4th International Festival "Valle de Aburra" - Colombia

4TH INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL AND GRAPHICAL HUMOR “VALLE DE ABURRÁ”
The conditions:
1) The contest is open to all the graphical caricaturists and humorists of the world.
2) The deadline for entries is September 15th 2008
3) The themes of the competition are: A) WOMEN POWER . B) FREE.
4) Each participant can present in the competition a maximum of three cartoons for theme.
5) The cartoons presented must be in original or digital images signed by the artist, we don't accept photography.
6) You can participate with cartoons in white or black or in colour.
7) The size of cartoons will not exceed 30 X 40 cms. Maximum.
8) You can also participate with cartoons that have alredy been published or rewarded previously.
9) Each participants will pay to send the cartoon.
10) Each cartoons will have in the back the name, last name, address and e-mail of the participant.
11) Participants are requested to send, together with their cartoons, a short curriculum vitae and photography.
12) There will be selection judges.
13) The sent cartoons won't be returned (except the ones received as borrowed), and they will take parted in the cartoons and comic Colombian museum. Each cartoon and its author will have a carpet and a place in this collection.
14) The organization has all rights reserved to exhibit the cartoons that attempt to individual or collective rights.
15) The cartoons selected of 1º and 2º event will be published in a catalogue (by infrastructure problems the catalogue of the first event could not be printed).
16) The selected works will publish in our Web page and a book of next appearance, that will contain works of the made events.
The Prizes
1° Grand Prix: US$ 1.000 (that they support the Universidad de Medellín and the Commercial Center Los Molinos).
2° Special prizes offered by various institutions.
3° Special mentions.
ADDRESS: The works should be sent to:
4ª Muestra Mundial de Caricatura “Valle de Aburrá” – Colombia
Carrera 55 # 49-51
Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana-Departamento de Bienestar Universitario-
Medellín – Antioquia – Colombia
Telephone 270 77 24 – 5112199, ext. 134 y cel. 314 7771291
Winning version 2005: YURIY KOSOBUKIN – Ukraine
Winning version 2006: CRISTÓBAL REYNOSO “CRIST” – Argentina
Winning version 2007: ARISTIDES HERNANDEZ “ARES” – Cuba
Source: http://www.cartoonblues.com/Contests2008/Contest_2008September_Medellin.html
Spanish version: http://www.cartoonblues.com/Contests/3RD_INT_CARTOON_FESTIVAL_COLOMBIA.doc

7th competition of graphic humour Joke for FOR 2008

Joke for FOR (Fór pro FOR) 2008 Prague - Czech Republic
Organizers - In co-operation with the Czech Cartoonists’ Union and ABF announces the 7th annual open competition of graphic humour
Rules for competitors:
1. Participation conditions
The organisers will announce the competition by publishing the conditions for participation in periodicals and distributing them to selected artists in the Czech Republic and abroad. The competition is open to all who realise the following conditions. By sending in their pictures, each competitor accepts the rules of competition.
2. Content and technical conditions
Theme: “The window – the eye of building”
(The competition is the part of the 18th International Building Trade Fair FOR ARCH 2007)
Number of pictures: maximum of 3
Format: minimum A4 – maximum A3
Signatures: All pictures must be signed by the author on the front side and the author’s name, address and e-mail address must be written on the back side.
Notice:

a) the original piece only
b) the graphical techniques must be signed by an author on the front page and marked by the specification of number of prints and the serial number of an entered exemplar
c) the competition works can not be awarded on the other international competition in the past
3. Valid regulation
- 40 pictures will be chosen for the competition and exhibition; an international jury will select the prize-winning entries.
- Each of the authors of the pictures selected for inclusion in this year’s collection to be displayed at a biennial exhibition will obtain a catalogue.
- The competitors agree that their work could be used for publicity and promotion in materials promoting the competition, or could appear in the media for the purpose of promoting the event or presenting the results and the authors.
- The competitors agree that the sponsors and advertisers of the competition have privilege options to use works selected by them for their own presentations or promotions at the author’s regular fee, and the right to contact selected authors for further co-operation.
- The prize-winning works and the final collection of a maximum of 40 works will become the property of the organisers. Unselected work will be returned to the authors if the envelope with address and stamp is enclosed.
4. Prizes and awards
1st place: FOR-pencil - gold + diploma + 10 000 CZK (370 EUR)
2nd place: FOR-pencil - silver + diploma + 7 000 CZK
3rd place: FOR-pencil - bronze + diploma + 5 000 CZK
4th place: Honourable FOR-pencil + diploma + 3 000 CZK
5th place: Special FOR - pencil + diploma + 1 000 CZK
The Svatopluk Pitra Prize devoted by Irena Pitrova (for Czech authors only)
Honourable mention of GAG editor + 500 CZK (for Czech authors only)
The author of 1st prize-winning work will be invited to attend the awards ceremony and his expenses for the travel and one night in hotel in Prague will be covered (foreign author - from the borders of Czech Republic to Prague and back).
The glass trophy for the winners will be given to the author only, who attends the ceremony on September 16, 2008 in Prague, or the persons entrusted by the author.
For the excused authors, there will be delivered diplomas and money by the post.
5. Important dates
Date of announcement: 25th April, 2008
Deadline for competition: 14th June, 2008
Jury session: 17th June, 2008
Viewing of exhibition in the centre of Prague: 16th September, 2008 – 30th September, 2008
Winning ceremony and the prize giving: 16th September, 2008
7. Jury
Both, organisers and sponsors, will have their own members in jury. The organiser reserves the right to name the jury and its chairman and secretary. The jury will receive remuneration for serving on the jury. The organiser reserves the right to set the criteria for judging the competing works after consultation with the chairman of the jury. The jury will select the best works for the final competition and will select the prize-winning works according Point 4 of this statute.
8. The pictures should be sent to this address:
ABF a.s., ForProFor - (ALEŠ VYJIDÁK); Václavské náměstí 29; 111 21 Praha 1, Česká republika
Information:
e-mail: ivan.hanousek@dreamworx.cz;
e-mail: vyjidak@abf.cz, tel.: +420 222 891 115
WEB: http://cuk.dreamworx.cz/

Results 2nd Corum International Cartoon Contest 2008

The 2nd Corum International Cartoon Contest 2008 (Turkey) with theme “Are we going to burn or freeze?” concludes. According to the announcement made by cartoonist Sonmez Yanardag, Corum representative of the Association of Cartoonists, one of the organisers of the contest with Corum Municipality and Corum Journalists Association; 172 artists from 19 countries sent in 320 cartoons for the competition: http://picasaweb.google.com.tr/syanardag/YanacakMYZDonacakMYZ

WINNERS
First Prize: Askin Ayrancioglu – Turkey
Second Prize: Rumen Dragostinov - Bulgaria
Third Prize: Alaattin Cevikbas - Turkey
Mention 1: Kursat Zaman - Turkey
Mention 2: Muammer Kotbas - Turkey
Mention 3: Oleksiy Kustovskiy - Ukraine
Special Prize of Corum Representative Branch of the Association of Cartoonists: George Mitides – Southern Cyprus
The date of prize-giving ceremony and the inauguration of the exhibition to be announced soon.

Results International exhibition on theme Stamps

Results of the International cartoon exhibition on theme POSTAGE STAMPS, Belgrade 2008

Jury:

Stefan Popa Popa’s, cartoonist (Romania),

Tadashi Nagai, ambassador of Japan in Belgrade and philatelist,

Jugoslav Vlahovic, cartoonist and graphic artist (Serbia),

Doru Bosiok, cartoonist and graphic artist (Serbia),

Dragan Poposki, director of Postal Museum in Belgrade (Serbia),

Slavoljub Ignjatovic, journalist and philatelist (Serbia).

WINNERS

I prize (500 euro) – Jiri Sliva (Czech republic)

II prize (300 euro) – Goran Markovic (Serbia)

Diplomas:

Jacek Frackiewicz (Poland)

Mohammad Amin Aghaei (Iran)

Valentin Georgiev (Bulgaria)

Elman Mirzoyev (Azerbaijan)

Personal stamp and diploma – Vladan Nikolic (Serbia)

Mail art prize – Nickolai Krachtchin (Russia)

Mail art prize – Peter Niuwendijk (Holland)

Mail art diploma – Boris Petrushansky & Olesya Kuklina (Russia)

Jury FECO Serbia awarded with special prize (200 euro) Slobodan Adjanski (Serbia).

Opening of the exhibition and prize-wining ceremony will be on May, 22 at Postal Museum, Majke Jevrosime 13, Belgrade.
JUGOMARKA, Belgrade, Serbia (jvlahovic@ptt.yu)
Union of cartoonists of Serbia FECO (jugoslav@nin.co.yu)

Biennial of Caricature GOLDEN SMILE Belgrade 2008

The 6th International Biennial of Caricature GOLDEN SMILE Belgrade 2008
Regulations
*The sixth International Biennial of Caricature THE GOLDEN SMILE – BELGRADE 2008, organised by the ULUPUDS (Association of Fine and Applied Artists and Designers of Serbia) and FECO Serbia, will be held at the Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade, December, 2008.
*The competition is open to artists from all over the world.
*Theme of the exhibition: TRADITION AND PROGRESS
*Each author is to submit original works (all fine or graphic arts techniques are accepted). Author may enter unlimited number of works. The maximum size of one caricature is 42 X 29.7 cm (format A3). Due to scanning recquirement format A4 (29.7 X 21 cm) image size, is recommended. Digital prints signed by the author, and good quality photo-copies will also be accepted.
*The selection of works will be made by the Council of the Exhibition.
*An international Jury appointed by the Exhibition Council will decide on Awards.
*Awards:
The Golden Medal and 600 EUR
The Silver Medal and 400 EUR
The Bronze Medal and 300 EUR
The Award of the Weekly Magazine NIN for the best graphic print.
*The works, marked on the back with the sticker (or the photocopy of the sticker) filled, should arrive by NOVEMBER 1st, 2008 to the following address:
ULUPUDS (»The Golden Smile«)
Terazije 26/II
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
To avoid custom problems, please write DOCUMENT, NO VALUE on the envelope
*The exhibits shall not be returned to the artists and will remain in the ULUPUDS collection – CaricatureDivision/FECO, Serbia,except on special demand. The exhibition will be shown in other towns in Serbia.
*The organiser will publish an illustrated catalogue ­of the exhibition and all exhibitors will obtain it free of charge. Each exhibitor shall authorise the organiser to ­reproduce his works without reimbursement, for advertising purposes.
*These regulations are subject to interpretation of the Council of the Exhibition. President of the Exhibition Council is Jugoslav Vlahovic, graphic artist and cartoonist.
*For all the further information please contact ULUPUDS, Tel/fax: +381 11 268 57 80
e-mail: ulupuds@beotel.yu or jugoslav@nin.co.yu
ULUPUDS web presentation: http://www.ulupuds.org.yu/

Regulations, Stickers for Caricatures, and Registration form at: http://www.ulupuds.org.yu/Aktuelnosti.htm

6th International Comics Showroom Contest - Serbia

6th INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOWROOM CONTEST
Propositions and rules:

1. Participants are not age-limited.

2. Only good copies, up to 4 pages will be accepted. Works have to be sent via post office (e-mails excluded).

3. Required language: English.

4. Theme, style, technique, genre and page format are free-choice.

5. Requested info of the participants (writer, artist, colorist, etc.): Name and surname, CV, date and place of birth, country, address, phone number and e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

6. Work info: title, authors, technique and the production year should be attached separately to the work. The work can be done by one or more authors (writer, artist, colorist...).

7. Submitted works will be reviewed by the jury and selected works will be shown at the Showroom exhibition.

Awards & Prizes:

1. Grand prix of the Showroom (includes 1000 €);

2. Awards for the following categories: Best traditional style comic, Best alternative comic, Best script, Best graphic;

3. Young Lion special award (for the authors up to 15 years old);

4. Special jury prizes for the best idea, and the authors up to 15 years old;

5. Sponsors’ prizes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29th, 2008

Address: STUDENT CULTURAL CENTER, MEDJUNARODNI SALON STRIPA, Kralja Milana 48, 11 000 Belgrade SERBIA
Additional information: http://www.skc.org.yu/

e-mail: skchappy@bitsyu.net

tel: + 381 11 360 20 44

"Drought & Water" March 2008 results - Turkey

MAN & NATURE March 2008 results
March 2008 results of the monthly Nature & Man Cartoon Contest 2008 with theme "Drought & Water" are announced at the contest website: http://www.muhittinkoroglu.com/default.asp

WINNERS

Tawan Chuntra - Thailand

Lubomir Kotrha - Slovakia

Young Sik Oh - South Korea

See March 2008 runners-up at: http://www.muhittinkoroglu.com/finalist.asp

Complete regulations at: http://caricaturque.blogspot.com/2008/01/nature-man-contest-2008-drought-and.html

European Cartoon Contest "Intercultural Dialogue”

European Cartoon Contest "Intercultural Dialogue”
Dear Cartoonist,

We are very pleased to invite you to participate on a European Cartoon Contest which theme will be "Intercultural Dialogue”, which deadline for the reception of works will be the 16th June 2008. This contest’s theme is in accordance with the proclamation of 2008 as the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.

The objective of this initiative of the European Commission is to promote the awareness of all citizens to respect the cultural diversity. The EU decision is in keeping with respect by several fundamental principles written in the Treaty establishing the European Community and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the Union.

It is in line with these purposes that Portugal launches a European-Cartoon Contest with the theme "Intercultural Dialogue", relying on the importance of the language of humour as a way to build and des-build the looks on the subject.

As per the contest of 2007 - Inequalities, Discrimination and Prejudice - this contest is for European authors, of any country, being part or not of the 27 countries of the European Union. We do look forward to receive you participation!

Warm regards

The Director

Luís Humberto Marcos

Contacts:

National Printing Museum

Estrada Nacional 108, nº 206,

4300- 316 Porto

Portugal

Tel: 351+22 530 49 66

Fax: 351+22 530 10 71

portocartoon@imultimedia.pt

http://www.cartoonvirtualmuseum.org/

www.imultimedia.pt/museuvirtpress

(Source: http://www.cartoonblues.com/)

4th International Solin Cartoon Festival - Croatia

4th INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL - SOLIN 2008 - CROATIA
1. PARTICIPATION
The organizer of 4th International festival of cartoon Solin 2008 is the city Solin.

The festival is opened for everyone regardless of nationality, age, sex, or profesion.
2.THEME:

1. FREE
2. ARHEOLOGY
3.ENTRIES
Conditions of entry:
1. All entries must be original cartoons. Framed works, also, will not be accepted.
2. Entries can be either black and white or colored.
3. There should be the name, surname and the address on the reverse side of cartoons.
4. Maximum 5 entries will be submitted.
5. Maximum size of entries is A3 format (40 x 30 cm)
4.DEADLINE
Entry deadline is the 01 August 2008.

Please write "PRINTED MATTER- NO VALUE" on the envelope.
5.ADDRESS
INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL SOLIN 2008
«DOM ZVONIMIR» Kralja Zvonimira 50, 21210 Solin, CROATIA
6.PRIZE AND AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL....................................................1001 EUR
SILVER MEDAL + PLAQUE
BRONZE MEDAL+PLAQUE
PRIZE CITY SOLIN.............................................3
PRIZE TURIST COMYNITY SOLIN............................2
7.EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place in the galery of the culture home „ZVONIMIR“ Solin on the 29.08.2008.
8.OTHER CONDITIONS
Authors of works that quality to the exhibition are given a presentation copy of the exhibition catalogue (DVD).

The works will be returned only on the special reqest of an autor. The postage EUR4 will be paid by autor.

The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the festival, Solin 2008, as the advertising material without being obliged to pay a fee to an author whose work may be used.

The prize-winning works become property of the organizer.

PRESIDENT 4.INTERNATIONAL CARTOON FESTIVAL- SOLIN 2008 CROATIA
Cartoonist-designer
MARKO IVIĆ

Source: http://azcartoon.bravehost.com/solin.htm

ENTRY FORM

LAST NAME ---------------------------------------------

FIRST NAME --------------------------------------------

PSEUDONIM --------------------------------------------

STREET ---------------------------------------------------

POSTCODE -----------------------------------------------

CITY -------------------------------------------------------

COUNTRY -----------------------------------------------

TELEPHONE --------------------------------------------

E-MAIL ---------------------------------------------------

FAX --------------------------------------------------------

NUMBER OF ENTRIES -------------------------------

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Results 1st International Contest Ciudad de Bogota

RESULTS FIRST INTERNATIONAL CARICATURE AND CARTOON CONTEST CIUDAD DE BOGOTÁ
The jury of the FIRST INTERNATIONAL CARICATURE AND CARTOON CONTEST CIUDAD DE BOGOTÁ has decided to declare the winner of the first prize in the Professional category with a value of US 1000, the work of Iranian SAEED SADEGHI. The second prize in this category, a value of US 800, was won by Colombian cartoonist based in Spain ELENA OSPINA with the work "PUZZLES."

Special mentions:

The First honourable mention was given to the work of cartoonist Colombian RAÚL FERNANDO ZULETA entitled "SOPAS CAMPBELL'S"

The Second honourable mention was given to the work of cartoonist ARGÓN entitled "THE GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT"

The Third honourable mention was given to the work of Venezuelan cartoonist OSCAR ROJAS entitled "VENEZUELA: ENTREPRENEURS ESPECULADORES"

The Fourth honourable mention was given to the work of Bulgarian cartoonist RUMEN DRAGOSTINOV "CHILDREN."

In the category AMATEUR was awarded the First Prize consisting of US 500 in materials design, the Colombian cartoonist YUDIR STERLING GUEVARA with the work REFLEJOS OF WAR. The Second prize in this category consisting of US 400 in materials of drawing, has been awarded to Colombian cartoonist GUAICO with the work THE GUERNIKA.

Second Prize:

In the category CHILDREN minority participation was very significant and therefore the jury had decided to grant SCHOLARSHIPS courses at the National School of Cartoon for all participating children and their works will be displayed at the upcoming International Book Fair Bogotá between April 23 and May 5.

In total, 50 works have been chosen to be displayed in all the categories that will be shown at the Pavilion of Design and Caricature in the event.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

First International Cartoon Beer Contest - Canada

First International Cartoon Beer Contest

MBière Mondial de la Bière Mondial de la Bière, 2236, Beaubien East, Montréal, (Québec) Canada H2G 1M7 • Phone: 514-722-9640 # 442 • FAX: 514-722-8467 •

For the 15th anniversary of the Mondial de la bière, we are pleased to announce the first International Cartoon Beer Contest.

The contest will be announced February 11th 2008 via the internet. Judging will take place on May 28th 2008 with a panel of International Judges. Their decision will be final.

Announcement of the winners will be made on May 30th 2008.

Winners and selected cartoons will be seen on the website at www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1) The contest is open to anyone aged 18 years or older. All contestants accept the conditions and provisions included in the official rules and regulations. The original art work together with signed entry form must be received by May 10th, 2008. Participation to the contest is free of charge, the participants are responsible for delivering their work at their own expense to: Cartoon Beer Contest

c/o Mondial de la bière

2236 Beaubien East

Montréal, Québec

Canada H2G 1M7

E-mail will be sent to contestants to confirm the registration. If you want to deliver your work electronically send it to: olegderg@hotmail.com and infombiere@globetrotter.net

2) Theme: Beer, beer and women, beer and humour, beer and love, beer and sports, beer and history, beer and fun, beer and global warming, beer and politics, beer and ecology etc. etc. You may choose any humorous beer related theme to inspire your original cartoon, comic strip, caricature or gag. For comic strips we ask artists to include 3 to 4 frames on one page.

3) Entries: participants may submit a maximum of 3 cartoons, or comic strips.

a) The cartoons must have never been exhibited in Canada, or have won an award in a previous competition.

b) The cartoons may bear no captions, except for comic strips.

c) The cartoons must be sent flat without folds, or rolled in a tube.

d) The participants are responsible for the originality of their cartoons. Discussions and claims related to the originality, privacy, property rights, and or good taste of the work is the responsibility of the participant. The cartoons will not be returned and will belong to the permanent collection of the Mondial de la bière.

4) a) Dimensions of the cartoons. Cartoons should be 21.5 cm x 28 cm or, 11 inches by 8 inches (horizontal, or vertical).

b) Cartoons that are submitted under glass, framed or on other materials than paper as a support will be rejected from the competition.

5) Property rights, By agreeing to take part in the contest the participants renounce their property rights on the work submitted, thus empowering the organizing association to make use of their entries for promotional purposes on behalf of the International Concours bières bandes desssinées - Cartoon Beer Contest. This includes use of their entries by sponsors for publicity, publicity in the media, cartoon books, posters and or catalogues, folders, calendars or other promotional materials etc. Entries may be used for official gifts by the festival organizers.

6) Jury. A first selection of all entries will be made by the Head Judge the Honourable Oleg Dergachov in preparation of the final judging that will be done by an International team of expert judges. The judging will take place on May 28th 2008 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. The International jury will include professional cartoonists, and or art critics, and possibly a representative of a major sponsor and also one of the festival. A minimum of 6 judges will be on the jury. (Jury members: John A. Lent, Svetlana Kruglova, Guy Badeaux, Aislin ( Terry Mosher), Tina Seemann. Source: http://www.cartoonblues.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3141)

7) Prizes

Golden Mug — First prize cash award of $1,500 CDN, dyploma and Trophy

Silver Mug — Second prize cash award of $1,000 CDN, dyploma and Throphy

Bronze Mug — Third prize cash award of $500 CDN, dyploma and Trophy

Source: http://www.cartoonblues.com/Contests2008/Contest_2008May_Montreal.html
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Entry form:

Name:

Date of birth:

Address:

Country:

Zip code:

Tel:

FAX:

E-mail:

I agree to the rules and regulations of the International Concours bières bandes desssinées - Cartoon Beer Contest. No entries will be returned to the participants, and will remain the property of the festival. The cartoons may be used for promotional purposes as described in the rules and regulations. Legal responsibilities related to the work submitted remains the responsibility of the author of the cartoons or comic strips.

Signature

Results 14. Golden Keg 2008 - Presov / Slovakia

Results 14. Golden Keg 2008 - Presov / Slovakia
Grand Prix: Henryk Cebula (Poland)
I. Prize: Andreas A. Malecki (Germany)
II. Prize: Camilla Tabaka (Poland)
III. Prize: Nikolaj Arnaudov (Bulgaria)
Special Prizes:
Ivan Popovic (Slovakia)
Giorgio Giaiotto (Italy)
Leszek Hermanowicz (Australia)
Seyran Caferli (Azerbaijan)
Jindrich Otta (Slovakia)
Roman Kubec (Czech Republic)
Honorary Mention:
Urmas Nemvalts (Estonia)
Otto Schubert (Czech Republic)
Marek Kretowicz (Poland)
Liviu Stanila (Romania)
Jitka Holecek (Switzerland)
Malgorzata Tabaka (Poland)
Érico - Jungueira Ayres (Brazil)
Bretislav Kovarik (Czech Republic)
Mykola Dmytruch (Ukraine)
Ernest Svrcek (Slovakia)
Victor Crudu (Moldavia)
Roman Jurkas (Czech Republic)
Rumen Dragostinov (Bulgaria).

3rd ArtijaNet (Zikison) Cartoon & Comic Strip Contest

3rd Competition of a Caricature and a Short Comic Strip 2008

http://www.artija.net/ & The SRZ (SRŽ) – The Satirical Manufactory "Žikišon" (Satirična Radionica Žikišon) are announcing in the categories, the themes:

1. THE PORTRAIT CARICATURE "ŽIKIŠON" WITHOUT WORDS. How do caricaturists imagine "Žikišon" and his life time?

2. THE CARICATURE WITHOUT WORDS – FREE FORM.

For both of categories you can send up to 3 works on A/4 size of paper, up to 200 KB by E-mail, any technique is allowed.

3. THE SHORT ALTERNATIVE COMIC STRIP – FREE FORM. A board needs to content up to 6 squares, A/3 format, up to 400 KB by E-mail, any technique is allowed, up to 3 boards in a work or 3 boards of a single strip.

The competition will be opened and free for all of the professionals and amateurs, for affirmed and unknown authors from 7 to 77 years of age, for all people on this planet but in the case if someone appears from other planet then we will become the first interplanetar competition.
AWARDS: The first award in each of three categories - a presentation on a particular page on the site http://www.artija.net/ and SATIR and kiks (Caricature and Short Cartoon).

Works can be sent by e-mail caricature.comics@gmail.com and zikison.mazos@gmail.com with author’s short biography and photography. All of received works will not be returned to the senders. The organization of this project keeps the right for using and publishing of received works for the organization’s needs.
Deadline: No deadline (Permanent Exhibition)

(The Results: November 1, 2008)

ZIKISON (1885 - 1950) was a satirist, a caricaturist, an editor, a publisher, and a printer. Between two wars in Serbia he was an actuator, a co–author editor of many newspapers for humor and satire. He has been suffering and imprisoned by Communist Regime in 1949. Soon after that torture and seizing his property, he died in 1950.

See winners in 2007: http://www.artija.net/zikison2007/srz_index.html