Theme in SMEHANAPA 2010: Chicken or the Egg?

Dear cartoonist!
We invite you to participate in the cartoon contest with theme "chicken or the egg?" to be held in the resort city of Anapa from 1 July to 31 August 2010.
Submissions will be accepted until May 31, 2010
Format: A-4 for the originals or copies of good quality, TIFF or JPEG (300 dpi) for the work in electronic form.
Address: 353440 Russia, Krasnodar Region, Anapa, Main Post Office, PO Box 14. "SMEHANAPA"
E-mail: SMEHANAPA@mail.ru
The organizers reserve the right to select works for exhibition, as well as the use of cartoons sent for promotional purposes. Sent at the return request, original works will be returned after the exhibition. Each exhibitor will receive catalog and a diploma. Ten of the best works will be awarded prizes.
Source: tabrizcartoons

19th International Contest Golden Helmet for the Young

Theme in 19th Festival Golden Helmet 2011: Salvation

GOLDEN HELMET ANNOUNCES A CONTEST'S THEME: SALVATION.
CATEGORIES:
1. CARTOON
2. WRITTEN FORM
- Short story
- Poem
- Aphorism
PROPOSITIONS:
1. CARTOON:
ORIGINAL, MIN. A4 (210x297 mm), MAX A3 (297x420 mm), TECHNIQUE FREE.
2. WRITTEN FORM:
MAXIMUM TWO TYPED PAGES OR UP TO 20 APHORISMS.
AWARDS:
CARTOON:
1ST AWARD: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ............800 € + ONE-MAN EXHIBITION IN 2011;
2ST AWARD ..................................................................... 400 €
3ST AWARD ..................................................................... 200 €.
WRITTEN FORM:
SHORT STORY: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ........ 200 €
POEM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET*........................ 200 €
APHORISM: PLAQUE *GOLDEN HELMET* ............. 200 €.
DEADLINE: 20.11.2010.
Only unpublished works will be taken into consideration.
Written works to be sent under a code!
Jury decision will be announced on 01.12.2010.
Awards will be handed at Final Festival Evening on April 1, 2011.
The Organizer will bear travel and accommodation cost of awarded authors.
Festival official languages are Serbian and English.
All works remain property of the Festival.
Address: Kulturni centar Krusevac, International Festival “Golden Helmet” Toplisina br. 2; 37000 Krusevac, Serbia
Tel/Fax: 00 381 (37) 423 025, 421 877
E-mail: goldenhelmet@ptt.rs , zlatnakaciga@kck.org.rs , kck@kck.org.rs
Regulations & entry-form in PDF: http://www.kck.org.rs/slike/konkurs_za_2011.pdf

1st International Festival of North Khorasan Art Center

First Annual International Festival of Caricature, North Khorasan Art Center - Iran
Theme: Work and Effort (double effort, double work)
1- Number of cartoons: Max. 5
2- Entry form must be filled and sent besides cartoons, otherwise the artworks will be excluded from the contest.
3- A free copy of published catalogue will be sent to all selected cartoonists.
4- Works should be in JPEG format, 150 DPI and max. 1200 pixel.
Deadline: July 01, 2010
Prizes:
First Prize: $1000 + Trophy + Diploma
Second Prize: $750 + Trophy + Diploma
Third Prize: $500 + Trophy + Diploma
Special Prize: $250 + Trophy + Diploma
Jury will reserve 5 diplomas for selected artworks.
Address to send your cartoons: cartoonhoze@gmail.com
ENTRY FORM

Posting the catalog Nasreddin Hodja 2009 & brochure 2010

29th International Nasreddin Hodja Cartoon Contest 2009 catalog is posted yesterday to the selected artists.
We met at the association center and prepared the bubblebag envelopes including the catalogs for the post. All the participants will receive the new brochure of the contest 2010: we have sent that as well.
It was a heavy job for the day being national holiday and the International Children’s Holiday (April 23), there were few workers on duty at the main post office in Sirkeci, Istanbul and they were very busy esp with the international phone calls. We posted the catalogs to Brasil, China, and the like far countries by airmail and others by surface mail. It took all day long to finish our voluntary work.
By the way, the Grand Prize of the contest is increased to $ 5.000.- this year! And the theme is FREE THEME as usual.

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"Exploitation and Workers' Rights" exhibition catalog

Having not been to the post office for two weeks, I found in the box today the catalog of the "Critical Look Through a Humoristic Line" exhibition organised by PCP in Lisbon, Portugal, in March 2010. It was sent on April 6 and possibly arrived a week ago.
112 artists from 37 countries sent in 360 cartoons for the exhibition with the theme "Exploitation and workers’ rights" and 227 entries are included in the catalog of size 15.1x15 cm with some color pages of total 240. It is published in Lisbon in March 2010. From Turkey the contributing artists are: Bayramoglu, Askin Ayrancioglu, Emre Yilmaz, Erdogan Basol, Hicabi Demirci, and Kemal Ozyurt.
"The critical point of view, the creativity, the artistry and sense of humor that we found in the many hundreds of works submitted reveal an ideal of our time and the universality of the struggle of the working class and all workers against exploitation and injustice, and for more rights and better wages," writes Jeronimo de Sousa, General-Secretary of PCP, in his introductory words to the catalog.
They have also sent a copy of the invitation brochure of the exhibition which was open between March 18 - April 9. Many thanks to the organisers for they do what they promise and without delay.

2nd Graphic Humor & Cartoon Biennial 2010 - Colombia

II GRAPHIC HUMOR AND CARTOON BIENNIAL 2010 - CITY OF BOGOTA CONTEST
The Escuela Nacional de Caricatura de Colombia – CEATC - supported by the Directorate of Welfare of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, invite all colombian and foreign cartoonists to participate in the Second Graphic Humor and Cartoon Biennial - City of Bogota.
Terms of the Contest
1. Theme: Bicentennial of the Colombian Independence. The participating works must propose some thoughts through the universal language of humor about the meaning and significance of the Bicentennial celebration of independence of Latin American countries.
2. Open to all cartoonists, Colombians and foreigners who want to graphically express their vision of the subject.
3. The final admissions date for artwork is July 19, 2010. The exhibition of the winning works will provide a framework for forums and conferences on the contest theme.
4. Categories:
a) Professional. People who have published their work in printed media or on a regular basis on the Internet.
b) Amateur. People who have not published their work in printed media, written or audiovisual. Over 18 years.
The envelope in which jobs are sent should be marked on the upper right corner with the letters P (Professional), A (Amateur).
5. Technique: Free.
6. Format: 50 x 35 cms. In physical or in digital media at 300 dpi, jpg format.
7. Amount: Maximum 2 works per author.
8. Awards: The awards will take place as follows:
Professional category Single Award: 1.000 Euros
Categories Amateur Single Award: Interactive graphic humor and caricature course, to a value of $ 725,000.
In addition, mentions will be delivered to some of the leading participants in the different categories.
9. Jury: Will be constituted by a team of three cartoonists, a historian and a social movements artist related to the theme of the independence bicentennial. They will select works for exhibition and will choose the winners in both categories, as well as works worthy of special mention. The winners and selected works will be announced on July 26 at www.escueladecaricatura.com portal.
10. Schedule:
- Launching of the call: Monday March 15, 2010 in www.escueladecaricatura.com portal,
- Time limit for papers submission: Monday, 19 July 2010.
- Winners notification: Monday 26 July 2010.
- Exhibition of winning entries, highlights and awards: Bogotá Book Fair 2010 - July 11 to 22.
11. Registration and submission: Work on the physical environment should be sent under seal on behalf of
II Graphic Humor and Cartoon Biennial – City of Bogota
Corporación Escuela Nacional de Caricatura y Comunicación Gráfica
Carrera 20 B No 74 40
Bogota, Colombia - Sur America.
The works should be marked on the back with the pseudonym of the author and should also include the following information in a sealed envelope.
Name ............................................... .................................
Identification Document: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Address :................................................ ................ Phone :................
E-mail ... ............................................... ...........................
The work in digital media should be sent to escueladecaricatura@gmail.com as jpg file at 300 dpi. Not accepted in different format. Those who send their work in digital format must include this data in the message:
Name ............................................... .................................
Pseudonym (if used) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....
Identification Document: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Address :................................................ ................ Phone :................
12. Regulation
- The author is fully responsible before the contest organization of the originality of his work, assuming total responsibility towards all claims that in that sense, could be made by others.
- The jury's decision is final and participation implies acceptance of these rules.
- The selected works will be exhibited also in the website http://www.escueladecaricatura.com/
- You can participate only with works that have not been published or awarded in other contests.
- Works will be received until the specified date or the same in the stamp.
- The winning entries come to be part of the collection of the National School of Cartoon and Graphic Communication Corporation that may use them for purposes of disclosure or academic or cultural purposes.
- Not awarded work involved may be used by the institution for disclosure and academics purposes. If it is original, may be returned at the headquarters of the National School of Cartoon from 11 October to 1 November 2010.
- Students may participate in the National School of Cartoon, as long as they are not a part of the competition organizing committee.
- Participation in the Contest implies acceptance of these conditions.

2010 Red Man Prize of Love with theme: Disaster

2010 RED MAN INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST - PRIZE OF LOVE
Disasters are striking the whole world again and again. The big earthquakes from time to time not only shocked the earth, but also shocked people's hearts in the meantime. Recently big earthquakes struck Haiti, Chile, China and some other countries. Disasters including flood in Brazil, snow disaster in America, draught disaster in southwest China and volcanic eruption in Iceland...happened one by one. Greenhouse effect brings more and more suffering to human beings. The earth is a big village and we are all the villagers. Let us devote our love, pray for the sufferers and bless them. Wish less disasters and more happiness to our earth!
China Redman Center is always devoting itself to the public welfare. In the spring of 2008, Redman Center donated some books to the children in the mountain area in Qinghai Province, China. Teachers from Beijing University who went Qinghai to support the education took the books there to help the primary school to build the library. Recently, the earthquake happened in Qinghai pulled our hearts strings. We sincerely hope the children there are safe, healthy and tide the difficulty. In 2009, Redman Center designed the annuals for a Chinese charity without any charges. Our behavior is also supported by our coteries. In 2008, Mr.Quan Yingsheng from Heavy Comics denoted 20 cartoon books to us. We really appreciate his almsteed. One person’s ability is limited. If everyone can denote his love, the world will be much nicer.
Regulation
1. The contest is Open to all artists worldwide: cartoonists, caricaturists, painters, illustrators, etc. No limitation on the nationality, age, sex or occupation.
2. Theme: DISASTER (earthquake, flood, drought and snow disaster, etc.).
3. Entries: unlimited.
4. Size of the paper works is unlimited while the minimum size of the electronic works should be A4 and the resolution should be no less than 350 dpi.
5. Technique and medium of works are unlimited. Traditional Chinese Painting, Oil painting, Print, Watercolor or Children’s painting are all acceptable. Black and white or in colors.
6. The works whether they have been awarded in other contests previously will be accepted.
7. First name, Last name, Address, Email, Telephone number should be submitted together works. Or the author's entry-form and biography are needed.
8. Deadline for entries is July 7, 2010.
9. The works must be original. The authors should have full copyright and be responsible for all the legal responsibilities related to the productions copyright. The Foundation will not be responsible for any damage that may occur during postage and handling.
10. Whether paper works or electronic works are accepted.
11. Prizes:
PRIZE: Award + Medal + Catalogue
12. Excellent works will have the excess to the "2010 The 3rd “RED MAN” INTERNATIONAL CARTOON & HUMOUR CONTEST" and will be selected into the catalogue. Cartoonist whose works are selected will get a copy for free. Committee has the rights to use any of the participated works in a brochure, on posters, in the world press or other printed matter. In these cases, any fee for the use of works will not be paid.
13. Remark: the works will not be returned.
14. Participation in the contest means the complete acceptance of all the above conditions and agreements with jury's.
15. Address:
HU ZHEN YU
Room 341 Building #364 , Jinqiaoshidai,
Yunjing East Road ,Tongzhou District,
Beijing 101121, CHINA
16. E-MAIL: redmanart@126.com , redmancartoon@163.com
HTTP: http://www.redmanart.com/en/

Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest (AYACC) 2010

Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest (AYACC) 2010
Regulations: Still image work (Cartoon and Comics) section
1) Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest is authorized by the Asian–Pacific Animation & Comics Association and hosted by the Culture Industry Development Dept. of Culture Ministry of China and Guiyang government.
2) Asian Youth Animation & Comics Contest (hereafter referred to as "AYACC") aims to be the top annual award for Asian and Pacific original animation and comics.
3) Theme: Free
4) Format (Section):
(A) Animated work: pass over
(B) Still image work:
Single-frame work(cartoon); comic strips; illustration.
5) Qualification:
The submission should be completed after July 1st 2008 and the applicant has the copyrights of the work.
(A) Entry for the Category (A) (Animated Works): pass over
(B) Entry for the Category (B) (Still Image Works):
- All works must be submitted to send by internet to the appointed email box: ayacc2010@126.com .
- The format should be ".JPG " in a minimum size of 300 dpi.
- Any compressed work such as ".RAR " format is not allowed.
(C) Language:
All works must be subtitled in English.
6) Eligibility
(A) Anyone living in Asia and /or with roots in Asia, Pacific and America, cover all coutry of Asia (including Turkey and Cyprus), Community of Independent States (including Russia,Ukraine, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Gruziya, Moldova), South America, Central America and North America, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar is eligible to enter.
(B) The applicant may enter multiple works, there are no limited of entry number.
7) Awards and Prizes
(A) Animation Awards: pass over
(B) Still image work (for Cartoon and Comics) Awards
General Prize: Special Jury Prize - Best artworks:
Best cartoon (1)---------------------------10000 RMB
Best Comics Strips (1)---------------------------10000 RMB
Best Illustration (1)---------------------------10000 RMB
Best Character Image (1)---------------------------3000 RMB
Most Innovative Design (1)---------------------------3000 RMB
Best Students’ works (5)---------------------------2000 RMB/each
Other honors.
- The organizing committee will inform all nominated prize winners the results of the contest before the awarding ceremony.
- The organizing committee will invite ONE representative from each award to be present at the awarding ceremony and provide the invitees the transportation tickets and accommodations during the time of the awarding ceremony.
- The nominated applicants who participate in the awarding ceremony will have a free-of-charge pass, offered by the organizing committee.
- Trophies and certificates will be awarded prize winners and nominated applicants.
- All prizewinners are solely responsible for paying taxes in connection with any monetary award, in accordance with all applicable local laws.
8) Submission Period
Entry Deadline: The entry deadline will be on June 15, 2010
9) Condition
(A) Each submission is allowed to submit to AYACC once. Works awarded in other contests can be submitted.
(B) Entry form is not required for each submission. But entries must be accompanied by author's full name, address, telephone(or fax) and email.
(C) Submission will not be returned; so please do not send us your only copy!
(D) Any submission sent by Internet will be accepted.
10) Awarding Ceremony
The Awarding Ceremony will be held on August 6, 2010, in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China.
Declaration:
(A) The organizer of the Contest will issue the prizes and certificates.
(B) The organizing committee reserves all rights for final explanation.
11) The Right to Utilize the Work
- The applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Work (in whole or in part) may be reproduced and be widely utilized by the Organizer or its affiliated companies by means of broadcast (regardless of media), online transmission (including but not limited to the internet and mobile communications), exhibition, and distribution (e.g. in the form of a videogram).
- For the sole purpose of publicizing the Award and the future AYACC or similar award(s) organized by the Organizer, the Organizer shall have the right, without notice to the applicant, to utilize the Work in whole or in part by means of broadcast (regardless of media), online transmission (including but not limited to the internet and mobile communications), exhibition, and distribution (e.g. in the form of a videogram) free of any payment to the applicant, in perpetuity.
12) Contact Information
AYACC organizing committee
Add: 2801 Suite, No.7 Building, Tian Chang Yuan, Media Village, Beiyuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100107, P.R.C.
Tel: 86 10 84827149 Fax: 86 10 84827182
Web site:http://www.ayacc.org/
Email: ayaccevent@gmail.com (used only for information, not for entries).

Is there anybody out there?

Dear Cartoonists,
Below is the message (giving the participation conditions of a cartoonet competition) forwarded to me by a cartoonist friend in Turkey. The message is sent to his website mailbox.
Well, could you tell who is responsible for this competition? Is there an organisation, an association, a municipality, a city council, a gallery, a website, or a cartoonist behind this event? If there is, why don’t they show up?
Please remember what happened with the "Ethiopia cartoon contest 2009": http://arescuba.blogspot.com/2009/04/ethiopia-cartoon-fraud.html
All carried out through internet: they even revealed(!) winners, and reliable cartoon sites did not hesitate to announce the results!
There are few other fake competitions in the net nowadays I’m afraid. Please take notice and beware the cartoon collectors through cartoonet competitions. They are exploiting honest people’s priceless work! Some body is stealing honest artists’ invaluable talent, ideas, and gags!
Check the NEW FECO Model Regulations for Cartoon Competitions (2009), especially the PS note in the bottom lines: http://caricaturque.blogspot.com/2010/02/feco-model-regulations-for-cartoon.html

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Subject: The first International Caricature Competition 2010 - Brazil
The first International Caricature Competition 2010 - Brazil
Competition is open to all professional and amateur cartoonists from all over the world.
I
Theme:
World Famous People
II
Number:
The maximum number of 8 works.
III
Deadline:
June 20 , 2010.
IV
The e-mail address:
bcaricature@yahoo.com
V
Conditions of participation:
1. The works are black & white or colored, any style, any technique will be accepted (300 dpi, 4000 Pixel and JPG format).
2. The works should be included with author's photograph and a short biographical note (photo - jpg format, biography - doc format).
VI
PRIZES:
1st prize: 5000 Reais
2nd prize: 3000 Reais
3rd prize: 1000 Reais
Special Awards
VII
FINAL PROVISIONS:
1. The Jury, composed of foreign members, will meet in August 2010.
2. The organizers hold all the rights to publish the cartoons submitted to the contest and use them for promotional purposes.
E-mail: brazilcaricature@yahoo.com

1st Week of Healthy Smile in Trogir 2010 - Croatia

CONTEST
1st WEEK OF HEALTHY SMILE
A MULTIMEDIA FESTIVAL
Organisers: The town of Trogir/ Brešan d.o.o. Split
CONTEST FOR CARICATURE
Theme:
CAIROS, GOD OF HAPPY MOMENT
TROGIR, CITY MONUMENT
FREE
Prizes:
Golden sea-gull 1 (Croatian authors)
Golden sea-gull 2 (foreign authors)
Deadline: 15. 05. 2010.
Format: min A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) max A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)
Note: Organisers insist on originals, because of the future Museum of caricature fund.
Address:
Grad Trogir
Trg Ivana Pavla II 1
21220 Trogir
Croatia
or
Slobodna Dalmacija
Pomet (Igor Brešan)
21204 Dugopolje
Dugopoljska 11
Croatia
igor.bresan@slobodnadalmacija.hr
tel: 00385 21 352 757
mob: 00385 98 98 357 22
mob: 00385 98 370 166