Family themed International Cartoon Contest, Boyabat 2025, Turkey

TR. BOYABAT DISTRICT GOVERNORATE /

BOYABAT DISTRICT DIRECTORATE OF NATIONAL EDUCATION

“FAMILY” THEMED INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST

1- The competition will be held in two categories. Amateur and professional adults from all over the world and young people under the age of 18 can participate in the competition. 

2- The subject of the competition is determined as “Family”. 

3- The techniques for participating in the competition are free. Artificial intelligence products will not be accepted to the competition. The works must not have won an award in any competition before. 

4- A digital certificate will be sent to all participating artists. 

5- Participants can send as many works as they want. However, no more than one award will be given to a cartoonist. 

6- The cartoons to be sent must be at least A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm) and at most A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) in size, with a resolution of 300 dpi and in jpg format. 

7- The works that will participate in the competition must be sent to “ailefamilycartoons@gmail.com” by e-mail until the evening of May 28, 2025. 

8- All artists must send their names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, short biographies and a photograph along with the works. 

9- The exhibition and award ceremony of the competition will be held in Boyabat in June. The awards of those who cannot attend the ceremony will be sent to their addresses. 

10- Awards: 

Adult Category: 

First Prize: Plaque 

Second Prize: Plaque 

Third Prize: Plaque 

1 Success Award: Plaque 

1 Special Jury Award: Plaque 

 Youth Category: 

 First Prize: Plaque 

Second Prize: Plaque 

Third Prize: Plaque 

4 Success Awards: Medal 

1 Jury Special Award: Medal 

11- Selection committee; cartoon artists; Nahid Maghsoudi (Iran), Altan Özeskici (Turkey), Aşkın Ayrancıoğlu (Turkey), Musa Keklik (Turkey) and Boyabat District National Education Director: Osman Özkan (Turkey) 

12- Whether the cartoons participating in the competition win an award or not, they can be used by the institutions organizing the competition in non-commercial publications such as Exhibitions, Posters, Books, Albums, e-Albums, Calendars, Brochures, etc. They can be published on the internet. Apart from this, all rights of the works belong to the artists. 

13- The results of the competition will be announced on June 8. 

14- Cartoonists participating in the competition are deemed to have accepted the above conditions. 

15- The competition; Organized by the TC Boyabat District Governorship and Boyabat District National Education Directorate.

International School Cartoon Festival, Tondela 2026, Portugal

Theme 2026: Security. 

Security plays a fundamental role in the stability and well-being of modern societies. In an increasingly unstable world, where uncertainty manifests itself in different forms, from geopolitical conflicts to economic crises, ensuring the security of our lives has become an essential priority. Global instability is reflected in many ways. Wars continue to ravage entire regions, forcing millions of people to become refugees, stripped of their homes and their dignity. These humanitarian crises not only challenge the security of those directly affected, but also test the capacity of nations and international institutions to offer effective and supportive responses. The decisions of political leaders play a decisive role in global security. Well-structured public policies can promote peace, economic stability and social cohesion, while hasty decisions or those motivated by unilateral interests can aggravate conflicts and increase the vulnerability of millions of people. Political responsibility must therefore be guided by prudence, transparency and a commitment to collective well-being. Faced with this challenging scenario, it is essential to reinforce the importance of integrated security policies that encompass not only territorial defence, but also human security in all its dimensions. The future of humanity depends on building resilient societies capable of facing adversity with solidarity, innovation and international cooperation. The topic of security, which will be addressed at the 2026 ISCFP, is therefore more topical than ever. Reflecting on it means seeking ways towards a safer, fairer and more stable world for all. 

Professional Category: 

01 | Main Theme: Security; 

02 | All professional and amateur artists of any nationality can participate; 

03 | The works must present the following characteristics: 300 dpi quality and jpg format and preferably in a horizontal position. 

04 | The submitted works must be accompanied by the respective registration forms, which must be full and legibly filled out; 

05 | The works must be submitted until November 30th, 2025 and sent to the following email: ricardoferreira.escolatondela@gmail.com 

06 | The participation in the International School Cartoon Festival automatically implies the transfer of rights to the publication and reproduction of the works sent via any medium, within the scope of the production and dissemination of the Festival. Thus, the act of registering the submitted work automatically implies the transfer of the respective reproduction rights for non-commercial purposes; 

07 | The awarded prizes are as follows: 

3 Prizes in the Professional Category - Prize ISCFTP 2026. 

Each prize includes: (1 box of 40 caran d’ache colored pencils, trophy, diploma, and pin); 

08 | The Jury's decisions are irrevocable and cannot be subject to any type of appeal or claim. The composition of the jury is made up of invited professionals and elements of the festival's organization. 

Student Category 

01 | Main Theme: Security; 

02 | Children of any nationality aged between 12 and 15 can participate; 

03 | The works must have the following characteristics: 300 dpi quality and jpg format and preferably in a horizontal position. 

04 | The submitted works must be accompanied by the respective registration forms, which must be full and legibly filled out; 

05 | The works must be submitted until November 30th, 2025 and sent to the following email: ricardoferreira.escolatondela@gmail.com  

06 | The participation in the International School Cartoon Festival automatically implies the transfer of rights to the publication and reproduction of the works sent via any medium, within the scope of the production and dissemination of the Festival. Thus, the act of registering the submitted work automatically implies the transfer of the respective reproduction rights for non-commercial purposes; 

07 | There are 5 contest categories and in each category there are 3 prizes. The prizes awarded are as follows: 

3 prizes in the National Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for students enrolled in schools within the national territory). 

3 prizes in the International Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for students from schools of other countries). 

3 prizes in the AETCF Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for students from the Tondela Cândido de Figueiredo's Schools). 

1 prize in the Higher Education Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for higher education students). 

All prizes include: 1 box of 40 “Caran d’Ache” coloured pencils, trophy, diploma and pin. 

08 | The jury’s decisions are irrevocable and cannot be subject to any type of appeal or claim. The jury is composed of invited professionals and members of the festival’s organization. 

Deadline for submitting cartoons: 30 November 2025. 

Send to the following e-mail address: ricardoferreira.escolatondela@gmail.com . 

XXIII. Biennial of cartoon and satire, Novomestsky osten 2025, Slovakia

Novomestský osteň 2025

XXIII. YEAR OF THE BIENNIAL OF CARTOON HUMOR AND SATIRE 

THEME Awakening Curiosity 

Curiosity is a fundamental trait of human nature. Children are born curious – they constantly ask questions and explore the world with wonder. But as we grow older, our curiosity often fades. What if we could awaken it again?Curiosity means asking questions, exploring, wondering “what if?”, “why?”, “how?”. It is the spark of knowledge, the engine of change and creativity. The slogan “Awakening Curiosity” stems from the vision of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026, which believes that culture has the power to ignite people’s interest in the world, in others, and in the future. The biennial’s theme invites you to use humour and satire to depict moments when curiosity is awakened – whether through unexpected questions, absurd situations, a child’s perspective on the world, or the sudden spark of insight that lights up our minds. What would the world look like without curiosity? And what could it become, if we rediscover it? 

COMPETITION DEADLINE 

June 30, 2025 

COMPETITION PROPOSITIONS 

• Each author can participate in the competition with a maximum of three works that have not been awarded in other competitions and are exclusively wordless. Works created by AI will not be accepted into the competition. 

• The author sends together with the work a completed participation form which he downloads from the website www.galeriahumoru.sk and fills it in Slovak, Czech or English. 

• The competition is open to anyone over 18 years of age. The method of artistic execution is not limited. 

• The works should not exceed the A3 format. 

• The competition is non-anonymous. Each drawing must be marked on its back with the name and the full address of the author and place the author’s signature on the front page (name, 1/XX). 

• The submitted drawings will not be returned to the authors but will become the property of the Municipal Cultural Centre in Nové Mesto nad Váhom. Works are to be delivered by post to the address: 

Mestské kultúrne stredisko, Hviezdoslavova 4, 915 01 Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia, 

or electronically: osten@galeriahumoru.sk. 

• The file name must match the following pattern: 

surname_name_country_number 

(Kovac_Peter_Slovakia_01.jpg), 

A4 horizontal or vertical, resolution 300 DPI, format JPG, TIFF. 

• If you have submitted your work electronically and it will be awarded a prize, you will be asked to send the original drawing to the organizer within one month of the announcement of the results of the competition to the address of the Municipal Cultural Centre (see above). 

AWARDS 

1. prize Golden Novomestský osteň and 1000 € 

2. prize Silver Novomestský osteň and 500 € 

3. prize Bronze Novomestský osteň and 300 € 

• Material and financial prizes are awarded at the ceremonial opening of the Novomestský osteň exhibition which will be held on September 19, 2025. In the case you will not be able to participate in person, the prizes will be sent to you. 

• The jury of the competition reserves the right not to award any of the above mentioned prizes, or to award 10 honorable mentions or other special prizes. The jury’s decision is final. 

• By participating in the competition, the participant confirms that he is the author of the works (works created by AI will not be accepted into the competition) and agrees that the organizer of the competition has the right to publish the works on the Internet or in other media and also to use them in any other way without restriction. 

• By sending the works, the author declares that the organizer of the competition has the right to reproduce copies for publication free of charge in electronic means, in printed media and other sources without further consents and rewards. 

• Entries may not infringe copyright or the rights of others, may not infringe confidentiality or contain defamation or insult to any company, community or person. 

• The author sends together with the work a completed participation form which he downloads from the website www.galeriahumoru.sk and fills it in Slovak, Czech or English. 

• By sending the completed form, the author or his legal representatives agree to the processing of their personal data for the purpose of organization of the competition. 

Mária Volárová, director of MsKS 

Vladimír Pavlík, director of the competition 

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Download form Formulár / Form on source: https://www.galeriahumoru.sk/assets/no/osten.html .

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International Cartoon Contest "Cultuursmakers", Antwerp 2025, Belgium

Binding terms and conditions 

Theme: “Every drop of water matters” 

Deadline: July 31st 2025 

1. Participation 

Anyone aged 18 and over can participate in this international contest. Participants declare that they agree with the terms and conditions of the contest, and the jury’s decisions. Participation is free. The deadline is July 31st 2025. 

2. Definition of a cartoon 

A cartoon is a humorous drawing without explanatory text. This can be a parody of a current situation or simply an image of a comic situation. This cartoon can consist of a single image or take the form of a short comic with a maximum of 3 drawings. Moving images are not allowed. 

3. Theme 

The theme of this contest is “Every drop of water matters”. 

Water is an essential but vulnerable resource that is under pressure worldwide due to climate change, population growth and rising demand. Water scarcity is affecting more and more regions and threatens ecosystems, agriculture and human livelihoods. Only 3 % of all water on earth is freshwater, most of which is not immediately available. The unequal distribution of water is exacerbated by human activities and the climate crisis, leading to droughts, floods and pollution. Our water footprint is large, and conscious water consumption is necessary to combat scarcity. Together we can contribute to a more sustainable water distribution. Alone we are a drop, together we form a river. If you would like more background information on the theme go to “Every drop of water matters”. 

4. Submissions 

Each entrant may submit a maximum of 5 entries (color or black and white) in A4 format. 

All drawings must be submitted digitally in sufficiently high quality: A4 600 dpi with a maximum size of 8 MB. Accepted file formats are jpg, png, psd, eps and pdf. 

The drawings must be original, i.e. not previously awarded, published or exhibited. They may not be provided with text, nor may the name 'Cultuursmakers' and the logo of the association be used. 

Entries are made through this website where a registration form can be filled in and files can be uploaded immediately. 

The participant agrees that the personal information (name, e-mail, address) will be used to inform her/him about the competition. 

5. Originality of the works 

The participant is responsible for the originality of his works. Disputes and possible claims with regard to all forms of plagiarism, etc. are the responsibility of the participant. 

By participating, the participants agree to the terms and conditions of the cartoon contest and entitle the organizing association the right to publish the submitted works in the cartoon brochure and to use them for the promotion of the cartoon expo. For any other use of the cartoons, the cartoonist will be asked for permission in advance. 

6. Jury 

A professional jury makes a selection for the cartoon expo from the entries received and appoints the prize winners. Determination of plagiarism will result in exclusion from the entry. If, after the announcement of the prizes, plagiarism appears to have been committed, the jury may withdraw the prize after deliberation. 

The laureates will be announced during the opening of the first cartoon expo. There will be no communication whatsoever about the contest. However, the organizing association will inform all participants whether they are among the winners or whether their work has been selected for the traveling cartoon expo. 

7. Award ceremony and cartoon expo 

The winning cartoons, supplemented with an exquisite selection of the submitted cartoons, will travel through Flanders and Brussels with traveling cartoon expos from February 2026 till the end of December 2026. Each cartoon is accompanied by the name of the cartoonist and the country. The award ceremony will take place during the opening of the first cartoon expo. 

The participant lends his works to the organizing association for the purpose of organizing the traveling cartoon expo up to and including December 2026. The awarded works become the property of the organizing association. 

8. Cartoon brochure 

A digital and paper cartoon brochure will be published. Selected participants will receive a digital version and are entitled to one paper copy that they can obtain free of charge upon simple request. However, they are responsible for the postage themselves or collect the brochure themselves from the organizing association. 

9. The prizes 

1st prize: 1.000 euros 

2nd prize: 500 euros 

3rd prize: 250 euros 

Prize for best Flemish entry: 250 euros 

Audience award: 250 euros (this prize will be awarded after the last cartoon expo) 

10. Organizing association 

Cultuursmakers vzw 

Grotehondstraat 42, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium 

cartoons@cultuursmakers.be . 

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