The 4th International Fadjr Cartoon & Caricature Contest-2012

Sections & Subjects:
Thematic Cartoon: Nation’s Awareness
Cartoon: Free
Caricature: Free

Regulation:
– Each participant can send maximum 5 artworks in each Section.
– Sending (Name, family name, post address, Email address and Telephone)
of artists Just by word file is necessary.
– The catalogue will be send to the entire artist that their
artworks published in the catalogue.
– Artworks must be in 200 dpi by width or length of 2000 pixel
by jpg format.
– Subject of [Fadjr] must be mentioned in the send Email.

Prizes:
Thematic Section Prize: 15000 Euro, Honorable mention & Trophy.
Three 2000 Euro Prizes for Cartoon (Free), Honorable mention & Trophy.
Three 2000 Euro Prizes for Caricature (Free), Honorable mention & Trophy.

Deadline:15th January, 2012

Address for sending artworks:
Info@irancartoon.com

THE RICH, THE POOR, THE PROTESTER is the main theme for the 2012 PortoCartoon.
Statistical indicators show that the world is becoming more asymmetrical.
The rich get richer and the number of poor is increasing. The crisis enlarges the inequalities. The "outraged movement" is extending to several countries. With the social networking envolved.
There will be a Tsunami of indignation? Looking for new kinds of democracy?
In addition to participating with cartoons on the main theme, the cartoonists can also send works for the FREE CATEGORY, as per the previous editions.

The artists who do not wish to compete can send their works to the EXTRA-COMPETITION section informing of this decision.

3.1. Works must be originals and any kind of graphical technique will be accepted, including digital artwork, sent by Internet, if the prints are SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR and if they are indicated as PRINT NUMBER ONE, or a original to this contest.
3.2. Can also be presented sculptures pieces of humour, in any kind of material.

The works can have at the maximum the following measures:
– in paper, 42 x 30 cm (DIN A3);
– sculpture pieces, 42 x 30 x 30 cm

The works should present on the reverse the following information: author´s name and address, title, theme section and year. The author’s CV in Portuguese or English (publications, exhibitions, prizes…) should also be sent.

The works should arrive at the PORTUGUESE PRINTING PRESS MUSEUM until March 12th 2012, with the entry form.

The works should be sent to:
PortoCartoon-World Festival, The Portuguese Printing Press Museum, Estrada Nacional 108, nº 206, 4300-316 Porto, Portugal.

40t h WORLD GALLERY OF CARTOONS – SKOPJE 2012

OSTEN – ART ON PAPER
The organizer of the Manifestation is OSTEN Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
The selected works will be juried by international jury
The opening and the announcing of the prize winners will be held on 31st May 2012 in OSTEN Gallery
PROPOSITIONS FOR APPLICATION
PRIZES
Forms of expression of the applied works – cartoon, satiric drawing and/or comics*
*For the comics’ applicants: up to one panel of non-linguistic comic with satiric or humor context
[ Theme – free ] Participation fee – free of charge
Application criteria
• The author may send up to three (3) work(s)
• The authors should apply with application form
• The applicants are expected to send the filled out application form,
including short curriculum vitae (CV) and photo,
all together with their work(s) in electronic form.
• The application form could be filled out directly on the OSTEN web,
could be downloaded from the OSTEN web and sent by mail,
or could be copied, scanned and shared with other colleagues
to be send by e-mail
• The work(s) can be uploaded on the OSTEN web site together
with the application, sent by mail on CD, or sent by e-mail
•
• By completion of the Application form, the applicant accepts
in advance that (s)he hands over the copy rights (s)he holds
over the works.
The author agrees that the organizer can use the art works,
exhibit them, study them and publish them, without any limitation
on the type of the media, duration or location of publishing
• Unfulfilled application form is not qualified for further selection
• Application deadline is 15th of January 2012
Work(s) format: A4 (210 x 297mm.) or A3 (297 x 420 mm.)
300 dpi resolution, JPG format
Process of selection and jury
• All properly applied works entering the pre-selection process
• The Board appointed by the organizer
is in charge for pre-selection
• One week after the application deadline,
the organizer will informed pre-selected authors and ask them
to sent the original works on the OSTEN address
(òhe organizer is not responsible for any damages
during the transport)
• The pre-selected works that will be received
up to 15th of February 2012, are entering the selection
of international jury and are candidates for one of the prizes
• All pre-selected works will be included in the Catalogue
• All the authors in the Catalogue will receive one copy free
• The organizer will cover the accommodation expenses
for first prizewinners for the opening and award ceremony
in Republic of Macedonia
• All received works will remain in the collection
of the OSTEN Museum of Art on Paper
Addresses
OSTEN
World Gallery of Cartoons
8 Udarna Brigada, 2
1000 Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
cartoons@osten.com.mk
www.osten.com.mk
• Gran Prix for life achievement ($ 5000)
• 10 Special prizes
• First prize for cartoon ($ 1000) •
•
First prize for satiric drawing ($ 1000)
First prize for comics ($ 1000)

13th International Festival of aphorism & caricature – Strumica 2012

Son Katýlým: 16 Ocak 2012

Theme :
C A R N I V A L – E R O T I C A

Aphorism:
*In this category each author can participate with maximum of 10 aphorisms, printed in three copies, completed with code and particulars about the author, and set in sealed envelope.
*The authors are allowed to participate with more works, each as group of 10(ten) aphorisms and marked with particular code.
Caricature:
*In this category, the authors can participate and send 3 caricatures, maximum.
The technique is on their own choice, and dimensions A/4.
*Particulars about the authors should be written at the back side of the work.
Contest due date:
The works will be accepted up to: January 16, 2012, at latest.
Awards:
*Three main prizes will be awarded: Golden, Silver and Bronze Plaque.
*The Organizer retains the right to award some additional prizes.
Address:
*The works should be sent to:
NUCK "Anton Panov"
Blvd. "Goce Delcev" bb
2400 Strumica, R Macedonia
with note: To the Festival of aphorism and Caricature.
Copyrights:
*The works received ,remain in property of the Organizer and the author, and they have the right to its public presentation, catalogue prepare or other publication.
Evaluation:
*The works received in due time will be reviewed and evaluated by competent jury commission.
*The presentation of the works -exhibition and the
Reward Ceremony will come to: February 27, 2012.
Contact -Further information
*Tel: ++389 (0)34 322 182
*E-mail: trimerotikon@yahoo.com

8. Uluslararasi 7-77 Karikatur Yarismasi (01 Subat 2012)

Son Katilim: 01 Subat 2012

*Karikatur Vakfi tarafindan duzenlenen 18.Uluslararasi Ankara 7-77 Karikatur Festivali 20-23 Nisan 2012 tarihlerinde dort gun sureyle, ulkemizde 83’uncu kez kutlanacak 23 Nisan Cocuk Bayrami etkinlikleri sirasinda COCUKLAR icin yapilacaktir.

*18.Uluslararasi Ankara 7-77 Karikatur Festivali kapsaminda 8.ULUSLARARASI 7-77 KARIKATUR YARISMASI duzenlenmistir. Yarismanin amaci, yarinin buyukleri cocuklara karikaturu sevdirmek, mizah duyarliliginin gelisimine katkida bulunmak ve onlarin dunyalarini cizeceginiz karikaturlerle zenginlestirmektir.

*Yarismaya tum profesyonel, amator karikaturculer COCUKLAR icin, cocuklarin anlayabilecegi karikaturle katilabilirler.

*Karikaturler A4 ya da A3 boyutlarinda istenilen teknikle, siyah-beyaz, renkli olarak cizilebilir.

*Karikaturculer cocuklarin anlayabilecegi bir orijinal karikaturle yarismaya katilabilirler. Yarismacilar karikaturlerinin arkasina ad-soyadlarini ve adreslerini telefonlarini yazmalidirlar.

*Yarismacilar karikaturlerini 1 SUBAT 2012 tarihinde kadar ULUSLARARASI 7-77 KARIKATUR YARISMASI/ PK:364 / 06443 YENISEHIR / ANKARA adresine gondermelidirler.

*Yarismada tek odul olan 7-77 ODULU $2.000,00 USD (Ikibin Amerikan Dolari) ve kuruluslarin ani plaketleridir.

*Yarisma sonuclari 1 Nisan 2012 tarihinde basin, yayin organlari ve internetten duyurulacaktir.

*Yarismada odul alan karikaturcu 20-23 Nisan tarihleri arasinda Ankara’ya davet edilerek 18.Uluslararasi Ankara 7-77 Karikatur Festivali etkinliklerine konuk olacak, festival sirasinda yapilacak sergi acilisinda odulunu alacaktir.

*Juri tarafindan secilip, karikaturleri katologda yer alan karikaturculere ULUSLARARASI 7-77 KARIKATUR YARISMASI katalogu ve katilim belgesi gonderilecektir.

*Karikaturler geri gonderilmeyecek ve basim yayin hakki Karikatur Vakfi’nin olacaktir.

* ULUSLARARASI 7-77 KARIKATUR YARISMASI karikatur sergisi Turkiye icinde ve Turkiye disinda cesitli kentlerde acilacaktir.

Karikatur Vakfi
karikatur@ttmail.com

17. INTERNATIONAL CARTOON EXHIBITION ZAGREB 2012

A. PARTICIPATION
The organizer of the 17th International festival of cartoon ZAGREB 2012
is the Croatian Cartoonist Association. The festival is opened for everyone
regardless of nationality, age, sex, or profession.

B. THEME TOURISM

C. ENTRIES
Conditions of entry:
1. Original works and digital artworks will be accepted. Digital
artwork is to be numbered in pencil on the front and pencil
signed. Copies cannot be admitted.
2. Entries can be either black and white or coloured.
3. There should be the name, the surname and the adress on the
reverse side of cartoons.
4. The cartoons must not have been previously awarded on
festivals.
5. Maximum 3 entries will be submitted.
6. Size of entries is A4 or A3 format.

D. DEADLINE
Entry deadline is the 19th of April 2012.

E. ADDRESS
CROATIAN CARTOONIST ASSOCIATION
(HRVATSKO DRUŠTVO KARIKATURISTA)
SAVSKA CESTA 100
10000 ZAGREB, CROATIA

F. PRIZES AND AWARDS
First Prize 1.000 EUR
Second Prize 500 EUR
Third Prize 300 EUR
Five Special mentions

G. EXHIBITION
The exhibition will take place in Gallery Klovićevi dvori in Zagreb on the 5th of June 2012.

H. OTHER CONDITIONS
Authors of works that qualify to the exhibition are given

a presentation copy of the exhibition cataloque.
Only on explicit request will remaining (original) works be returned

to the owners in the end of the exhibition cycle (in the second half of the year 2013).

The organizer reserves the right to reproduce the works sent to the festival, Zagreb 2012,

as the advertising material without being obliged to pay a fee to an author whose work may be used.
The prize-winning works become property of the organizer.