Picking Up The Pieces Cartoon Competition - Kenya

Picking Up The Pieces Cartoon Competition
Over the last few weeks, Kenya has witnessed post-election violence on an unimaginable scale. As efforts to resolve the political stalemate continue apace, there is need for the Kenyan society to initiate dialogue on the root causes of this violence and also to provide alternative avenues for the people to air their grievances without resorting to force.
The Association of East African Cartoonists (KATUNI) and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) are organizing a cartoon competition entitled “Picking up the Pieces” in hopes of contributing towards the identification of a lasting solution to the problem.
The goals of this competition are to identify the reasons for the violence and propose ways out of the crisis on the basis of the following questions:
What are the root causes of the violence?
How have our leaders reacted to crisis?
What is the way forward?
COMPETITION RULES:
Participation in the competition is open to all professional and amateur cartoonists.
All entries must include the artist’s address and daytime telephone number.
Submitted cartoons are to be either A4-Size (210 x 297 mm) or A3-Size (420 x 297).
Digital copies submitted via email should be 300 dpi resolution and in JPEG format.
Cartoons may be either black-and-white or colored.
Cartoons advocating ethnic hatred, containing obscene language or scenes of gratuitous violence will not be accepted.
The deadline for receiving artworks is Monday 25th February 2008.
A jury of experts will select the 3 best cartoons for prize awards. The jury’s decision will be final.
The award of the prizes will take place during the opening of the exhibition on 7 March, 2008 at the Goethe Institut on Monrovia St., Nairobi.
All entries will be © FES and KATUNI and will not be returned.
THE PRIZES:
- First Prize: Art equipment worth Kshs. 30,000.00
- Second Prize: Art equipment worth Kshs. 20,000.00
- Third Prize: Art equipment worth Kshs. 10,000.00
Cartoons may be sent via email to katuni@gmail.com and should be in JPEG format with a resolution of 300 dpi.
Original artworks should be marked “Picking up the Pieces Cartoon Competition” may be sent via post to: Patrick Gathara, P.O Box 3613-00200, Nairobi
or dropped off at Communicating Artists Limited, 3rd floor, Revlon Towers, Kimathi Street, Nbi.
Source: http://kenyatoons.blogspot.com/2008/02/picking-up-pieces-cartoon-competition.html

The Fashions of Plagiarism - Alessandro Gatto

Source: http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/en/detail.asp?ID=688
THE FASHIONS OF PLAGIARISM - Alessandro Gatto
After the recent similarities and coincidences between some cartoons of Alessandro Gatto, which both were sent by Louis Postruzin and published in our website: http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/en/detail.asp?ID=684 and http://www.tabrizcartoons.com/en/detail.asp?ID=680, Alessandro wrote a letter to Louis and emailed Rahim to publish his letter. Below comes his precious letter.
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Dear Louis Postruzin,
I don't know you and I don't understand why you sent me this message about "plagiarism".
I have often seen the same idea being realized by artists who had never met before. I have even seen a lot of my own ideas (ideas which I had never published nor sent to competitions) being realized by other artists. I have seen cartoonists winning a competition with the same idea I had had (and I have seen my own cartoon being rejected because of an imperfect technique).
We are all part of the same world, we all experience the same emotions, we all read the same books, hear the same news, use the same things, share the same symbols ... we all live and die. It is quite normal, I believe, that we may have similar thoughts as well.
Lately, I think, it has become fashionable to hunt for "plagiarism". Are we really sure that it is always "plagiarism"? Shouldn't we consider the possibility of a "coincidence"? Without any firm evidence, isn't there a risk of throwing mud to honest people? Why can't we ask for the author's reasons before publishing a "scoop"?
I know the problem exists and I know that it is difficult to find a solution: our first judge is our own conscience. However, I would like to ask these "hunters" to be more careful, because they run the risk of hurting other people!
And a last thought: I would never ever "copy" somebody else's idea. I have no need for that. I would rather change my job!
About the cartoon "Elderly People", I would like you to know my source of inspiration: "The Alzheimer patient is like a book that loses a page every day. In the end only the cover will be left." Elie Wiesel
Alessandro Gatto

BRAZILCARTOON YEARBOOK 2008

Brazilcartoon – Yearbook 2008
31 jan 08
Brazilcartoon’s Yearbook is an original initiative that will gather the best humor drawings of 2008 exhibited on “the best day’s humor”. The yearbook will be printed and will have attached to it a DVD containing the drawings in high quality for printing. Brazilcartoon’s International Yearbook 2008 will have all drawings and their respective authors, their names, e-mail or the author’s website.
RULES
1 – Why to participate?
Brazilcartoon’s International Yearbook 2008 will be released nationally and internationally and a lot of people will see it. Besides, it will be a historical document on the drawings of humor.
2 – What to send?
Cartoons that deal with a universal subject will be accepted, which means cartoons with no texts. The theme is free, however only cartoons that do not contain any kind of discrimination, be it religious, ethnic or pornographic will be accepted. Another category is Caricature and illustration following the same criteria just mentioned. The caricatured ones must be people internationally known at sports, politics, culture, etc. All techniques will be accepted, since the works are sent digitally.
3 – How to send the works?
All information must be provided so that we avoid frauds: Full name, address, picture, short biography, e-mail. Send to anuario@brazilcartoon.com
Note: The same drawing must be sent through the system “The Best Day’s Humor” which is available at Brazilcartoon Home Page.
4 - Format:
All works must be sent through e-mail: 300 DPIs, color mode RGB, JPG format. Limit 20 x 17 cm.
5 - Number of works:
Candidates are allowed to send one work a day. Everyday Brazilcartoon will select three works (caricature, cartoon, Illustration) from different authors that will be part of the gallery “Yearbook 2008”.
6– Selection:
Participants selected for the Brazilcartoon’s International Yearbook 2008, will have the right of receiving a DVD, which will be sent through the mail service. The author must request it and he or she will pay only for the mail expenses.
7 – Purchasing it:
Brazilcartoon will sell the yearbooks to provide income for its production. If you are interested in buying it, please contact us through e-mail: anuario@brazilcartoon.com or by phone 38 – 3216-1109.
8 - Deadline:
The drawings may be sent to anuario@brazilcartoon.com from February 1st, 2008 to December 31st, 2008.
9 – Copyright:
From the moment the participant sent the drawings to us, he or she transfers their works so that they be part of the Brazilcartoon’s International Yearbook 2008 without any kind of charge for that. The drawings may be used for any kind of publicity concerning to the yearbook.
Source: http://www.brazilcartoon.com/

China Olympic Cartoon December 2007 winners

The winners of the 1st International China Olympic Cartoon Competition Monthly Prize - December 2007 are announced as follows:

A) Olympic section -Winning Prize - Jin Hui (China) (See above)

B) Free section - Winning Prize - Askin Ayrancioglu (Turkey) (See above)

C) Special prize for caricature - Wang Shanjia (China)

D) Special prize of Jury - Leng Mu (China) (See above)

D) Special prize of Jury - Liu Hong (China)
E) Special prize for children - Wu Peikun (China)
Honourable Prize - Cai Weidong (China)
Honourable Prize - Chen Chudian (Singapore)

Honourable Prize - Dalcio Machado (Brazil) (See above)

See all prize-winning cartoons at: http://www.cartooncn.org/enmprize.asp?pid=16

19th International Satire Exhibition Trento - Italy

19th INTERNATIONAL SATIRE EXHIBITION
«Trento between reality and madness»
Subject: «We want the moon»
We aim at all the artists not overwhelmed by the current rampant savagery, but still able to look at the present world with critical realism and at the same time, wanting the moon. We want to be open minded to the ideals and the dreams.
Regulation
1. The exhibition is by invite. Authors can present an unlimited number of works, the Studio will exhibit those that, by its incontrovertible opinion, considers most in line with the subject.
2. Works must be the originals, can be realized with any technique and must be strictly on topic.
3. Maximum format A3
4. Send your works to: Studio d’Arte Andromeda via Malpaga 17, 38100 Trento -Italy, before March 31st 2008
5. We will inform you of the inauguration date in time
6. The works will be returned on demand
7. The Organization Committee will keep the prize-winner and signal works
8. The Studio reserve the possibility of printing a catalogue with the most significant works and the right of using them for informations, news and documentations for the gallery. We will give a catalogue to all participant during the inauguration, or we will send it with the works.
9. The Studio d’Arte Andromeda don’t answer of possible damaged or missing works, but maximum care of the delivered works is assured.
10. The contest has the following prizes:
- 1st prize: 1000 Euro
- 2nd prize: 700 Euro
- 3rd prize: 500 Euro
- Prize visitors (300 Euro)
WEB: http://www.studioandromeda.net/

3rd Cartoon Contest Santomera 2008 - Spain

III CARTOON CONTEST SANTOMERA
The Council of Santomera has organised this competition according to the following:
REGULATIONS:
1. All professional cartoonists or not of any countries may take part in this competition.
2. Each cartoonist can submit 2 originals, being essential that the original works have not been submitted to a previous competition.
3. TOPIC: “Tolerance to other cultures”.
4. The works must be original, any painting technique being accepted. Top quality prints of works achieved by digital tools will be considered originals as long as the author signs them, and with the indication that it is Print nº 1.
5. The format of the works will be maximum 30x42 cms without frame.
6. PRIZES: 1st PRIZE: 900 €, 2nd PRIZE: 600 €, Two runners-up: 150 €
7. The works should be received by the organization by March 17th, 2008 at 14:00 hours. No works will be accepted after that limit time.
8. Each of the works for submission must carry an identification label, clearly filled in, including name of cartoonist, as well as address, phone number, photograph, e-mail and a brief curriculum.
9. All works must be sent to this address:
III CONCURSO DE HUMOR GRÁFICO “SANTOMERA 2008” Ayuntamiento de Santomera CASAGRANDE (Inmigración) C/ Cuatro esquinas, 58, 30140 Santomera • Murcia • SPAIN
10. The decisions of the Jury which will be taken by majority vote and will be final, will be made public on March 27th, 2.008. The prize might be considered desiertos on the Jury's decision.
11. The selected works will be exhibited from 1st to 30 April 2008 in Casagrande, in Santomera.
12. The prizewinning works will not be returned to their authors. They will become property of the Council of Santomera. The awarding of a prize to a specific word will automatically imply the waiving of its author's royalties to the organisation.
13. The works not awarded as winners will be returned to their authors, provided that this has clearly been by the authors in the identification label.
14. It must be made clear that accepting all these regulations is the essential requirement to take part in the competition.
Santomera, 16th January 2008
Information: http://humor-grafico-santomera.blogspot.com/
Source: http://www.hdk.hr/

Cartoon Exhibition: Ali Ulvi Ersoy (1924-1998)

Ali Ulvi Ersoy Cartoon Exhibition
January 30 - February 29, 2008
Cartoon Art Museum, Anadolu University, Eskisehir - Turkey

In the 10th year of his death, Ali Ulvi Ersoy, the late doyen of Turkish editorial cartooning is being commemorated by an exhibition of his works at the Cartoon Art Museum of Anadolu University in Eskisehir, Turkey.

Ali Ulvi ERSOY
Born in Uskudar, Istanbul in 1924, Ali Ulvi studied art in Ankara. He made his debut as a cartoonist in 1940. He worked as an assistant to Cemal Nadir Guler, the founder of modern Turkish cartoon, in "Arkadas" magazine (1940-1941). Between 1947-1949 he did cartoons for the humour magazines "Kahkaha", "Mizah", and "Karikatur". In 1950 he started cartooning for "Cumhuriyet" newspaper. Between 1957-1959 he contributed to "New Yorker", "Look", "SE Post", "Esquire" in the States and "Punch" in England. He made documentaries and animated films as well. He had been the editorial cartoonist in "Cumhuriyet" for four decades when he passed away on January 30, 1998.

(Source: http://www.krk.anadolu.edu.tr/karw/muze/index.htm)

1st International Sporthumor - Italy

1st International "Sporthumor" the smile olimpics - Italy
Theme: "Sport"
Section: Cartoon or caricature
Size: 21 x 30 or 35 x 50 cm
Work: Original – Max of 3 works
Deadline: 28 February 2008
Prizes: A prize of 2500 euros will be given to the artist to receive the most votes from the public. The designated winner will receive the prize during the second edition to be held in 2009 (trophies, plaques and medals)
Note: The most deserving and representative work will form part of a coloured catalogue specially created and sent free of charce to all the published authors.
Address: Emilio Isca, Via Aosta 29, 10152 Torino (Italy)
Phone: +39 011 2483046
e-mail: emilioisca@libero.it

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

XII Contest On-Line Fabricarica - Brazil

XII Contest On-Line Fabricarica / Brazil

THEME: OSCAR NIEMEYER ARCHITECT
Oscar Niemeyer Biography

http://architect.architecture.sk/oscar-niemeyer-architect/oscar-niemeyer-architect.php
Foundation Oscar Niemeyer: http://www.niemeyer.org.br/
The registrations can already be made and you can send your work to compete.
The winner will receive (by mail) a poster (0,70m X 1.00m) of his/her caricature drawn by one of the cartoonists of the Fabricarica. For further information, please log onto http://www.frabricarica.com.br/

Deadline: March, 15 2008
Rules and regulations of the Fabricarica On-line Contest
1- All caricaturists, professional or not, are allowed to participate.
2- The registration throught e-mail implies that the contestant accepts all the rules and regulations of the contest. Specific situations will be treated by the Organizing Committee.
3- The organizing committee consists of the legal representatives of the Fabricarica.
4- The person that will have his caricature drawn, will be defined on the site and there will be a link corresponding to the current contest.
5- Each contestant is allowed to send just one caricature for each contest. If more than one caricature is sent, just the first one will compete.
6- The works must be done using any conventional technique or digital technique. For the works done using digital techniques, those ones done with the photo manipulation of the photography will not be accpeted.
7- The works must be sent throught e-mail and they must contain the following information: Full name, address and telephone number. Without these information, the contestant will not be able to participate. If the contestant wishes, he or she will be able to use a pseudonym that will be available in the site of the contest. The works sent cannot contain companies’ websites. If this occurs, the work will not compete.
8- The digital file must have the following specifications:

· Maximum resolution 72dpi

· Maximum height or width of the image: 400 pixels

· Maximum size of the file 50kb.

Send: fabricarica@aleph.com.br
9 – The period to send the e-mails (registration) is available in the link that corresponds to the current contest.
10 – Each contestant is fully responsible for the origin and originality of the work registered under his/her name. The organizing committee is not responsible for copies illegally registered in the contest.
11- The jury will be defined by the site organizers in each contest. The definition of the winner will occur in up to 20 days after the ending of the time for registration. The final result will be announced on the site in the following order: 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.
12 – The awards and their delivery will be defined by the organizing committee and will be available on the link that corresponds to each contest.
For further information: http://www.fabricarica.com.br/