The 11th Cartoon Contest, Lebbeke (B) 2026, Belgium

ELEVENTH CARTOON CONTEST LEBBEKE (B) 2026

RULES

THEME: ACTIVE SENIORS

1. ORGANISOR 

The cultural association ‘De Geus’ organizes together with the department of culture and the library of Lebbeke, every two years a cartoon competition. 

2. PARTICIPATION 

The competition is open to anyone aged over 18. 

The theme “Active seniors” may be interpreted freely, but refers in particular to seniors who are actively engaged in sports, hobbies, travel, or other forms of active leisure activities.

3. ENTRIES 

• The submitted works may not have received an award and may not yet have been published in Belgium. 

• All graphic techniques are allowed. Text is not allowed. 

• The cartoons are to be drawn on A4 format and 300 dpi (maximum of 3 MB per cartoon) for digital cartoons. 

• Cartoons may not be produced using artificial intelligence. 

If it is later determined that an awarded cartoon was AI-generated, the award will be invalid. 

• Cartoons sent by post need to have the name and address of the author on the back-side of each cartoon. 

• Each participant can submit a maximum of 3 cartoons. 

• Cartoons will not be returned to the contestants. 

4. DEADLINE 

Cartoons need to be submitted by August 15, 2026. They can be sent by email or post: 

By email: 

contact@cartoonalelebbeke.be 

clement.vlassenroot@skynet.be 

Or by mail: 

Clement Vlassenroot 

Cartoonale Lebbeke 2026 

Duivenkeetstraat 16 

B-9280 Lebbeke 

BELGIUM

5. PUBLICATION RIGHTS 

By entering the contest, the cartoonist agrees that his/her work will be exhibited as stated in these rules and be published in the catalog of the contest. 

The copyright of the submitted works remains with the artist, but he/she consents to the use of these cartoons. 

The prize-winning cartoons remain property of the organizers. 

6. JURY 

The jury awards the prizes autonomously. 

No correspondence with the jury will be allowed on its decisions. 

7. PRIZES 

The jury will award three awards. 

• 1st award : 1000 Euro 

• 2nd award : 500 Euro 

• 3rd award : 250 Euro. 

8. EXHIBITION AND AWARD CEREMONY 

The results of the competition will be announced on Saturday October 24, 2026 in the gallery ‘De Fontein’. 

An exhibition of the selected works will take place in the gallery ‘De Fontein’ in Lebbeke on October 24, 25, 31, and 1,7 and 8 November.  

9. CATALOG 

The catalog can be downloaded at the following address: www.cartoonalelebbeke.be .

10. AGREEMENT . 

By entering the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these rules. 

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Rules + Registration Form in languages on source. 

More selected for the “Invisible Disability” International Cartoon Competition, Izmir 2026

IZMIR METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AFFAIRS

INTERNATIONAL CARTOON COMPETITION

ON THE THEME OF “INVISIBLE DISABILITY”

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SELECTED WORKS

At the jury evaluation meeting held on 14 April 2026 for our International Cartoon Competition, a total of 464 entries were assessed. Following the identification of an error, it was decided to add a further 8 cartoons to the shortlist. Consequently, whilst there should have been a total of 34 cartoons on the shortlist, only 26 were included. We apologise for this error.

There is no ranking among the works placed on hold. Should you have any claims regarding similarities, the use of artificial intelligence, plagiarism, or previous award-winning status, please submit your report, along with relevant documents and evidence, to the email address newcartoonizmir@gmail.com by 22 April 2026.

Applications submitted after the specified deadline will not be considered or taken into account.

See the other selected 13 works on caricaturque and 13 more on kozyurt.

Reminder for Balkan Comic Festival 2026

Hello! This is an email just to remind you that if you, or anyone you know, would like to participate in the festival this year, the deadline for submitting works is May 1st! If you've already submitted, you can ignore this email.

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Zdravo! Ovaj mejl služi kao podsetnik da, ako vi, ili nekog koga znate, bi hteo da učestvuje u ovogodišnjoj smotri, rok za slanje radova je do prvog Maja! Ako ste već poslali radove, možete da ignorišete ovaj mejl.

Works selected for the “Invisible Disability” International Cartoon Competition, Izmir 2026

 İZMİR BÜYÜKŞEHİR BELEDİYESİ

SOSYAL HİZMETLER DAİRESİ BAŞKANLIĞI

ENGELLİ ÇALIŞMALARI ŞUBE MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ

“INVISIBLE DISABILITY” THEMED INTERNATIONAL CARTOON COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING WORKS SELECTED FOR THE FINAL ROUND

At the jury evaluation meeting held on 14 April 2026 for our International Cartoon Competition, a total of 464 entries were assessed.

As a result of the evaluation, 26 cartoons were selected to proceed to the final round and have been shortlisted. There is no ranking among the works shortlisted.

If you have any complaints regarding similarity, the use of artificial intelligence, plagiarism, or works that have previously won awards, please submit your report, along with relevant documents and evidence, to newcartoonizmir@gmail.com by 19 April 2026.

Applications submitted after the specified deadline will not be considered or evaluated.

We would like to thank all the artists who participated in our competition 

See 13 more shortlisted cartoons on kozyurt.

Stane Jagodic: Metamorphosis of the Mind

6th International Cartoon Competition, Muğla 2026, Turkey, with theme: Love / Deep Love

MUĞLA METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

6TH INTERNATIONAL CARTOON COMPETITION

SPECIFICATIONS

THEME: LOVE / DEEP LOVE

Love is expressed as “an attachment and care for something.” Deep love, on the other hand, is “a profound affection for something.” 

Situated at the heart of life, love is the greatest human emotion that makes the world a more liveable place. A person who values love benefits not only themselves but also their community, society, and humanity as a whole. This is because love arises through “care, responsibility, respect, and empathetic understanding.” It is this feeling that makes the world more liveable. 

Forms of love—such as love for people, nature, or animals—are in fact reflections of one’s love for oneself. 

Loving nature and animals involves protecting and caring for them, thereby creating an awareness of the responsibility to leave a liveable world for future generations. 

Human love, meanwhile, is expressed through accepting differences, valuing others’ happiness, and offering assistance in times of need. 

The strongest foundation for societies to live in peace and prosperity is undoubtedly human love. 

The root cause of unrest, conflicts, and wars across the world today, including in our own communities, is a “lack of love.” In a world devoid of love, anger and conflict are inevitable. It is only when love prevails that just, peaceful, and strong societies can emerge. Individuals who possess love for humanity, society, the environment, nature, and animals can build a world that is harmonious, happy, and peaceful. This competition has been organised to bring the importance of LOVE / DEEP LOVE once again to the forefront both nationally and internationally. 

We hope that you will support this project—where we aim to bring together the universal power of Love and the universal power of cartoon—with your original works; we wish you success and extend our thanks for your contributions. 

The Selection Committee of the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Cartoon Competition 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

1. The competition is organised at national and international levels and is open to all amateur and professional cartoonists worldwide. 

2. Cartoons that do not comply with general moral standards, contain insults, serve political purposes, or include objectionable and harmful expressions will be disqualified. Cartoons generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be accepted. 

3. Relatives of the selection committee members may not participate in the competition. 

4. Drawing techniques are unrestricted. It is mandatory for participants to complete the entry form. 

5. Entries must be submitted via email only. Cartoons should be at least A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) and at most A3 (29.7 x 42 cm) in size, with a resolution of 300 dpi in JPG format. 

6. Submitted cartoons must not have received an award in any previous national or international competition. Cartoons deemed identical or similar by the selection committee, or those determined to belong to another artist, will not be evaluated. 

7. Participants must include a short biography along with their cartoons. 

8. Participants may submit a maximum of 5 (five) cartoons. 

9. Participants under the age of 18 must attach a photocopy of their national ID card to their application. 

10. Cartoons must be sent by the end of business on Friday, 22 May 2026, to 

karikatur.yarisma@kurumsal.mugla.bel.tr The email must be titled "Muğla Metropolitan Municipality 6th International Cartoon Competition" and include the artist’s full name, city, and country. 

11. Muğla Metropolitan Municipality will cover the personal travel (bus or flight), accommodation, and hospitality expenses of the award winners only. (Expenses for guests accompanying winners will be their own responsibility). For winners in the under-18 category, the accommodation and travel expenses for one guardian will also be covered. 

12. For prize winners who are unable to attend the ceremony, the prize money will be sent via bank transfer to the IBAN provided. The beneficiary is required to accurately fill out and sign the requested documents along with their IBAN. If the beneficiary fails to provide an IBAN, the right to the prize will lapse one year after the announcement of the results (Statute of Limitations). In such cases, the claimant shall have no further demand for prizes, royalties, or any other compensation. 

13. Cartoons submitted to the competition will not be returned. Cartoons that win awards or are selected for exhibition may be used or published by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality for cultural purposes. Works selected by the jury will be collected in a commemorative album. These albums will only be sent to the award winners and participants whose works are published within. 

14. For works that receive awards, honourable mentions, or are selected for exhibition/the album, the financial rights defined under Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works—specifically the right to adapt (Article 21), reproduce (Article 22), distribute (Article 23), represent (Article 24), and communicate to the public via signal, sound, and/or image transmission (Article 25)—shall be held jointly and indefinitely by the artist and Muğla Metropolitan Municipality. Muğla Metropolitan Municipality may use these works indefinitely, within Turkey or abroad, in Turkish or any other language, in any medium or material, provided the artist’s name is credited. The Municipality will not permit the use of these cartoons for any other purposes under any circumstances. No additional fees will be paid for works selected for exhibition or the album. 

By submitting their work, all participants are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions listed above. 

AWARDS 

First Prize: 70,000 TL 

Second Prize: 50,000 TL 

Third Prize: 30,000 TL 

Honourable Mention (3 recipients): 15,000 TL 

Under 18 Category (Ages 10-18, 2 recipients): 7,500 TL 

Behiç AK Special Award: 20,000 TL 

SELECTION COMMITTEE 

Gürbüz DOĞAN EKŞİOĞLU (Dr. Lecturer, Yeditepe University, Cartoonist) 

Savaş ÜNLÜ (Humourist) 

Şevket YALAZ (Cartoonist) 

Abdülkadir USLU (Cartoonist) 

Sarkis PAÇACI (Cartoonist) 

Aşkın AYRANCIOĞLU (Cartoonist) 

Mehmet SELÇUK (Cartoonist, General Coordinator) 

Şeref DEMİRTAŞ (Representative of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality). 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

1. Submission Deadline: Friday, 22 May 2026, by the end of business. 

2. Jury Evaluation Meeting: Saturday, 30 May 2026. 

3. Announcement of Results: Wednesday, 03 June 2026. 

4. Award Ceremony & Exhibition: The award ceremony and the exhibition of cartoons selected by the jury will be held at the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Türkan Saylan Contemporary Life Centre. 

CONTACT DETAILS 

Competition Coordinator : Perihan AYDIN 

Telephone: +90 (0252) 212 26 14 (Ext: 1956) 

Address: Muğla Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Türkan Saylan Çağdaş Yaşam Merkezi, Menteşe/Muğla 

Website: www.mugla.bel.tr 

Note: Muğla Metropolitan Municipality reserves the right to amend these specifications should it be deemed necessary. 

More on https://www.mugla.bel.tr/etkinlik/6-uluslararasi-karikatur-yarismasi-1 .

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Source and submission e-mail updated 18 April 2026 02:10.

Announcement of the 2nd BD Gallery Tour 2027, Portugal

II BD Gallery | Tour 2027

01 | Standard: The comic strip should be composed of the harmonious integration of visual elements and poetry, ensuring that the narrative develops through the complementary junction between image and poetic text. The drawings should express the atmosphere and emotion of the plot, while the poetry should contribute to the depth of the story, and can take different forms, such as free verse, as long as it maintains coherence with the illustration. 

02 | All authors over the age of 18 are eligible to enter. 

03 | Contestants can submit individually realised comic strips, with the text in Portuguese or English. 

04 | The comic strips submitted to the competition must consist of one page with four drawings. 

05 | The format is the A4. 

06 | Delivery deadline: 31 January 2027. 

07 | Send format: 300 dpi, JPG. 

Send to: ricardoferreira.bd.gallery@gmail.com 

08 | The selected works will be exhibited in various Portuguese galleries and schools. 

09 | The three winners will receive a trophy (a piece of local handicraft), a diploma and a digital catalogue. 

10 | More information: 

ricardoferreira.bd.gallery@gmail.com .

The 20th International Exhibition of Satirical Graphics “Bucovina”, Suceava 2026, Romania

The National Museum of Bucovina invites you to participate at

the International Exhibition of Satirical Graphics "Bucovina",

the 20th Edition 2026, Romania.

The International Exhibition of Satirical Graphics has a theme:

"Building. Home sweet home!"

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

1. We are open to all professional and amateur cartoonists over the age of 18 from all over the world.

2. You can submit a maximum of five cartoons to the contest.
3. Please attach the participation form in .doc format with your name and surname, the exact address, and e-mail.
4. Exhibition awards:

Bucovina Prize = 500 € + diploma 

First Prize = 400 € + diploma 

Second Prize = 300 € + diploma 

Third Prize = 200 € + diploma 

5 Mentions = diplomas.

5. The cartoons must be sent to the e-mail address: competition@muzeulbucovinei.ro, it is necessary to have a resolution of 300 dpi (maximum 2 Mb) and the maximum A3 format, made in any technique: black and white or color.

6. All events related to this exhibition will be published on the website of the National Museum of Bucovina. All artists selected for the exhibition will receive the printed catalogue of the exhibition.

7. If you want to participate in this event, please send your cartoons by 31 May 2026.
8. The results of the exhibition - contest will be announced at the beginning of June. Cartoonists who win the Bucovina Prize, First Prize, Second Prize or Third Prize must send the original works (made by hand) by 30 June 2026, the date of postage, at the following address:

National Museum of Bucovina, 

str. Stefan cel Mare, no. 33, 720003

Suceava, Romania 

International Exhibition of Satirical Graphics "Bucovina"

9. The exhibition will be open to the public at the National Museum of Bucovina in July 2026. The National Museum of Bucovina - muzeulbucovinei.ro reserves the right to use the works sent to the contest to promote the contest and its results. 

10. Cartoons produced with artificial intelligence are not accepted! 

Judging Panel: 

Mihai Panzaru PIM – cartoonist 

George Licurici – cartoonist www.licurici.eu 

Ovidiu Ambrozie Borta BOA – cartoonist www.artboa.ro boa-caricatura.eu . 
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Entry Form cartoon Bucovina - Romania 2026 on source: muzeulbucovinei. 

The 53rd lnternational Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba 2026, Brazil

53rd lnternational Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba 2026

REGULATION

1 - DATES 

The 53rd lnternational Humor Exhibition of Piracicaba 2026, realized by the City Hall of Piracicaba / Secretaro of Culture / NationalCenter of Graphic Humor of Piracicaba, will follow the scheduIe below: 

Entries: until June 21.

Selection: July 18 and 19.

Awards Ceremony: August 22.

Opening: August 29.

Closing: November 01.

2 - PARTICIPATION 

a) Professionals and amateurs may submit original works that have not been previously selected or awarded at the Piracicaba lnternational Humor Exhibition or other graphic events up to thr registration deadline. 

b) Works for all categories may be submitted via: MAIL/COURIER (see item 2.1), ELECTRONICALLY (see item 2.2), or IN PERSON (2.3). 

c) The theme and graphic technique are free. 

d) Digital works must include the author's signature. 

e) Original works and sculptures with humorous content must include the author's information on the piece. 

f) Maximum dimensions allowed: paper originals* - 42 x 30 cm (A3), sculptures - 42 cm (height) x 30 cm (depth) x 30 cm (width). 

*Original works may be made on paper or derivatives. Selected originals will be displayed in the exhibition design under protective acrylic. 

g) Each artist may register a maximum of 03 works per category. The categories are: 

CARTOON (graphic humor with universal and timeless themes), CHARGE (Editorial and Political Cartoon) (graphic humor with current journalistic themes). CARICATURE (graphic humor expressing physical traits and/or the character of a known personality). STRIPS/COMICS (sequential graphic art. Attention: for Comics, stories with a maximum of 03 pages will be accepted). SCULPTURE (3D humor works). UNIMED HEALTH (for works addressing the theme of health). THEMATIC - "AI vs HI" - exclusively for works addressing the "Artificial Intelligence X Human Intelligence" theme proposed by the organization: 

Theme: AI vs HI – The Duel of the Century: Algorithm vs. Soul 

On the global stage of culture and graphic arts, the Piracicaba International Humor Exhibition calls upon artists for the great clash of our era: the confrontation between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence. While machines process billions of data points to mimic styles and patterns, graphic humor remains the last bastion of subversion, where creative "errors" and the "timing" of irony cannot be calculated. This year, we seek works that dive into this tension, exploring not only the impact of technology on artistic production but the essence of what makes us unique. We want to see the stroke that resists digital pasteurization, the biting critique of life's automation, and the celebration of human imperfection in the face of the code's coldness. The direction for artists from all over the world is clear: do not limit yourselves to the surface representation of robots or gears. What is expected is a profound reflection on authorship, ethics, the loss of cultural identity and, above all, the human capacity to laugh at our own creations. Whether through the satire of AI "hallucinations" or the exaltation of the neuron over silicon, the goal is to show that, in the art of humor, sensitivity and shrewdness are still tools that no algorithm can emulate. Challenge the system, subvert the prompt, and prove that true intelligence does not need electricity to illuminate the contradictions of the world. 

i) Along with the submitted works, the artist must attach the registration form, filled out legibly and duly signed. A short CV and a photo are also requested for cataloging in the CEDHU Piracicaba database. To ensure the work is original, it is suggested that the artist check specialized websites to confirm there is no coincidence of image, text, and/or situation with works already published. If plagiarism is confirmed, the work will be automatically disqualified. 

2.1 - Sent by MAlL 

53º Salão Internacional de Humor de Piracicaba - Av. Maurice Allain, 454 - Engenho Central - CEP 13.405-123 - Piracicaba SP BRAZIL

IMPORTANT: The work submitted must be accompanied by the registration form, duly completed and signed by the author.

2.2 - Via Internet: Registration on the official event website in JPEG format and 300 DPI (images attached all at once) at http://salaointernacionaldehumor.com.br . 

IMPORTANT: Submitted files must be named as follows: artistname_country_category_number. 

2.3 In Person 

At CEDHU - National Center for Documentation, Research and Dissemination of Graphic Humor of Piracicaba - At CEDHU – National Center for Documentation, Research, and Dissemination of Graphic Humor of Piracicaba - Av. Maurice Allain, 454 - Armazém 14A - Parque do Engenho Central - CEP 13.405-123 - Piracicaba SP BRAZIL, Monday to Friday during business hours (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM). 

3 – AWARDS

Purchase awards totaling R$ 82,500.00* (eighty-two thousand five hundred reais) will be granted as follows: 

a) Five prizes of R$ 7,500.00 each, divided among the categories – Cartoon, Charge, Caricature, Sculpture, and Strips. 

b) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named “THEMATIC AWARD: Artificial Intelligence X Human Intelligence”, intended for works in any category addressing the theme proposed for the 2026 edition. 

c) One prize of R$ 15,000.00 named GRAND PRIZE, chosen from the winners of the 5 base categories and the thematic prize. 

d) One prize named "Alceu Marozi Righetto" Popular Jury Award of R$ 7,500.00, chosen by open electronic voting. The competing works will be selected from the honorable mentions chosen by the Selection Jury. 

e) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named PIRACICABA CITY COUNCIL AWARD exclusively for the Caricature category. 

f) One prize of R$ 7,500.00 named UNIMED HEALTH AWARD for works in any category exploring the theme of health. 

*Individual and total prize values may be changed during the registration period until the day of the awards ceremony. Sponsored categories may be canceled at any time. 

In addition to the monetary value, winners will receive trophies created by Zélio Alves Pinto. Cash prizes will only be deposited into a bank account in the winner's name. Winners from countries facing economic embargoes with Brazil that prevent monetary transfers may only compete for honorary awards.

The award results may be contested up to one week after the Exhibition's opening, provided that appropriate evidence of any irregularities committed without the knowledge of the juries is presented. Should fraud or plagiarism be found in any winning work, the granted prize will be canceled. Cash prize amounts will only be deposited into a checking account in the winners' name, in compliance with the legislation established by the Municipal City Hall of Piracicaba, which is responsible for organizing the Piracicaba International Humor Exhibition. It is mandatory for the winning artist to have a checking account in their own name, and they must provide this information on the registration form. If a checking account is not provided within 02 (two) months from the date of the winners' announcement, the prize payment will be canceled. Authors from countries facing economic embargoes of any nature with Brazil that preclude the transfer of monetary prize values may only compete for honorary award nominations. 

We are not responsible for the return or withholding of trophies by the Postal Service or national and international delivery companies. Only one shipping attempt will be made. Any fees or taxes imposed by government authorities for the collection of the trophy shall be the sole responsibility of the winning artist.

4 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

a) Registration implies acceptance of these regulations. Selected artists automatically grant copyright for reproduction and publication of their work(s) for event promotion. 

d) Award-winning authors (including honorable mentions) transfer the Copyright Assignment of their work(s) in accordance with Law No. 9,610 of February 19, 1988, in a total, universal, and definitive manner to the Municipal Public Heritage. 

g) Works identified as being generated entirely through the use of any type of Artificial Intelligence will be disqualified. In case of doubt, CVs and portfolios from previous years will be consulted. Files and history of the creation process may be requested. 

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More on source: https://salaointernacionaldehumor.com.br/inscricoes/ .