Santa Clara Humor Salon – Cuban

DEADLINE: 30. 11. 2010
Theme: Free

The humorous publication Melaito and the Cuban Writers and Artists Union (UNEAC) convoke to the X Humour Hall "Santa Clara 2010", this issue dedicated to the 42 years of Melaito, and for the first time with international range.

BASIS
The theme should be: free theme. The dimensions of the works should be up to 25 x 35 cm as maximum, in any technique or mounting. Three dimensional works will not exceed 50 x 50 cm in any of its sides.

The works will be received until November 30th 2010 at:

Casa de la UNEAC, Maximo Gomez no. 107, entre Julio Jover y Martн, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, CUBA.

PRIZES
For domestic participants: Three prizes will be granted in each category and all the recognitions considered by the jury.
1st Prize: 2 000 Cuban pesos and diploma
2nd Prize: 1 300 Cuban pesos and diploma
3rd Prize: 800 Cuban pesos and diploma

For foreign participants: The winners will be awarded a work of original art on canvas of a famous painter from Villa Clara and diploma, which will send them safely.

The jury will be composed by renowned cartoonists, and their opinion is final. In the days between December 18 and 20, 2010 will be a meeting with prominent cartoonists in the city of Santa Clara. The opening of the exhibition and delivery of awards will be held on December 20 at 3:00 pm at the headquarters of the UNEAC, where we will celebrate 42 years of publication.

For questions on this call, please contact the following address:

40melaito@gmail.com

The First International Cartoon Contest – QUEBEC BANANA – Canada

Deadline: 27. 11. 2010
Theme: in viNO veritas

Dear Artist,

The First  International Cartoon Contest Canadian Banana

is inviting works of artists from all over the world.
We sincerely invite you to participate in the competition; it is great honor for us to have your submissions in our contest.

We are going to highlight one of the most serious problems – alcohol addiction and alcoholism.

Modern world is facing a huge problem – alcohol consumption which has dramatically increased during last years.
It caused kids’ alcoholism, numerous deaths in traffic accidents, family drama, health problems and other social disasters.
Let’s mock people with a bottle in hand in a smart and intelligent way like you do dear collegues!

Thanks for your support and courage,

Sincerely yours,

Oleg Dergachov
cartoonist
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Regulations
 
1. The contest is open to all artists worldwide, cartoonists, caricaturists, painters, illustrators, etc.
 
2. Theme: in viNO veritas
 
3. Entries: unlimited
 
4. The size of the works should be unlimited.
 
5. The works whether they have been awarded in other contests previously will be accepted.
Participants should send their works (black and white or in color up to 2mb, 300 dpi), filled and signed entry form, given in the bottom of this page and picture of the cartoonist by e-mail in jpeg format to: olegderg@hotmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

6. Deadline for entries is November 27, 2010

7. The works must be original.
The authors should have full copyright and be responsible for all the legal responsibilities related to the productions’ copyright.
Cartoons which are accepted for exhibition and prize-awarded cartoons might be published
or used in any kind of publications in press or advertising concerning the contest.

8. Some of accepted works will be printed in a brochure, on posters, in the world press
or other printed matter for the purpose of publicizing the exhibition.
In these cases, any fee for the use of works will not be paid.

9. The works will not be returned

10. Do Studio will print a catalog with awarded and selected by jury cartoons.
Catalog will be sent to all the selected artists.
Results of the contest will be published online on http://www.dostudio.ca/ after December 4th 2010.
60 selected cartoons + 8 awarded cartoons will be exhibited in Montreal City Hall from January till February 2011.

11. Participation in the contest means the complete acceptance of all the above conditions and agreements with jury. 
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Jury members

Terry Mosher (Aislin), cartoonist, Montreal

Guy Badeaux (Bado), cartoonist, Ottawa

Paul Marechal, historian of art, Montreal

John A. Lent Professor of Temple University, USA

Victor Bogorad, cartoonist, St-Peterburg, Russia

Vjacheslav Shilov, cartoonist, St-Petersburg, Russia

Leonid Mel’nik, cartoonist, St.-Petersburg, Russia

Sergej Samonenko, publisher and collector, St.-Petersburg, Russia

Oleg Dergachov, cartoonist, Montreal

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Prizes

FIRST PRIZE: sculpture Golden Quebec Banana + Dyploma+Catalogue

SECOND PRIZE: sculpture  Silver  Quebec Banana + Dyploma+Catalogue 

THIRD PRIZE: sculpture Bronze Quebec Banana + Dyploma+Catalogue

5 HONORABLE PRIZES: bronze Medal + Dyploma+Catalogue

Original bronze sculptures Quebec Banana will be made by Oleg Dergachov and will be send to all the prize-winners.

3rd International City Complexities (By Email) Cartoon Contest – Iran

DEADLINE: 21. 11. 2010
Theme: City Complexities

Rules: We address to all the professional and amateur cartoonists regardless their age from all over the world.
For example: Apartment living culture,Citizen right from religion vision,Air pollution, Irregular city constructions ,Traffic Garbage Repelling, Destruction of traditional shape of the cities

Regulations:
– The number of sent cartoons is 5.
– Please attach in .doc format a brief presentation of your artistic activity (surname and first name, address, e-mail address, a photo and your CV)
– All participants that their works enter in exhibition will receive the catalogue of the contest.
– Sent works should be in 200dpi with 1500 pixel width or length and jpg format.
– Sent works should not be published or won in a contest before.

prizes :
– First Prize: $2000, Honorable Mention and Trophy.
– Second Prize: $ 1500, Honorable Mention and Trophy.
– Third Prize: $ 1000, Honorable Mention and Trophy.
– 10 Honorable Mentions

The cartoons must be sent at the e-mail address: info@irancartoon.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The cartoons will be published in the web pages:
http://www.irancartoon.com/
http://www.irancartoon.ir/

Deadline: 21st November 2010

Thank you for participation

Iranian House of Cartoon:
Tel: (+98 21) 22868600-22867080
Fax: (+98 21)22846928

Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award – U.N.DEADLINE: 01. 11. 2010
Theme: Political Cartoon

THE UNITED NATIONS CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD AND THE UNITED NATIONS SOCIETY OF WRITERS & ARTISTS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD for 2010 Invite political cartoonists of publications throughout the world to participate in THE RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD Competition For the Year 2010

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The prizes are to be announced on December 15, 2010, and will be granted at The United Nations, New York. Thirteen (13) prizes will be granted in the presence of the Secretary General of the U.N., the Honorable Ban Ki-moon.

First prize, of $10,000.00 and a plaque, will be presented by Dr. Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate, Chairman of the Judging Committee.

Second prize, of $5,000.00 and a plaque, will be presented by Giampaolo Pioli, President of the United Nations Correspondents Association.

Third prize, of $3,000.00 and a plaque, will be awarded.

Ten (10) honorable mentions, in the form of plaques, will be declared by Giampaolo Pioli, President of UNCA.

All winning entries will be announced via the worldwide press.

Rules for Exhibits:

1. Entries must be submitted in writing and addressed to

THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD,
25 Columbus Circle, Suite 63E, New York, NY, 10019, USA

Entries for awards must be received on or before November 1, 2010, to cover work done in the year 2009/10, reflecting the importance of human dignity, mutual respect and friendship among nations, as well as economic consideration and environmental responsibilities towards each other. While cartoonists may send in what ever they please, the contest does not encourage maligning member nations or their leaders.

Winning cartoons will be chosen for their ability to enhance, explain and even help direct the spirit and principles of the U.N.

2. Entries for these awards may be made by any professional individual, and should consist of political cartoons printed in any publication published anywhere, in any language. The entry must consist of a reproduction (only reproductions will be accepted!) of the cartoons, as published, with name of publication, language, and date included, accompanied by a newspaper reprint, and translated into English. Exhibits are limited to two cartoons per person. Reproductions must be presented measuring no larger than 9 x 12 inches. THE COMMITTEE requires that every entry conform to the stated limits and size before it can be given jury consideration. All exhibits should include a biography and picture of entrant, and be in English.

3. All materials including prize-winning exhibits become the property of THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD COMMITTEE and will not be returned. Only copies (not originals!) will be accepted for consideration. All material may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to inclusion in a special United Nations albums and exhibits. The decisions of the judges are final and irrevocable.