10.5.21

The European Cartoon Award 2021

The European Cartoon Award will welcome entries for the 2021 edition from May 6, 2021, to June 18, 2021. 
Eligibility 
Any cartoonist that operates in or is from any of the 47 countries of the Council of Europe is eligible to compete in the European Cartoon Award. 
The cartoons need to be accompanied by a description in English (250 words maximum), explaining the theme of the cartoon(s), together with an assessment of its impact and reception. If you need assistance with writing this in English, please reach out to us at info@europeanpressprize.com.  
Submission 
During the entry period for the European Cartoon Award, a button will become available on our website that brings you to our cartoon entry form. Please submit your cartoon(s) here and fill out the form. 
The entry period for the 2021 edition is: May 6 to June 18
Rules 
Cartoonists can send in a maximum of three cartoons, either entered separately or in one entry if they are part of a series. 
Submitted cartoons must have been realized between 1 January and 31 December 2020 and published in European online and offline media. 
Formats 
Entries should be submitted digitally by completing the form on this website. Only complete forms can be entered. Cartoons must be submitted in JPEG format. 
Applicants are required to upload images with a resolution of 1080 x 1080 pixels minimum. 
If your caption is in any other language than English, please submit an English translation of the caption as well. 
Judging procedure 
After the entries have come in, they will be assessed and sifted through by the Laureates Jury and the Panel of Judges, consulting widely. The two juries, the Laureates one composed by 5 nominees of the last edition, and the latter composed by the winner of the last year’s edition together with four expert journalists, cartoonists, or activist, will vote on cartoons and select a shortlist from which the Panel of Judges will select the winner. 
Source: europeanpressprize .

1.5.21

XXI International Salon of Antiwar Cartoons, Kragujevac 2021, Serbia

THE XXI INTERNATIONAL SALON OF
ANTIWAR CARTOONS "KRAGUJEVAC 2021"
The international jury will make a selection out of submitted cartoons which is to be exhibited and published in the Salon‘s catalog. Besides, the following prizes are to be awarded: 
Grand Prix "Courier of Peace" and a prize of 1,500 euros from the International Association of Cities of Peace Newspapers 
Gold plaque and 1,000 euros 
Silver plaque and 800 euros 
Bronze plaque and 500 euros 
Award of the Mayor of Bydgoszcz (Poland) in the amount of 750 euros 
Award of the city of Ingolstadt (Germany) in the amount of 500 euros 
Award of the city of Bielsko-Biala (Poland) in the amount of 500 euros 
Prize of the city of Suresnes (France) in the amount of 500 euros 
Prize of the city of Pitesti (Romania) in the amount of 500 euros 
Award of the city of Carrara (Italy) in the amount of 500 euros. 
THE PRIZE FUND IS 7,050 EUROS. 
The jury may also award a number of diplomas to shortlisted works for awards. 
Cartoonists and fine artists from all over the world have to right to participate. They should submit at most 3 (three) cartoons, which have not been awarded by any other international competition, on the subject of antiwar as well as solidarity between people and nations. The artworks should be utmost A4-A3 formatted, while art technique is at the artist’s choice, including, electronically version of the cartoon with the original signature. On the back of the artwork there should be written data on the artist (such as: name, surname, address, phone/fax, e-mail.) 
The deadline for submission of works is August 17th, 2021. The jury session is to be held on August 21th and 22th, 2021. 
The Cartoons should be sent to the address: 
SALON ANTIRATNE KARIKATURE, Desankin venac bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia 
or to the e-mail address salon@spomenpark.rs . 
The works submitted to the competition are not returned and the Salon reserves the right to use them without special compensation. 
NOTE: The International Salon of Antiwar Catoons had a great international promotion and affirmation. After the announcement of the winners, the presentation of awards and the opening of the exhibition in Kragujevac, the Salon exhibition is being set up in numerous cities around the world and in international organizations. The salon has visited more than 40 cities in 20 countries. Thus, the Salon exhibition was presented in the United Nations building in New York, in the exhibition premises of the European Commission in Brussels. Polish cities Bydgoszcz, Bielsko-Biala, Plonsk, Vielun, Torun. The audience also saw her in Mexico City, Limassol (Cyprus), Berlin and Dresden (Germany), Paris (France), Tryavna (Bulgaria), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Skopje (Macedonia), Carrara and Monte Cassino (Italy), New Haven (USA), Poltava (Ukraine), Mesolongia (Greece), Kotor (Montenegro), Slovenj Gradec (Slovenia)...The virtual exhibition of the Salon is available on the Salon's website www.antiwarkragujevac.rs.

28.4.21

The 13th OSCARfest International Cartoon Exhibition, Osor 2021, Croatia

13th OSCARfest International Cartoon Exhibition
OSOR 2021, Croatia
ONLY FOR ENTHUSIASTS!
13th OSCARfest 2021
EXHIBITION
OSOR Social Home / July - October 2021
PARTICIPATION
The exhibition has international character, there is no age limit, or limit on the participant profession.
TOPIC
COMMUNICATION ON A DESERT ISLAND
(Internet, email, social networks, phone, cell phone, TV, radio,
mail, newspaper, signals, conversation... on a desert island). 
WORKS
1 (one) Cartoon WITHOUT WORDS
EXHIBITION SELECTOR
Branka Hlevnjak, MSc. (art historian and art critic) selects artworks for the exhibition according to the criteria: topic, original idea, artistic quality, completed Application form, meet the deadline. 
 FORMAT
A4 (210x297 mm), RGB, JPEG, 200-300 dpi, high resolution
DEADLINE
June 15, 2021
E-MAIL ADDRESS
dado.kov.novi@gmail.com
CATALOG
All participants shall be sent the results and a digital catalogue via e-mail.
Confirmation of participation will be sent on request.
JURY
INTERNATIONAL JURY OF VISITORS
Visitors of the Exhibition vote for the best cartoon by secret ballot.
PRIZES
First place: Personal exhibition at the 14th OSCARfest 2022, Diploma, sponsorship award
Second and Third place: Diploma
First-ranked Croatian cartoonist: Personal exhibition at the 14th OSCARfest 2022, Diploma
OTHER RULES
The submitted works remain at the disposal of the organizer who may use them for promotional and other non-commercial purposes (awards for voters, sponsors and donors ... with the name of the author and the festival) without royalties to the authors and continue to exhibit them.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
OSCARfest - International Cartoon Exhibition will take place in the eternal small town of OSOR (4000 years old, today about 50 inhabitants) on the island of Cres, within the town of Mali Lošinj (northern Adriatic Sea, Croatia, EU).
The festival has been held continuously since 2008 during the tourist season.
It is visited by tens of thousands of visitors every year.
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Organizer ARTour-Nerezine Association
Art Selector Branka Hlevnjak
Program Leader
 Dado Kovačević
Financial Support Town of Mali Lošinj + Mali Lošinj Tourist Board
Support Osor Local Comitee + Croatian Cartoonist Association
Sponzors DesignArt + Ars Tempesta + ARTshirt + Foto studio Nadir Mavrović + friends
Media Support Radio Mali Lošinj-Radio Jadranka + portal otoci.net + Novi list.
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ENTRY FORM 

Name

Surname

Nickname / Pseudonym

Street

Postcode

City

Country

Telephone / Fax

Cell Phone

E-mail

Sex                   Male                       Female

Date                                                

Signature

REQUIRED!
 Please insert a portrait of yourself (photo or caricature).

The 31st International Biennial Exhibition of Humour in Art, Tolentino 2021, Italy

31a Biennale Internazionale dell'Umorismo nell'Arte
Tolentino 25-26-27 November 2021
REGULATION
ART. 1 - SCOPE 
The Municipality of Tolentino convenes and organises Biumor 2021 the 31a Biennale Internazionale dell’Umorismo nell’Arte (31st Festival of Humour in Art) – a prize contest focused on humour in art. The contest is divided into two sections:
1 - “Premio Internazionale Città di Tolentino” (“City of Tolentino International Award”) - for humorous art themed around “Envy"
Envy is wishing evil on others. 
Envy is when our heart feels sorrow for the achievements of those around us. 
Envy is resenting other people’s success. 
Envy is a feeling of person-to-person or social discontent that thrives in contemporary society. 
Envy comes from the Latin in – adversative – and videre, and translates as to ‘look against’, ‘unfavourably’ or better yet ‘to frown upon’ and refers to an unfailing emotion of human soul that has a timeless quality and cuts across all social groups. 
The theme aims at sparking critical thinking about the malevolent side of social relations.
2 - “Premio Luigi Mari” (“Luigi Mari Award ”) for caricatures of illustrious figures.
The contest comprises:
• a selection of the competing entries by a qualified jury. The artworks so singled out will be exhibited at the venue of the 31a Biennale Internazionale dell’Umorismo nell’Arte, from November 25, 2021 throughout January 30, 2022.
• publication of a complimentary catalogue that will be presented to the authors of the selected works;
• a prize awarding event;
Against the backdrop of the festival is a commendation for Humour on the internet awarded for products at the cutting edge of communications technology that shatter the stereotypical patterns typical of traditional comedy.
ART. 2 – HOW TO PARTICIPATE 
The contest is open to contemporary artists of any nationality and any age, who are allowed to enter a maximum of three works which must be unreleased and authentic, free in size and technique, and performed in whatever form of visual art, material and support – pictorial, graphics, sculpture and installation, photography and video. Computer-aided digital visuals, as well as photographic source artworks with purely structural digital fix are also allowed to enter the contest as long as they are produced in paper format and are autographed and numbered by the authors.
ART. 3 - DEADLINE 
The deadline to enter the contest is October 11, 2021, by which time all entries will have to have been sent to the address below (Entries must arrive at the competition address no later than 20 OCTOBER 2021): 
Segreteria della “31a Biennale Internazionale dell'Umorismo nell'Arte ” – Palazzo Europa – Via Tambroni n. 4 – 62029 TOLENTINO (Italia)
After having filled out and signed the entry form, the contestants are requested to attach it to their works prior to shipment. Artworks must be authentically signed and provided with the special coupon. The works must be shipped carriage free - they will only be accepted on condition that they are not subject to any taxes or customs fees - the local municipality will not bear any fees due.
ART. 4 – JURY 
Admission of the works, their selection for display, and the awarding of prizes are exclusive competence of the jury nominated by the Municipality of Tolentino in consultation with the Artistic Director. The jury's decision is final and irrevocable.
ART. 5 – AWARDS 
The Jury will award below prizes:
“Premio Internazionale Città di Tolentino” ("City of Tolentino International Award”) for humour in art themed around “Envy
1st Prize - € 3,000.00, will be awarded to the winner of the 2021 contest. In case of a tie, the prize money awarded will be split among the winners.
2nd Prize - € 1,000.00
3rd Prize - € 500.00
“Premio Luigi Mari” (“Luigi Mari Award”) for caricatures of illustrious figures
1st Prize - € 1,000.00
2nd Prize-€ 500.00
Other special commendations may possibly be awarded by the jury.
ART. 6 - RETURN OF WORKS 
The prize winning works will not be returned, they shall remain the property of the Municipality of Tolentino and will become part of the collection of MIUMOR - the International Museum of Humour in Art. As clearly shown on the coupon, the works that are expressly donated by the artist shall remain the property of the Municipality of Tolentino, that is entitled to make a discretionary use of them. The works not expressly donated can be collected from the MIUMOR as from 28 February 2022 personally by the artist or their delegate; alternatively they can be returned, not earlier than the thirtieth day after the scheduled closing date of the Exhibition, unless extended, if specifically indicated on the coupon attached to the work.
ART. 7 - LIABILITY
The Municipality of Tolentino, in its capacity as organizer of the event, pledges to the greatest care, custody and supervision over the length of time they will be at the venue of the Biennale Exhibition and during transportation, but declines all responsibility for theft, fire, damage or loss that may occur as a result of any unforseen causes.
ART. 8 - USE AND REPRODUCTION OF WORKS
Contestants allow the Municipality the right to reproduce any of the selected works free of charge for publication in the official catalogue of the Exhibition, in as many copies as the Municipality shall deem appropriate, including publication on the website and any other form of communication and promotion.
The City is authorized to publish the works on any support, even for commercial purposes. In case of reproductions, the author will be mentioned in the habitual ways. The author allows free use of their work for popularisation, cultural and recreational purposes, as well as for public enjoyment. The author must expressly renounce all rights to any compensation.
ART. 9 - CONSENT
Contestants expressly authorize the Municipality of Tolentino to process the personal data in its possession in accordance with the personal data protection law, so as to include them in databases operated directly by the local administration or a third party appointed by it.
As organizer of the 31st exhibition, the Municipality is entitled to adopt final decisions on all matters not mentioned in these Regulations. These are published on the website www.biumor.com in Italian, English, French and Spanish. In case of controversy, the Italian text shall prevail. Participation in the 31a Biennale Internazionale dell'Umorismo nell'Arte implies unconditional acceptance of all items contained herein.
INFO:
www.biumor.com 
phone : 0733.901365/0733.969797
E-mail: info@biennaleumorismo.it
Source: biumor.

22.4.21

Press Freedom Cartoon Exhibition 2021, Indonesia

Press Freedom Cartoon Exhibition 2021
a solidarity action for journalist Nurhadi
INTRODUCTION 
Violence, intimidation and repressive actions by the authorities against journalists are a serious threat to press freedom in Indonesia. Although the work of journalists has been protected by the Press Law, cases of violence against journalists in the field continue to occur. 
Most recently, a Tempo journalist in Surabaya, Nurhadi, was a victim of violence by law enforcers. He was tortured while carrying out coverage at the Samudra Bumimoro Building on Saturday (27/3/2021). 
The Press Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia noted that cases of violence against journalists in 2020 were the highest in the past 10 years. The case has increased significantly compared to the previous year. 
In 2020 there were 117 cases of violence against journalists and media, an increase of 32 percent compared to 2019 (79 cases). Of the 117 cases, 99 cases occurred to journalists, 12 cases were to the student press, and 6 cases to the media, especially cyber media. 
Meanwhile, AJI Indonesia noted that in 2020 there were 84 cases of violence against journalists or an increase of 31 cases compared to 2019 (53 cases). Meanwhile, the perpetrators of violence were mostly security forces. 
For that we need joint efforts to build awareness of press freedom and protection of journalists. This is because journalists, as the fourth pillar of democracy, work for the public. Thus, it becomes a collective work to protect journalists so that the public's rights are not taken away. 
One of the efforts is through a campaign involving various parties. AJI Semarang cooperates with Gold Pencil Indonesia to hold a press freedom and non-violence campaign against journalists through the cartoon exhibition "Let Journalist be Journalist". 
Exhibition at the same time to enliven the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2021. 
THEME 
theme: "Let Journalist be Journalist
1. Stop violence against journalists 
2. Journalists work for the public 
3. Digital attacks: doxing, DdoS etc. 
4. Pressure to revise the ITE Law in Indonesia 
REGULATIONS 
• Each cartoonist can send maximum of 5 pieces. 
• The artwork may have been published or a new work 
• It is required to send us your name, surname, postal address, email address, phone number, resume and social media account. 
• The size of the works 300 dpi, A4/A3 jpg format. 
• Upload your work to social media with hashtags #JurnalisKerjaUntukPublik #KamiBersamaJurnalisHadi #JurnalisBukanKriminal #MenujuWPFD2021 by mentioning account @aji_semarang @ajiindonesia , @DivHumas_Polri, @jokowi, and @HumasPoldaJatim 
• All works that enter the committee will be published on social media and online galleries on the website www.ajisemarang.org and journalist network websites in Indonesia. 
APRECIATION 
• The three best works will receive appreciation from the committee 
• All participants will receive an e-certificate and e-catalog 
DEADLINE: April 30, 2021 
SEND YOUR Cartoons TO EMAIL: ajikotasmg@gmail.com 
For More Information, Contact US: 
twitter: @ajikotasmg
Source: ajisemarang.

4th Open International Caricature Competition on Road Safety, Tyumen 2021, Russia

IV 
Open International Caricature Competition on Road Safety
REGULATIONS
The Traffic Police Department of Russia in the Tyumen Region, together with the Russian Automobile Federation, organizes the Open International Caricature Competition on Road Safety. 
1. Goals and objectives of the Competition 
1.1. Goals of the Competition: 
 preventing traffic offenses, road accidents and reducing the severity of their consequences; 
 forming stable knowledge of traffic rules, skills of safe behavior on the road, respectful attitude to each other, educating for self-discipline and personal responsibility for actions in the process of traffic; 
 forming a positive image of traffic police and traffic police officers. 
1.2. Objectives of the Competition: 
 creating a positive public attitude to road safety through humor; 
 combining the efforts of police officers, artists and cultural workers in ensuring road safety; 
 developing new forms of cooperation and interaction to promote road safety. 
2. Organizers and participants of the Competition 
2.1. The competition is held by the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) and the Russian Traffic Police in the Tyumen region. 
2.2. The Competition jury consists of representatives of the RAF, the State Traffic Police of Russia in the Tyumen region, famous people, representatives of public organizations, art unions and the media. 
2.3. Participants of the adult section: 
Professional artists and amateurs. 
2.4. Participants of the children's section: 
The participants can be juveniles under the age of 10 to 18 years. 
3. Content of the Competition 
The Competition is provided with individually made cartoons, comics (with or without words) representing a satirical or humorous drawing that reflects an ironic, caricatured view of the relations developed through participating in road traffic, on the following topics: 
3.1. Adult section: 
 a call to drivers for being attentive (not distracted) on the road; 
 a call for being compliant with the speed limit on the road; 
 ensuring the safety of child passengers; 
 ensuring the safety of pedestrians; 
 ensuring the safety of cyclists; 
 other topics on road safety. 
3.2. Children's section: 
 ensuring road safety while using personal mobility equipment; 
 ensuring the safety of road users (pedestrians and cyclists) with the use of retroreflective elements; 
 a call to drivers for being attentive to children on the road. 
4. Competition procedure 
4.1. The number of drawings accepted for consideration from one participant is not limited. 
4.2. The best cartoons selected by the Organizing Committee will be presented at the Exhibition, which will be held in Tyumen. 
4.3. The jury determines the winners in each section (for adult and children). 
4.4. The technique of drawing is free and not regulated. 
4.5. The drawings are submitted in the form of an electronic file to the e-mail address 
gibdd72-konkurs@mail.ru (JPEG, 300 dpi, at least 3600 pixels on the long axis). 
4.6. Each work submitted for the Competition is accompanied by a registration form (Appendix 1). By filling out this registration form, the participant guarantees to the organizers of the Competition that he or she is the author of the submitted work, at the time of sending the materials to the Competition, all intellectual rights belong to him or her and are not burdened with the rights of third parties in any way, as well as gives consent to the storage, processing and the use of personal data by spreading them out to the attention of the unlimited number of people to the extent necessary for fulfilling the terms of the Regulations. 
4.7. The criteria of evaluating works: compliance with the topic, the originality of approach to it, creative personality, technique, clarity. 
4.8. The results of the Competition are posted on the account of the IV International Caricature Competition on Road Safety in the social networks Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/karikatura3 , and Vkontakte https://vk.com/karikatura_bdd 
5. Terms and Deadlines of the Competition 
Drawings for the Competition are accepted until May 30, 2021, inclusive. 
The results of the Competition will be announced in June 2021. 
6. Conditions and restrictions for participating in the Competition 
6.1. By participating in the Competition, the authors make a significant contribution to the prevention of accidents and reduction of injuries on the roads. 
6.2. Submission of the authors ' works for participating in the Competition means the author's consent to these terms and conditions. 
6.3. Collective and anonymous drawings that do not contain information about the participant are not allowed to participate in the Competition and are not considered. 
6.4. Drawings that violate copyright regulations are not accepted and are not considered. 
6.5. In the case of obvious repetitions among the submitted works, the final decision on the caricature is left to the jury. 
6.6. In the case of violation of the Terms and Conditions of the Competitions, the cartoons are removed from the contest with an explanation of the reasons. 
6.7. Correspondence with the authors is delivered by email: gibdd72-konkurs@mail.ru 
6.8. Caricatures of participants may be used by the Competition organizers without restrictions for exhibitions, various mass events, publication in media, and the production of printed and visual promotion of road safety. 
7. Competition organizers 
 Develop the Competition Regulations; 
 register the Competition participants; 
 accept the competition works; 
 form the Jury Committee that evaluates the Competition works and determines the winners of the Competition; 
 hold the Competition, the exhibition of the best works, and the Award Ceremony of the winners. 
8. Rewarding the Competition participants 
Properly registered and eligible participants will receive an e-card and the certificate of participation. 
The winners and prize-winners of the Competition are awarded with souvenirs and visual promotion on road safety. 
President of the Russian Automobile Federation 
V. N. Kiryanov 
Acting Head of the Traffic Police Department 
at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Russia in the Tyumen region 
A. V. Miller 
Source: karikatura3.