X International Festival of Aphorism and Caricature – Strumica 2009 – R. MACEDONIA
Competition Theme: CARNIVAL
APHORISM: In this category each author can participate with a work, consisting of up to 15 aphorisms, printed in three copies, completed with code and particulars of the author, set in a sealed envelope. Authors are allowed to participate even with more works, as group of 15 aphorisms, each with a particular code.
CARICATURE: In this category the author can send up to three caricatures, own choice of technique, max. dimensions A/4.Each caricature to be completed with author’s particulars – on its back side.
The cartoons must be sent at the e-mail address.
DEADLINE: The due date for works to be sent is February 14, 2009.
AWARDS: The Organizer will reward three main prizes, (golden plaqe, silver plaqe, bronze plaqe) having the right to decide about some additional prizes.
ADDRESS: The works should be addressed to: National Institution – Culture Centre “Anton Panov” 2400 Strumica R. MACEDONIA with note: For the Competition of aphorism and caricature
COPYRIGHTS: Both categories of received works will stay in the property of author and of the Organizer, who reserves the rights of its public presentation, catalogue preparation or other publication.
JURY AND PRESENTATION: The works received in due date, will be reviewed and estimated by a competent jury. The exhibition and the reward ceremony will be organized on March 2, 2009.
CONTACTS: tel. +389 34 322182 (Correspondence in English: Sofija Dzibulova) e-mail: trimerotikon@yahoo.com
Source: Cartoon Blues

4th INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL FOR CARICATURE: MASTERS OF CARICATURE – PLOVDIV 2009
MUNICIPALITY OF PLOVDIV
REGIONAL ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM – PLOVDIV
PLOVDIV CARTOONISTS’ ASSOCIATION
Subject: THE ALCOHOL AND NATIONS (The subject has as many variations as the nations in the world. For example, the Bulgarians and rakia, the Scotsmen and whisky, the Russians and vodka,etc.)*
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. The Biennial for Caricature is open to professional and amateur caricaturists from all over the world;
2. Each participant should send up at least one piece of work 210/297 (A4 format)
3. The caricatures may be colorful or black-and-white;
4. Participants should send their caricatures by 31 July 2009;
5. It is advisable that together with their caricatures, participants also send a photograph or take-off and CV
6. An international jury will nominate 5 caricaturists who will be conferred the title Master of Caricature;
7. Prize caricatures are not sent back;
8. The rest of the caricatures will be sent back if authors state that in written form;
9. The Catalogue of the exhibition will be given free of charge to participants whose caricatures are included in the Catalogue.
Time and venue: on 1 October 2009, at 18.00 p.m. of the Regional Ethnographic Museum.
Submission deadline: 31 July 2009 (mail date)
Address for submissions: Regional Ethnographic Museum, 2, Dr. Chomakov St. 4000 Plovdiv BULGARIA
Caricature is a conception of the world,
Social position, view of life.
It is a human presence,
A peculiar expression of its socially committed author.
Implying signs of serious thinking,
It reflects the essence of movement towards the future.
(after Stefan Fartunov)
* There are lots of nations all over the world having their own favorite alcohol drink which helps them identify to the rest of the world. This special drink has a reserved place among the traditions and rituals of the community, in people’s working days and holidays, in their traditional beliefs and notions. In all cases there is only one intoxicate substance-ethanol (no matter if it is rakia, palinka, tsuika, schnapps, sake, ouzo, cognac, whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, etc.) and only one biological kind (Homo sapiens), but the result is such a big variety of manners.
Can masters of caricature from different parts of the world join in the cross-cultural research on the alcohol?
We are looking forward to your offers.
Phone: ++ 359 32 626328; ++ 359 32 625257
E-mail: etnograph@abv.bg
The Nominated works will be kept in Works of Fine Art Stock of the Ethnographic Museum, Plovdiv.
Source: Cartoon Blues

26th Aydýn Doðan International Cartoon Competition 2009 – Turkey

* The Aydýn Doðan International Cartoon Competition is held every year in Turkey by the Aydýn Doðan Foundation.
* The competition is open to professional and amateur cartoonists from all over the world.
* The Jury, composed of foreign members, will meet in June 2009.
* The XXVI. Aydýn Doðan International Cartoon Competition will be celebrated with an award ceremony in November 2009 in Istanbul.
Participation Rules
1) Choice of subject is free.
2) Only original cartoons or internet print outs signed by the cartoonists will be accepted for the competition. Photographs, photocopies, etc… will not be accepted.
3) Size of cartoons should not exceed 29.7 x 42 cm (A3 paper size).
4) Participants are expected to send the filled out participation form, with a short curriculum vitae and a photograph, together with their cartoons. Please find the form attached to the competition booklet and posted on http://www.aydindoganvakfi.org.tr/ . The documents should be sent to:
Aydýn Doðan Foundation, Oymacý Sokak, No:15, Altunizade 34662, Istanbul / Turkey.
5) The Foundation will not be responsible for any damage that may occur during postage and handling.
6) Award-winning cartoons will not be returned to the artists.
7) By filling out the participation form, the participant declares and accepts in advance that (s)he hands over the financial rights (s)he holds over the cartoons vis-à-vis the public to the Aydýn Doðan Foundation without limitations on location, time period and number including assignment to third parties under Articles 21-25 of the Law on Intellectual Property Rights for publication. (S)he agrees that the Aydýn Doðan Foundation may use such cartoons, exhibit them, keep them in its archives and publish them on the Internet or through other media.
8) The Foundation will cover the travel and accommodation expenses of the first three prize-winning cartoonists for the award ceremony in Turkey.
9) Cartoons which do not win awards will be returned to the artists upon written request.
10) Deadline for entries is Friday, May 1st, 2009.
11. Former jury members can not participate in the competition.
The Prizes
First Prize : 8000 US Dollars and the First Prize of the Aydýn Doðan Foundation
Second Prize : 5000 US Dollars and the Second Prize of the Aydýn Doðan Foundation
Third Prize : 3500 US Dollars and the Third Prize of the Aydýn Doðan Foundation
Awards of Success : 500 US Dollars and the Award of Success of the Aydýn Doðan Foundation
(In the event of a tie, the prizes may be shared equally among the winners. A minimum of 5 and maximum of 12 success awards will be granted.)

1.Eskiþehir Karikatür Yarýþmasý-31 Mart 2009

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Eskiþehir Sanat Derneði karikatür müzesi bulunan, karikatür sergilerinin açýldýðý, ülkemizin önemli karikatür çevrelerinden birinin bulunduðu Eskiþehir’de ulusal karikatürümüzün buluþmasý, tanýþ olmasýna ortam yaratmak amacýyla her yýl sürdürmek üzere “Eskiþehir Karikatür Yarýþmasý” düzenlemiþtir.
.Konu; serbestir.
.Karikatürler A4 ya da A3 boyutlarýndaki kaðýtlara çizilmiþ olmak üzere renkli olabilir.
.Yarýþmaya en çok üç karikatürle katýlabilir.
.Katýlýmcý adýný, soyadýný, telefonunu ve adreslerini karikatürünün arka yüzüne yazmalýdýr.
.Son katýlým tarihi 31 Mart 2009.
.Ödüller Birincilik, Ýkincilik, Üçüncülük ve üç adet mansiyona plaket ve diploma.
.Ödül töreni ve sergi açýlýþý 11 Nisan 2009.
. Seçici kurul:
Prof.Dr.Atila Özer (Anadolu Ünv.Karikatür Sanatýný Araþtýrma ve Uygulama Merkezi ve ayný zamanda Anadolu Ünv.Eðitim Karikatürleri Müzesi Müdürü,Karikatürcü),
Pertev Ertün (Karikatürcü),
Beytullah Heper (Karikatürcü),
Hikmet Cerrah (Karikatürcü),
Þehabettin Tosuner (Eskiþehir Sanat Derneði Baþkaný,Karikatürcü)
.Karikatürler geri verilmeyecek Anadolu Üniversitesi’nin Eðitim Karikatürleri Müzesine verilecektir.
Adres:
Deliklitaþ Mah.
Dr.Hilmi Sokak
No:3/B
ESKÝÞEHÝR
Tel:0 222 2302557
ESKÝÞEHÝR SANAT DERNEÐÝ
Þehabettin TOSUNER
Dernek Baþkaný
0535 323 83 63
TEL: +90 (0) 222 230 25 57
Ýletiþim:
Eskiþehir Sanat Derneði
Deliklitaþ Mah.
Dr.Hilmi Sokak
No:3/B
ESKÝÞEHÝR
(Yunus Emre Ýlköðretim Okulundan Yedilere giderken saðda ilk sokak)
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Eskiþehir Sanat Derneði
eskisehir.sanat.dernegi@gmail.com