HUMOUR A GALLARATE International Cartoon Contest – Gallarate (Italy)

Dear colleague,


we remember you to participate in 19th edition of

HUMOUR A GALLARATE International Cartoon Contest – Gallarate (Italy)

organized by Pro Loco of Gallarate and dedicated to Marco Biassoni (1930-2002)

one of the greatest italian Masters of graphic, humour, cartoons and advertising.


Themes: DEVIL. Hell, devilries and what lies around sins and graphic spites.
Sections A) Graphics/Cartoon | B) Satire | C) Caricature (the devils in the political world and those belonging to Human Comedy)
Total Prizes: 3.000 €uro
Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni" for the best work between all sections (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – 1.000 €uro + diploma
1st Prize for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – 500 €uro + diploma
Special Prize of Jury for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – diploma
5 Special Mentions for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – diploma
Special Prize Osvaldo Cavandoli "Cava" (creator of the famous character "La Linea") for the best work of all sections, that combines humoristic beauty with the essentiality of graphic execution – 500 €uro + diploma
Deadline: October 28, 2013 (the post-mark will provide the proof)
http://www.fanofunny.com/guests/humourgallarate/index.html

Attached the complete regulations and entry-form (doc format)


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REGULATIONS
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1) The contest is open to all professional cartoonists, caricaturists, illustrators and graphic artists from all over the world. The contest is articulated in 3 sections (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature)
2) Theme: DEVIL. Hell, devilries and what lies around sins and graphic spites.
Sections A) Graphics/Cartoon | B) Satire | C) Caricature (the devils in the political world and those belonging to Human Comedy)
It’s possible to participate in all the sections.
3) Entries: max. 3 works. The works must be original and accompanied by the author’s photo or caricature, entry-form and biography. Each work should bear the signature or mark of the author and name, surname, address, phone number and other data on the back. The author have to indicate the section for each work/s.
4) Size: A4 (21 x 29,7 cm)
5) Technique: Free. Common graphic and digital prints will be accepted but only if signed by the author. Copies of ink and pencil drawings are not applicable. The works sent in digital form, by email or informatic devices, will not be considered for the awarding of prizes of Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni"; the works will be taken into consideration only for the exhibition and for the catalogue.
6) Deadline: October 28, 2013 (the post-mark will provide the proof)
7) Prizes: the Jury will award the following prizes:
Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni" for the best work between all sections (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – 1.000 €uro + diploma
1st Prize for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – 500 €uro + diploma
Special Prize of Jury for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – diploma
5 Special Mentions for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) – diploma
Special Prize Osvaldo Cavandoli "Cava" (creator of the famous character "La Linea") for the best work of all sections, that combines humoristic beauty with the essentiality of graphic execution – 500 €uro + diploma
8) Exhibition: December 1, 2013 – January 6, 2014 at Minoletti building, Gallarate.
Opening ceremony: November 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM
All authors who will attend the opening ceremony are invited to a rustic lunch.
9) Catalogue: each selected author will receive a copy
10) Property: the Organizers reserves the rights to reproduce the cartoons in catalogue, newspapers, or posters to promote the Contest and to exhibit a selection of works in other locations in Italy and other countries. All the works will not be returned and will be included in the "Humour Gallarate Collection".
By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the decisions of the Jury.

The works should be sent to:
Pro Loco Gallarate
Vicolo del Gambero n. 10
21013 Gallarate (VA)
ITALY

For any further information and communication:
Segreteria Pro Loco Gallarate
tel/fax (+39)0331-774968
proloco.gallarate@libero.it
www.prolocogallarate.it
http://www.fanofunny.com/guests/humourgallarate


Timetable Humour a Gallarate 2013
Themes: DEVIL
Deadline: October 28, 2013
Jury meeting: November 8-9, 2013
Opening and prize distribution: November 30, 2013
Exhibition: December 1, 2013 – January 6, 2014


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All the regulations, exhibits and galleries
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