International competition for cartoon and comic strip “Climate change!?” Ruse, Bulgaria 2009

International competition for cartoon and comic strip “Climate change!?” Ruse, Bulgaria 2009
Organized by:
Municipality of Ruse - European Information Centre “Europe Direct”
Ruse, 4 Svoboda sq.
In cooperation with Ruse Art Gallery.
Rules and organization of the competition
Concept:
The objective of the competition is to show creative view toward climate change via interpretation of professionals and amateur cartoonists from all over the world. Topics could be chosen among objectives accepted by EU for decreasing negative impact of human activities. Such could be: encouraging usage of renewable energy (sun, wind, geothermal energy, energy from tides and ebbs); CO2 trade emission schemes; improvement of energy efficiency and activities of each individual to decrease used energy (CO2 footprint).
Categories:
І. Cartoon;
ІІ. Comic strip;
Conditions for participation:
Every participant can present up to 3 works in A3/A4 format;
Cartoons/comic strips can be color or black and white;
The participants should be at least 18 years old;
Deadline for accepting works is 30.11.2009 at address:
Ruse Art Gallery 39 Borisova str. Ruse 7000 Bulgaria
For the competition Cartoon and Comic strip
Participants should send a short CV, name, surname and family name, title of the work, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address.
The Jury including members:
Volodya Kenarev, artist, deputy mayor in Municipality of Ruse;
Krasimira Kirilova, artist, curator in Ruse Art Gallery;
Valentin Georgiev, artist-cartoonist;
Emiliya Petkova, manager EIC Europe Direct Ruse;
Irina Yordanova, expert in EIC Europe Direct Ruse;
Will determine the winners of the following awards:
For category І – І prize of 200 euro and diploma;
For category ІІ – І prize of 200 euro and diploma;
2 special diplomas in each category.
The awarded and selected works will take part in exhibition in Ruse Art Gallery; the cartoons and comic strips are not going to be sent back to the sender and will become part of collection of EIC Europe Direct Ruse. They will be part of exhibition, which will be shown in Europe Direct centers in Bulgaria.
The postal expenses are covered by participants. There is no fee for participation in the competition;
The selected and awarded authors will receive electronic catalogue – CD from the exhibition.
The participation in this competition is considered as agreement of the author with its conditions.
We wish success to all participants!
Opening of exhibition:
15 December 2009, 18.00
In Ruse Art Gallery, Ruse, 39 Borisova str.
Contacts:
To ask your questions regarding organization and conditions of the competition, please use phone number: +359 82 519 504, e-mail: info@europedirect-ruse.eu to address the team of European Information Centre Europe Direct Ruse or to Mr. Valentin Georgiev +359 885 447 511, e-mail: valyo1970art@yahoo.com .

Artist is the theme in the International Cartoon Contest Molla Nasreddin 2010

International Cartoon Contest “Molla Nasreddin” – Azerbaijan - 2010
THEME: “Artist” (“Fine Arts Withstanding the Test of Time”)
Azerbaijan Cartoonists’ Union announces International Cartoon Contest “Molla Nasreddin – Azerbaijan 2010”.
The III International Cartoon Contest is held by the support of Azerbaijan Republic Culture and Tourism Ministry, Azerbaijan Artists’ Union and FECO (Federation of Cartoonists Organisations).
The Contest is organized on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the first cartoonist of Azerbaijan A. Azimzadeh and of the 70th anniversary of Azerbaijan Artists’ Union’s foundation.
Terms of the Contest:
1. Subject: “Artist” (“Fine Arts Withstanding the Test of Time”).
2. Contest is open to all professional and amateur cartoonists.
3. Deadline is March 01, 2010 (EXTENDED UNTIL April 15, 2010).
4. Only original works are accepted.
5. Each cartoonist can submit a max of 2 cartoon works.
6. Format: min A4, max A3.
7. Cartoons that won places in other contests are not accepted.
8. On the back of each work the following information should appear: first name, surname, address, telephone number and e-mail, accompanied by the entry form and author’s biography and photo. Otherwise, cartoons will not be accepted.
9. Click and download the entry-form: http://www.azercartoon.com/entry_form_2010.htm
10. The cartoons will be selected by International Jury.
Prizes:
I Place (1 person) Golden Medal + Diploma + Catalogue
II Place (2 persons) Silver Medal + Diploma + Catalogue
III Place (3 persons) Bronze Medal + Diploma + Catalogue
Special Awards (3 persons) + Diploma + Catalogue.
Address:
AZ1010 Azerbaijan Baku Neftchilar avenue 145
Azerbaijan Cartoonists’ Union
Tel: (994 12) 493 28 98
Fax: (994 12) 493 09 18
E-mail: karikaturachilar@yahoo.com
WEB: http://www.azercartoon.com/

Cartoon Competition: Just explain it simply – the financial crisis and poverty

Just explain it simply – the financial crisis and poverty
In the autumn of 2008, many people were caught off guard when terms such as “financial crisis” and “banking crisis” began making the news. For too long, the proponents of a free market economy have interpreted globalization as solely an economic matter, and have advocated unfettered markets - neoliberalism. Suddenly, the contradictions within this viewpoint became more noticable. The recent crisis appears to have had its origins in the uncontrolled growth of financial markets. The financial crisis has in turn begun to aggravate the crisis of economies already marked by stagnation and rising unemployment. And the real losers of this financial and economic crisis will obviously be the poor and the poorest. But how are these economic forces interrelated? Why do society’s poorest bear the brunt of the crisis, when in fact the money has been gambled away in the boardrooms of major corporations? We are looking for critical and satirical observations/commentaries which confront the causes and effects of the financial crisis, and the related contradictions and conflicts, on both a small and large scale.
Explain it simply — through means of cartoons and caricatures.
Conditions for participation:
1. The title of this competition for cartoons and caricatures is „JUST EXPLAIN IT SIMPLY – THE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND POVERTY“.
2. The call for entries is directed towards all cartoonists.
3. Deadline: Submissions must be mailed by 07th of November, 2009 to TALIDE e.V., Waldemarstraße 33, 18057 Rostock, Germany. Submissions postmarked later than 07th Nov. will not be accepted in the competition. The words „Erklär’s mal einfach“ must be written on the entry envelope.
4. Each participant may submit a maximum of three artworks. The artworks must be originals. They may not be have been submitted to other competitions. Captions should be either in German, Spanish or the English language.
5. Only the submitting artist’s original works are permitted.
6. Maximum format of the artworks: A4 (210 x 297 mm). The artwork should not be framed. There are no restrictions concerning artistic technique. The proposed works should also be sent to TALIDE by email. Please use the email form on the project homepage. Use JPG as your file format, 300 dpi image resolution.
7. On the reverse side of the original artworks should be written the full name, postal address, email address and phone number of the artist.
8. Also include a short C.V. (curriculum vitae), max. one A4 page, and a photo or a self-caricature of the artist.
9. Participation in the competition must be declared by 31. October, 2009 by filling out the participation form on the project website.
10. The prizewinners will be selected by an independent jury.
11. Three main prizes will be awarded: 1st prize: 1.000 Euro, 2nd prize: 500 Euro, 3rd prize: 300 Euro.
12. The three winning artworks will become the property of the competition organizers.
13. Selected entries will be exhibited. In addition, a competition catalog will be produced. Each artist whose works are exhibited or presented in the catalog will receive a copy of the catalog free of charge.
14. Originals will only be sent back if indicated by the artist. In this case, enclose an envelope and sufficient postage to return your submission.
15. Participants in the competition grant permission for the use of the proposed artworks in the competition organizer’s own publications, and for publications related to the competition.
16. By submitting artworks for this competition, the participant agrees to the competition terms and conditions. The artist explicitly agrees that by taking part in this competition, the artist grants his or her permission for the submitted artwork to be exhibited and to be published in the competition catalog.
17. The participant agrees to make no legal claims against the competition organizers.
WEB: http://cartoons.talide.de/en/wettbewerbaufruf.php5

IX Salon of Humor “Santa Clara 2009” - Cuba

Melaito calls for the Salon of Humor Santa Clara 2009 (Cuba)
The humorous publication Melaíto and the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba in Villa Clara (UNEAC), summon the IX Salon of Humor “Santa Clara 2009”, with an international character.
Bases:
The topics are “free” to compete and “erotic”.
The dimensions of the works could reach up to 25 x 35 cm at maximum size, in any technique and support, including copies of digital works.
The third dimension does not exceed 50 cm on either side for 3D works.
Each author may submit up to 5 works per category.
Entries must be sent by post and will be received until 30 November 2009 at:
Casa de la UNEAC, Máximo Gómez no. 107 entre Julio Jover y Martí, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.
Prizes:
3 prizes will be awarded for each category and entries that the jury deems appropriate:
For domestic participants:
1st prize: 2 000 national currencies and diploma
2nd prize: 1 300 national currencies and diploma
3rd prize: 800 national currencies and diploma.
For foreign participants:
The winners will be awarded a work of original art on canvas of a famous painter from Villa Clara and diploma, that they will arrive safely.
The prestigious judging panel will include cartoonists, and their opinion is final.
Furthermore, in the days between December 18 and 20, 2009 will be a meeting with prominent artists in the city of Santa Clara, and there will be a collective mural.
The opening of the exhibition and awards will be held on December 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm at the headquarters of the UNEAC in Villa Clara.
To clarify questions concerning this notice, please contact the following address: 40melaito@gmail.com
Source: regulamentoscartoon
(Tanslation support from Google Language Tools).

Similarity: a new web page released by "syria cartoon" website

Syriacartoon website releases a new web page on similarity
Similarity.. a new web page released by "syria cartoon" website to be a new space for laughter and meditation: laughing of this very alike reality all over the world.. and meditating the human mentality that is capable of telepathy and communication..
Similarity.. some may consider it offending.. but it is not.. not of that sort aiming to defame others.. or discharging their works of cheap accusations.. yet it is just a documentation of facts happening every day openly not secretly worldwide.. the fact that "art" all over the world has a lot in common not only of notions but also of lines.. this is more obvious in the cartoon more than any other art ever.. since sarcasm is like music, it goes beyond all obstacles that human creates in his limited geographic perspective.. sarcasm goes beyond language and barbed wires.. it soars in one dimension that is humanity..
Similarity.. an open page for you all.. you can always participate in it if the sent caricatures are all precisely documented according to the name of the caricaturist, newspaper or the website that published these works and the date of publishing..
Similarity.. it is us.. it is nothing but our own resemblence..
WEB: http://www.syriacartoon.com/
See recent similarities on http://www.syriacartoon.com/resemblance/resemblance.html

Prize-giving ceremony of the 11th Debut cartoon contest "Wine" 2009

Photo from ceremonial 11. Debut cartoons contest "Wine" 2009 Zielona Gora (Poland) - (26. 9. 2009)

Grand Prize winner Bretislav Kovarik fom Czech rep. (left) & Organisator Ryszard Blazynski (Poland).

The trophies.

Photo: GAGfoto
(This report from: Ivan Hanousek)

EL BUS de Lenguaviva No. 43

EL BUS DE LENGUAVIVA No. 43
EL BUS de Lenguaviva
Un vehículo de humor sin ruta fija
No. 43, 28 septiembre 2009
¡Hola fans!
Hello fans!
EL BUS No. 43 acaba de salir del paradero a su recorrido humorístico semanal.
EL BUS No. 43 has just left the terminal on its weekly humor tour.
Pronto daremos a conocer todo lo relativo a BOSTOONS 2010. Estén atentos.
We will soon release all about BOSTOONS 2010. Be on the alert.
Kemchs todavía está recibiendo colaboraciones para su libro sobre el agua, así que si tienen algún carton al respecto pueden enviárselo a Kemchs1@hotmail.com
Kemchs is still receiving collaborations for his book on water, so if you guys have cartoons on the topic, please send them to Kemchs1@hotmail.com
Hagan click en el link de abajo para subir al BUS:
Please click on the link below to get on the BUS:
http://elbusdelenguaviva.com/
Y no olviden pasarle este email a sus amistades.
Please forward this email to your friends.
Les deseamos una semana muy feliz,
Have a great week,
Los conductores del BUS
EL BUS drivers.
This message from: Mario Barros mario@lenguaviva.org

49th Knokke-Heist International Cartoonfestival 2010 - Belgium

Correct regulations of 49. Knokke-Heist International Cartoonfestival 2010
1. PARTICIPATION
All persons 18 years of age and older are eligible to participate in this international contest. Participants declare to agree to the terms and conditions of the regulations, and the decisions of the juries. Belgian law governing withholding tax on prizes won by foreign participants applies. Participation is free of charge.
2. DEFINITION
A cartoon is a humorous drawing. This includes a caricature of a famous person, a parody of a real situation or simply an image of a funny situation. The cartoon can consist of one image or take the form of a short comic strip. The cartoon can be static (drawn) or moving (animated using a computer).
3. THEME: OPEN THEME
4. SUBMISSIONS
a. Drawn cartoons: maximum 5 submissions.
What? black/white or colour. The cartoons may not contain text. Drawings may also be made digitally and submitted on CD-ROM. They may not have been exhibited in Belgium or awarded in other countries. They must be packaged flat and not folded.
How? Dimensions (min. 21 x 30 cm) or (max. 30 x 42 cm). If submissions are sent on a CD-ROM, the cartoon must be no larger than A4 format, in TIFF format with a resolution of 300 DPI. Works under glass, framed or other materials are unacceptable.
b. Animated, moving cartoons: maximum 3 animated cartoons, with a maximum length of 3 minutes per animated cartoon.
How? These animations must be sent on a DVD (PAL format). We can accept no submissions via URL (YouTube, MySpace, Google Video or Quicktime uploads), No demo versions, but the complete cartoon must be submitted. The works must be in Dutch or English, or subtitled in one of these languages.
c. The sender remains responsible for the originality of his or her work. Discussions and possible claims concerning all forms of plagiarism and the like are for the expense of the sender.
5. REGISTRATION FORM
Participation is valid only if your date of birth has been filled in and the form has been signed. The back of each cartoon must indicate: last name, first name.
Submission is at the expense of the participants.
6. OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
By participating, participants grant the organising body the right to use their submissions as advertising for the "International Cartoon Festival" and the seaside resort Knokke-Heist, (e.g. as cartoon book, catalogue, advertising in the press and other media, separate promotional printed works such as posters, leaflets etc., promotional gifts by the city council and/or photo festival organisation, calendar).
7. JURY
An international jury will make a selection from the entries for the exhibition, and will select the prize winners.
8. VISITING THE EXHIBITION
All participants may visit the exhibition free of charge upon presentation of their proof of participation.
9. OWNERSHIP BY ORGANISING BODY
All submitted works become the property of the organising body.
10. CARTOON BOOK
In collaboration with "Davidsfonds" Leuven, a cartoon book will be published, subject to budgetary and technical constraints. Selected participants will be entitled to one copy.
EXHIBITION: 27.06 - 26.09.2010
OPENING: 26 June 2010
DEADLINE: 30.01.2010 (By checking the festival website where the regulation 2010 is published now and the short correspondence I had with the organizers today, I am sorry to tell that the deadline is already over for it was JANUARY 12, not the end of the month as my source indicates. Well, I would not post my cartoons for this year's edition it seems and I say that it will be the best way to send work for this legendary competition in the month of December, never later! 21.01.2010).
PRIZES:
1 Golden Hat - 3.500 Euro + *
2 Silver Hat - 2.000 Euro + *
3 Bronze Hat - 1.250 Euro + *
4 Knack Cartoon Award - 500 Euro
5 Publics Prize - 2010 - 500 Euro
* + Flight and hotel accommodations in Knokke-Heist for opening weekend
ADDRESS: CULTUURCENTRUM KNOKKE-HEIST vzw
Meerlaan 32, B-8300 Knokke-Heist BELGIUM
Tel: 00-32-50-630.430 Fax: 00-32-50-630.429
e-mail: cartoonfestival@knokke-heist.be
http://www.cartoonfestival.be/
Source: tabrizcartoons

The UN Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award 2009

THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD 2009
The prizes are to be announced during the month of December 2009, 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
Second prize, of $5,000.00 and a plaque
Third prize, of $3,000.00 and a plaque
Ten (10) honorable mentions, in the form of plaques.
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 November 12, 2009, to cover work done in the year 2008/9, 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.
Every entry should 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://www.lurieunaward.com/forms.htm

International Cartoon Biennial of Earthquake & Strengthening - Iran

International Cartoon Biennial of Earthquake & Strengthening
Khaneh Omran Engineering Educational Institute proudly announces the International Cartoon Biennial of Earthquake and Strengthening to be held in Mashhad, Iran on December 12-16, 2009, a memorial to Bam Earthquake Disaster. The Cartoon Biennial will carry on the successful tradition of the previous seminars held at Khaneh Omran Institute. The aim of this biennial is to promote the culture of earthquake strengthening of constructions and to initiate a move toward public educational programs.
Hence, the International Cartoon Biennial organizing committee invites cartoonists from all over the world to participate in this contest.
Topics:
Designing Earthquake Resistant Buildings
Earthquake Strengthening of Existing Buildings
Repairing and Renovation of Buildings after the Earthquake
Prevention of unmethodical construction
Regulations:
1- The contest is open to all cartoonists.
2- The Cartoon Biennial will be run in two professional and student sections. The professional works will be judged in the main section and the student works in peripheral section.
3- A maximum of 5 works can be submitted by the participating cartoonists.
4- The works should have been awarded in no other previous cartoon contests or festivals.
5- It is essential for the participants to send their personal information (including first name, last name, postal address, phone number, e-mail, photo, a short biography) with their work(s).
6- All the cartoonists whom their cartoons are displayed in the exhibition will receive a free copy of biennial catalogue.
7- The digital file of the artwork should be in JPG format, in 1200 pixel size (length or width) and with 150 dpi resolution.
8- The file(s) should be sent to cartoon@khanehomran.com or khaneh.omran@yahoo.com
9- The choice of technique is free.
10- The organizers hold all the rights to publish the cartoons submitted to the contest and use them in any form.
Important dates:
Deadline: November 30, 2009
The international jury: December 9-10, 2009
Results: December 13, 2009
Exhibition: December 12-16, 2009
Prizes:
First Prize: 1000$ + Trophy + Honorable Mention
Second Prize: 750$ + Trophy + Honorable Mention
Third Prize: 500$ + Trophy + Honorable Mention.
The jury panel of the Cartoon Biennial will also award 7 selected artists with Honorable Mentions.
In the Peripheral (student) Section, the jury panel will award 3 selected artists with Trophy and Honorable Mentions.
Source: tabrizcartoons

Winners and the selected artists in Cartoonale Brugge 2009

Results Cartoonale Brugge 2009 with theme "Crisis"
On September 19, 2009 the ceremony took place in Bruges Cartoonale.

Pol Leurs from Luxembourg captured the first prize of 1000 Euros.

The second prize (500 euros) went to Lise Vanlerberghe

and the third prize (250 euros) to O-Sekoer, two Belgian participants.
The virtual catalog can be viewed online.
A selection of forty-nine cartoons by the authors:
Ali Divandari (Iran), Descheemaeker Luc (Belgium), Basol Erdogan (Turkey), Aristides Esteban Hernandez Guerrero (Cuba), Ruhi Bulduk (Turkey), Recep Bayramoglu (Turkey), Jan Dufour (Belgium), Ziaei Zardkhashoei Masoud (Iran), Bambang Sulistyo (Indonesia), Vernimmen Luc (Belgium), RS Urbinskii (Russia), Mirzoyev Elman (Azerbaijan), Jeroen Joosten Cunera Denters (Netherlands), Darko Drljevic (Montenegro), Angel Boligan (Mexico), Jacques Debroux (Belgium), Marco Van Zon (Belgium), Hicabi Demirci (Turkey), Sluka Gatis (Latvia), Toso Borkovic (Serbia), Dirk De Graef (Belgium), Stefan Sierhej (USA), Ernest Metz (Belgium), Lise Vanlerberghe (Belgium), Kenneth Cools (Belgium), Curd Wuestenberg (Belgium), Pawel Kuczynski (Poland), Zhong Guo (China), Jessica Degelaen (Belgium), Karel Lambert (Belgium), Norbert Van Yperzeele (Belgium), Danny De Haes (Belgium), Goutsol Oleg (Ukraine), Tim Boers (Belgium), Pavel Constantin (Romania), Oktay Bingol (Turkey), Mario De Koninck (Belgium), Ben Gijsemans (Belgium), Gdowski Wojciech (Poland), Veselin Damyanov-Ves (Bulgaria), Pol Leurs (Luxembourg) , Felipe Galindo (USA), Stefaan Provijn (Belgium) and Jovan Prokopljevic (Yugoslavia)
can be seen from September 19 to October 14, 2009 in the Hall of Culture and is open free daily from 10 to 17 hours.