The 14th International Cartoon Contest, Kyrenia 2025, Cyprus

KYRENIA MUNICIPALITY

CYPRIOT – TURKISH CARTOONIST ASSOCIATION

24. INTERNATIONAL OLIVE FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL OLIVE HUMOR FESTIVAL

14. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST 2025

(KYRENIA – CYPRUS)

ATTENTION!!! WE ARE BACK TO THE ESSENCE OF CARTOON ART! 

In line with the decision we made last year, WE ONLY ACCEPT cartoons sent to this contest WITH BLACK LINES ON A WHITE BACKGROUND. WE DO NOT ACCEPT GRAY SHADES EITHER!!! 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION 

1 – This contest is open to amateur or professional World cartoonists over the age of 18 or anyone who can draw cartoons – regardless of religion, language or race. 

2 – THEMES: 

A) Olive Subject 

Olive, Olive and Time, Olive and History, Olive and Mythology, Olive and Technology, Olive and Cyprus, Olive and Life, Olive and Peace, Olive and Conflict, Olive and War, Olive and Health, Olive and Women, Olive and Men, Olive and Children, Olive Oil, Olive Branch, Olive Tree, Benefits of Olive, Olive and Olive Mill/Press, Banning of Uprooting, Burning and Cutting Down Olive Trees and so forth. 

B) Free Subject 

Any topic can be drawn. 

3 – The works to be sent to the contest must be in cartoon style. Works in the form of paintings or illustrations will not be accepted. Cartoons must be without text. No brand, item or product name should be written on the cartoons. Only logos or symbols should be used. 

4 – Cartoons sent to the contest must be absolutely BLACK & WHITE and original. Grayscales are not accepted. Size A4 or A3. Each participant must write their name, surname, address, telephone, e-mail information on the back of the cartoon. A photo and a short CV must be sent. 

5 – The works to be sent to the contest may have been published before but should not have won an award. 

6 – After the evaluation of the International Selection Committee Members, the finalist works will be published on the official website of the contest. In addition, the finalist works will be brought to the attention and objection of cartoonists, cartoonist organizations, and international organizations established against similar, imitated and stolen cartoons. If it is documented that any work is similar, imitated or stolen or has previously won an award in another contest (with the date of publication), that work will be cancelled and the next highest scoring work will be taken into consideration. 

7 – It is possible to participate in the contest with any number of works (in Olive or Free subjects), however, a participant will not be given more than one award in each section. 

8 – CARTOONS PRODUCED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARE NOT ACCEPTED!!! Cartoons produced with Artificial Intelligence will be disqualified from the contest. Even if a cartoon that is later understood to be a product of Artificial Intelligence wins an award, its award will be deemed invalid. 

9 – The works must be sent to the specified address by normal or insured mail by 15 MAY 2025 at the latest. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTED. 

10 – The cartoons sent – whether they receive an award or not – will not be returned; they will remain in the archives of the “International Cyprus Cartoon Museum” to be established by the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association. 

11 – In addition to the works that win awards in the contest, the works deemed appropriate by the Organizing Committee will be published in an album and exhibited within the scope of the 24th International Olive Festival 2025. 

12 – The results of the contest will be communicated to all participants and the press and media. 

13 – All cartoons sent to the contest can be printed and reproduced by the Kyrenia Municipality or the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association using exhibition, card, poster, album, newspaper, magazine, calendar, book, CD and similar techniques. They can also be used on television, video, web pages and social media for promotional purposes. 

14 – By sending works to this contest, participants are deemed to have accepted the terms of the contest. If the works sent are used in the places specified in these specifications, participants accept that they will not seek financial compensation or copyrights today or in the future. 

PRIZES: 

OLIVE THEMED SECTION 

First Prize 800 Euros + Golden Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Second Prize 500 Euros + Silver Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Third Prize 300 Euros + Bronze Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists. 

FREE SUBJECT SECTION 

First Prize 800 Euros + Golden Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Second Prize 500 Euros + Silver Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Third Prize 300 Euros + Bronze Olive Statue 

Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person. 

Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists. 

15 – If the invitation to the award ceremony is not responded to within 10 days, the award-winning artist will not be able to benefit from the transportation and accommodation facilities guaranteed in these specifications. 

DEADLINE: 

MAY 15, 2025 

SUBMISSION ADDRESS: 

Kıbrıs Türk Karikatürcüler Derneği 

14. Uluslararası Karikatür Yarışması 

Posta Kutusu: 455 (Post Code: 99000) 

Lefkoşa – Kuzey Kıbrıs (Turkey) 

IT IS AN ADVANTAGE TO SEND CARTOONS BY NORMAL OR INSURED MAIL. 

WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RECEIVING PACKAGES SENT TO THE WRONG ADDRESSES. 

WEB PAGE:

http://www.zeytinkarikaturleri.com 

STEERING COMMITTEE. 

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(First blogged 03.03.2025 23:00)

TeosFest 2025 Cartoon Exhibition, Seferihisar, Turkey: Draw for ecology!

TeosFest 2025 Cartoon Exhibition Seferihisar, Türkiye

TeosFest invites you to draw for ecology!

The festival of the City of Artists, TeosFest, will be held between August 1–10, 2025. As part of the festival, this year’s cartoon exhibition will be organized with the theme of ecology. With the climate crisis, unplanned urbanization, environmental disasters, forest fires, and the effects of fossil fuels, our planet is increasingly being pushed to the brink of catastrophe. To raise awareness of this situation and support the global struggle, we invite you to draw! 

Participation Guidelines: 

1. The exhibition is open to both amateur and professional artists from around the world. 

2. The theme of the exhibition is “Ecology.” 

3. Any technique can be used in the artworks. 

4. Each participant may submit up to 3 (three) works. 

5. Submitted cartoons must be in A4 (21x30 cm) or A3 (29.7x42 cm) size, 300 dpi resolution, and in jpg format. 

6. Artworks must be sent via email to ecologycartoon@gmail.com by July 1, 2025. 

7. Along with their works, all artists must include their full name and email address. 

8. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Family themed International Cartoon Contest, Boyabat 2025, Turkey

TR. BOYABAT DISTRICT GOVERNORATE /

BOYABAT DISTRICT DIRECTORATE OF NATIONAL EDUCATION

“FAMILY” THEMED INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CONTEST

1- The competition will be held in two categories. Amateur and professional adults from all over the world and young people under the age of 18 can participate in the competition. 

2- The subject of the competition is determined as “Family”. 

3- The techniques for participating in the competition are free. Artificial intelligence products will not be accepted to the competition. The works must not have won an award in any competition before. 

4- A digital certificate will be sent to all participating artists. 

5- Participants can send as many works as they want. However, no more than one award will be given to a cartoonist. 

6- The cartoons to be sent must be at least A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm) and at most A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) in size, with a resolution of 300 dpi and in jpg format. 

7- The works that will participate in the competition must be sent to “ailefamilycartoons@gmail.com” by e-mail until the evening of May 28, 2025. 

8- All artists must send their names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, short biographies and a photograph along with the works. 

9- The exhibition and award ceremony of the competition will be held in Boyabat in June. The awards of those who cannot attend the ceremony will be sent to their addresses. 

10- Awards: 

Adult Category: 

First Prize: Plaque 

Second Prize: Plaque 

Third Prize: Plaque 

1 Success Award: Plaque 

1 Special Jury Award: Plaque 

 Youth Category: 

 First Prize: Plaque 

Second Prize: Plaque 

Third Prize: Plaque 

4 Success Awards: Medal 

1 Jury Special Award: Medal 

11- Selection committee; cartoon artists; Nahid Maghsoudi (Iran), Altan Özeskici (Turkey), Aşkın Ayrancıoğlu (Turkey), Musa Keklik (Turkey) and Boyabat District National Education Director: Osman Özkan (Turkey) 

12- Whether the cartoons participating in the competition win an award or not, they can be used by the institutions organizing the competition in non-commercial publications such as Exhibitions, Posters, Books, Albums, e-Albums, Calendars, Brochures, etc. They can be published on the internet. Apart from this, all rights of the works belong to the artists. 

13- The results of the competition will be announced on June 8. 

14- Cartoonists participating in the competition are deemed to have accepted the above conditions. 

15- The competition; Organized by the TC Boyabat District Governorship and Boyabat District National Education Directorate.

International School Cartoon Festival, Tondela 2026, Portugal

Theme 2026: Security. 

Security plays a fundamental role in the stability and well-being of modern societies. In an increasingly unstable world, where uncertainty manifests itself in different forms, from geopolitical conflicts to economic crises, ensuring the security of our lives has become an essential priority. Global instability is reflected in many ways. Wars continue to ravage entire regions, forcing millions of people to become refugees, stripped of their homes and their dignity. These humanitarian crises not only challenge the security of those directly affected, but also test the capacity of nations and international institutions to offer effective and supportive responses. The decisions of political leaders play a decisive role in global security. Well-structured public policies can promote peace, economic stability and social cohesion, while hasty decisions or those motivated by unilateral interests can aggravate conflicts and increase the vulnerability of millions of people. Political responsibility must therefore be guided by prudence, transparency and a commitment to collective well-being. Faced with this challenging scenario, it is essential to reinforce the importance of integrated security policies that encompass not only territorial defence, but also human security in all its dimensions. The future of humanity depends on building resilient societies capable of facing adversity with solidarity, innovation and international cooperation. The topic of security, which will be addressed at the 2026 ISCFP, is therefore more topical than ever. Reflecting on it means seeking ways towards a safer, fairer and more stable world for all. 

Professional Category: 

01 | Main Theme: Security; 

02 | All professional and amateur artists of any nationality can participate; 

03 | The works must present the following characteristics: 300 dpi quality and jpg format and preferably in a horizontal position. 

04 | The submitted works must be accompanied by the respective registration forms, which must be full and legibly filled out; 

05 | The works must be submitted until November 30th, 2025 and sent to the following email: ricardoferreira.escolatondela@gmail.com 

06 | The participation in the International School Cartoon Festival automatically implies the transfer of rights to the publication and reproduction of the works sent via any medium, within the scope of the production and dissemination of the Festival. Thus, the act of registering the submitted work automatically implies the transfer of the respective reproduction rights for non-commercial purposes; 

07 | The awarded prizes are as follows: 

3 Prizes in the Professional Category - Prize ISCFTP 2026. 

Each prize includes: (1 box of 40 caran d’ache colored pencils, trophy, diploma, and pin); 

08 | The Jury's decisions are irrevocable and cannot be subject to any type of appeal or claim. The composition of the jury is made up of invited professionals and elements of the festival's organization. 

Student Category 

01 | Main Theme: Security; 

02 | Children of any nationality aged between 12 and 15 can participate; 

03 | The works must have the following characteristics: 300 dpi quality and jpg format and preferably in a horizontal position. 

04 | The submitted works must be accompanied by the respective registration forms, which must be full and legibly filled out; 

05 | The works must be submitted until November 30th, 2025 and sent to the following email: ricardoferreira.escolatondela@gmail.com  

06 | The participation in the International School Cartoon Festival automatically implies the transfer of rights to the publication and reproduction of the works sent via any medium, within the scope of the production and dissemination of the Festival. Thus, the act of registering the submitted work automatically implies the transfer of the respective reproduction rights for non-commercial purposes; 

07 | There are 5 contest categories and in each category there are 3 prizes. The prizes awarded are as follows: 

3 prizes in the National Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for students enrolled in schools within the national territory). 

3 prizes in the International Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for students from schools of other countries). 

3 prizes in the AETCF Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for students from the Tondela Cândido de Figueiredo's Schools). 

1 prize in the Higher Education Student Category - ISCFTP 2026 Award (for higher education students). 

All prizes include: 1 box of 40 “Caran d’Ache” coloured pencils, trophy, diploma and pin. 

08 | The jury’s decisions are irrevocable and cannot be subject to any type of appeal or claim. The jury is composed of invited professionals and members of the festival’s organization. 

Deadline for submitting cartoons: 30 November 2025. 

Send to the following e-mail address: ricardoferreira.escolatondela@gmail.com . 

XXIII. Biennial of cartoon and satire, Novomestsky osten 2025, Slovakia

Novomestský osteň 2025

XXIII. YEAR OF THE BIENNIAL OF CARTOON HUMOR AND SATIRE 

THEME Awakening Curiosity 

Curiosity is a fundamental trait of human nature. Children are born curious – they constantly ask questions and explore the world with wonder. But as we grow older, our curiosity often fades. What if we could awaken it again?Curiosity means asking questions, exploring, wondering “what if?”, “why?”, “how?”. It is the spark of knowledge, the engine of change and creativity. The slogan “Awakening Curiosity” stems from the vision of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026, which believes that culture has the power to ignite people’s interest in the world, in others, and in the future. The biennial’s theme invites you to use humour and satire to depict moments when curiosity is awakened – whether through unexpected questions, absurd situations, a child’s perspective on the world, or the sudden spark of insight that lights up our minds. What would the world look like without curiosity? And what could it become, if we rediscover it? 

COMPETITION DEADLINE 

June 30, 2025 

COMPETITION PROPOSITIONS 

• Each author can participate in the competition with a maximum of three works that have not been awarded in other competitions and are exclusively wordless. Works created by AI will not be accepted into the competition. 

• The author sends together with the work a completed participation form which he downloads from the website www.galeriahumoru.sk and fills it in Slovak, Czech or English. 

• The competition is open to anyone over 18 years of age. The method of artistic execution is not limited. 

• The works should not exceed the A3 format. 

• The competition is non-anonymous. Each drawing must be marked on its back with the name and the full address of the author and place the author’s signature on the front page (name, 1/XX). 

• The submitted drawings will not be returned to the authors but will become the property of the Municipal Cultural Centre in Nové Mesto nad Váhom. Works are to be delivered by post to the address: 

Mestské kultúrne stredisko, Hviezdoslavova 4, 915 01 Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Slovakia, 

or electronically: osten@galeriahumoru.sk. 

• The file name must match the following pattern: 

surname_name_country_number 

(Kovac_Peter_Slovakia_01.jpg), 

A4 horizontal or vertical, resolution 300 DPI, format JPG, TIFF. 

• If you have submitted your work electronically and it will be awarded a prize, you will be asked to send the original drawing to the organizer within one month of the announcement of the results of the competition to the address of the Municipal Cultural Centre (see above). 

AWARDS 

1. prize Golden Novomestský osteň and 1000 € 

2. prize Silver Novomestský osteň and 500 € 

3. prize Bronze Novomestský osteň and 300 € 

• Material and financial prizes are awarded at the ceremonial opening of the Novomestský osteň exhibition which will be held on September 19, 2025. In the case you will not be able to participate in person, the prizes will be sent to you. 

• The jury of the competition reserves the right not to award any of the above mentioned prizes, or to award 10 honorable mentions or other special prizes. The jury’s decision is final. 

• By participating in the competition, the participant confirms that he is the author of the works (works created by AI will not be accepted into the competition) and agrees that the organizer of the competition has the right to publish the works on the Internet or in other media and also to use them in any other way without restriction. 

• By sending the works, the author declares that the organizer of the competition has the right to reproduce copies for publication free of charge in electronic means, in printed media and other sources without further consents and rewards. 

• Entries may not infringe copyright or the rights of others, may not infringe confidentiality or contain defamation or insult to any company, community or person. 

• The author sends together with the work a completed participation form which he downloads from the website www.galeriahumoru.sk and fills it in Slovak, Czech or English. 

• By sending the completed form, the author or his legal representatives agree to the processing of their personal data for the purpose of organization of the competition. 

Mária Volárová, director of MsKS 

Vladimír Pavlík, director of the competition 

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Download form Formulár / Form on source: https://www.galeriahumoru.sk/assets/no/osten.html .

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International Cartoon Contest "Cultuursmakers", Antwerp 2025, Belgium

Binding terms and conditions 

Theme: “Every drop of water matters” 

Deadline: July 31st 2025 

1. Participation 

Anyone aged 18 and over can participate in this international contest. Participants declare that they agree with the terms and conditions of the contest, and the jury’s decisions. Participation is free. The deadline is July 31st 2025. 

2. Definition of a cartoon 

A cartoon is a humorous drawing without explanatory text. This can be a parody of a current situation or simply an image of a comic situation. This cartoon can consist of a single image or take the form of a short comic with a maximum of 3 drawings. Moving images are not allowed. 

3. Theme 

The theme of this contest is “Every drop of water matters”. 

Water is an essential but vulnerable resource that is under pressure worldwide due to climate change, population growth and rising demand. Water scarcity is affecting more and more regions and threatens ecosystems, agriculture and human livelihoods. Only 3 % of all water on earth is freshwater, most of which is not immediately available. The unequal distribution of water is exacerbated by human activities and the climate crisis, leading to droughts, floods and pollution. Our water footprint is large, and conscious water consumption is necessary to combat scarcity. Together we can contribute to a more sustainable water distribution. Alone we are a drop, together we form a river. If you would like more background information on the theme go to “Every drop of water matters”. 

4. Submissions 

Each entrant may submit a maximum of 5 entries (color or black and white) in A4 format. 

All drawings must be submitted digitally in sufficiently high quality: A4 600 dpi with a maximum size of 8 MB. Accepted file formats are jpg, png, psd, eps and pdf. 

The drawings must be original, i.e. not previously awarded, published or exhibited. They may not be provided with text, nor may the name 'Cultuursmakers' and the logo of the association be used. 

Entries are made through this website where a registration form can be filled in and files can be uploaded immediately. 

The participant agrees that the personal information (name, e-mail, address) will be used to inform her/him about the competition. 

5. Originality of the works 

The participant is responsible for the originality of his works. Disputes and possible claims with regard to all forms of plagiarism, etc. are the responsibility of the participant. 

By participating, the participants agree to the terms and conditions of the cartoon contest and entitle the organizing association the right to publish the submitted works in the cartoon brochure and to use them for the promotion of the cartoon expo. For any other use of the cartoons, the cartoonist will be asked for permission in advance. 

6. Jury 

A professional jury makes a selection for the cartoon expo from the entries received and appoints the prize winners. Determination of plagiarism will result in exclusion from the entry. If, after the announcement of the prizes, plagiarism appears to have been committed, the jury may withdraw the prize after deliberation. 

The laureates will be announced during the opening of the first cartoon expo. There will be no communication whatsoever about the contest. However, the organizing association will inform all participants whether they are among the winners or whether their work has been selected for the traveling cartoon expo. 

7. Award ceremony and cartoon expo 

The winning cartoons, supplemented with an exquisite selection of the submitted cartoons, will travel through Flanders and Brussels with traveling cartoon expos from February 2026 till the end of December 2026. Each cartoon is accompanied by the name of the cartoonist and the country. The award ceremony will take place during the opening of the first cartoon expo. 

The participant lends his works to the organizing association for the purpose of organizing the traveling cartoon expo up to and including December 2026. The awarded works become the property of the organizing association. 

8. Cartoon brochure 

A digital and paper cartoon brochure will be published. Selected participants will receive a digital version and are entitled to one paper copy that they can obtain free of charge upon simple request. However, they are responsible for the postage themselves or collect the brochure themselves from the organizing association. 

9. The prizes 

1st prize: 1.000 euros 

2nd prize: 500 euros 

3rd prize: 250 euros 

Prize for best Flemish entry: 250 euros 

Audience award: 250 euros (this prize will be awarded after the last cartoon expo) 

10. Organizing association 

Cultuursmakers vzw 

Grotehondstraat 42, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium 

cartoons@cultuursmakers.be . 

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More on https://www.cartoons-cultuursmakers.be/en/ .

The XXXII International Exhibition of the Arts of Humor, Alcala 2025, Spain

XXXII International Exhibition of the Arts of Humor 2025

The Quevedo Institute of the Arts of Humor of the General Foundation of the University of Alcalá announces the XXXII International Exhibition of the Arts of Humor, with the title "AGING (WITH HUMOR)". For those authors who wish to do so, the organization will make available different information on the subject through the iqh.es website. 

The bases of participation are as follows: 

1.- Participation is open to all professionals over 18 years of age who wish to participate in the contest. 

2.- To participate in the Exhibition, a maximum of 5 works must be sent on the theme "AGING (WITH HUMOR)". It can be a cartoon, a strip or a caricature. The organization reserves the right to invite those authors it deems appropriate. 

3.- The works must be signed. They can be made in any technique and support, with maximum dimensions of A3 (297x420 mm.), preferably vertically, as the catalogue will follow these proportions. 

4.- The works must be sent before June 1. Together with the work, the form that accompanies these bases will be sent, duly completed. 

Works made using traditional techniques can be sent to the following postal address: 

General Foundation of the University of Alcalá 

International Exhibition of the Arts of Humor 

C/ Nueva, 4. 

28801 Alcalá de Henares 

Madrid (Spain) 

In works made in digital technique, it must be submitted in JPG or TIFF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. per miah@iqh.es , and it is recommended to send a printed and signed copy, with the copy number (e.g.: Copy 1 of X). It is essential to stick to the dates indicated for the proper planning of the catalogue and the design of the exhibition. 

5.- Works sent by post must be sent suitably packed. It is recommended to protect them with two flat cartons, and the organization is not responsible for any damage caused in transport. The shipping costs will be borne by the people who participate in this call, and the organization will not assume any expense (for example, customs costs) or any liability in case of deterioration or loss of the work. 

6.- A commission will make a selection among the works received that will be exhibited at the XXXII International Exhibition of the Arts of Humor of the University of Alcalá to be held between September and November 2025 in Alcalá de Henares. 

7.- The works presented will become part of the collections of the Quevedo Institute of the Arts of Humour of the General Foundation of the University of Alcalá, unless expressly indicated otherwise, for which the word "Return" must be written on the back of the work. 

8.- The sending of the work implies that the author authorizes the General Foundation of the University of Alcalá to reproduce and disseminate it, provided that his or her name appears and the objective is the dissemination of the Exhibition and other activities of the FGUA in the field of humor, without generating any obligation of any kind before the author. 

9.- The organization will communicate, electronically, the receipt of the works and their selection, publishing this last list on its website iqh.es. 

10.- The authors whose work has been selected will receive a copy of the publication that will be published on the occasion of the celebration of the Exhibition. 

11.- The organization reserves the right not to exhibit those works that it considers to violate individual or collective rights. 

12.- The participants will be responsible for the originality of the works in the event of any claim, holding the organization harmless from any infringement of rights or intellectual property of the same. 

13.- Participation in the Exhibition implies acceptance of these rules and the waiver of any legal claim, and the responsibility for the works falls on their authors.

Entry Form on source: https://iqh.es/muestra-internacional-artes-humor-miah/ .

The 23rd International Biennial Salon of Anti-War Cartoons, Kragujevac 2025, Serbia

DEAR SIR! MADAM! DEAR FRIEND! 

In memory of the severe crime that happened in Kragujevac, in 1941, 84 years ago, the German occupiers forces executed several thousands of innocent civilians in just one day, also sincerely wishing the peace to may prevail in the world, especially today when it sinks into the abyss of the world war 

Memorial Park "Kragujevacki Oktobar" is announcing 

COMPETITION OF THE XXIII INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL SALON

ANTI-WAR CARTOONS "KRAGUJEVAC 2025" SERBIA

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 prices 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 750 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 

THE PRIZE FUND IS 6,800 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 15th, 2025. 

The jury session is to be held on August 23rd and 24th, 2025. The Cartoons should be sent to the address: SALON ANTIRATNE KARIKATURE, Desankin venac bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia 

or to the e-mail address salonkarikature.kg@gmail.com 

The works submitted to the competition are not returned and the Salon reserves the right to use them without special compensation. 

NOTE: The International Biennial Salon of Anti-War Caricature 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), Triavna (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 link: https://spomenpark.rs/IntenationalSalonofAntiwarcartoonKragujevac2019.html .

International Satirical Picture Competition „Karpik”, Niemodlin 2025, Poland

The Regulations concerning the International Satirical Picture Competition „KARPIK” Niemodlin, Poland

§ 1

1 These Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) specify the terms and conditions of holding the International Satirical Picture Competition „KARPIK” (hereinafter referred to as the Competition). 

§ 2

1. The Competition is organized by Agnieszka Osiecka Cultural Centre in Niemodlin. 

2. The Participants of the Competition may be natural persons, of legal age, with full legal capacity regardless of their place of residence. 

3. Participation in the Competition is free of charge. 

§ 3

Application for participation in the Competition is equivalent to the participant's acceptance of the Regulations in their entirety. The Participant undertakes to comply with the rules set out therein, as well as confirms that he meets the conditions that entitle him to participate in the Competition. 

§ 4

1. Submitting entry of participation in the competition consists of sending to the Organizer an original version of a freehand drawing on the subject of fish, fishermen, fishing in nets, etc., meeting the conditions set out in these Regulations. 

2. Drawings in sizes not exceeding A3 format are taking part in the Competition. 

3. Each participant of the Competition is entitled to present a maximum 2 works. 

4. Each of the entries submitted should be described on the reverse in the following manner: the date of completing the work, the author's full name and address, contact details such as the telephone number or the e-mail address. 

5. Providing personal data referred to in paragraph 4, is voluntary, but necessary to conduct the Competition. Their submission is tantamount to consenting to the processing of these data, and failure to provide the data in question will consequently exclude the participant and the works sent by him from the Competition. 

6. The submitted work must be authored by the Participant. By accepting the Regulations, the Participant declares that he is the author of the work submitted to the Competition and that he has unlimited proprietary copyrights and dependent rights to use and dispose of the submitted work. 

7. Works submitted for participation in the Competition which will not comply with the terms and conditions set out in these Regulations shall not be included in the Competition. 

§ 5

1. The Competition is announced by the Organizer annually, not later than by January 15 of a given calendar year and lasts till November 30 of the same year. 

2. The works must be sent in a package preventing their damage. 

3. The Organizers shall not be responsible for any losses or damage caused during the transport of the works. 

4. The Competition entries may be submitted from the day of announcement of the competition until September 30 of the same year. The deadline for submissions is September 30. The date of receipt by the organizer is what counts. 

5. The Works with the note "Karpik" on the envelope should be sent to the following address: 

Ośrodek Kultury w Niemodlinie, 

ul. M. Reja1, 

49-100 Niemodlin, POLAND 

"Karpik" 

§ 6

1. The selection of the award-winning works will be based on the following criteria: 

    1) the idea consistent with the theme of the competition, 

    2) the performance technique. 

2. The winning entries are selected by the Jury, whose members will be made public after the completion of their work. The chairman of the Jury, if it is possible for organizational reasons, is the Grand Prix winner of the last edition of the Competition. 

3. The winner of the competition in a given year shall be selected in the first half of October this year from among works that meet the criteria of these Regulations. 

4. The final result of the Competition will be published on the Cultural Centre’s website: www.okniemodlin.org .

5. The winners of the Competition shall receive the prizes specified in § 7. 

§ 7

1. The prizes of the Competition are as follows: 

    1) Grand Prix – PLN 2,800 gross 

    2) three main prizes – PLN 1,150 gross each 

2. The organizer may grant additional prizes or distinctions in any form or amount he chooses. 

3. The competition prize will be issued only in the form specified in the Regulations, without the possibility of exchange for another prize in kind. 

4. The main prize may be handed over at the Organizer's headquarters after prior notification of the competition winner during the prize giving gala or it may be sent by post to the winner's home address or bank account. 

5. In case the Participant fails to collect the award in person, it shall be sent by post to the winner’s address. 

6. In the case referred to in the paragraph 5 above, the winner of the competition shall pay the prize shipping cost. The shipping cost will be deducted from the prize received. 

§ 8

1. The organizer has the exclusive right to choose the winner of the Competition based on the principles set out in these Regulations. 

2. Pursuant to art. 30 paragraph 1 point 2 of the Act on personal income tax (income) on winnings from competitions, games and betting or prizes related to bonus sales obtained in a Member State of the European Union or in another country of the European Economic Area, subject to art. 21 paragraph 1 points 6, 6a and 68 - a flat-rate income tax of 10% on the prize or prize is collected. The tax on winnings is collected without reducing the income by the costs of obtaining. The cost of the prize tax is covered by the prize winners. 

3. The organizer shall pay the competition prize and also collect from the winner of the Competition an appropriate amount of flat-rate tax on winning the Competition and will pay it to the account of the relevant tax office, in accordance with applicable regulations. 

§ 9

1. Upon the submission of the entry to the Organizer, the Organizer will obtain non-exclusive licence for an indeterminate period of time, which will authorise the Organizer to free use of proprietary copyrights to the entry in the following areas of exploitation: 

    a) using the work on the organizer’s website, 

    b) presenting the work during the post-contest exhibition, 

    c) placing reproductions of the work in catalogues presenting the entries which will be distributed by the Organizer for promotional purposes of the Competition. 

2. On the issuing of the prize to the Participant, the Organizer gains free proprietary rights to the awarded entry of the Participant in the following areas of exploitation: 

    1) with regard to the right to record and multiply the work using printing and digital techniques; 

    2) with regard to distribution of the work – in form of public exposition and making the work available in such manner that everybody could have access to it at a time and place chosen by themselves, in particular by placing it in the Organizer’s advertising or promotional materials. 

3. Upon delivery of the competition entry to the Organizer, ownership of the drawing shall be transferred to the Organizer. 

§ 10

1. Participant's participation in the Competition does not constitute grounds for demanding any remuneration by him. 

2. All materials promoting the Competition are solely of an advertising nature, while only the provisions of the Regulations are binding. 

§ 11

1. The Organizer is not responsible for problems in the functioning of the Competition, if they occurred as a result of events that the Organizer, with due diligence, was not able to predict or which could not be prevented, in particular in the case of problems related to random events of force majeure, participating in the Competition contrary to the provisions of these Regulations and damages caused by them. 

2. The Organizer is not responsible for the inability to collect the Prize for reasons beyond his control and on the part of the Competition Participant. 

3. Winners of the Competition shall not be entitled to transfer the right to the Prize to third parties. 

4. The winner of the Competition may waive the prize in writing, but in return he is not entitled to any other equivalent. 

§ 12

The provisions of these Regulations of the Competition are the sole basis for conducting the Competition, and their interpretation belongs solely to the organizer of the Competition and is final. 

§ 13

The Organizer of the Contest has the right to exclude the Contest Participant or his work in the event of the Participant's failure to comply with the law, decency, violation of these Regulations or other violation of the rights or interests of the Organizer. 

§ 14

1. These Regulations constitute the sole binding document specifying the rules of the Competition. 

2. The organizer reserves the right to amend these Regulations in the event of a change in legal regulations or for another important reason, in particular if the change allows the Competition to be carried out efficiently and in accordance with the regulations, provided that it does not violate the participants' acquired rights. 

3. The text and any amendments to these Regulations will be publicly announced on the Cultural Centre’s website www.okniemodlin.org. 

§ 15

In connection with the requirements of the provisions on the protection of personal data, the organizer of the competition, being at the same time, the administrator of personal data, included in Annex 1 to these Regulations, information on the processing of personal data. 

Annex 1 to the International Satirical Picture Competition „KARPIK” 

INFORMATION ON THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA 

Organizing and conducting cultural activities 

Organization of the International Satirical Picture Competition „KARPIK” 

Niemodlin, Polska 

1. The administrator of your personal data is Agnieszka Osiecka Cultural Centre in Niemodlin, ul. Mikołaja Reja 1, 49-100 Niemodlin, phone/fax: (+48) 774 606 096, e-mail: sekretariat@okniemodlin.org, http://www.okniemodlin.org 

2. The data protection officer is Marzena Haniecka, phone : (+48) 774606096, e-mail: sekretariat@okniemodlin.org 

3. Your personal data is processed in order to organize and conduct cultural activities within the scope of the organization of the International Satirical Competition "KARPIK". Legal basis for processing your personal data: a. consent to the processing of personal data of the data subject. 

4. Recipients of personal data / categories of data recipients: public recipient informed through the administrator's publications and social media (Internet - including social media, radio press television) and the jury of the contest. 

In addition, to ensure the accuracy and transparency of processing, we inform you that: 

5. Your personal data will be stored for the period necessary to implement the abovementioned the purpose of processing, i.e. until the resolution of the contest in question, and in addition, in relation to the names, surnames and images of the contestants, for the period of publication of these data. 

6. You have the right to request the administrator to access your personal data, the right to rectify it, delete or limit processing, the right to object to their processing, as well as the right to transfer your data, when and to the extent that it is permitted by applicable law and possible for the administrator. 

7. In relation to processing, based on your consent, you have the right, at any time, to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data, without affecting the lawfulness of the processing that was carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal. 

8. In the event of a breach of the provisions on the protection of personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory body, i.e. to the Office for Personal Data Protection. 

9. Providing your personal data: a. is not a statutory requirement, b. is a contractual requirement but is not a condition for concluding a contract. Providing your personal data processed on the basis of consent is voluntary. Failure to provide personal data, which is not mandatory, prevents participation in the contest. 

10. Decisions regarding your person are not made in an automated manner. 11. Your personal data is not profiled. 

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Source: www.okniemodlin.org. 

The 10th World Humor Awards 2025, Italy

International Exhibition of Humorous Graphics

The tenth edition of the international exhibition of humorous graphics World Humor Awards will take place in Italy, in the places linked to Giovannino Guareschi, a well-known writer and illustrator. 

The event represents an important opportunity for professional cartoonists, caricaturists and illustrators, selected by the organization, to present their works in the field of graphic humor. 

Contest Structure 

The contest is divided into two sections: 

• Humorous Graphics: It is possible to send one or two unpublished drawings on a specific theme. The works should preferably be without text; otherwise, an English translation is required. References to current politics or local events are not recommended. 

• Caricature: Six Characters in Search of an Author: Participants can send two caricatures depicting characters from the world of politics, sports or entertainment. 

It is possible to participate in only one of the two sections. The works must be sent exclusively in digital format by email to 2025@worldhumorawards.org. 

Technical Requirements and Deadline 

The works must meet the following requirements: 

• A4 or A3 format (horizontal or vertical); 

• Resolution 300 dpi, in JPG format; 

• Free technique, in black and white or color; 

• The file must contain the name of the author and the title of the work. 

The deadline for sending the works is April 15, 2025. 

Exhibition and Publication 

The selected works will be printed on cardboard and exhibited during the event. In addition, one work for each author will be published in the official catalog of the exhibition, while all the registered works will be available online in the official gallery. 

For more information, you can visit the official website: www.worldhumorawards.org.

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This report by Francisco Puñal. 

Translation by Google.

The XXth International Cartoon Contest, Braila 2025, Romania

REGULATION

International Cartoon Contest, the XXth edition, 2025, Braila, Romania

The running of the contest: from the 24th of February to the 21st of November 2025 

Theme: Smiley Face 

Entries: max. 3 

The cartoon works will be original and accompanied by a brief biography, photo, addresse and phone number. 

The making technique of the cartoons is free. 

Submission of the cartoon works: 

The cartoon works will be sent by e-mail from the 24th of February to the 10th of July 2025, 24:00 o’clock (Romanian local time) to: cartooncontestbraila@gmail.com 

The judging process will take place between: the 15th-31st of July 2025. 

Technical conditions: 

The works will be submitted in electronic format, JPG, 300 dpi resolution, CMYK. 

Each submitted cartoon work will contain the author's name and the title of the work, in the file name. 

Awarded Prizes: 

The BIG prize 1000 EURO 

The FIRST prize 700 EURO 

The SECOND prize 500 EURO 

The THIRD prize 400 EURO 

3 SPECIAL prizes 3 x 200 EURO each 

From the moment the ranking is handed over by the jury members and the judging report is signed, CJCPCT Braila is exempted from any obligation towards the participants in the event, regarding the final results. 

The jury decision cannot be neither appealed nor motivated. 

The amounts corresponding to the prizes are taxable according to the Romanian legislation in force, at the date of their awarding. 

In order to receive the prizes, the winners must send the winning work in original (with the author's signature on the back of the paper) within a maximum of 45 days from the announcement of the winners (on the facebook page of the Organizer: https://www.facebook.com/Centrul.de.Creatie.Braila, once with the Salon’s opening). The winning works will be accompanied by a statement (annexed to this Regulation) regarding the assignment of copyright for exposure for an indefinite period as well as personal bank account data (bank name, IBAN code, SWIFT code), through a document issued by bank, lei account (for Romanian competitors), respectively in euro / national currency (for foreign competitors). 

The prizes will be offered in RON, at the euro exchange rate of the Romania National Bank from the date of approval of the initial Regulation. 

The payment of the prizes is made by bank transfer. The transfer costs will be borne by both parties (Organizer and the winner of the prize), according to the banking legislation. The prizes will be transferred within a maximum of 60 days from the announcement of the winners, in compliance with the legal provisions. 

The winning cartoons will be sent by post to the following address: Romania, Brăila, Traian Square, no. 2, postal code 810153. 

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. 

Note: In the absence of interbank relations between Romania and the country of origin of the winner, the Organizer is exonerated from any liability. 

The participants will declare that they own the works and own the copyright of the cartoon works entered in the competition. 

By entering the works in the contest, the participants agree on the exhibition of the respective works within the cartoon exhibitions organized in art galleries or museums, assigning the copyrights for the respective works for exposure (the agreement being given implicitly for the promotion of the International Cartoon Contest). 

The organizer assumes no responsibility for any infringements of copyright or ownership. The single responsibility lies to the person who submitted the cartoon work. 

The winners of the International Cartoon Contest transfer the ownership of the awarded works to the Organizer (Braila County Center for the Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture) at the time of sending over the original cartoon works to it. 

The winners declare under their own responsibility that they assign the copyright on the cartoon works for the realization of exhibitions in order to promote the event, the institution and the image of the city, for an indefinite period, by any means. 

Exhibitors from the catalog of the edition allow CJCPCT Brăila the right to use the works in order to promote the institution, the city and the salon in Art Galleries, museums, etc. 

The contest opening and the awarding ceremony: the 03rd of October, 2025. 

The organizer will provide accommodation and meals for one day, for the winners who will be present at the opening ceremony. 

The organizer can decide to invite, limited by the approved financial budget, the winner of The Big Prize. 

Winners residing in the Municipality of Brăila are exempted from accommodation. 

The exceptions to the accommodation are the winners residing in the Municipality of Brăila. 

The Organizer reserves the right to change the conditions of the contest; subsequent changes will be communicated to those interested. 

The catalog of the International Cartoon Contest, in pdf format, can be downloaded from the institution's website: http://centruldecreatiebraila.ro/ after the Cartoon Contest opening will take place. 

Registration for the Cartoon contest is equivalent to taking note of and complying with the Regulation of the International Cartoon Contest. 

Contact: Brăila County Center for the Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture, Traian Square 2, 810153, Brăila, Romania; Telephone and fax: +40.239.614.710. 

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Declaration - assignment of copyright

I, the undersigned......................................hereby declare that I assign the copyright/exposure right to Brăila County Center for the Preservation and Promotion of the Traditional Culture, on the awarded cartoon work within the 20th Edition of the International Cartoon Contest, 2025, Brăila, Romania, for the making of exhibitions, in order to promote the event, the institution and the image of the city, indefinitely, by any means. 

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