Received cartoon competition catalog "Best of Urziceni 2009", Romania

Yesterday received the 4th International Cartoon Contest Urziceni 2009 catalog from Romania. Theme of the competition was “O tempora, o mores” (Oh the times!, Oh the customs!).
The full color catalog is of size 23.8x16.7 cm and has 64 pages. The front cover cartoon is by Constantin Ciosu, the Romanian artist who is awarded one of the ten special prizes (Diploma of Honour) with another cartoon of his.
Below is the 1st Prize winning cartoon by the late Bulgarian artist Rumen Dragostinov. Plus the rules for the competition 2012 with nearing deadline: 19 November!

New issue: ArteFacto # 56, October 2012

To view and download the e-magazine, click here . 

Results International Cartoon Humour Competition Brain Sneezing 2012, Slovakia

Results Brain Sneezing

Theme 2012: BALANCE

The Jury, on the 18th – 19th October 2012 evaluated
all the submitted humour cartoons and agreed on the winners:

First Prize : Bobisa TODOROVIC, Serbia (Top)

Second Prize : Sergej ELKIN , Russian Federation

Third Prize : Doru AXINTE , Romania

Honorary prizes :

Husain CAKMAK, Cyprus

Jurij KOSOBUKIN, Ukraine

Jacek FRACKIEWICZ, Poland

Audience Prizes :

Bobo PERNECKÝ, Slovakia

Ivailo TSVETKOV, Bulgaria

Descheemaeker LUC, Belgium

Mahmood NAZARI, Iran

Special Prize given by online magazine e-GAG: Roman KUBEC, Czech Republic.

See all prize-winning cartoons on http://www.cartooneast.com/category/index/item_id/369 .

Results 3rd International City & Citizen Cartoon Contest 2012 - Tabriz, Iran

Results of the 3rd International City & Citizen Cartoon Contest 2012 - Tabriz, Iran

First Prize: Oleg Goutsol - Belarus (Top)

Second Prize: Kazanevsky Vladimir & Yuri Kosobukin - Ukraine

Third Prize: Saeid Rahimi - Iran

Selected: Mohsen Zarifian - Iran

Selected: Musa Gumush - Turkey

Selected: Mehmet Kahraman - Turkey

Selected: Elena Ospina - Colombia

Selected: Mohsen Asadi - Iran.

All prize-winning cartoons on CWN.

Free theme in 3rd International Turhan Selçuk Cartoon Contest 2013, Turkey

3th INTERNATIONAL TURHAN SELÇUK CARTOON CONTEST 2013, TURKEY
SPECIFICATIONS
SUBJECT: Free
CONDITIONS:
1- The contest is open to all cartoonists.
2- The caricatures may be published before the contest. But they shouldn’t be rewarded at another contest.
3- The technique is free. Cartoonists can join the contest with maximum 3 caricatures. But the arts must be original. Digital prints will be accepted only if they are signed by the artist with wet signature.
4- The maximum size for caricatures must be 30×40 cm.
5- The contestants must write their name, surname, address, e-mail, country, and their telephone numbers with the big letters at the back of the cartoon.
The contestants must put their CVs into the envelope.
6- The caricatures must be sent to the following address until June 1st 2013.
3. ULUSLARARASI TURHAN SELÇUK KARİKATÜR YARIŞMASI
Milas Belediyesi Kültür Sanat Birimi Milas – Muğla / TÜRKİYE
7- The result of the contest will be announced on the date of June 28th 2013.
8- The caricatures that are sent to the contest will not be posted back. The caricatures which are in degree or non degree can be published with cultural purposes.
The contestants who join the contests are acknowleding these conditions.
The caricatures will be kept in Turhan Selçuk Caricature House.
9- The contest album will be sent to the holders of the caricatures which will be selected by the Jury .
10- The award ceremony will be on the date of September 13st 2013. The gallery opening of the caricatures which will be exhibited and the caricatures which are awarded will be in Turhan Selçuk Caricature House. The gallery will be open until September 27th 2013.
11- The accommodation expenses of the winners will be paid. But transportation will be at their expense.
12- SELECTOR BOARD:
Muhammet Tokat ( Mayor of Milas)
Kamil Masaracı (Cartoonist)
Nadia Khiari (Cartoonist)
Cecile Bertrand (Cartoonist)
Gürbüz Doğan Ekşioğlu (Cartoonist)
Ahmet Büyükmehmetoğlu (Cartoonist)
Hatay Dumlupınar (Cartoonist)
Pelin Ünker (Cartoonist)
Bülent Örkensoy (Graphic Designer)
13- AWARDS:
The First : 3.000 USD
The Second : 2.000 USD
The Third: 1.000 USD
Other Private Awards:
Private awards by different enterprises, associations, newspapers, art magazines, agents, unions or persons.
Note: The Jury meeting will be done on June 22th 2013.
Source: milaskultursanat .

Don Quichotte “City of Istanbul” International Cartoon Exhibition 2013, Turkey

DON QUICHOTTE "CITY OF ISTANBUL" INTERNATIONAL CARTOON EXHIBITION 2013

Istanbul is the intersecting point of Europe and Asia, with a settlement history of three hundred thousand years, an urban history of three thousand years and a capital dating back to the 1600s. Istanbul has been a home to various civilizations and cultures thorughout history. Due to Istanbul's historical cosmopolitan and metropolitan structure it has attracted people with various religions, languages and races for centuries. It has now become one of the major touristic centers in the world.

Istanbul hosted the Roman and Byzantinian Empires until Fatih Sultan Mehmet captured Istanbul from the Byzantines in 1453, which marked the rise of the Ottoman period. Historical areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985 and Istanbul was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2010.

THE RULES OF EXHIBITION:

1) You can only participate in this exhibition by submitting your work through the e-mail address provided below: sehriistanbul@donquichotte.org

2) The designs are to be drawn in A3-Size to be delivered in 300 dpi and in JPEG format.

3) The closing date of the exhibition is December 31, 2012.

4) Will be given for the top ten cartoon "Don Quichotte" medal.

5) The opening exhibition will take place in Istanbul-Beyoglu Teacherhouse on January 10, 2013.

6) Participants of all ages can join in this exhibition with a maximum of 3 caricatures.

Source: http://www.donquichotte.org/content/view/6574/153/lang,en/ 

21st International Biennial of Humour and Satire in the Arts, Gabrovo 2013, Bulgaria

21st  INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE IN THE ARTS 
'THE WORLD LASTS BECAUSE IT LAUGHS'
GABROVO 2013, BULGARIA
18th May – 30th September
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1.This International Competition and Exhibit recognizes the  highest  contemporary  achievements  of  humour  and satire in the following CATEGORIES, each to have its own exhibition area:
- CARTOONS
- GRAPHICS & DRAWINGS 
- PAINTINGS
- SCULPTURE
- POSTERS
- PHOTOGRAPHS
2.SUBJECT MATTER: FREE of choice, however, interpreted by the means of the comic.
3.ORGANIZERS:
Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE, Gabrovo Municipality,  the Ministry  of  Culture  and  the Ministry of Health  of  the  Republic  of  Bulgaria;  the  Organizing Committee is chaired by the Mayor of Gabrovo.
4.OPENING
18th May,  2013,  at  11:00  a.m.,  Museum  HOUSE  OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE, Gabrovo.
The selected works will be on show at the Museum from 18 May until 30 September, 2013.
5.JURY
A jury of professional artists and former Biennial winners selects the works and awards the prizes. The decisions of the jury are final and there is no appeal.
6.PRIZES
* GRAND  PRIX – the  GOLDEN  AESOP statuette, 2 000 BGN, a certificate and an invitation to hold a solo show at Biennial 2015;
* PRIZE  of  the  town  of  GABROVO – the  GASCAR statuette, 1 500 BGN and a certificate;
* Prizes (six) of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria – 1  000  BGN  each  and  a  certificate  in  each category; 
* Prize of the Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE – The World Lasts Because It Laughs plaque, a substantial prize to the value of 400 BGN and a certificate;
* Prize of Rotary Club-Gabrovo – Gabrovo suitcase and a 'visa' for the world over, 100 € pocket money and a certificate;
* Young Talent Prize of LIONS CLUB-Gabrovo – 500 BGN and a certificate.   
SPECIAL PRIZES:
* Prize for Best CARTOON supporting  the fight against tobacco consumption awarded by the Ministry of Health of  the Republic of Bulgaria  –  500 BGN and a certificate;
* Prize for Best CARTOON supporting the fight against alcohol  abuse awarded  by  the Ministry  of Health  of  the Republic of Bulgaria – 500 BGN and a certificate;
* Prize  for  Best  CARTOON  on  Safeguarding  Nature awarded by the Directorate of CENTRALBALKAN National Park – a 3-day visit to CENTRAL BALKAN National Park and a certificate;
* Prize for Best CARTOON on Gabrovo subject matter awarded by  Gabrovo Planet Society a statuette,100 BGN and a certificate;
* Prize for SCULPTURE  awarded by Skalni Materiali JS Co-Rousse – 2 000 BGN and a certificate;
* Prize for SCULPTURE awarded to a young sculptor (up  to  35  yrs.)  by  Skalni  Materiali  JS  Co-Rousse – 1 000 BGN and a certificate; 
* Prize  for  the  funniest  PHOTOGRAPH  awarded  by Photographic  Systems,  Ltd. – a  professional  Lowepro photo backpack and a certificate;
* Prize  for  Best  POSTER  supporting  the  fight  against smoking awarded  by  Coalition  for  Life  without  Tobacco Smoke – 500 BGN, printing of the poster and a certificate. 
The prize winning works remain in the Humour of the Peoples art  collection  of  the  Museum  HOUSE  OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE. The latter reserves the right to extend  personal  invitations  to  the  prize  winners  to attend the prize-awarding ceremony. The cash prizes in BGN  (Bulgarian  Leva)  are  subject  to  taxation  in conformity  with  Bulgarian  law.  The  prizes  can  be received no later than December 31, 2013.
GENERAL ENTRY RULES
1. ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all artists who accept the conditions of entry. The working languages are Bulgarian and English. In case  of  disagreement  on  the  interpretation  of  the  text,  the Bulgarian text is the valid one. 
2. DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ENTRIES: March 1st 2013
ADDRESS: Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE 
68, Bryanska St., P. O. Box 104, 5300 Gabrovo, BULGARIA
For contacts: 
Tel. /+359 66/ 807229; 803526; 804945; 
Fax: /+359 66/  806989
E-mail: humorhouse@globcom.net ; humorhouse@mail.bg .
The conditions of entry (in Bulgarian, English, German, French and Russian), the jury members and the recognition of the entries  received,  selected  and  awarded  can  be  viewed  at.
3. All art works should be originals signed by the entrants and entrants' property. Works submitted by e-mail or awarded before will NOT be accepted. Any technique is acceptable. 
4. MAXIMUM SIZES
- CARTOONS   A4 (29,7 x 21 cm)
- GRAPHICS & DRAWINGS   70 x 100 cm
- PAINTINGS   150 x 150 cm
- SCULPTURE   80 cm maximum height and 20 kg maximum weight
- POSTERS   70 x 100 cm
- PHOTOGRAPHS   30 x 40 cm
5. Each  artist may  submit  no more  than  2  entries  for  each category; the  cartoons  should  be  “without  words”;  the sculptures should be made of durable material.
6. The  artist's  name,  title  of  the  work,  year  of  creation, technique,  size  (and  the  weight  for  sculptures),  value  and category type  should be printed on the back of each entry. Each work should be accompanied by an entry form completed in capital block letters. Works without a duly filled-in entry form will not be considered by the jury. 
7. Unless  indicated  otherwise,  all  entries  submitted will  be considered donations to the Humour of the Peoples collection at  the  Museum  HOUSE  OF  HUMOUR  AND  SATIRE; therefore,  artists  are  requested  to  complete  and  sign  the Certificate  of  Donation  on  the  entry  form.  The  organizers greatly  appreciate  these  donations  which  will  significantly enhance  the  international  collections  to  be  enjoyed  by  all. The donors' names will be listed on the homepage of the Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE; the donated works will be shown in future exhibitions both in Bulgaria and abroad.
8. Artists who explicitly indicate TO BE RETURNED on the entry form can collect their works in person at the Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE from 1st October until 30th November, 2013 or will have their works returned at their expense by post or express services by 30th November, 2013 to an address indicated by them. The Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE bears no responsibility for the storage of the works unclaimed until 30th November, 2013.
9. All entries should be sent by post or express services as printed matter with PRINTED MATTER and NO COMMERCIAL VALUE noted on the package.
10. Artists should cover the transport costs franco Gabrovo. The organizers will not collect packages sent franco other destinations. All customs dues and landing charges payable upon the receipt and the return of the works should be covered by the artists who will be personally notified of the exact amount.
11. The Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE guarantees the safety of the works from the date of receipt to the date of return. No responsibility is assumed for damage or loss during transit. It is recommended that the works should be insured in advance. 
12. The Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE reserves the right to reproduce the works on display  and  have  them printed in its publications and other publicity materials. 
13. The Museum HOUSE OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE publishes an art catalogue of the exhibition. Only artists with selected works are entitled to a free copy. The catalogue is available at the museum gift shop.
14. The organizers guarantee that the artists' personal data will be processed as it is stipulated in the Personal Data Protection Act in force in the Republic of Bulgaria now.
15. The conditions of entry are contractually binding. By submitting works to the Biennial Exhibition artists agree to the terms of this contract.
ALL ENTRANTS ARE KINDLY INVITED TO VISIT GABROVO ON 18th MAY, 2013 AND ATTEND THE OPENING AND PRIZE-AWARDING CEREMONIES OF THE 21st INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE IN THE ARTS, AS WELL AS ENJOY THE HUMOUR CARNIVAL IN TOWN.
Regulation in languages & Entry-Form: http://humorhouse.globcom.net/engl/bienale/condition.html .

Invitation :: Meeting with Forges

Similarity: Rhodes 2002 - Braila 2012

This report by Julian PENA-PAI.
More on http://similarcartoons.blogspot.ro/2012/10/braila-2012_15.html .

Invitación :: Presentaci​ón del libro Justycia

Change in Results of the 3rd International Digital Media Cartoon Contest 2012

Change in the Results of the 3rd International Digital Media Cartoon Contest 2012 / Iran

After announcing the result of the 3rd International Digital Media Cartoon Contest, similar samples sent for two artworks that after considerations of jury members Saeed Sadeghi’s artwork was not concluded in similarity debate but the artwork of Mello (Brazilian Cartoonist) were recognized as similarity debate and his prize has given to the next cartoonist in the final decision Mr. Hicabi Demirci from Turkey (See top).

Source: irancartoon .

1st International Izmir Cartoon Contest 2013, Turkey

İZMİR KONAK MUNICIPALITY

MUSEUM OF JOY AND CARICATURE

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 1st INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF CARICATURE ON İZMİR

1-PURPOSE: In 2012, İzmir Konak Municipality founded the Museum of Joy and Caricature with the aim of emphasizing the “peaceful”, that is, the “connective” power of humor as much as its “criticizing” power and creating an enjoyable culture environment.

“The 1st International Contest of Caricature on İzmir” was organized with the purpose of contributing to the development of İzmir in terms of tourism by asking the question “What does İzmir evoke in you from the perspective of a caricaturist?”.

2-SUBJECT: The subject of the contest is İzmir. Artists wishing to participate in the contest must handle and visualize at least one of İzmir’s actual or historical elements in a concrete or suggestive manner with humor.

3-TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:

3.1- Caricaturists from all over the world – professional as well as amateur – can participate in the contest. There is no age limitation.

3.2- Caricaturists can participate with previously published works or works with which they participated in other contests before but did not receive any reward. Works must be constructed upon the artist’s original idea. The selection committee shall omit works which it decides to be imitation, stolen or over-inspiration. Author of any work which received an award but was later detected to have such flaws shall be the sole addressee of copyright problems which might arise and accepts in advance to return the award he/she obtained.

3.3-Each participant can participate in the contest with maximum three caricatures.

3.4-Works participating in the contest shall not be returned but shall be added to the collection of the Museum of Joy and Caricature. Works which receive awards can be used by Konak Municipality in posters, brochures and all kinds of promotional materials with cultural purposes.

3.5-Those from among the caricatures participating in the contest which are deemed as worthy to be exhibited shall be exhibited and included in the album to be formed. Owners of the caricatures that are exhibited will be sent an album and a certificate of participation.

3.6-Artists participating in the contest are deemed to have accepted the terms above.

4-SIZE OF THE WORKS: Drawing technique for the works to be sent to the contest is free and works can be colored or black and white. Sending the original copy of the works will be an advantage. Digital prints will also be evaluated as long as they bear original signature. In both cases, works should not be affixed to another surface. The size of the caricatures must be minimum A4(210x297 mm) and maximum A3(297x420 mm).

5-LABELING THE WORKS: On the back of the works, the artist’s name, surname, telephone number, internet and postal address shall be written. The artist’s photograph not smaller that 6x9 cm and a short life story shall be included in the envelope. Participants younger than age 18 who are citizens of the T.R. shall include their date of birth, T.R. identification numbers and signature of their legal guardian stating that they accept the terms of the contest.

6-SENDING THE WORKS: The works must be delivered to the related address by 02.04.2013 by post or by cargo or by hand against receipt. Works which are damaged before being delivered shall not be accepted.

7-PLACE OF DELIVERY: İzmir Konak Municipality Museum of Joy and Caricature

Address: Yüzbaşı Şerafettin Bey Sk. (Eski 1462 Sk) No : 9 Alsancak / izmir / TURKEY

Contact No: +90 (232) 465 31 05, info@izmirneselimuze.com

8-MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE:

Doğan HIZLAN (Journalist- Writer)

Rıfat MUTLU (Caricaturist-: Association of Caricaturists İzmir Representative)

Niyazi YOLTAŞ (Caricaturist)

Tan ORAL (Caricaturist)

Eray ÖZBEK (Member of Museum Executive Board- Caricaturist)

İzel ROZENTAL (Caricaturist)

Mehmet ASLAN (Painter- Caricaturist)

Cemalettin GÜZELOĞLU (Caricaturist)

Dilek MAKTAL CANKO (Museum Coordinator)

9-BOARD OF ORGANIZATION:

Dr. Hakan TARTAN - Mayor of Konak

Veli ŞAKIR - Deputy Mayor of Konak

Bahar AKDOĞAN ŞENGİL - Library Manager.

10-CONTEST CALENDAR:

Final Date of Participation : 02.04.2013

Meeting of the Selection Committee : 14.04.2013

Announcement Date of Final Results : 25.04.2013

The Selection Committee shall announce the works selected on the websites www.izmirneselimuze.com & www.konak.bel.tr and and notify participates from their e-mail addresses. Results will be finalized in ten days and announced on the internet and via the media.

11-AWARDS:

First Prize : 10.000.- TL,

Second Prize : 6.000.- TL,

Third Prize : 4.000.- TL,

2 Honorable Mentions : 2.000.- TL.

12-CONTEST SECRETARIAT:

Contest Responsible: Özge AKSOY

Address: Konak Municipality Library Directorate

Milli Kütüphane Cd. No:14 SSK Blokları Blok Kat:6 Konak İZMİR

0 (232) 482 10 35 / 7558-7559-7457-7537

e-mail: kutuphane@konak.bel.tr

Electronic Web: www.konak.bel.tr

Rules & Entry Form: http://www.konak.bel.tr/files/afis/2012-10-08035338.pdf .

4th International Tourism Cartoon Competition, Eskişehir - Turkey

 4th International Tourism Cartoon Competition

International Tourism Cartoon Competition is held with the cooperation of Anadolu University Research Center for Caricature Art, Association of Tourism Writers and Journalists (TUYED) and Anatolia: A Journal of Tourism Research. The objective of the competition, which was first held in 2009, is to examine tourism, which is one of the biggest sectors in the world, with its various dimensions. Also, the competition aims to put forward cartoonists’ aspects in terms of travelling population’s experiences and relations during their travel. In this respect, the main objective of this competition is to assess such topics, developments and experiences within the tourism industry as accomodation, transportation, food and beverage, recreation, sightseeing, museums, envirenment, tourist-resident relationships, from cartoonists’ point of view.

Competition is held annually and is open to all cartoonists from all over the world, both amateur and professional. Nearly 100 submitted works which get to the final elimination take place in the Cartoon Book and the reward ceremony of the competition will be held in İstanbul.

Deadline for Submission: 18 January 2013 .

http://www.tourismcartoons.com