12.12.15

Winners in the 4th International Cartoon Contest Sinaloa 2015, México

Theme: The Cost of Freedom of Expression
1st Prize: Arístides Hernández - Cuba (Top)
2nd Prize: Mahmood Azadnia - Iran
3rd Prize: Liviu Stanila - Rumania
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Xavier Bonilla Zapata - Ecuador
Galym Boranbayev - Kazakhstan
Omar A. Figueroa Turcios - Spain
Andrea Pecchia - Italy.
List of participants on source.

5.12.15

6th International Turhan Selcuk Cartoon Competition 2016, Turkey

6th International Turhan Selcuk Cartoon Competition 2016
THEME: Open
CONDITIONS:
1- The competition is open to any cartoonist.
2- It is acceptable to enter with cartoons that have been published previously. However, they should not have won any prize/award in any other competition.
3- Any technique is allowed. The cartoonist can submit a maximum of 5 cartoons. Originals or electronic versions suitable for printing in 300 dpi and jpg format sent by e-mail would also be acceptable.
4- All cartoons must be 30x40 cm maximum.
5- The participants must write their names (first and surname) in capital letters, address, e-mail, country and telephone number; a brief CV should be submitted in a sealed envelope.
6- The cartoons must be sent to the following address, no later than 18th April 2016:
6. ULUSLARARASI TURHAN SELCUK KARIKATUR YARISMASI
Milas Belediyesi Kultur Sanat Birimi
48200-Milas-Mugla / Turkey
www.milas.bel.tr e-mail: info@milas.bel.tr
7- The results of the competition will be announced on 23rd May 2016.
8- The cartoons sent to the competition will not be returned. All cartoons, whether they have won a prize or not, may be used for cultural purposes and may be published. Participation assumes acceptance of these conditions. All cartoons will be kept in the ‘Turhan Selcuk Karikaturlu Ev’.
9- The cartoons selected by the jury will be displayed in the exhibition and will also be printed in the album.
10- The reward ceremony will be held on 19th September 2016. The opening of the exhibition will be held on the same date, in ‘Turhan Selcuk Karikaturlu Ev’ for cartoons which have won an award or have been selected for display. The exhibition will be open until 4th October 2016.
11- Accommodation and meal expenses for participants who have won a ‘Special Award’ will be met. Travel expenses will be borne by the participants.
12- SELECTION COMMITTEE:
Muhammet Tokat, Mayor of Milas
Kamil Masaracı, Cartoonist
İzel Rozental, Cartoonist
Tan Oral, Cartoonist
Valentina Marcella, Researcher (Cartoon)
Meral Onat, Cartoonist
Saadet Demir Yalçın, Cartoonist.
13- PRIZES:
Winner: $3000.00
Runner up: $2000.00
3rd: $1000.00
Other Special Prizes will be awarded by various establishments, societies, newspapers, art magazines, trade unions, news agents and individuals.
Note: The jury meeting will be held on the 7th May 2016.
Source: Saadet Demir Yalçın.

Voeux anticipés: René Bouschet, France

2.12.15

'Stop Violence Against Women': International Exhibition of Graphic Humor 2016, Peru

EXHIBITION OF GRAPHIC HUMOR
'STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN'
Especially violence against woman exercised by their partner and sexual violence is a serious public health problem and a violation of human rights woman.
The recent global prevelance figures indicate that 35% of woman worldwide have experienced dating violence or sexual violence by others at some point in their lives.
30% of woman who have had a relationship report experiencing some form of physical or sexual violence from their partner. 38% of murders of woman produced in the word are committed by their partner.
Against this background it is impossible to remain silent and therefore appeal to all possible tools to eradicate this problem.
In this context, the organization of the International Exhibition of Graphic Humor, invites all cartoonist in the world to send their works on this serious problem, for display in a public exposition.
REGULATION
+ All persons who wish regardless of age can participate. Each participants can submit up to three works. Other works presented will be accepted events or have won a prize or distinction.
+ Entries can be made in black and white or colors. The works will have a resolution of 300 dpi in JPG format and should be sent to salonhumorperu@salonhumorperu.com until 31 January 2016.
+ Participant should send their personal data: name, address, and contact phone number.
+ A selection of 120 works for the exhibition in large format and will also be part of a commemorative catalog that will be mailed to artist selected.
+ Participating artist agree to donate their rights to reproduce his works in the exhibition, in the catalog or graphic pieces we make for promote the event.
Source: salonhumorperu.