Mohsen Rasoulof passed away in air accident

Mohsen Rasoulof, one of the prominent Iranian cartoonists of SHIRVAGEN group passed away in the air crash in Kyrgyzstan date: 24/8/2008. He was aged 24 years.

Our condolences for the family and Iranian cartoonists.

Results 4th Salon of Humor from Paraguaçu Paulista International - Brazil

Winners of the 4th Salon of Humor from Paraguaçu Paulista International BRAZIL
August, 27 2008

CARICATURE
FIRST PRIZE: SHANKAR PAMARTHY / INDIA
SECOND PRIZE: MOISÉS DE MACEDO COUTINHO / BRAZIL
THIRD PRIZE: ANTONIO MANUEL F. DOS SANTOS / PORTUGAL
HONORABLE MENTION: WALMIR AMERICO ORLANDELI / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: JOSÉ RAYMUNDO C. DO NASCIMENTO / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: JOAÕ TIAGO GARCIA PICOLI / BRAZIL

CARTOON
FIRST PRIZE: VLADIMIR SEMERENKO / RUSSIA
SECOND PRIZE: BRUNO FONSECA LANZA / BRAZIL
THIRD PRIZE: RODRIGO DE OLIVEIRA MAIA / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: JARBAS DOMINGOS LIRA JUNIOR / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: JUNIOR LOPES DA CUNHA / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: JEAN PIRES DE OLIVEIRA / BRAZIL

COMICAL CARTOON
FIRST PRIZE: LUIZ R. MENDIGUREN TARRES / COSTA RICA
SECOND PRIZE: SILVANO ROSA G. DE MELO / BRAZIL
THIRD PRIZE: RAIMUNDO RUCKE S. SOUZA / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: BAHRAN ARJMANDNIA / IRAN
HONORABLE MENTION: JULIO ANGEL CARRION CUEVA / PERU
HONORABLE MENTION: MOHAMAD AMIN AGHAEI / IRAN

THEMATIC CARTOON
FIRST PRIZE: POL LEURS / LUXEMBURG (See top above)
SECOND PRIZE: ALI SHAHALI / IRAN / USA
THIRD PRIZE: LUC DESCHEEMAEKER / BELGICA
HONORABLE MENTION: SERGIO RIBEIRO LEMOS / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: ALBERTO DE JESUS N. NICACIO / BRAZIL
HONORABLE MENTION: RUMEN KOSTOV DRAGOSTINOV / BULGARIA

STRIPS
FIRST PRIZE: EVANDRO ALVES / BRAZIL
SECOND PRIZE: PABLO RODOLFO FRANCO MAYER / BRAZIL
THIRD PRIZE: LUIGI ROCCO PASQUALE RECINI / BRAZIL

MANGÁ
FIRST PRIZE: CAIO DE PAULA SOUZA / BRAZIL

See prize-winning cartoons at: http://www.salaodehumordeparaguacu.com.br/novo/

1st INTERNATIONAL PATIO BRAZIL HUMOR SALOON ON THE ENVIRONMENT

1st INTERNATIONAL PATIO BRAZIL HUMOR SALOON ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Regulations
I – THE THEME
Global warming is currently categorized as one of the greatest threats to life. Within the last decades, this phenomenon has been causing an increase in the average temperature
on the surface of the earth, announcing the escalating condition of the greenhouse effect that is destabilizing the energy balance of the planet.
The greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide (CO2), methanal (CH4), nitrate oxide (N2O), CFC´s (CFxClx) absorb ultared radiation emitted by the earth’s surface, which then radiates
energy that is absorbed by the earth’s surface again, consequently getting hotter, and when in excess, is damaging. Therefore, the excess of gases responsible for the greenhouse
effect, initiates a phenomenon known as global warming.
The proposal for the Eco Cartoon is a warning for life! The cartoonists will have the challenge of showing the risk that the planet and humanity are running. They are, therefore,
invited to create an illustration that depicts global warming and alerts society to the seriousness of the problem.
II - FROM THE 1st International Patio Brazil HUMOR SALOON on the Environment – ECO CARTOON
It is a competitive exhibition, of cartoon humor, where the main objective is to cause one to reflect on the global warming theme and quality of life. The tools to be used are charges,
cartoons, caricatures and comic strips on the theme: Global Warming.
III – THOSE COMPETING
a) Graphic artists in general can compete, be they amateures or professionals, Brazilian or foreigners;
b) Each artist can participate entering up to 2 (two) unpublished pieces of work, be it charge, cartoon, caricature or comic strips.
c) The standard size of each piece of work would be 30 X 40 cm (horizontal or vertical);
d) Each piece of work should be sent in the appropriate packaging, freeing the organizers of the event from the responsibility of any damages caused to the project during shipping;
e) No work will be accepted via CD or internet;
f) The participants that send more than 2 (two) projects, as well as those who are directly involved in the process of the event will be excluded from participating in this campaign.
IV – THE DESTINATION AND USE OF THE WORKS OF ART
a) ALL of the enrolled work sent for selection will become the permanent property of the Patio Brasil Shopping Condominiom, which will exercise, exclusively and without restraint,
the right of property, in order to use it to its best interests, which will not bring, by any means, any liability of any nature to the authors;
b) After selection, the work that is selected will be on exposition inside the Patio Brasil Shopping and promoted on the www.patiobrasil.com.br site and could, along with all the
others participating works, still have other final destinations;
c) The organization will not take the responsibility for any damages caused by third parties when on exposition to the public or due to deteriorization from handling of the work
during the event.
V – ENROLLMENT
a) Forms for enrollment will be available at the site: www.patiobrasil.com.br
b) All work should be sent by September 15th along with the filled our enrollment form, via the mail or direct delivery at the Patio Brasil Shopping administration from Monday to
Friday, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the address: SCS Qd. 07 Bl. Administração – CEP: 70307-902, with a highlighted marking of the name of the event on the outside of the
package or envelope saying: ECO CARTOON;
c) The enrollment is free of charge and will be in effect on act of delivery of the work(s) and the participant should fill out the respective enrollment forms correctly with true updated information;
d) The enrollment holds bearing on the acceptance of this regulation, in all its terms, as well as in accepting the final results of the contest and the destination and use of the work.
VI - DEADLINES
a) The works will be accepted up to September 15th, 2008.
b) The works of art will be selected on September 17th and judgment given on September 18, 2008;
c) The exposition will take place from September 19th to the 28th, 2008.
VII - JUDGMENT, SELECTION AND AWARDS
a) In selecting and awarding the works of art, certain criteria, based on creativity, originality and how pertinent it is to the proposed theme, will be followed while judging, which will
be the responsibility of the commission of judges, whose decisions should be accepted by the participants without possibility of impugn;
b) The selecting commission will choose up to 100 pieces, from all the works of art received, for exposition at the Patio Brasil Shopping.
c) From the 100 (one hundred) selected works of art, 4 (four) will be awarded, 3 (three) of them being chosen by the commission of judges and 01 (one) work of art (aside from
the 3 winners) will be chosen by popular vote which will occur via coupons placed in an urn located there at the competitive exposition.
d) Any eventual issues omitted from the present regulation will be resolved by the commission of judges before a Patio Brasil Shopping referendum at the most opportune time.
e) 3 (three) works of art will be awarded by the commission of judges, of which their decisions will be unappealable.
VIII – THE AWARDS
a) A purchasing award of the following values will be given to those selected:
1st Place ................................R$ 3,000.00
2nd Place ...............................R$ 1,500.00
3rd Place ................................R$ 1,000.00
Popular Vote Winner................. R$ 500. 00
b) The announcement of the winners will take place on 09/19/08 at the opening of the exposition at 10:00 am. The winners will be informed of their awards via telegram.
c) The awards will be given within 30 days after the announcement, at the mall administration or via the bank if the winner lives outside of Brasilia/DF.

Cartoons from the exhibition: International Aysergi-Pulya Cartoonists Meeting - Cyprus

Cartoons from the exhibition during "1st International Aysergi-Pulya Cartoonists Meeting" (15-20 August 2008 Cyprus)



International Cartoon Masters Exhibit 15-19 August 2008: Atila Ozer (Turkey), Bayram Hacizadeh (Azerbaijan), Cristian Topan (Romania), Paolo Dalponte (Italia), Elman Mirzayev (Azerbaijan), İsmail Kar (Turkey), İzel Rozantel (Turkey), Jordan Pop Iliev (Macedonia), Julian Pena Pai (Romania), Mikhail Zlatkovsky (Russia), Musa Kayra (Cyprus), Mustafa Tozakı (Cyprus), Vladimir Kazanevsky (Ukraine).

See public vote winners: Musa Kayra (Cyprus), Mikhail Zlatkovsky (Russia), Paolo Dalponte (Italia) at: http://kozyurt.blogspot.com/2008/08/1-uluslararas-aysergi-pulya_29.html

1st International Aysergi-Pulya Cartoonists Meeting 15-20 August 2008 / Cyprus

1st International Aysergi-Pulya Cartoonists Meeting" photos (15-20 August 2008 Cyprus)

Zikison - BEST - Electronic Library Comics Press

Zikison - BEST - Biblioteka Elektronskog Strip Tiska / Electronic Library Comics Press

Dear Friends,

This Web site is for everyone who is in the blood and heart 9. Art or comics strip, for those who are charged a touch of nostalgia and remember how fascinating smell when the printed paper in the form of comics buy a kiosk. Fascinating designers made by hand in the form of our unforgettable heroes, composed of rectangle and balloons. If you have not forgotten that there are miracles, certainly is not lost, you are in the right place!
We'll try to get to interesting titles strip editions, which were out on the ground exYU, of course with the permission of authors editions. On this occasion to thank the authors who have allowed us to this edition that are before you, and authors who have promised to send us some titles and authors who certainly will take the road of their colleagues and also to join the Electronic Library Press Comics, or shorter, Žikišon - BEST.

Inform all interested to send your release and work on the lower contact e-mail addresses, for Žikišon-BEST, DUGA DEVETKA, IKAR and KIKS. We welcome you and wish you a cozy room on your site Žikišon-BEST-a.

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Entries for International Cartoon Festival “Clear Look-2008” on display

The entries for International Cartoon Festival “Clear Look-2008” are displayed at the festival blog. The award ceremony of the festival will take place in Belgorod, Russia, on September 16. See cartoons with theme of the competition "Ecology. Pure city. Clear ideas" at: http://vzglyad.goodideas.su/works.htm

Results 14h International Cartoon Contest Haifa 2008

Results of 14h International Cartoon Contest Haifa 2008 - Israel

Winners:

First Prize: Vladimir Kazanevsky, Ukraina

Second Prize: Bernard Bouton, France

Third Prize: Franco Origone, Italy

Special Prizes for Universal Concept: Ilya Katz, Israel and Wolfgang Schlegel, Germany by the Senior Citizens Council Haifa Municipality
Special Prizes for Uniqueness: Anatoli Radin, Russia and Avital Alter, Israel by the Division of Culture & Art, Haifa Municipality

Honorable Mention Awards: Jordan Pop Iliev, Macedonia and Bayram Hajizadeh, Azerbaijan by the Division of Social Services & Community Haifa Municipality

Award of Appreciation: Josef Fayer Israel by the President of Pencom, the cartoonists' Association

Exhibition: Sept, 15 - October 15, 2008 Haifa Auditorium Baruch and Ruth Rappaport Cultural Center, Haifa, Israel

The Judging Committee:

Gennady Kostovetsky, President of the "Pencom" Israel Cartoon Association

Michel Kishka, Israel, President of "AKI" - " Israel Cartoonists' Association

Boris Erenburg, Cartoonist, Haifa, Israel

Dr. Ruben Rejovitzky, Artist & Cartoonist, Haifa, Israel

Andrey Feldshteyn, U.S.A.

Alexander Blatnik, Serbia

Rudy Gheysens, Belgium

Pol Louis, Australia

Ronit Eshet, Director of the Steering Committee, Coordinator of Advertising and Fundraising, The Editor of the cartoon catalog Haifa Municipality, Culture Department ronitcartoon@gmail.com

The CARTUNION Award by the International Cartoonists’ Club goes to Bernard Bouton, France for his funny and touching work.

Andrey Feldshteyn, The author of the independent project CARTUNION http://www.cartoonblues.com/forum

The list of the works: http://picasaweb.google.com/eshetbz/Cartoon2008

IX International Biennale of Ecological Cartoon Sokobanja - Serbia

IX International Biennale of Ecological Cartoon Sokobanja - Serbia 2008

Subject: Ecology
Works dimensions: A4

Number of entries: 3 works

Deadline: 05/09/2008
Exhibition: 13/09/2008 Sokobanja

Entries to be submitted in JPG format at a resolution 300 DPI / 2mb /

to the e-mail address:

bijenale08@opstinasokobanja.com

or on address:

So Sokobanja Svetog Save 23, 18230 Sokobanja - Serbia

Awards:

First prize: 10 days in the Sokobanja for two persons and diplom

Second prize: 7 days in the Sokobanja for two persons and diplom

Third prize: 3 days in the Sokobanja for two persons and diplom

Three special prizes: Diplom

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Artistic Director: Aleksandar Blatnik

Executive Director: Dimitrije Lukic

Complete regulations at:

http://comics-stripovi-exyu.blogspot.com/2008/08/ix-international-biennale-of-ecological.html

1st International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Lima 2008 - Peru

1st International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Lima 2008 November 6
Friends and artists:
This year, Peru has become the focus of world attention by organizing a series of international events being made and that draws attention to various issues and to be attended by leaders from around the world. In this context Active Communication, supported by various public and private organizations to convene "I International Exhibition of Graphic Humor" Lima 2008, event to be held for the first time in Peru.

The theme of this important Hall, will be the "Global Warming", since because of the danger that hangs over humanity, it must become aware of this serious problem that involves everyone.
To that end we look forward to your contribution, as participation in this International Chamber I cartoonist is only by invitation, so we've picked a hundred artists from different countries around the world.
This important event to be held on November 6, 2008, will begin with a traveling exhibition by various popular parks and squares of Lima.
In addition will be edited a book of luxury with all the work involved and that will be sent by post to all guest artists.
We look forward to your valuable contribution, because that will make possible the realization of this important event.
REGULATIONS
Theme: "Global warming"
1- Topic: Anything that focuses on global warming, its origins, causes and consequences. Further information can be obtained at http://www.paho.org/spanish/dd/pin/whd2008.htm
They can also access the Virtual Library of Sustainable Development and Environmental Health http://www.bvsde.paho.org/
2- They can send up to two works from his personnel file or which have been published or awarded. It can be prepared in any technique and should be sent by email, under no circumstances be allowed originals.
3- The work must have a resolution of 300 dpi at least, and a minimum size of A-4 (30 x 21 cm.)

4- Along with the works should send their personal data (name, address, phone) a little biographical summary, a photograph or a caricature and mailing addresses.
5- The items will be delivered to E-mail: salonhumorperu@gmail.com
6 - Work should be sent between August 12, 2008 and September 15, 2008
7 - The reception of the works will be carried out by the organizers of the First International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Lima 2008.
8- The works received will shape the traveling exhibition to be inaugurated in November 6, 2008.
9- The participating artists will receive a copy of book luxury publish the work sent to the Hall.
10- The artists allowed us to have their drawings can be used in posters, poles, press releases and printed material for dissemination of the event.
11- The artists accepted all the conditions laid down the foundations of calling for the The First International Exhibition of Graphic Humor Lima 2008.

World Press Cartoon Sintra 2009

WORLD PRESS CARTOON - Sintra 2009

1. SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE
a) The World Press Cartoon can be regarded as the benchmark of quality and prestige for all those involved in the world of the humor graphic cartoon in print. It will cover three main areas: editorial cartoon, caricature and gag cartoon.
b) The World Press Cartoon will not be a thematic event. Its objectives will be to distinguish the best-produced and published works in 2008.
c) In the category CARICATURE, only caricature works in a restricted sense will be considered, i.e. exclusively those of a humorous nature.
d) In the category GAG CARTOON will be considered works that do not feature subjects dealing with current issues.
e) In the category EDITORIAL CARTOON all entries must deal with actual contemporary events or personalities.
f) The authors are totally free to submit what they consider to be their best work, although, it is obvious that those characters, themes and events of a more universal nature will be better suited for an international competition as the World Press Cartoon.
2. EXHIBITION
The Prize-giving Gala and the Exhibition of the selected works will take place in the Spring of 2009 at the following venues: Sintra Museu de Arte Moderna and Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval, both in Sintra.
3. ELIGIBILITY
a) Only the originals of the works will be accepted.
b) Top quality prints of works achieved by digital tools will be considered originals as long as the author signs them. These will also require, in attachment, a description of the techniques and software used.
c) The format of the works cannot exceed the European standard measurement A3: 420 x 297 mm.
d) Each cartoonist can submit 1 original for each of the 3 different categories: editorial cartoon, caricature and gag cartoon.
e) It is an essential pre-requisite for eligibility that the original works were published between Jan.1 and Dec. 31, 2008 in newspapers or magazines, published on a regular basis and on sale to the public.
f) To make proof of the previous condition, each original work must be accompanied with the corresponding printed page, in which the date and the title of the publication must be clearly visible.
g) The author must also attach the header of the newspaper or magazine where the works were published, making sure that both the size and quality will allow for its reproduction.
h) In such cases as the original work supports a title or a caption, a translation in English is obligatory, to be clearly written on the corresponding identification label.
i) The works should be received by the organization's secretariat in Lisbon by Jan. 31, 2009.
4. PACKAGING
Original works must be posted in flat packaging, between two hard boards.
5. WORK AND AUTHOR IDENTIFICATION
Each of the works for submission must carry an entry form and identification label, clearly filled in, and attached to the reverse side of the original. Entry form: www.feedmerecords.com/ENTRY_FORM_WPC2009.pdf
6. JURY
a) The Jury of five members will be presided by the Salon director.
b) The Jury will convene in order to examine all the entries and then will deliberate and decide on the prizewinners and runners-up. The Jury will also choose which of the original works will go into the exhibition and the catalogue.
c) The decisions of the Jury will be taken by majority vote and will be final.
7. SALE
a) The authors may choose to sell their works at the exhibition.
b) If an author wishes to sell his/her work(s), this should be clearly marked on the entry form and identification label, together with the intended price in euros.
c) The organization of the World Press Cartoon will add a gallery's fee to the author's original price.
d) The digital works will not be for sale.
8. RETURN OF THE WORKS
a) All the works, which comply with the eligibility items, will be returned to their authors, independently of having been chosen or not for the exhibition, with the exception of those sold or prizewinners.
b) However, the works chosen for the exhibition could also be selected to participate in other exhibitions and, consequently, returned to their authors at a later stage.
9. CATALOGUE
a) All the participants with selected works will receive a copy of the catalogue.
b) The Editors of the newspapers and magazines where the selected works were published will also receive a copy of the catalogue.
10. ROYALTIES
a) The submission of a completed entry form and identification label will automatically imply the waiving of the author's royalties vis-a-vis the non-commercial reproduction of his/her work.
b) The awarding of a prize to a specific work will automatically imply the waiving of its author's royalties to the organisation of the World Press Cartoon.
11. PRIZES
a) The structure of the prizes will be as follows :
Grand Prix ... 20000 Euro
............ Gag Cartoon ... Caricature.... Editorial Cartoon
1st Prize: 5000 Euro....... 5000 Euro..... 5000 Euro
2nd Prize: 2500 Euro...... 2500 Euro..... 2500 Euro
3rd Prize: 1000 Euro....... 1000 Euro..... 1000 Euro
b) Chosen from all the entries in the competition, the World Press Cartoon will award the best work with the Grand Prix of 20 000 euros.
c) The Grand Prix winning work will be chosen from the three first-prize winners in each category.
d) The author of the Grand Prix winning work will receive exclusively this prize, i.e. it will not be added to the first prize.
e) The value of the prizes refer to gross amounts only and, consequently, will be liable to conform to Portuguese law.
f) In accordance with the quality of the works for evaluation, the members of the Jury reserve the right to award or not all the prizes.
g) All the prizes will be authenticated with a diploma and the winners will receive a trophy.
h) Commemorative diplomas will also be issued to the newspapers and magazines that published the prizewinning works.
i) The prizewinning works will become property of the World Press Cartoon organisation.
j) The members of the Jury may also consider awarding additional runners-up status to some works. These will receive a corresponding diploma.
k) All the authors with selected works both in the exhibition as well as in the catalogue will receive certificates of participation in the World Press Cartoon.
ADDRESS:
WORLD PRESS CARTOON - Sintra 2009 AP. 1179 EC Picoas1050-001 Lisboa – Portugal
E-mail: info@worldpresscartoon.com
WEB: http://www.worldpresscartoon.com/

6th Comic Competition VELES 2008 - R. Macedonia

OPEN (PUBLIC) COMPETITION FOR 6th comic competition VELES 2008 (14, 15, 16 NOVEMBER 2008)

Proportions:

The right to participate have all comic authors from the country and all the world.

Extension of the comic can be at least 6 tables and send quality copy in A4 format.

The subject for the comic is free.

The text for the comic can be on: Macedonian language (for the Macedonian authors), in English, or Ex-Yu languages (for the authors from these countries).

Each author can take part with just one comic.

On one comic can work more than one authors.

Each participant must send: personal photography, short biography with address of living, telephone, e-mail and the year when the comic is made.

All payable comic will be represented on common display.

All comics will be graded by three member committee which will give these three prizes:

1st prize: the golden comic*

2nd prize and 3rd prize*

Prize for best subject ( screenplay)

Prize for the youngest author (to 18 years) - a placket

• Note: there will be money prizes if we'll be able to supply them.
The deadline for applying is November 1st 2008 and the comic must be sent to the following address:

Comic centre for Macedonia

For the “Comic competition”

Ul.Vasil Gorgov No 78,

1400 Veles, R. Macedonia

Or through e-mail: comicmk@yahoo.com

International Cartoon & Comic Strips Competition - Italy 2008

International Cartoon & Comic Strips Competition - Italy 2008

Theme: 60th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(All this in the context of the celebration of the 60 years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, when after 60 years millions of people still must wander around the world searching and struggling for their own rights and basic needs...)
Section:

A) Cartoon B) Comic Strips...
Size: Free... Work: Free...

Deadline: 15 September 2008
Prizes: The best drawing will receive a money prize of the value of 500 Euro.
Post Address: Marisa Paolucci, via Rastrelli 167, 00128 Roma (Italy)
marisapaolucci@tin.it

RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD 2008

THE UNITED NATIONS CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD AND THE UNITED NATIONS SOCIETY OF WRITERS & ARTISTS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD for 2008
Plan of Award
The prizes are to be announced during the month of December 2008, and will be granted at The United Nations, New York. Thirteen (13) prizes will be granted in the presence of the Secretary General of the U.N., the Honorable Ban Ki-moon.
First prize, of $10,000.00 and a plaque, will be presented by Dr. Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate, Chairman of the Judging Committee.
Second prize, of $5,000.00 and a plaque, will be presented by Tuyet Nguyen, President of the United Nations Correspondents Association.
Third prize, of $3,000.00 and a plaque, will be awarded.
Ten (10) honorable mentions, in the form of plaques, will be declared by Tuyet Nguyen, President of UNCA.
All winning entries will be announced via the worldwide press.
Rules for Exhibits:
1. Entries must be submitted in writing and addressed to THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD, Trump Tower, 721 Fifth Ave, Suites 59H & 60H, New York, NY 10022 (no phone or fax calls, please). Entries for awards must be received on or before October 1, 2008, to cover work done in the year 2007/8, reflecting the importance of human dignity, mutual respect and friendship among nations, as well as economic consideration and environmental responsibilities towards each other. While cartoonists may send in what ever they please, the contest does not encourage maligning member nations or their leaders.
Winning cartoons will be chosen for their ability to enhance, explain and even help direct the spirit and principles of the U.N.
2. Entries for these awards may be made by any professional individual, and should consist of political cartoons printed in any publication published anywhere, in any language. The entry must consist of a reproduction (only reproductions will be accepted!) of the cartoons, as published, with name of publication, language, and date included, accompanied by a newspaper reprint, and translated into English. Exhibits are limited to two cartoons per person. Reproductions must be presented measuring no larger than 9 x 12 inches.
THE COMMITTEE
requires that every entry conform to the stated limits and size before it can be given jury consideration. All exhibits should include a biography and picture of entrant, and be in English.
3. All materials including prize-winning exhibits become the property of THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD COMMITTEE and will not be returned. Only copies (not originals!) will be accepted for consideration. All material may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to inclusion in a special United Nations albums and exhibits. The decisions of the judges are final and irrevocable.

Entry form: http://lurieunaward.com/forms.htm

"Drought & Water" July 2008 results - Turkey

NATURE & MAN July 2008 results

July 2008 results of the monthly Nature & Man Cartoon Contest 2008 with theme "Drought & Water" are announced at the contest website: http://www.karikaturculerdernegi.org/detay.asp?id=7192

WINNERS

Toso Borkovic - Serbia

Lubomir Kothra - Slovenia

Makhmud Eshonqulov - Uzbekistan

See July 2008 runners-up at: http://www.muhittinkoroglu.com/finalist_2.asp
Complete regulations at: http://caricaturque.blogspot.com/2008/01/nature-man-contest-2008-drought-and.html

Humoreix: 1st Prize for Caricatures in Lleida’s Eix Comercial

Humoreix: 1st Prize for Caricatures in Lleida’s Eix Comercial - Spain
Conditions
1. Any artist, amateur or professional, can participate in this competition, as it is a competition which is open internationally.
2. The competition theme is: “International Politicians”.
3. Only one original piece of work will be accepted from each participant. The piece must be original, not have won any prizes in previous competitions or have been published anywhere else. Any pieces which are considered, according to the criteria of the judges, to be similar in any way to other well known artwork will be disqualified immediately.
4. Artwork can be executed using any pictorial technique within a maximum scale of A3 (420 x 297mm) or a scale which is proportional to this. Digitally formatted work will also be accepted. In this case the work must have a resolution of 300 ppi and be presented in JPG or JPGE format.
If any text is present in the work it must be translated into Spanish or Catalan.
5. Artwork must be presented within a sealed envelope together with the details of the participant (name, surname, address, nationality, telephone number, email address, etc) also within a sealed envelope. Work can also be sent by email to the following address: eix@eixcomerciallleida.com (Eix Comercial), with the participant’s details in another document attached to the same email. It is advisable for artwork that is not digital to be colour photocopied and hand signed. All original artwork will be returned to the artist once the competition has finished.
6. The final admissions date for artwork is 10th September 2008.
7. From 15th September 2008 artwork will be exhibited in the shops that are members of the Association of the Lleida Eix Comercial (Shopping District), and will be duly labelled. Prior to this a panel of specialist judges will be convened, formed by one representative of Humoralia, another from the Shopping District and two professionals who will judge the 150 best entrees, which will be exhibited. These artworks will also be exhibited on the Eix Comercial (Shopping District) Association website. The judges reserve the right to declare the prize null and void if the quality of the originals is insufficient or if there is little or no public interest.
8. The artist is obliged to give up all image copyrights for the artwork presented for its publication and exhibition, both physical and digital, (exclusively for the competition). Once the work has been judged and finalized it will be returned to the artist. The organization pledges not to use images of the winning piece, or any other award winning pieces, without prior permission from the artist. Moreover, the organization will take full responsibility for the originals from the moment they are received until the finalization of the competition. The organization promises to inform the contestants of the reception and acceptance of the participating artwork via email or publication on the Eix website.
9. One prize only of €1,500 will be awarded to the winning entry.
10. The verdict will be decided by public vote over the Internet using the Shopping District’s website. The judges’ decision will not be open to appeal.
11. The verdict will be released during the 3rd and 4th October 2008.
12. Participation in the competition means the acceptance of all terms and conditions. Any doubts or problems that may arise during this time will be dealt with by the organization through a memo to its members.
ENTRY BY POST
Artwork can be executed using any pictorial technique within a maximum scale of A3 (420 x 297mm) or a scale which is proportional to this. Artwork must be sent in a sealed envelope together with the details of the participant (name, surname, address, nationality, telephone number, email address, etc.) email to the following address:
Eix Comercial de Lleida A.A.: Judith González Pl. Paeria, 14, 2º izq. 25007 – Lleida SPAIN
ENTRY BY EMAIL
In this case the work must have a minimum resolution of 300ppi and be presented in JPG or JPGE format. A document with the participant’s details (name, surname, address, nationality, telephone number, email address, etc.) must be attached to the same email; "Concurs de caricatures Hurmoreix" must be typed in the subject box, and the email must be sent to eix@eixcomerciallleida.com

2008 Beijing Science Education Cartoon & Animation Creative Competition

2008 Beijing Science Education Cartoon & Animation Creative Competition
Cartoon & Animation Cartoon work collection announcement
2008 Beijing Science Education Cartoon & Animation Creative Competition has officially started on July 15, 2008. Activities for the animation enthusiasts and the special organization. We can improve our cultural qualities and bring honor to Olympic spirit with the lively works. Let us use this special form to celebrate the Olympic Games.
Popular science is relevant to our life. With our country’s developing, we can improve citizen’s culture and promote popular science consciousness. This big game’s hold will be effective in promoting the community as a whole atmosphere of Popular Science. Hope you join us:
1.Organizational structure
Organizers: Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Association
Sponsor: Beijing Popular Science Development Center
Operating command: zhongman.com (Beijing Zhongyatu Culture Developing Co. Ltd)
Support unit: China Central Academy of Fine Arts
The Academy of Arts & Design of Tsinghua University
Film Art Academy of Shanghai
Shanghai Fantasia Animation Co. Ltd
Support media: “Dietetic Science” magazine
2.Theme
All of our daily lives include living, dining, travel, dress, sports, automotive, environmental protection and current affairs are relevant to popular science, which can be as creative themes. The participative author can play own imagination fully.
3.Date
Collection time: July 15th 2008 - November 30th 2008
Appraisal time: December 1th 2008 - December 20th 2008
4.Cartoon works request
The work can be Single cartoons, Four-frame comic strips, Multi-grid comic and Illustrations.
The size A4(21x29.7cm) is better. Picture is Tiff or Jpg, use Fountain pen except Colored and electronic form manuscript. Hand-painted need to preserve the original draft, after scanning, you then upload the participation. Works resolution shall not be less than 300 dpi. If you submitted by mail, please only use CD-ROMs and accessory detailed writing introduction, creativity explanation and so on. Do not accept a separate print version.
5.Animation Works request
The work can conclude Television animation, Network animation, Flash animation. The work time length is not limit, suggests 30 second - 3 minute. Flash animation work must submit SWF and FLA source document. 3-D animation works should submit MOV form. Select a representative picture and interception a part as work index image. (Size: 130x100 form is better, tiff and jpg form each, size: below 20k). If you submitted by mail, please only use CD-ROMS and accessory detailed writing introduction, creativity explanation and so on .
The participative work must be from the participants or collective creativity. If discovered that plagiarizes and encroaches other people’s property right, plagiarist will be disqualified.
6.Prize
First prize: one, 10000 RMB with certificate and awarding cup
Second prize: four, 5000 RMB with certificate and rewarding cup
Third prize: six, 2000 RMB with certificate and awarding cup
The cartoon and the animation have the reward below:
Best creativity prize: one, 6000 RMB with certificate and awarding cup
Best technical prize: one, 6000 RMB with certificate and awarding cup
Popularity for the best: one, 6000 RMB with certificate and awarding cup
Nomination prize: Animation, cartoon each 100 people, with certificate, awarding cup and Souvenirs
Organization prize: Five units, with certificate, awarding cup and Souvenirs (No taxes)
7.Appraisal
[1]. Initial assessment: Works by the organizing committee to review. The standard into the next round of competition.
[2]. Shortlisted assessment: According to the jury and the public to vote on the assessment works. Selected 100 works and Shortlisted both will receive awards nominations.
[3]. Final assessment: According to the jury and the public to vote the final assessment works. All the assessment works will be exhibit on the Beijing Technic magazine and other websites. Submission outstanding works will be published on zhongman.com and other media to exhibit and promotion.
7.Submission way:
[1]. Email submissions: Sent to kepumanhua@zhongman.com . In the email, clearly filled in, including name, address, phone number and email.
[2]. Letter submissions Address: WeiBohao 6-3-1101,Weigongcun Street #1, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Postcode: 100081
中国北京市海淀区魏公村街 1 号（韦伯豪 6--3-1101 ）邮编：100081
Phone: 010-88571219/88572986
Note: When mail please write “participates in 2008 Beijing science Education Cartoon & Animation Creative Competition work”
8.Copyright Statements:
The organization has the right to publish all the submitting work both on internet and on paper. The authors have the right to sign their names. The selecting committee has the right to interpret all the items above. All the submitting works will not be returned to their authors.
http://www.zhongman.com/special/zt/English.html

14th Humour a Gallarate International Cartoon Contest - Italy

Humour a Gallarate International Cartoon Contest Grand Prix 'Marco Biassoni'
The fourteenth edition of the International Cartoon Contest is organized by the "Pro Loco" of Gallarate, at cultural purpose, for testify the considerable creative contents of the humouristic concept and graphic that will contribute at the development of a conscious, innovative, pluralistic and tolerant society.

Regulations

1) The contest is open to all cartoonists, illustrators and graphic artists from all over the world

2) Theme: THE FIRE (Passion, energy, destruction, technique, warmth, firemen, pyromaniacs...)

3) Entries: max. 3 works. The works must be original and accompanied by the author's photo or caricature, entry-form and biography. Each work should bear the signature or mark of the author and name, surname, address, phone number and other data on the back.

4) Size: A4 (21 x 29,7 cm)

5) Technique: Free. Common graphic and digital prints will be accepted but only if signed by the author. Copies of ink and pencil drawings are not applicable.

6) Deadline: October 6, 2008 (the post-mark will provide the proof)

7) Prizes: the Jury will award the following prizes: Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni"; 6 Special Prizes

8) Exhibition: October 25 - 2 November, 2008 at Broletto Palace.

Opening ceremony: October 26, 2008

9) Catalogue: each selected author will receive a copy

10) Property: the Organizers reserve the rights to reproduce the cartoons in catalogue, newspapers, or posters to promote the Contest and to exhibit a selection of works in other locations in Italy and other countries. All the works will not be returned and will be included in the " Humour Gallarate Collection ".

By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the decisions of the Jury.

The works should be sent to:

Pro Loco Gallarate

Vicolo del Gambero n. 10,

21013 Gallarate (VA) ITALY

Click and download the Entry-form

For any further information and communication:

Segreteria Pro Loco Gallarate tel/fax (+39)0331-774968

proloco.gallarate@libero.it

http://www.prolocogallarate.it/

http://www.fanofunny.com/guests/humourgallarate

Pencil of the North 2008 Trophy - France

« PENCIL of the NORTH 2008 » TROPHY 1st May to 15 August 2008 INTERNATIONAL CARTOONIST COMPETITION
Rules for press and humorous drawing competition
ARTICLE 1 : Organiser, association 49+ la BD Francophone, head office 91,rue d’Austerlitz 59200 Tourcoing, France, is the organiser of a press and humorous drawing competition open to anyone, amateurs and professionals. This production must obligatorily have one of these topics: "Censure" or "Politically correct”
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 authorisation 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
This authorisation 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 2008. 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 2008
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 authorisation 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 organisers of the competition. From the very fact of their participation, the authors guarantee the organisers 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 attachés. 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 2006 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 € 750 (seven hundred and fifty Euro).

2nd prize : Prix du Public ; the winner will receive : Crayon en Nord trophy and the sum of € 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 € 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 : 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)

Results 28th Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2008

Results of 28th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest - TurkeyThe jury members of 28th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest met at Istanbul Cartoon and Humour Museum on 8th August, 2008.

The Jury members are Turhan Selcuk(1), Tonguc Yasar(4), Metin Peker(2), Kadir Dogruer(9), Muhittin Koroglu(12), Gurbuz Dogan Eksioglu(3), Prof.Dr.Nazan Erkmen(7) from Turkey, and Tomas Rodriguez Zayas(11, Cuba), Leng Mu(10, China), Paola Dalponte(8, Italy), Luiz Carlos Fernandes(5, Brazil), Dr.Cheong San Lim(6, Korea).

In the photo are the Jury members with Erdogan Bozok(13), the Director of Istanbul Cartoon and Humor Museum).
910 cartoonists with their 910 cartoons participated in 28th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest this year.

The results announced by the Association of Cartoonists in Turkey on 11th August, 2008 are as follows:

Grand Prize: Arif Sutristanto – Indonesia (Prize value US$ 3.000,-)
Honour Prize: Musa Gumus – Turkey (Prize value US$ 750,-)
Honour Prize: Agim Sulaj – Italy (Prize value US$ 750,-)

Honour Prize: Shahrokh Heidari – Iran (Prize value US$ 750,-)
Honour Prize: Alessandro Gatto – Italy (Prize value US$ 750,-)
Special Prizes are given as follows:
Nasreddin Hodja Special Prize: Serdar Gunbilen – Turkey
Nasreddin Hodja Special Prize: Ertan Ayhan Sertoz - Turkey
Special Prize of the Association of Cartonists: Grzegorz Szumovski – Poland
Special Prize of the Jury: Milko Dikov – Bulgaria
Special Prize of Culture and Tourism Ministry: Ismet Lokman – Turkey
Special Prize of Press, Publications and Information General Administration: George Licurici - Romania
Special Prize of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality: Myung-Lae Nam – South Korea

Special Prize of Cankaya Municipality: Luka Lagator – Montenegro
Special Prize of Sisli Municipality: Mahmood Nazari – Iran

Special Prize of Aksam newspaper: Vladimir Kazanevsky – Ukraine

Special Prize of Cumhuriyet newspaper: Angel Boligan – Mexico

Special Prize of Sabah newspaper: Erico Junqueira Ayres – Brazil
Special Prize of Milliyet Sanat magazine: Ali Aghaey - Iran
Special Prize of the Turkish Association of Journalists: Xiang Yu Yang – China
Special Prize of Turkish Radio and Television Company: Goran Divac – Serbia
Special Prize of NTV Channel: Pawel Kuczynsky – Poland
Special Prize of Fox TV Channel: Zhi Dong Zeng – China
Special Prize in memoriam cartoonist Serdar Cakirer: Lubomir Mihailov – Bulgaria
Special prize of Koc Investment Company: Feng Gui Bo - China.
See all prize-winning cartoons at: http://www.karikaturculerdernegi.org/detay.asp?id=7191

DICACO 2009 - Korea

The 18th Daejeon International Cartoon Contest (DICACO 2009)
The Daejeon City is inviting world cartoonists to take part in DICACO 2009 (the 18th Daejeon International Cartoon Contest).

1. This year’s contest comprises a Thema section (titled Customs / Costume) and a Free section.

2. The size of works should be smaller than 297 mm×420 mm.

3. Any color, free style, and unlimited items.(+3 Works)

4. Each entrant should provide title, name, age, address, career, e-mail, and telephone number on reverse.

5. The deadline for entry is Jun. 30, 2009.

6. Entries should be addressed to the Daejeon International Cartoon Institute, 450, Wolpyeongdong, Daejeon, Seoul 302-280, Korea.

7. The most creative cartoon will win the Grand prize of $3,000, Gold prize of $1,000, Silver prize of $500, Bronze prize of $300, and 300 Selected works will be awarded.

8. Exhibit the cartoons at the Daejeon Gallery in Oct. 2009.

9. Submitted cartoons will not be returned, but exhibited forever in Korean public halls, art galleries, & museums.

10. Your cartoon may be used for promotional purposes : cards, posters, catalogs, newspapers, magazine, and books etc.

From Dr.Lim, Cheong San, President of the Daejeon Int’l Cartoon Institute
450, Wolpyeongdong, Daejeon, Seoul 302-280, Korea

Tel: 82 (42) 255-9944, 487-5034 C.P: 82-11-425-6115

http://www.dicaco.com/ E-mail: dicaco@paran.com

Magazine "RHINOCEROS" Cartoon/Caricature Competition - Bosnia & Herzegovina

Magazine "RHINOCEROS"
http://www.nosorog.rs.sr/
CARTOON/CARICATURE COMPETITION
Theme:
"MY BEST/FAVORITE CARTOON/CARICATURE!"
Technique:
Any technique will be accepted.
Deadline:
October 31st 2008
Maximum entry: 7 (seven)
You may send by post or e-mail (A4 - A3 size).
Post address:
MAGAZINE "NOSOROG" CARA DUSANA 4,
78000 BANJA LUKA, REPUBLIKA SRPSKA
Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUROPE
Note: You may send originals, but we will not send you back!
Address for sending by e-mail: nosorog.magazine@gmail.com
Note: 300 dpi resolution, JPEG format!
In both cases sending, please, write your name, address and e-mail.
Note: Sender must be author of caricature!
PRIZES:
First prize: 400 Euros + diploma
Second prize: 300 Euros + diploma
Third prize: 200 Euros + diploma
Special Diploma: 15 diplomas
Special Mentioned Diploma: 5 Diplomas
Diploma for (will decide three members of Jury from Republika Srpska):

Best Cartoon/Caricature from Serbia
Best Cartoon/Caricature from Republika Srpska
Best Cartoon/Caricature for younger of 18 years (any country)
Jury:
Mr. Goran Kljajich, president; writer, founder of "RhinoCervs" magazine and this competition; Republic of Srpska
Mr. Miladin Beric, writer, vice-president; Republika Srpska
Darko Samardzich, cartoonist & painter, Republica Srpska
Ms. Maria Claudia Re, cartoonist, designer & illustrator, Argentina
Ms Mariana Serban, academic graphic artist & graphic art teacher, Romania
Mr. Mica M.Tumaric, writer, Serbia
Mr. Milenko Kosanovic, cartoonist, Serbia
Competition supported by Ministry of education and culture of Republika Srpska!