7.3.23

The 1st Kaktus Cartoon Award 2023, Austria

1st Kaktus Cartoon Award 2023
The School of Disobedience (Schule des Ungehorsams), founded by Austrian Cartoonist Gerhard Haderer, is together with Austrian law firm Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte announcing the first Kaktus Cartoon Award. 
A prize that is awarded to international cartoonists who take a critical and humorous look at our society. 
Cartoons are an important and effective tool to show political or social grievances. The drawings can be grasped quickly, bring complex content visually to the point and through their humorous and exaggerated presentation, and also be entertaining. 
With the Kaktus Cartoon Award we would like to promote this art form and give cartoonists a stage. 
Kaktus 2023 - CLIMATE CHANGE 
The first Kaktus Cartoon Award 2023 is dedicated to the topic CLIMATE CHANGE. 
We can see the effects of climate change everywhere - locally and globally. 
It is high time to change our behavior to avert the worst. 
Cartoons can make a convincing contribution by making grievances visible and comprehensible. They can inspire us to new ideas and solutions. 
The Kaktus will be awarded to the best artists with cartoons on climate change. 
Prizes: 1st place: 2.500 €; 2nd place: 1.500 €; 3rd place: 1.000 € 
Kaktus 2023 - CLIMATE JUSTICE 
As part of the Cartoon Award a prize will be awarded in the category "Cartoon & Law" donated by Austrian law firm Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte 
The Kaktus "Cartoon & Law" is dedicated to the topic CLIMATE JUSTICE 
Who is primarily responsible for climate change and who are the most affected? 
Does Law encourage or block the necessary transformation? 
Do protests work and do they make a difference? Is there justice? 
The Kaktus in the category „Cartoon & Law" will be awarded to the best artist with cartoons on climate justice. 
Prize: 2.500 € 
All cartoonists on this earth are invited to submit their best cartoons on Climate Change and/or Climate Justice. 
Our independent Kaktus Jury will determine the winners out of all submissions. 
The Award Ceremony will be held on 11th May 2023 at Schlossmuseum Linz. 
There will also be a Symposium on Cartoons & Law. 
A selection of the best cartoons will be shown in the Kaktus Award Exhibition at Schlossmuseum Linz, Austria which will subsequently be shown in Vienna autumn 2023. 
Submission 
Who can submit? 
Professional Cartoonists. 
Prerequisite for participation in the Award is compliance with requirements stated below and a minimum age of 18 years. Publications in the media are not a prerequisite for participation. 
What can be submitted? 
Own cartoons on "Climate Change" and/or "Climate Justice". Submitted cartoons will automatically be included in the submissions for both topics. 
How can I submit my cartoons? 
Cartoons can only be submitted digitally via our Upload-Button on Submission page. 
Allowed file formats: .pdf, .psd, .jpg, .tif, .png 
Resolution: minimum of 300dpi with a dimension of minimum 10 x 10 cm per drawing (at a quality good enough for a presentation in the Award Exhibition) 
A maximum of three cartoons per person may be submitted. 
Each submitting artist must also fill out and sign the data sheet (Entry Form) for each cartoon. 
Language: Subtitles or text in speech bubbles must be written in German or English. If it is not possible to change the text in the cartoon, the translation must be entered in the data sheet (Entry Form). 
Submission Deadline: 
Submissions must reach us by March 31st 2023,11:59 p.m. 
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6.3.23

The 2nd Immigration Cartoon Competition 2023, United Kingdom

Introducing the "2. Immigration Cartoon Competition"! 
We are honoured to announce that the 2. Immigration Cartoon Competition is open now! The competition aims to use the art of cartooning to raise awareness and inspire thought about the struggles faced by refugees. We invite individuals aged 16 and over to submit original and creative entries addressing the refugee crisis. 
Theme: 
The "Humanity Cartoons" cartoon competition's theme is the immigrants' plight and the challenges they face. 
Prizes: 
The winning cartoon(s) will receive a cash prize, 
1. $1000, 
2. $750 
3. $500 
4. $250 
5. $100, 
6. Jury's Specials $100 (will be awarded to more than one participant) 
Deadline: 
The competition will run from 20/01/2023 to 01/05/2023 (EXTENDED:) 15/05/2023, and a panel of experts will judge the submissions. 
About Us: 
"Humanity Cartoons" is organised by a UK-based charity (reg no: 1160467), Time to Help (UK). Time to Help (UK)is a non-profit organisation that provides humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities worldwide. We believe everyone deserves access to basic human needs such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare. Through our various programs and initiatives, we work towards alleviating poverty, improving access to education, and responding to emergencies. 
We are committed to using the power of cartoon art to shed light on important social issues, and we hope this competition will contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced by refugees. 
Submission: 
Submit your entry via https://humanitycartoons.com 
For more information on the terms and conditions, please visit our website https://humanitycartoons.com.
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5.3.23

"Freedom": The 8th Cartoon Contest, Caminos de la Libertad 2023, Mexico

8th Cartoon Contest, Caminos de la Libertad 2023, Mexico
The Caricature is an act of provocation, of criticism; capable of defending freedom through humor. Caminos de la Libertad invites reflection and discussion on the different aspects of freedom, generating thought around it and making those who have not yet realized its value in their lives aware of it. 
Freedom is the fundamental right of human beings, but efforts to limit it have become systematic in the contemporary world. 
There is no more direct and effective form of communication than caricature. Since its inception, it has been a tool for criticizing and analyzing the reality of our world. In the search to promote debate around freedom, Grupo Salinas announces the caricature contest.
Guidelines: 
• People from anywhere in the world can participate in this contest. 
• The works must be completely original and unpublished, and if they contain words, they must be in Spanish. They should not be participating simultaneously in any other contest. Adaptations of other originals will not be accepted. 
• "Freedom" should be the theme of the cartoon. The winning works will be those that best capture, analyze, contrast, promote and disseminate it, those that offer proposals to expand the options of freedom in Mexican society or to present examples of success and failure in the application of this right. • Each participant may submit as many works as they wish. 
• The works must be presented in JPEG format at the best possible resolution. 
- The works must be signed with a pseudonym. The author will send, in the same email as their work, a file in which they will write the pseudonym, the title of the caricature, the author's full name, their address, occupation, telephone number, email address, and a brief biographical summary. 
• The works must be sent by email to the following address: 
• This call for entries will be in effect from today until June 30, 2023. 
• The composition of the jury will remain confidential until the publication of the verdict. 
• The results of the contest will be announced on the website www.caminosdelalibertad.com. 
The winners will be notified directly at the address, telephone number or email address provided. 
• Those contestants whose works are chosen to be published must sign the necessary documentation that will be provided to them. 
• The jury's decision will be final. The prize may be declared void if the jury deems that none of the works presented has sufficient quality. The jury will be empowered to resolve any situation related to the contest that is not specified in these guidelines. 
• Three cash prizes in Mexican pesos will be awarded: 
First place: $30,000.00 
Second place: $20,000.00 
Third place: $10,000.00 
These prizes can be claimed after fulfilling the tax requirements of Mexico and the contestant's country of origin. 
• Up to seven honorable mentions will be awarded, without cash prizes, for works that, in the opinion of the jury, have sufficient quality. 
• In the event that the prize published in this call for entries is not claimed within three months from the date of publication on the official Caminos de la Libertad website, as well as on its social networks, Caminos de la Libertad may use the amount of said prize for whatever purpose it deems appropriate, without the winner being able to make any subsequent claim of any kind. 
• Any work that does not comply with the provisions of these rules will be disqualified. 
• Participation in this contest presupposes acceptance of these rules. No awards or prizes will be given, nor will the works of participants who do not comply with the provisions of this call be published. 
• For more information contact: caminosdelalibertad@tvazteca.com.mx  .
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4.3.23

1st Edition of the International Cartoon Contest "Safety at work", Italy

FARAONE – INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST “SAFETY AT WORK”
REGULATIONS 
ART. 1 – SUBJECT 
"Faraone industrie Spa" of Tortoreto (TE) is organising the 1st Edition of the International Cartoon Contest "Safety at work", International Review of humorous graphic art. The aim of the initiative is to contribute to the dissemination of the culture of safety at work through the art of humour and illustration. 
A picture is worth a thousand words and we believe that art in all its forms invites reflection and moves the minds of workers and all people. 
ART. 2 - CONTEST THEME 
"Safety at Work" - the topic must be understood in a general sense and in every aspect, from every point of view and possible interpretation: Safety at Work means working with peace of mind and serenity with suitable equipment in safe places, whether outdoors on construction sites or in offices; it also means ensuring worker safety, the workers of today and tomorrow. Every year 2.2 million workers around the world lose their lives due to occupational accidents or diseases. Ensuring worker safety is a global need and a priority in every country in the world. 
This is why we wanted to extend the participation of this initiative to an international level, relying on the sensitivity and creativity of each cartoonist. 
The work should invite people to reflect on the importance of work safety. We often think that 'it won't happen to us because nothing has ever happened before', but we are not superheroes and an unforeseen event may result in not being able to return to our loved ones after work. 
ART. 3 - HOW TO PARTICIPATE 
The contest is open to all artists, cartoonists, illustrators and graphic designers worldwide who are of age. 
Each author may participate with a maximum of 3 (three) works on the proposed theme. 
Works must not include dialogue or jokes. 
The organisation reserves the right to exclude from the awarding of prizes any works that have already been published or entered in previous contests. 
ART. 4 - HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK 
The works, in black/white or colour using any technique, must be min. A4/A3 max, in JPG, TIFF, or PDF format, 300 dpi resolution, saved in high quality and sent after filling in the entry form on the faraone website: https://www.faraone.com/it/cartoon-contest/ 
 It is possible (not preferable) to send the pictures by e-mail to l.volpe@faraone.com together with the application form on the last page of this regulation. 
ART. 5 - DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF WORKS 
The deadline for admission to the contest and receipt of entries is 6 MAY 2023. 
ART. 6 - JURY 
A qualified international jury of experts will meet immediately after the deadline for receipt of entries for the admission and evaluation of all entries received. 
The admission of works, their selection for exhibition and the awarding of prizes are the sole responsibility of the International Jury appointed by Faraone Industrie Spa in agreement with the Artistic Direction. The Jury's judgement is final and irrevocable. 
ART. 7 - AWARDS 
The Jury will award the following prizes: 
The Faraone industrie Spa "Safety at work' award 
1st Prize - € 1,200.00 
2nd Prize - € 800.00. 
3rd Prize - € 500.00. 
15 'Faraone Special Prizes' of € 150,00 each. 
5 'Special Mentions'. 
Any other special prizes or special mentions may be awarded at the Jury's discretion. 
The originals of all prize-winning and commended works will then be requested and must be sent to the headquarters of Faraone Industrie Spa. according to the procedures set out in Art.8 below. 
The results of the Jury will be announced to all participating authors by e-mail as well as published on www.faraone.com. 
ART. 8 - SUBMISSION OF ORIGINAL WORKS 
The authors of the works awarded and indicated by the Jury will receive an e-mail with instructions on when and how to send their original works to the Faraone Industrie headquarters, which will then be displayed in the exhibition. 
In the case of works created exclusively using digital technology, the author must send a dated, numbered (1/1) and signed copy of the work. The works must be received carriage paid and unframed. 
All original award-winning and commended works will not be returned and will remain the property of Faraone Industrie Spa 
ART.9 - AWARD CEREMONY AND EXHIBITION INAUGURATION 
The Award Ceremony at the same time as the opening of the Exhibition will take place on Friday 26 May 2023. Faraone will send all participants the programme for the award day, and publish it in the events section of https://www.faraone.com/it/eventi by 15 April 2023. 
ART. 10 - RESPONSIBILITY 
Faraone Industrie Spa, as the organiser of the event, assures the utmost diligence in the custody and surveillance of the works for the entire duration of their stay at their premises and during the transport of the works themselves, declining however all responsibility for any theft, fire, damage or loss due to unforeseeable causes that may occur. 
ART. 11 - USE AND REPRODUCTION OF WORKS AND CATALOGUE 
Each participant in the contest grants, free of charge to Faraone Industrie Spa, the reproduction rights of the selected works for their publication in the official catalogue of the contest, in the number of copies that Faraone Industrie Spa deems convenient, for the publication on the website and any other form of communication, promotion and activity of the organisation. 
Faraone Industrie Spa itself is authorised to publish the work on any medium, even for commercial purposes. The Author will be indicated in reproductions of the work, according to the manner of use. The Author permits the free use of the work for information, educational, recreational and public enjoyment purposes. The author of the published work expressly waives any remuneration. 
All authors selected for the exhibition will be sent a copy of the contest catalogue, while a digital version will be published on Faraone Industrie Spa's website www.faraone.com; 
ART. 12 - CONSENT 
Participants in the contest expressly authorise Faraone Industrie Spa to process the personal data transmitted in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Code, also for the purpose of inclusion in databases managed directly or by subjects appointed by it. 
Faraone Industrie Spa, as the organiser of the contest, has the right of final decision on anything not specified in these Rules. 
The Regulations are published on www.faraone.com in Italian and English. 
In the event of a dispute, the text in the Italian language shall prevail. 
Participation in the 1st Edition of the International Cartoon Contest "Safety at work" implies the unconditional acceptance of all articles of these Regulations. 
INFO: 
PARTICIPATION FORM (to be sent with the works) here .
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1.3.23

The 23rd World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition 2023

23rd World Press Freedom Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition 2023
The theme for the 23rd International Editorial Cartoon Competition is: 
Free speech or free for all 
Intimidation and disinformation have become weapons in the arsenal of politicians and those who seek to control the media narrative. 
Donald Trump’s rude behaviour and open disdain for rivals, the media and government institutions has encouraged others, such as Jair Bolsonaro, to emulate him. 
On average, Trump lied twenty times per day on Twitter and Facebook, bypassing mainstream media organizations that are responsible for checking facts. 
Social media companies profit by creating algorithms that divide us and reward fear and anger, rather than accurate information. 
Has mainstream media been derelict in its mission as it struggles to remain profitable? How can we filter abuse without curtailing free speech? And if that is at all possible, who would moderate the moderators? 
Competition rules 
Three prizes will be awarded: 
First prize worth $1500 plus a Certificate from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO 
Second prize worth $750 
Third prize worth $500 
All sums are in Canadian dollars. Ten additional cartoons will receive an Award of Excellence, which are not remunerated. 
Only one cartoon may be submitted by each participant, either in colour or black and white, but must not have won an award previously. 
World Press Freedom Canada reserves the right to use the winning cartoons for promotion of the Cartoon Competition. 
The winners of the Cartoon Competition will be announced on World Press Freedom Day on Thursday May 3, 2023 and will be advised by e-mail. 
The winner’s names and their cartoons will be posted on our website. 
The deadline for reception of the cartoon is midnight (Eastern Daylight Saving Time), Friday, April 7, 2023. 
Please submit your cartoons below the following page: 
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26.2.23

1st edition ”Carpe Vinum” International Cartoon Contest 2023, Romania

1st edition ”Carpe Vinum” International Cartoon Contest 2023, Romania
RULES OF THE CONTEST 
Participation is free of charge. The competition is open to any cartoonist. 
Cartoons theme: CARPE Vinum 
Deadline: 14.05.2023 
Entries: Max 5 submission per person, format JPEG, size A3, 300 dpi, max 3 MB per cartoon. The satirical cartoons can be drawn manually or digitally with any technique, black and white or colour. The manually works are to be signed in a non invasive way with Name and Surname of the author. 
The participants should create an account on the https://carpevinum.art, setting up the user name and password, and upload the works on the web site. 
This is the only way to participate în competition. 
Prizes: 
Grand prize - 1000 EUR 
Second prize - 700 EUR 
Third prize - 500 EUR 
Other Special Prizes offered by the sponsors may be awarded. 
The jury’s decisions are final. 
The sender remains responsible for the originality of his work. Discussions and possible claims concerning all forms of plagiarism are the responsibility of the contributor. All cartoons, whether they have won a prize or not, may be used for cultural purposes and may be published. The winning original cartoon works will be sent by post at an address indicated by the organizer within 30 days. 
The cartoon’s author consents that the cartoon or cartoons sent will become the property of the Organizer. The Organizer is entitled for all reproduction right for any cartoon registered in competition. 
The organizer shall not be responsible for the impossibility of a winner to take possession of the prize for reasons not related to it. If the competitor does not comply with the obligations imposed by this regulation, the organizer is exonerated from any liability. 
In the absence of interbank relations between Romania and the country of origin of the winner, the organizer is exonerated from any liability. 
Participants assumes acceptance of these conditions. 
By submitting the works to International Cartoons Contest 2023 CarpeVinum, the artist accepts the decisions of the jury and the rules printed above. 
Calendar of the Contest: 
Deadline to submit the cartoons: 14th May 2023. 
Preselection: Phase one: vote of the jury 18th -21th May 2023 (based on this vote, will be preselected 50 cartoons for the final vote of the Jury) 
FINAL VOTE: 24th May 2023, 16:00 GMT, online streaming on 
Organizer 
Transilvania CLOUD 
Munteanu Mircea - President 
Source: carpevinum .
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25.2.23

The 47th Italian Lies championship graphics section contest dedicated to Lie 2023, Italy

The Italian Championship of Lies was born in 1966. The reasons that led to the creation of this competition are to be found in the traditions of our little village over the Pistoia’s mountains, on the Italian Apennines, when in last century people used to meet in front of a fireplace to tell stories that mixed reality and fictious. The Italian Lie Academy, in occasion of the 47th Italian Lies championship, declares the graphics section contest dedicated to Lie.

This year theme is:
A WORLD AT WAR
How could peace win against war?
1. The competition is structured in a single section.
2. Participation is free. Deadline for cartoon submission is Wednesday, 7th July 2023. Each participant can send up to 2 cartoons and each cartoon must have a title or an explanation. 
3. The entry form below (also in PDF on source: labugia) must be completed in all its parts and sent along with the presentation of the works that take part in the competition.
4. The paper must be sent by postal mail to: Accademia della Bugia - Pro Loco Alta valle del Reno, via della chiesa, 27 - 51100 Le Piastre PT, Italy. Otherwise you can use our electronic mail address: accademiabugia@gmail.com
5. The comics can be written in italian or in english, but we advice that you can make a cartoon simply draw, without any text.
6. Italian Lie Academy will award the top three as follows: 1st place: "Gold Bugiardino". 2nd: "Silver Bugiardino". 3rd: "Bronze Bugiardino". The Bugiardino is the symbol made in resin of the Championship and is the bell tower of the village with a long nose, like the Pinocchio’s one.
It will be awarded with the "International Bugiardino" the best cartoon coming from abroad or drawn by a foreign national.
7. All the winning cartoons will be published on the website of the Italian championship of Lies (www.labugia.it).
8. The authors waive any fee related to copyright.
9. Prizes will be delivered during the 47th Italian Championship of Lies that will take place in Le Piastre on August 5 and 6, 2023.
10. The works will be judged by a jury headed by the italian cartoonist Marco Fusi.
Source: labugia .
Also on Accademia della Bugia.
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