murillo - Costa Rica (Above)
- 2nd Place Titled: "Survival is Being Challenged" Chen Yong An - China
- 3rd Place Titled: "Dead Silence" Diego Martinez – Argentina
Special Mentions:
- 我 的 家庭 (漫画) Li Xiaoyang - China
- "Human Rights" Medi Belortaja - Albania
- "Solidiarty & the cooperatin" Said Baraka – Sudan
Exhibition:
The first Social Illustration Exhibition is being held in the city of St. C. Bariloche - Patagonia - Argentina, at the Grand Hotel Bariloche (Mitre 408). We invite you to visit. Admission is free.
Catalog:
From the Collective Fuseres.Org as 1IS11 organizers! We are working on a Digital Catalogue of the exhibition.
Thanks to all those involved for making this possible!
See all winning cartoons on source:
http://www.fuseres.org/nuntius/imago/112-winners-for-1is11.html

Winners in the 1st International Cartoon Contest “Brain Sneezing” 2011

Results International Cartoon Contest “Brain Sneezing” 2011, Prešov - Slovakia
618 artworks by 198 authors from 44 states came to organizers of the competition.
Theme: Ideal and Idealism
Jury: Henryk Cebula (Poland), Miroslav Cipár (Slovakia), Ivan Hanousek (Czech Rep), Peter Kocák (Slovakia), Fedor Vico (Slovakia).
Jury meeting: 10 - 11 November 2011
WINNERS:

First Prize: Trayko Popov, Bulgaria, 500 €

Second Prize: Bobiša Todorovič, Serbia, 300 €

Third Prize: Carlos David Fuentes Hierrezuelo, Cuba, 200 €
Honorary Prize: Ľubomír Kotrha, Slovakia
Honorary Prize: Jana Adamovič, Serbia
Honorable Mention: Peter Sedlák, Slovakia
Honorable Mention: Václav Linek, Czech Rep
Honorable Mention: Ilja Katz, Israel
Honorable Mention: Vasile Pascuta, Romania
Honorable Mention: Veselin Zidarov, Bulgaria
Honorable Mention: Katarzyna Pertykowska, Poland.
In Presov on 11. 11. 2011, the report of the jury meeting above is signed by Henryk Cebula, chair of the jury; Ladislav Kišeľák, project manager; Peter Rázus, professional sponsor.
(This report from: Ivan Hanousek; E-GAG 2011-46).

Panel meeting & exhibition in Ankara on November 18, 2011: Turkish-Greek Neighbourhood with Cartoons

Happy Birthday cartoon from Jordan Pop-Iliev, Rep. Macedonia

Dear friend Jordan Pop-Iliev, the Macedonian cartoonist, sends me this cartoon for my birthday. I'd like to share the great gag here. Many thanks Jordan and my best wishes, too.

Jiří Srna, PF 2012

Anton Emdin Cartoonist Of The Year

It was more a ‘gales’ evening in the laughter sense than a ‘gala’ one last night as Australia’s premier cartoonists turned out in Sydney for the Australian Cartoonists' Association’s 27th Annual Stanley Awards for excellence in cartooning.
Taking out the Gold Stanley for Cartoonist of the Year was Anton Emdin, the relative newcomer who has risen swiftly and dramatically within the industry, securing the bronze Stanley for Best Illustrator for the third year running before garnering the coveted Gold. Beating out other such luminaries as Andrew Weldon (freelance cartoonist) and former Gold Stanley recipients David Pope (editorial cartoonist for The Canberra Times), David Rowe (editorial cartoonist for Australian Financial Review), Mark Knight (editorial cartoonist for The Herald Sun) and Peter Broelman (editorial cartoonist for APN and Fairfax regional newspapers) Emdin was notably astounded by his win.
“I never even dreamed I could win this. It’s been a very surreal year for me. I’m incredibly grateful. Thank you,” he managed to say, his emotions clearly evident.
Emdin turned heads in May this year when he was the first Australian to win a Reuben Award from the National Cartoonists Society in the US. Working as a freelancer from Sydney, Emdin has worked for numerous publications including MAD and closer to home, The Spectator.
After being handed the award from legendary political cartoonist and Hollywood designer Ron Cobb, Emdin also thanked his wife Ash and his children before thanking his fellow cartoonists in the Australian Cartoonists' Association.
“It’s a great association. I’m so thankful to be a part of it and to be a part of this great industry,” he said, before rejoining his beaming wife.
Other recipients of the five remaining bronze Stanleys were David Rowe (Best Caricaturist), Andrew Weldon (Best Single Gag Cartoonist), David Follett (Best Comic Book Artist), Tony Lopes (Best Comic Strip Artist) and David Pope (Best Editorial/Political Cartoonist).
The Jim Russell Award, a special award for contribution to cartooning, was also presented to former Stanley and Gold Stanley winner Rolf Heimann for his years of service in forging cartooning relationships with foreign countries.
Heimann, an author and illustrator of numerous children’s books, spoke briefly of his love of cartooning and the bonds it can create between nations divided by language.
The Awards night was the culmination of a two-day annual Conference which saw demonstrations, panels and talks from a variety of cartoonists, including iconic artist Reg Mombassa.
(This report from ACA, the Australian Cartoonists' Association.)