Makhmudjon Eshonkulov, Uzbekistan: New Year 2013

Nicolae Lengher, Romania: New Year 2013

19th International Cartoon Humour Competition GOLDEN KEG 2013, Slovakia

19th International Cartoon Humour Competition on the Topic of BEER, GOLDEN KEG 2013, Slovakia
Topic: BEER
On Monday, 1st April 2013, an exhibition of the best competing works, a festive announcement of the results and the handing of prizes to the most successful authors of the 19th competition in accordance with the Jury´s decision will take place as follows:
GRAND PRIZE (Grand Prix) Golden Keg and 500 €
1st Prize Small GOLDEN KEG and 200 €
2nd Prize Small GOLDEN KEG and 150 €
3rd Prize Small Golden KEG and 100 €
The Competition Jury reserves the right not to grant any of the prizes or to grant other special prizes.
The organisers will accept for the competition all works that will be delivered at the address of the Šarišská gallery in Prešov by 25th February 2013.
The organisers of the competition reserve the right to publish selected works in promotional materials and to re-install the exhibition, while each competitor will receive a competition catalogue.
Competition rules:
1.Each author can send at maximum five original works, including graphic techniques.
2.The competition is open to anybody and everybody, and it is not restricted in terms of artistic design methods.
3.The formats of the works should not exceed the A4 dimensions.
4.The competition is non-anonymous. Each work should be signed on the reverse and bear the author´s full address.
5.The rewarded works will become property of the BEER GALLERY in Prešov.
6.Send your works at the address:
ŠARIŠSKÁ GALÉRIA
(p. Fedor VICO)
ul. Hlavná 51,
080 01 Prešov
Slovakia
Please clearly mark the envelope with the word „PIVO“.
e-mail: fedorvico@gmail.com
Source: http://raedcartoon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1071 .

9th International 7-77 Cartoon Competition 2013, Turkey

* The 19th International Ankara Cartoon Festival is going to be held from April 19th to 21th, 2013 during the 84th Children’s Day activities, which are celebrated in our country every year in on the 23rd April.
* The international 7-77 Cartoon Competition will be organized under the 19th International Ankara Cartoon Festival. The aim of the competition is to make children familiar with the art of cartooning and to contribute the development of sensitivity towards humour by enriching their world with the help of cartoons you will draw.
* All proffessional and amateur cartoonists will be welcomed to join in by drawing cartoons for children.
* Cartoons can be drawn in black-white or colourful using any technique in either A4 or A3 size.
* Cartoonists can join in the competition with an original cartoon that can be understood by children.
* Competitors must write their names, surnames and addresses on the back of their cartoons.
* The deadline for the competition is February 1st, 2013.
* Cartoons should be sent to the following address:
ULUSLARARASI 7-77 KARIKATUR YARISMASI PK:364 YENISEHIR 06443 /ANKARA/ TURKEY
* The sole prize of the competition is the 7-77 PRIZE (1000 €) and the institutions’ commemorative plates.
* The results of the competition will be announced on April 10th, 2013 in the local press and on the web.
* The winner of the competition will be invited to Ankara from April 19th to 21th, 2013 as a guest for the activities to be held during the 19th International Ankara Cartoon Festival and will receive the award at the opening of the exhibition.
* The International 7-77 Cartoon Competition catalogue and the certificate will be sent to those competitors whose cartoons were chosen by the jury and were printed in the catalogue.
* Cartoons will not be sent back and all rights will be reserved by the Cartoon Foundation.
* International 7-77 Cartoon Competition exhibition will be opened in various cities of Turkey and abroad.

WEB: http://nd-karikaturvakfi.org.tr/.

International Icehockey Cartoon Contest 2013, Hungary

Icehockey Cartoon Contest 2013
The Hungarian Icehockey Federation, host to Division I/A World Championship, calls for an international cartoon contest to promote ice hockey.
Categories:
Cartoon theme: ICEHOCKEY SPORT
Caricature theme: HUNGARY AND INTERNATIONAL STARS OF ICEHOCKEY
( Hungary stars photos: http://icehockey.hu/oldalak/valogatottak/ferfi_valogatott/alalkategoria )
1.) Participants can submit up to three original cartoons in A/4 or A/3 size, using any technique. Prints of cartoons produced or coloured with software can also be submitted on condition that it has the cartoonist’s original signature and the print’s serial number.
2.) The participants should write their name, address, phone number and e-mail address on the back of the cartoons
3.) Deadline for entries: 18.March.2013.
4.) Postal address for entries (please note the order!):
István Kelemen
Baja
Bajza J. u. 19.
6500
Hungary
5.) For information or enquiries about the competition contact: e-mail: grafikuskelemen@gmail.com

6.) Participants whose works are selected by the jury for the catalogue will receive a copy via post.
7.) Categorie Prize: 100.000-100.000 HUF+VAT and 3-3 pcs Diploma.
8.) The entries will be judged by a professional jury in 31. march, 2013. The jury’s decision is not negotiable.
9.) The selected entries will be exhibited in the imminent vicinity of Papp László Budapest Sport Arena, in the Sport Agora (Sportmúzeum). Open: April, 2013, during the World Championship.
10.) For the gallery of cartoons and for any other information visit : http://www.icehockey.hu/ .
11.) The organiser intends to make use of the entries as follows:
- in posters promoting the exhibition
- in invitation materials to the exhibition
- in the catalogue of the exhibition
- as reference materials for media coverage
- in the programme of the ice hockey world championship
12.) Entries will not be returned.
We wish each contestant successful participation!
Hungarian Ice Hockey Federation.

toonpool.com: Winners of the Portrait Competition / Bookstore Staff

Ahoy!
1000 thanks again to the artists joining our bookstore contest for their wonderful artworks!!! There had been a long jury session and it was very hard for the bookstore's staff to arrive at a final decision (opinions are bound to be subjective as always...). So winners elected by the staff are:
1.) Arwantha Artigala (250 Euro): http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/bookstore_184336 (See top)
2.) NITA/Dragica Ohashi (150 Euro): http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/Book_183079
3.) KARKA/Joseba Berrondo Arbelaiz (100 Euro): http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/bookstore%206_185749
Great congratulations! And great recognition to ALL other artists, all entries are wonderful (it was an agony of choice to select 3 winners).
The bookstore's staff has also decided to buy 1 art print each (printed by toonpool.com) of following artworks:
1.) "Bookstore Sketch" by Kestutis: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/bookstore.%20Sketch_186375 (30 EUR for the artist for 1 printout)
2.) "Lady 3" and "Lady 4" by Amal Samir: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/lady%203_185825 and http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/lady%204_186279 (30 Euro each for the artist for 1 printout each)
3.) "Competition Entry Group" by Dom Richards: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/lady%204_186279 (on condition that we get a hi res version: 30 Euro for the artist for 1 printout)
4.) "Portrait of a Woman" by Markus Krause: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/Portrait%20of%20a%20woman_186364 (30 Euro for the artist for 1 printout)
5.) "Bookstore Full" by Ionut Bucur: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/Bookstore%20Full_186226 (30 Euro for the artist for 1 printout)
6.) "Bookstore 3" by Kestutis: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/bookstore%203_185287 (30 Euro for the artist for 1 printout or 100 Euro for the original drawing sent on postal way - plus shipping charge)
7.) "Portrait 1" by Pascal Kirchmair: http://www.toonpool.com/cartoons/Portrait%20Competition_182957 (30 EUR for the artist for 1 printout)
(Printouts will be done by toonpool.com - no more action needed by the artists).
Thanks so much for joining!
Peace & smiles,
Vanessa, Admin
www.toonpool.com .

17th International Competition FAX FOR PEACE, FAX FOR TOLERANCE 2012-13, Italy

New issue: ArteFacto # 57, November 2012

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

Rules for the 41st World Gallery of Cartoons OSTEN, Skopje 2013, Rep. Macedonia

41st WORLD GALLERY OF CARTOONS OSTEN – SKOPJE 2013, REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
The organizer of the event is OSTEN Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
The selected works will be appraised by an international jury
The opening ceremony and announcement of awards will take place on the 30st May 2013 at the OSTEN Gallery in Skopje
PROPOSITIONS FOR APPLICATION
Forms of expression of Submitted Artwork – cartoon, satiric drawing and/or comics*
*For the applicants competing in comics: up to one panel of non-linguistic strip with satiric/humoristic content
Theme – free
Participation fee – free of charge
Application criteria
• The author may send several artwork
• Application Form for registering artwork shell be completed in one of the following ways:
– The Form can be filled out electronically at the official web site of OSTEN (artwork submitted electronically shall be attached to the Form)
– The Form can be shared with other interested parties for participation and be emailed (the Form shell be accompanied by digital images of the artworks and a author's short CV)
– The Form can be downloaded from the website of OSTEN and upon completion be sent via the post office accompanied by artwork (author's short CV is preferable)
• Artwork format:
A4 (21,0 x 29,7cm.) or A3 (29,7 x 42,0cm.)
(300 dpi resolution, jpg. format)
• By completion of the Application Form, the applicant shall consens to confer the artwork copy right to OSTEN. The author shall agree to use, exposure, study and publishing of his/her artwork by the organizer without limitation to the type of media, time schedule or publication setting.
• Each Application Form not fully completed shall not be eligible for the following round
• The dedline for application of artwork is 13th January 2013 (EXTENDED: 31 JANUARY 2013
http://osten.com.mk/cartoonproposition.aspx?mid=3&smid=25&archive=false&lang=2)
Process of selection and jury
• All adequately applied artwork shall qualify for the preliminary selection
• Preliminary selection of received artwork shall be conducted by a board nominated by the organizer
• One week following the deadline for application, the organizer shall inform the short-listed authors to send their original artwork to the address of OSTEN
• The organizer is not responsible for any damages during the transport of artwork
• The short-listed originals of artwork received the latest of 28th February 2013, shall be considered nominees for awards by the international jury.
Disclosure
• All short-listed artwork is represented in the Catalogue
• All represented artists shall receive a free-of-charge copy of the Catalogue sent by post
• The organizer will cover the accommodation expenses for first prize winners for the opening and award ceremony in Macedonia.
AWARDS
GRAN PRIX FOR LIFE ACHIEVEMENT (5000 $)
• First Prize for Cartoon (1000 $)
• First Prize for Satiric Drawing (1000 $)
• First Prize for Comics (1000 $)
• 10 Special Prizes.
Contact
OSTEN World Gallery of Cartoons
8 Udarna Brigada 2, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia
cartoons@osten.com.mk
www.osten.com.mk

Jri Srna wins the International Day to End Impunity editorial cartoon contest 2012

Winners of the International Day to End Impunity editorial cartoon contest 2012:

First place: Jiri Srna, Czech Republic.

Second place: Motaz Ahmed, Egypt.

Third place: Elihu Duayer, Brazil.

Source: http://daytoendimpunity.org/en/contest/.

21st International Contest for the Young up to 18 Year Old, Krusevac 2013, Serbia

21st GOLDEN HELMET INTERNATIONAL CONTEST FOR THE YOUNG UP TO 18 YEAR OLD TOPIC – TENNIS
CATEGORIES:

1. CARTOON
2. WRITTEN FORM (Short story, Poem, Aphorism)
3. STRIP
PROPOSITIONS:
1. CARTOON: MINIMUM A4 (210x297 mm), MAXIMUM A3 (297x420 mm), FREE TECHNIQUE;
2. WRITTEN FORM: MAXIMUM TWO TYPED PAGES OR UP TO 20 APHORISMS; 
3. COMIC- ORIGINAL, UP TO EIGHT TABLES, FREE TECHNIQUE
AWARDS:
The Jury will award one category each and select five best participants in all three categories to attend Master Class. Lecturers will be prominent authors. 
WORKS TO BE SIGNED IN FULL NAME, FAMILY NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT PHONE AND E-MAIL.
WRITTEN WORKS TO BE SEND EXCLUSIVELY UNDER A CODE. ALL WORKS TO BE PROPERLY PACKED AND SENT TO:
KULTURNI CENTAR KRUSEVAC
MEDJUNARODNI KONKURS ZA MLADE
TOPLICINA N0. 2, 37 000 KRUSEVAC, SRBIJA
TEL/FAX: +381 (37) 423 025
e-mail: goldenhelmet@ptt.rs, goldenhelmet@kck.org.rs, zlatnakaciga@kck.org.rs
The autors will be informed on award on April 1st 2013. The Organizer will bear travel and accommodation cost of awarded authors. Festival official languages are Serbian and English.
Deadline: February 20th, 2013.
Source: http://kck.org.rs/vesti/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110:21-konkurs-zlatne-kacige&catid=20&Itemid=119 .

Results 24th Olense Kartoenale 2012 with theme "Puzzles & Puzzlers", Belgium

Artists from 45 countries participated in the 24th Olense Kartoenale 2012 in Belgium with theme "Puzzles & Puzzlers". The winners are as follows:

Adults:

1. Luc Descheemaeker/O-Sekoer (Belgium) (Top)

2. Norbert Van Yperzeele (Belgium)

3. Seraphim Bakoulis (Greece)

4. Nicola Hendrickx (Belgium)

5. Rudy Thijs (Belgium)

Bialogard City Prize: Pawel Kuczynski (Poland).

Amnesty International "Energy for Everyone" Special Prize: Norbert Van Yperzeele (Belgium).

Young Authors:

1. Erol Dağdemir (Turkey) (Below)

2. Kaan Saatçi (Turkey)

3. Zang A He (China)

4. He Xin Wan (China).

Source: http://www.olen.be/nieuwsdetail/506/default.aspx?_vs=0_N&id=2674 .

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!