The 58th World Gallery of Cartoons, Skopje 2026, North Macedonia

58th WORLD GALLERY of CARTOONS Skopje 2026

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• The organizer of the event is OSTEN Skopje, the Republic of North Macedonia 

• The PROCESS of ORGANIZATION of the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 is in four phases: 

- APPLICATION (by 31 May 2026) 

- SELECTION + announcement of selected cartoonists (June 2026) 

- JURY + announcement of finalists (July – August 2026) 

- ANNOUNCEMENT OF AWARDED CARTOONISTS (September 2026) 

• OFFICIAL EXHIBITION and AWARD GIVING CEREMONY (November – December 2026) in Skopje. 

CRITERIA for PARTICIPATION 

• TYPES OF WORKS – cartoons | satirical drawing | comic/strip (one panel of non-verbal strip) 

• THEME | TECHNIQUE – by the author’s choice 

• FORMAT - А3 (42 х 30 см) or А4 (30 х 21 см) 

• NUMBER of WORKS – up to 5 works / cartoonist. 

RULES for PARTICIPATION 

• The cartoonists can participate with: 

- ORIGINAL WORKS, (hand-created works/drawn on paper or other media) 

- DIGITAL WORKS (printed, numbered and signed in pencil on the front) 

• ONLY WORKS from the NEWER PRODUCTION, which have not previously been PUBLISHED or AWARDED, will be considered 

• WORKS that are deemed by the jury to be identical or closely similar to the known works by another cartoonist - will NOT be judged 

• IF DETECTED that artificial intelligence was used in the process of creating the work/s – they will not be considered 

• IF DETECTED the cartoonist has violated any of the rules for participation after the awarding - the jury has the right to withdraw the award 

• ACCORDING TO THE ORGANIZER’S DIRECTIONS, the selector and the international jury will pay particular attention to the visual expression of the submitted works. 

REGULAR APPLICANT should: 

- FILL in the APPLICATION FORM (electronically or manually) and send it to the e-mail: cartoons@osten.com.mk along with a photo, short bio and digital images of the submitted works 

- SEND THE ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED WORKS -original or digital (printed, numbered and signed) BY POSTAL MAIL along with the printed and signed Application Form 

- WRITE the name, the country and the title ON THE BACK OF EACH WORK. 

NOTES: 

** only works that will arrive by post at the organizer's address by May 31, 2026 will be taken into account in the selection and judging process 

*** by filling out the application, the author cedes to the organizer the NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to use, exhibit, study and publish his works for the purposes of the event. 

DEADLINE for arrival of the works for participation in the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 - May 31, 2026! 

SHIPPING ADDRESS: 

OSTEN - WORLD GALLERY of CARTOONS 

8 Udarna Brigada 2, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia 

IMPORTANT! 

When sending the works, be sure to put on the shipment: 

NON-COMMERCIAL SHIPMENT / FOR EXHIBITION ONLY! 

PARTICIPATION FEE 

You should choose one of the options below 

 To participate WITHOUT PARTICIPATION FEE (the submitted works remain in the OSTEN Collection) 

 To participate WITH PARTICIPATION FEE of 20 $ (non-selected works will be returned upon request and organized by the author himself) 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

The payment should be done via money transfer to the OSTEN Skopje account: 

Beneficiary: OSTEN DOOEL SKOPJE, 8 Udarna Brigada 2, Skopje 1000, N. Macedonia 

IBAN: MK07210701000702188 | SWIFT: TUTNMK22 

Bank: NLB AD SKOPJE, Majka Tereza 1, Skopje 1000, N. Macedonia 

SELECTION AND JURYING 

• The SELECTOR decides about the CARTOONISTS who go to the next level of jurying with all submitted works 

• The INTERNATIONL JURY reviews the works of the selected cartoonists, chooses the work that will be presented in the catalog and decides on the awards envisaged by the organizer 

• The ORGANIZER will notify all registered cartoonists about the: 

- RESULTS of the SELECTION (by the end of June 2026) 

- SELECTION of FINALISTS (by the end of August 2026) 

- THE JURY DECISION / AWARDS (by the end of September 2026) 

and will publish the results on its website - osten.mk, official FB page World Gallery of Cartoons and other printed, electronic and social media. 

PRESENTATION 

• The works of the AWARDED CARTOONISTS, FINALISTS and SELECTED CARTOONISTS will be reproduced in the catalog of the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 

• The works of the AWARDED CARTOONISTS, FINALISTS and SELECTED CARTOONISTS will be exhibited at the official exhibition of the 58th WGC Skopje 2026 

• AWARDED CARTOONISTS receive respective cash prizes (where and as much as provided - see below), certificates and a copy of the catalog by mail. 

• FINALISTS receive digital certificates and catalog in pdf by e-mail. 

AWARDS 

GRAND PRIX for LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT (1500 $ & Sculpture) – decision by the Council of Ambassadors of OSTEN 

FIRST AWARD ($1000 & Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

SECOND AWARD ($500 & Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

5 THIRD AWARDS (Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

5 SPECIAL AWARDS (Plaque) – decision by the International Jury 

CICO AWARD * for a Macedonian Cartoonist (Plaque) – decision by the OSTEN Board 

* In honor of the great Macedonian cartoonist Vasilije Popovic – Cico. 

58-WGC-2026-Application Form on source: https://www.osten.mk/en/58-wgc-2026-general-info/.

The 11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest, Bursa 2026, Turkey

11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest

Contest Topic: “BREAKING POINT” 

A moment of awareness, an awakening. 

From a social perspective, it sometimes means transitioning into a new era. 

A necessary stage in the advancement of science and technology. 

An irreversible starting point caused by a disrupted balance. 

At certain times in life, hitting rock bottom and making a new choice at a critical turning point. 

A sign of new beginning and a moment of decision. 

The breaking point isn’t only an individual phenomenon but also one of the fundamental dynamics of change and progress in social and historical processes. Every breaking point carries within it the potential for renewal and development. 

When we reach a turning point, how can we identify opportunities, risks and redefine our goals? As we restructure for the future and economic development, moving from traditional systems to different ones, what path should we follow? 

Last date for application: Thursday, January 29th, 2026 

The contest is receptive internationally for all amateur and professional caricaturists. 

Limited with three (3) caricatures, may be e-mailed to bursa@kalder.org in 300 dpi jpg format. 

The works produced with artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted into the competition. 

The caricatures can be published, yet should not be awarded in another competition. The caricatures will be published at www.facebook.com/kalder.bursa social media account for detection of plagiarism and resemblance. Beginning date and expiry date of publishing will be announced later. Objections will not be considered after the dates specified. Competing caricatures may be printed and used in KalDer organisations (posters, books, albums, postcards, brochures, invitations, exhibitions, etc.) and published in internet environment. One of the artworks may be used as the main visual of the 23th Quality and Success Symposium which will be held in Bursa on the date of April 28, 2026. All remaining publication rights belong to the author. Competitors are considered to have an agreement in these conditions. 

Categories (You need to indicate your category for which you applied on the form.) 

1.Adult Category (at the age of 17 and above) 

Prizes: 

-1th Place 25.000 TL & Plaque 

-2nd Place 20.000 TL & Plaque 

-3rd Place 15.000 TL & Plaque 

-Three Honorable Mention Plaques 

-Jury Special Award (Plaque) 

2.Young Category (at the age of 16 and below) 

Prizes: 

-5 achievement medals 

-15 finalist certificates 

Explanation: Reward money and plaques will be sent to respective winners in April 2026. Reward money will be paid according to exchange rates of the date of payment in USD for international artists. 

Results will be announced at www.facebook.com/kalder.bursa social media account on Thursday, February 26, 2026. 

Jury Members; 

Ahmet Aykanat (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Mehmet Kahraman (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Halit Kurtulmuş (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Serkan Ürkmez (Türkiye) - KalDer Bursa 

Maria Grazia Quaranta (Italy) - Cartoonist 

Galim Boranbaev (Kazakhstan) - Cartoonist 

Mehmet Zeber (Türkiye) - Cartoonist 

Aykan Kurkur (Türkiye) - KalDer Bursa 

Arzu Özel (Türkiye) - KalDer Bursa. 

Person in Charge of Organisation: Arzu Ozel 

E-mail Adress for the works to be sent: bursa@kalder.org 

Contact Information: 

Phone: +90224 241 60 10 

KalDer Bursa (Turkiye Kalite Derneği Bursa Branch Office) 

Yuzuncu Yil Mah. 416 Sok. No:2/1 Nilufer / Bursa / Türkiye 

Tel: 0224 241 60 10 KalDer Bursa Şubesi (Türkiye Kalite Derneği Bursa Şubesi) 

Application Form on source: bursakalder.org .

The winners of the Olense Kartoenale 2025, Belgium

Theme: The Artist

The results of the Olense Kartoenale 2025

They have received 1.972 entries, sent by 489 different participants from all over the world.

The participants are from 69 different countries.

Winners category adults

First prize: Ben van Mierlo (The Netherlands) (Top)

Second prize: Pol Leurs (Luxembourg)

Third prize: Predrag Srbljanin (Serbia)

Fourth prize: Gergely Bacsa (Hungary)

Prize city Bialogard: Emil Idzikowski (Poland)

Prize Amnesty International: Anneke van Steijn (The Netherlands)

Winners category youth

First prize: Sare Nur Toydas (Turkey) (Above)

Second prize: Seyed Sadra Mirmohammadi (Iran)

Cartoons winners

You can view the winning cartoons and the photos of the award ceremony on their Facebook page. Watch also this video for a nice overview of all winners and the cartoons that were selected for the exhibition and catalog.

Olense Kartoenale 2026

The main theme 2026 is 'The universe'.

The theme of Amnesty International 2025 is 'Right to freedom of expression'.

How to to participate?

You can sign up your participation on www.olensekartoenale.be starting the 1st July 2026.

More information?

Olense Kartoenale - Gemeente Olen

Contact Olense Kartoenale

Vrije Tijd, vrije.tijd@olen.be.

The 12th Tehran International Cartoon & Caricature Biennial 2025, Iran

The 12th Tehran International Cartoon & Caricature Biennial 2025

Sections and Subjects: 

Thematic Cartoon: Hurry 

Cartoon: Free 

Comic Strip: Free 

Caricature (Portraits): Portraits of Iranian Cartoon Masters – Parviz Shapour, Kambiz Derambakhsh, Ardeshir Mohasses, Gholamali Latifi, and Javad Alizadeh 

Rules: 

Each participant may submit up to 5 works in each category. 

Submitted works must not have won any previous awards. 

Works should not have been published in the catalogs of previous editions of this Biennial. 

Artworks must be submitted in PNG or JPG format, with a resolution of 300 dpi and a minimum size of 2000 pixels on one side. 

Works created in any technique are accepted, except those produced using Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Participants must include a Word file containing their full name, postal address, email address, phone number, photo, and short CV. 

A PDF version of the catalog will be sent to all participating artists. 

Only the finalists will receive a printed volume of the official catalog. 

The attendance of Iranian winners at the closing ceremony is mandatory. 

Prizes: 

Grand Prize (Thematic Section): €8,000 + Trophy & Certificate 

First Prize in each section: €2,000 + Trophy & Certificate 

Second Prize in each section: €1,500 + Trophy & Certificate 

Third Prize in each section: €1,000 + Trophy & Certificate 

Deadline for Submission: December 23, 2025 

Email for Sending Artworks: tb12@irancartoon.com

Secretariat Address: 

Iranian House of Cartoon 

No. 44, West Golnabi St., 

after Ahmadi Roshan (Ketabi) Sq., 

Shariati St., Tehran, Iran 

Tel: +98 21 2286 8600 

More on source: irancartoon .

The 9th Graphic Humor Exhibition Humoràlia, Lleida 2025, Spain

CALL FOR 2025

1. PRESENTATION – STATEMENT OF MOTIVES 

The mission of the Lleida City Council, through its Cooperation Department, is to raise public awareness of the structural causes of global poverty and inequality, within the framework of what is now known as Education for Social Transformation (EpTS). 

HUMORÀLIA is a global graphic art exhibition that brings together artists from around the world to explore the theme of Human Rights and to promote a culture of peace through creative expression. Art and humor serve as powerful instruments for inspiring a world where peace leads the way. 

Graphic humor is a truly universal medium for social transformation, appealing directly to emotion while encouraging reflection on inequality and stimulating debate on how to overcome it. Education plays a crucial role in preventing attitudes that promote discrimination, and humor becomes an e ective and engaging tool in both educational and pedagogical processes, particularly for younger audiences drawn to visual art. 

The philosophy of Humoràlia is to approach humor and humorism as serious subjects for debate and study—through artistic, humanistic, and scientific disciplines—setting aside clichés and superficial or uncritical humor. Within this broad concept, expressions such as irony, satire, sarcasm, white and black humor, comedy, entertainment, jokes, wit, and many related forms all have a place. Humoràlia seeks to showcase works with humorous content from any artistic field—visual, literary, performing, or even musical—and to analyze, debate, and reflect upon humor itself. 

This promotion of artists and their work also fosters emerging talent through Humoràlia’s competitions and exhibitions. 

From 2009 to 2023, the Humoràlia Exhibition was organized by the Humoràlia association together with the Coordinator of NGOs and other Solidarity Movements of Lleida. During that time, it recognized and celebrated the professional contributions of thousands of artists from across the globe, in alignment with the principles of Awareness Raising and International Cooperation. 

In 2025, the Lleida City Council is launching the ninth edition of the Exhibition, aiming to revive a rights-based event deeply rooted in our city and to honor those who work internationally to promote and defend the rights of all people. 

2. NAME “GRAPHIC HUMOR SHOW – HUMORÀLIA” 

3. APPLICATIONS: REQUIREMENTS 

Any person of legal age, from Lleida or anywhere in the world, whether a professional or amateur artist, is invited to participate. 

4. SPECIFIC BASES 

The Graphic Humor Exhibition – Humoràlia will be organized every two years by the City Council of Lleida and Humoràlia. 

The theme of the 2025 edition is ARMED CONFLICTS AROUND THE WORLD. 

For the purpose of this call, “armed conflict” refers to any confrontation carried out by regular or irregular armed groups involving continuous and organized violence (i.e., resulting in at least 100 deaths per year and/or causing serious damage to the territory— such as the destruction of infrastructure or natural environments) and threatening human security (through injury or displacement of populations, sexual and gender-based violence, food insecurity, impacts on mental health and the social fabric, or disruption of essential services, among others). 

These factors are compounded by elements such as the trade in weapons and dual-use materials, the exploitation of natural resources, and civilian industries that profit from war. Beyond the direct consequences of armed violence—deaths, injuries, and destruction—there are lasting e ects that scar communities for generations. 

Many conflicts lead to mass displacement, the recruitment of combatants (often minors), and increased sexual violence, all of which cause profound psychosocial damage and intensify hostility between communities. 

Through this theme, Humoràlia seeks to promote the values of a culture of peace and to deepen understanding of today’s world, with particular emphasis on the conflicts that, regrettably, still persist internationally. The aim is to encourage reflection on ongoing conflicts and the need for peaceful resolution. 

Currently, there are approximately 58 active armed conflicts worldwide, most of which began in the mid-20th century and continue to this day. Africa remains the continent most a ected (15 conflicts), followed by Asia (9) and, more specifically, the Middle East (6). 

Humoràlia aims to raise awareness of these ongoing conflicts, underscore the importance of peace and conflict resolution, and highlight the disproportionate impact of war on women and children—groups that require special attention and visibility. 

Submissions must be made personally by the artist exclusively via the online form available at cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia. The system will automatically generate a confirmation receipt for each submission. 

Given the non-competitive, educational, and non-profit nature of the Exhibition, no monetary prize will be awarded. However, the organization commits to sending two printed copies of the exhibition catalogue to each selected artist. The works: 

• May be created using any technique, in DIN A4 format (210 × 297 mm) or proportional. 

• Each participant may submit up to three works, in black and white or color, preferably without text. If text is included, it must be in Catalan, Spanish, English, or French. 

• Files must be in JPG or JPEG format at 300 dpi (or a comparable print resolution). 

• A maximum of 50 works will be selected. 

The selected works will be chosen from the eligible submissions by a Jury of six members, through majority vote: one acting as president (the Mayor or a delegated representative), one deputy from the Cooperation Department of the Provincial Council of Lleida, two members of the Humoràlia organization, and two technical sta from the Cooperation Department. 

The Mayor of Lleida, or their delegate, will appoint the president and members of the Jury. The president will hold a casting vote in the event of a tie. The composition of the Jury will be published on the website cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia. 

The Jury’s composition must comply with Organic Law 2/2024 of 1 August, guaranteeing balanced gender representation (a minimum of 40% for the underrepresented sex). 

The Jury’s decision will be final and binding. 

Participation in the Exhibition implies authorization for the organization to reproduce and display the submitted works in a traveling exhibition, a printed catalogue (distributed in various cultural spaces), and an online catalogue published on social networks and digital platforms, including cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia. 

All reproductions will serve solely educational and awareness-raising purposes, never for profit, and the author’s name will always be credited. 

By submitting their work, participants—whether as authors or holders of exploitation rights—grant the Department of Cooperation a free license for reproduction, distribution, and public communication (including online dissemination) for the purposes of managing and promoting the Exhibition. All use will remain strictly non-commercial, and authors will be duly credited. 

Participants guarantee that their submissions are original works, that they do not infringe third-party intellectual, industrial, image, or other property rights, and that they possess full legal capacity to transfer the rights specified herein to the Department of Cooperation and Humoràlia. 

Since the works are submitted digitally, they will not be returned to the authors. 

5. NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED WORKS 

The organization will notify selected participants electronically once the Jury’s decision has been finalized. 

6. SUBMISSION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE 

The submission period will open on 1 November 2025 and close on 15 December 2025, both dates inclusive. 

The launch of the call and the opening of the submission period will be announced through a press release and on o icial institutional websites. 

Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the online form available on the Department of Cooperation’s website (cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia). 

The electronic form will include the following mandatory fields: 

• Title of the work 

• Name and surname of the author 

• Pseudonym (if applicable) 

• Postal address 

• Telephone number (with international prefix, if applicable) 

• Email address 

• Social media accounts 

• Attached graphic work 

Submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted. 

7. SELECTION AND DECISION 

The Jury will meet after the submission period closes and will announce its verdict within one month of the deadline. 

8. DATA PROTECTION 

Participants’ personal data will be incorporated into the processing activity “Awards, Contests, and Promotions,” managed by the Lleida City Council (Pl. Paeria, no. 1, 25007 Lleida). 

Data subjects may exercise their rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The purpose of data processing is to manage the prizes, contests, and promotions organized or supported by the City Council. 

Data processing is lawful under Article 6.1(b) of the GDPR as it is necessary for the execution of a contract with the participant. Data will not be shared with third parties except as required by law or stated in these rules. 

Participants have the right to access, rectify, delete, port, restrict, or oppose the processing of their data. 

Data Protection Officer: dpd@paeria.cat 

Further information is available at: https://web.paeria.cat/paeria/protecciodades/concursos/ca 

9. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS 

Participation in this call implies full acceptance of these terms and express submission to the interpretive decisions of the Lleida City Council. 

More information at cooperacio.paeria.cat/humoralia .

The 1st International Cartoon Festival on Money & Capital, Tehran 2025, Iran

The First International Cartoon Festival on Money & Capital, Tehran 2025, Iran

The International Cartoon Festival on “Money and Capital” is organized with the aim of presenting a creative, critical, and thoughtful perspective on the role of money and capital in modern human life. 

This event invites artists to address various aspects of this phenomenon through the humorous and visual language of cartoon art — from the influence of money on personal and social relationships to the challenges of the banking system and capital security, from the diversity of investment paths and the fluctuations of financial and crypto markets to the role of investment in economic growth and export development. 

The main goal of this contest is to portray the multifaceted nature of the concept of capital in today’s world, where the artist’s vision can serve as a bridge between awareness, critique, and inspiration toward building a more conscious future. 

Theme 

Money and Capital 

Subtopics 

-The role and place of money in life 

-Banking and capital security 

-Types of investment and financial growth 

-Stock exchange and financial markets 

-Cryptocurrency markets 

-The role of investment in export development. 

Regulations 

1. All professional and amateur artists of any age from around the world may participate. 

2. Each participant may submit up to 5 artworks. 

3. Participants must fill out the entry form and upload their works via the official website: www.mocacartoonfest.com 

The works must be in JPG format, 300 dpi resolution, with a maximum size of A3 and file size not exceeding 8 MB. 

Please note that registration is only available through the official website. To submit cartoons, use the “Submission of works” option in the top menu. 

4. Non-digital (hand-drawn) works must be scanned and submitted according to the same specifications in Article 3. 

5. Submitted works may have been previously published but must not have received awards in any other competition (national or international). 

6. Works containing plagiarism or any kind of copying will be disqualified. 

7. The use of artificial intelligence in producing artworks is strictly prohibited. Any violation will lead to disqualification. 

8. Participants grant the organizers the right to use their submitted works for promotional and cultural purposes. 

9. Submission of artworks implies full acceptance of all terms and conditions. 

10. Each participant whose work is published in the contest catalog will receive a PDF version. 

Jury Members: 

Javad Alizadeh (Iran) 

Bahman Abdi (Iran) 

Firouzeh Mozafari (Iran) 

Hamidreza Mosayebi (Iran) 

Esmaeil Kazeminazir (Iran) 

Hicabi Demirci (Turkey) 

Paolo Dalponte (Italy) 

Houra Khakdaman (Iran) (Jury Observer). 

Awards: 

First Prize: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €500 

Second Prize: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €400 

Third Prize: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €300 

Fourth to Sixth Prizes: Trophy, Honorary Diploma, and €200 each.  

Important Dates 

Deadline for submission: 24:00 (Iran time), Sunday, December 21, 2025 

Judging: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 

The opening ceremony, awards presentation, and exhibition details will be announced later. 

More on mocacartoonfest .

The 14th GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Competition 2025, Spain

The GIN Foundation, the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts (IQH), and the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer of the University of Alcalá announce the 14th GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Competition, in accordance with the following rules:

PARTICIPATION: 

Anyone interested may participate in the competition, either individually or as a joint effort between writer and artist, in one of these two sections: 

● General: Anyone interested in the field of humor. 

● Universities in Spain: Staff and students affiliated with Spanish universities. They must include a document certifying their affiliation with the university. 

THEME: 

Submitted works must be humorous. The theme is:"More (Paid) TV Series Than Ever" 

FORMAT AND LENGTH: 

Submissions may be in print or digital format. The work must be publishable on paper: a single panel, comic strip, comic page, etc., and must be signed. 

Maximum size: A3. For digital submissions, please send JPG files at 300 dpi. 

LANGUAGE: 

Works in any of the official languages of Spain or in English are accepted. Works originating from outside Spain that contain text must be labeled. 

NUMBER OF WORKS AND ORIGINALITY: 

Each participant may submit a maximum of four entries. All submitted works must be original and unpublished. 

SUBMISSION: 

The deadline for submissions is December 14, 2025. Original works, reproductions, and digital works are accepted. Works not returned will become part of the collection of the Graphic Humor Documentation Center of the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts (IQH) of the FGUA. For original works, authors may request a donation certificate. 

Submission of digital works: email or WeTransfer to gin@iqh.es. 

Submission of physical works: 

CONCURSO GIN-UAH 

Instituto Quevedo de las Artes del Humor (FGUA) 

Calle Nueva nº 4. 

28801 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid)

Along with the artwork, the ENTRY FORM, which will be shared with these rules, must be submitted, specifying the following information: Full name, telephone number, date of birth, complete postal address, and email address. Indicate the section in which you are participating. 

PRIZES: 

The GIN Graphic Humor Competition consists of 2 prizes in each section, with the following gross cash awards: 

General: 

1st prize: 2000 euros. 

2nd prize: 1000 euros 

Spanish Universities: 

1st prize: 500 euros. 

2nd prize: 250 euros. 

The winning entries, as well as a selection of those submitted, will be published on the websites iqh.es and humoristan.org. 

JURY: 

The jury for the GIN-UAH Graphic Humor Competition will be appointed by the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts of the FGUA, the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer of the UAH, and the GIN Foundation. 

The jury reserves the right to declare any of the prizes void or to propose a different distribution of awards. 

The jury's decision will be made within 3 months of the submission deadline. The winners will be notified, and the verdict will be published on the websites iqh.es and humoristan.org. 

Participation in this competition implies acceptance of these rules, as well as the author's express authorization to the organizers for the use of their work, provided that their name appears and the objective is to promote activities in the fields of humor and scientific outreach. This authorization does not create any obligation whatsoever towards the author. The organizers reserve the right, if necessary, to make any modifications they deem necessary for the better functioning of the competition. The organizers are not responsible for the works submitted to the competition. 

A selection of works will be part of an exhibition to be held throughout 2026, organized by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transfer of the University of Alcalá (UAH), the Quevedo Institute of Humor Arts of the FGUA (University of Alcalá Foundation), and the GIN Foundation.

The Participation Form ( FICHA DE PARTICIPACIÓN ) on source: iqh.es .

The 1st Capivara International Humor Salon, Curitiba 2026, Brazil

1st International Humor Exhibition of Curitiba

Capivara Humor 2026

Main Theme: Bipolar disorder

Regulation 

Theme: Bipolar disorder 

Dates: Registration: September 01 / 2025 to January 25 / 2026 

Realization: Capivara Humor is a realization of the Instituto Ocellaris Escola de Arte. 

Support: Instituto Ocellaris 

Exhibition: The works enrolled in the competitive show will be exhibited from March 30 to April 15, 2026. 

Modalities: Unpublished works can be presented in three modalities with only 01 (one) work by category. 

1 – Cartoon 

Theme: Bipolar disorder 

2 – Strips / HQ 

Theme: Bipolar disorder (with the text in Portuguese or English or without text / maximum of a page) 

3 – Caricature 

Theme: Bipolar disorder (Celebrities or historical figures that could have bipolar disorder) (Limit of a vertical drawing) 

4 - Political Cartoon 

Theme: Free Global 

Participation: Artists of any nationality, amateurs or professionals, over 18 years old. Each participant can register unpublished drawings. The drawings that have awarded is not registered until the closing date of the registrations. 

Registration: through the form in the link “Participate” / file in A4 / JPG: 300 DPI. Each artist may enter a maximum of 01 work per category: CARTOON (graphic humor accord to the main theme), CARICATURE (graphic humor that expresses the physical and/or personality of the celebrity), COMIC STRIPS/COMIC STORIES (graphic art in sequence. Caution: for comic stories will be accepted a maximum of 02 pages per work, POLITICAL CARTOON (graphic humor about any theme in the actuality) 

IMPORTANT: Registration will only be made with shipping in a single message, the designs enrolled in all modalities that the artist will participate in, added with the following information: Full Name / Artistic Name / Address / CPF / RG / Phone 

Techniques / Dimension: 30 cm x 21 cm (A4). The works, unpublished, should be original. The technique is free (traditional or digital). Works printed on couchê/A4, will also be accepted. Deliver in person. In the Atelier Laqua Parla – Rua João Carlos Figueiredo, 94 – bairro Guabirotuba, Curitiba – PR. 

The use of AI – Artificial Intelligence will not be allowed 

Awards: Money: R $ 1,500.00 (Fifteen thousand reais) for the first places of each of the four (4) categories, total of R $ 6,000 (six thousand reais), R$ 1,000.00 (thousand reais) for the second place of each of the four (4) categories, total of R$ 4,000.00 (four thousand reais), R$ 500,00 (five hundred reais) for the third places of each of the four (4) categories, total of R$ 1,500,00 (fifteen thousand reais). Total of R$ 12,000 (twelve thousand hundred reais) under total responsibility of the Instituto Ocellaris. 

IMPORTANT: Registrations abroad must apply for a bank with branch in Brazil. 

Trophies: For the top three in each category 

Certificates: For the three honorable mentions of each category – there will be no more than one award per author in each category. If this happens, the award will be destined to the author who obtains the most subsequent score. Other awards and mentions may be instituted at the discretion of the Organizing Committee. 

JUDGMENT: There will be a selection jury and another of awards composed of qualified people from the area. The award jury reserves the right not to allocate awards to categories that do not reach enough level, transferring to other categories or creating a special hall prize. If the award jury finds some kind of irregularity, fraud or plagiarism in one or more registered work, it may cancel the award granting it to another artist next to its classification. 

The award -winning works will be released on the official page and on the Instagram profile page of the Capivara Humor saloon after the inauguration and may be contested until a week after the opening of the hall with proof of any irregularity committed without the jury’s knowledge. 

All registered works (awarded or not) will be purchased for the Instituto Ocellaris. The works will be part of the collection of the Capivara Humor collection, which will be able to participate in traveling shows, dissemination in print, television, electronics and be published in books and magazines. When participating in the contest, the artist will be agreeing with the rules of the regulation. By registering, the author automatically transfers the assignment of copyright of his work(s) in accordance with Law No. 9610 of February 1988 (Copyright Law) in a total, universal and definitive manner in all Modalities of use and for free, the rights of author, safeguarded by the said Law referring to the award -winning work(s) at the Capivara International Humor Salon, which joins the research cultural collection and Disclosure of the national graphic mood of the Instituto Ocellaris Brasil for all the purposes of rights that reserves to make them the use you can. 

More on source: capivarahumor.

Similarity: Trump's signature

Darco Drljevic

Grand Prix

World Press Cartoon

Oeiras 2025

Hicabi Demirci

Third Prize

25th International Editorial Cartoon Competition 2025

Theme: It’s a Trump World

Luc Descheemaeker

"America First Stamp"

Cartoon Movement 2017

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Together for Less Plastic Waste: International Graphic Humor Fair 2026, Cuba

International Graphic Humor Fair: Together for Less Plastic Waste

Every year, 52 million tons of plastic are dumped into the environment worldwide. For example, in 2024 alone, 460 million tons of plastic were produced, and this figure is projected to double by 2050. Of this, only 9 percent is recycled, while 22 percent is mismanaged, polluting rivers, oceans, and soil. It is estimated that 8 to 11 million tons of plastic enter the oceans annually. And around 1 million species of marine fauna die each year from ingesting or being trapped by plastic objects. 

Cuba has joined the international effort to address the problem caused by plastic pollution, particularly single-use plastics. Therefore, work has been done on the legal basis to support all this work, and the Integrated Alliance Together for Less Plastic Waste has been launched. This alliance pursues three objectives and 11 actions aimed at promoting awareness and solutions to this problem. 

The Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment and Dedeté, the humor supplement of the newspaper Juventud Rebelde, are hosting the graphic humor show "Together for Less Plastic Waste".

The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about plastic pollution through graphic humor, utilizing the creativity and ingenuity of artists from around the world to inspire positive change in perceptions and behaviors regarding plastic use. 

The event focuses on combating plastic pollution and will address topics such as: reducing the use of single-use plastics; the importance of recycling plastic waste; marine life and the impact of plastic on the oceans; individual and collective responsibility in combating plastic pollution; and plastic, a silent danger to health. 

Cartoonists from all over the world may participate by sending one (1) work in A3 format (29.7 x 42 cm) with a 300 dpi resolution to the email address: Eventoplasticos@citmatel.inf.cu 

Submissions will be accepted until Monday, January 5, 2026. 

By submitting your work, you will be transferring copyright to the organizers, who will then be able to share your pieces on social media and in print, always respecting the authorship of each work. 

The judging panel will consist of cartoonists Arturo Kemchs (Kemchs) from Mexico; Guillo Bastías (Guillo) from Chile; Omar Zevallos from Peru; and Cubans Arístides Hernández (ARES) and Adán Iglesias, as well as experts from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.

 A major exhibition of the participating works will be held in Havana in February 2026, coinciding with the anniversary of the humor supplement Dedeté. Each participant will receive a digital certificate as proof of their participation in the event. 

(*The email begins with a capital letter) 

Sources: Adán Iglesias & Dedeté .

The 1st International Cartoon Competition "Mysteries of Huhla" 2026, Bulgaria

1st International Cartoon Competition “The Mysteries of Huhla”, Bulgaria

Topic: “Huhla – the Center of the World”

SPECIFICATION

OBJECT: 

The Art Festival “Mysteries of Huhla” will be held for the 28th time this year. It has already established itself as one of the most beloved and spectacular cultural events in Bulgaria. In order not to stop its rise, we decided to enrich it with another significant event “The 1st International Cartoon Competition “Mysteries of Huhla`2026”. 

The village of Huhla is located below the St. Iliya Peak in the mystical Rhodope Mountains - the homeland of the legendary Thracian king-singer Orpheus. St. Iliya Peak is the beginning of the Rhodope Mountains, and through Huhla, along the Arda River The Roman-built road "Via Rhodopea" ran along it. Near the river, near the village of Huhla, there is also the long-sought-after site of archaeologists "The Stones of King Darius", mentioned by Herodotus - the father of history. Many legends have been passed down through the The Roman-built road "Via Rhodopea" ran along it. Near the river, near the village of Huhla, there is also the long-sought-after site of archaeologists "The Stones of King Darius", mentioned by the father of history Herodotus. Many legends have been passed down through the generations about St. Iliya Peak, and the place is truly magnetic. 

There was life on it as early as the 12th century BC, and also a sanctuary, which is mapped on the archaeological map of Bulgaria. Artifacts of Dionysus, Hygieia, Asclepius, as well as a Thracian horseman and chariots have been found there. At the top there is an ancient Thracian Tomb, not yet explored. Scientists from the Mining and Geological Institute believe that in the sanctuary at the top, as well as the sanctuary of Ada Tepe, there lived priests, who managed the gold mining in the region. In Huhla and on Ada Tepe there were the first gold mines in the world. At night, the lights of three countries can be seen from here - Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece. 

Only 29 people currently live in the village of Huhla, but it is famous for having the most writers per capita – there are three nationally recognized authors. The names of many athletes, dancers, musicians, doctors, engineers, and businessmen are also associated with Huhla. The people of Huhla consider their village as a cosmopolitan place and jokingly call it “The Center of the World”. Everyone is very artistic. 

Today, the inhabitants of Huhla live all over the world, but every year they return here for another holiday, “The Mysteries of Huhla.” We decided to enrich this holiday by using the universal language of cartoons, which is can be equally understood by everyone. Therefore, we invite all artists, professionals and amateurs working in the field of cartooning, to make their own interpretations on the topic "Huhla - the Center of the World". 

PARTICIPATION RULES: 

1. The competition is organized at national and international level. Amateur and professional cartoonists from all over the world can participate. 

2. Cartoons that do not correspond to general moral rules, contain insults, serve political purposes and contain undesirable and harmful expressions will be excluded from the competition. 

3. Relatives of the members of the selection committee cannot participate in the competition. 

4. The technique is free. Competitors must add a short biography – up to 10-12 lines – in an attached file with their works. 

5. Cartoons must be sent only by email. The dimensions of the cartoon must be A4 (21 x 29.7 cm), with a resolution of 300 dpi and jpg format. 

6. Cartoons must not have received an award in a national or international competition before. Cartoons that the selection committee considers to be the same or similar or that belong to another cartoonist will not be evaluated. 

7. Participants must add their short biographies to their cartoons and add in the text that they did not use Artificial Intelligence in the creation of their works. 

8. Participants can submit maximum of 3 (three) cartoons. 

9. Cartoons must be sent to: huhlacartoon@abv.bg with the text "1st International Cartoon Competition "The Mysteries of Huhla 2026" in the subject line, indicating the name, surname, city and country of the artist by 24:00 on 31.05.2026. 

10. Please name the attached files as follows: First Name_Last Name_Country_Cartoon_1,2,3 (For example: Zhivko_Tenev_Bulgaria_Cartoon_1) 

Attach your short CV in the email as a Word text. 

11. If the contestants win the cash prize and do not come to receive it, the Hohla Foundation will transfer it to the bank account provided by the contestants. The beneficiary must be filled in, signed with an IBAN number. If the beneficiary does not contain an IBAN number, the prize amount expires at the end of 1 year from the date of announcement of the results. In case of expiration, the rights holder cannot make any claims for prize, etc. 

12. Cartoons that are ranked or deemed worthy of being exhibited will be used or published by the organizers for cultural purposes only. Among the cartoons submitted to the competition, the works selected by the jury and deemed worthy of being exhibited will be displayed in an exhibition during the Art Festival "Mysteries of Huhla 2026". 

13. According to these regulations, participants grant the copyright of the works entered in the competition to the organizers of the event. They may be used for travelling exhibitions or presented to the public by sound, picture or image, as an attraction and for advertising purposes for future editions of the competition. 

JURY 

The jury, composed of famous personalities, will award the following prizes for the best works: 

AWARDS: 

First Prize: 1000 Euros 

Second Prize: 700 Euros 

Third Prize: 500 Euros 

10 Special Prizes: Mention in the list of awardees. 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE: 

1. The deadline for applications is 31.05.2026. 

2. The jury evaluation meeting will be held on 03.06.2026. 

3. The results of the competition will be announced on 15.08.2026. 

4. The award ceremony and opening of the exhibition will be held on 15.08.2026. 

A digital certificate of participation will be sent to all participants approved for the exhibition. 

CONTACT: 

Coordinator: Zhivko TENEV – GISSEN 

Tel: +359 885 913 170 

Email: gissen@abv.bg 

Organizers of the 1st International Cartoon Competition are: 

“Hohla” Foundation 

“Rodopi” Publishing House Ltd. 

Note: The Hohla Foundation reserves the right to make changes to this specification if it deems necessary.

The 49th International Exhibition, Satyrykon 2026, Poland

Satyrykon 2026 - rules and regulations

I. Participation conditions 

1. SATYRYKON 2026 International Exhibition is an open competition. 

2. The objects of the competition are drawings, graphics and other works of fine arts and photography created with the use of optional techniques, being originals and qualified by artists to one of the following sections: 

I – theme: COMFORT ZONE  

II – JOKE & SATIRE 

1. WORKS AWARDED IN OTHER COMPETITIONS will be excluded from the SATYRYKON competition. 

2. Works are to be sent via the online form by 7th January 2026 (no later than 11.59 a.m., Polish time zone) avilable at: https://satyrykon.pl/en/applications/ 

3. Up to three works may be submitted for each section of the competition. Accepted work format: A3 (297x420mm) at maximum, 5 MB per picture, saved in JPEG format. In the case of objects that cannot be sent by e-mail (e.g. sculptures), please contact us: satyrykon@lck.art.pl. 

4. Entries produced using AI text-to-image generating software or platforms are not eligible to be qualified for the competition. AI-generated artwork or entries based on AI-generated artwork will be disqualified. 

5. Each participant who submits an entry declares that they are the sole author of the entry. 

II. Prizes 

1. Works for the competition will be qualified by the international Jury. 

2. Jury will award the following prizes: 

* Grand Prix SATYRYKON 2026 – prize in kind – pure gold key and cash prize in the amount of 12.000 PLN 

* 2 gold medals and cash prize in the amount of 8.000 PLN each 

* 2 silver medals and cash prize in the amount of 7.000 PLN each 

* 2 bronze medals and cash prize in the amount of 6.000 PLN each 

* and 4 special prizes amounting to 5.000 PLN each 

Additional Special prizes will be awarded: 

* Mayor of Legnica award in amount of 5.000 PLN 

* Director of Legnica Culture Centre award in amount of 5.000 PLN 

* Museum of Caricature in Warsaw award in amount of 5.000 

* Satyrykon`s Andrzej Tomiałojć Foundation award in amount of 5.000 PLN. 

The organisers are expecting extra awards for laureates: 

for the Author of THE BEST DEBUT and the Author of THE STUDENT DEBUT to be accompanied by a solo exhibition at the Satyrykon Gallery within the programme of SATYRYKON 2026 events. 

Jury has the right of final distribution of the statutory prizes, i.e. to change their number, not to award them, or not to award the Grand Prix SATYRYKON. Jury’s decisions are final. 

The index of works qualified for the 2nd stage of the competition will be announced on 23rd January 2026 at Satyrykon webpage: www.satyrykon.pl. 

The Organizer will inform the participants who have qualified for the second stage of the competition via email. 

The competition results with index of works qualified for exhibition will be announced on 20th March 2026. 

3. Participation in the competition is free of charge. The work originals will be returned on condition that the Author donates one of the works of her/his choice to the Satyrykon Gallery – as a form of compensation for posting costs. In case there is no clear Author’s indication, the organizer may post the work back on the Author’s cost. Details of payment and return will be arranged in individual e-mail correspondence. 

n o t e ! 

IN-KIND and CASH AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO TAXATION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT REGULATIONS. The condition to pay the authors is their arrival for the opening of the exhibition or the awards can be transferred into a bank account in a currency specified by the author. 

III. Participants’ privileges 

1. Authors of the works qualified to the exhibition are given a presentation copy of the exhibition catalogue and a free-of-charge place in the catalogue. 

2. Organisers provide competition prize-winners with gratuitous participation in the SATYRYKON 2026 event on June 12-14, 2026. 

3. Works sent to the exhibitions will be exhibited in Poland and abroad after the main exhibition, and then will be returned to their authors by the end of 2027. WE KINDLY ASK THE AUTHORS TO NOTIFY US ABOUT ANY CHANGES TO THEIR ADDRESS DATA – RETURN ADDRESS / PHONE / E-MAIL (please contact us: satyrykon@lck.art.pl). 

IV. Final provisions 

1. Organisers reserve the right to use the sent works for SATYRYKON advertising purposes without any special fees paid to the authors: to be exhibited and reproduced in a variety of advertising materials, as well as printed and circulated in catalogues. 

2. The prize-winning works become the property of the organisers and will be included in the collection of the Satyrykon Gallery. 

3. The exhibition organisers are the final judges in interpretation of the regulations. 

4. The members of the Jury and the authors of projects for the current edition of Satyrykon are excluded from participating in this edition of the competition. 

5. Sending her/his work the artist agrees to the mentioned above rules and regulations and agrees to publication of the author’s profile in the post-exhibition catalogue. 

6. Legnica Culture Centre (+4876 72-33-700; e-mail: satyrykon@lck.art.pl,) is the organiser of the International Exhibition SATYRYKON – Legnica 2026. 

S c h e d u l e: 

● Work acceptance deadline: January 7th, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.(Polish time zone) 

● Qualification for competition exhibition will be announced on 23rd January 2026 at Satyrykon website www.satyrykon.pl

● Jury meeting: March 13th, 2026 

● Announcement of the list of participants selected for the exhibition: March 20, 2026. 

● Post-competition exhibition: June – August, 2026 

● Return of the works after the exhibition cycle:December 31st, 2027.