2nd “RED MAN” INTERNATIONAL CARTOON HUMOUR COMPETITION

2nd "RED MAN" INTERNATIONAL CARTOON HUMOUR COMPETITION
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1st International Cartoon Contest “Molla Nasreddin”, Azerbaijan-2008.

"My Best Cartoon"
مسابقة مولا نصر الدين الدجولية الأولى في أذربيجان
الموضوع: حر
الحجم: A4 أو A3
ستقبل الأعمال الأصلية فقط.
آخر مدة لاستقبال الرسوم هي: 1-3-2008
- ترفق الرسوم ببطاقة الدخول.
- ستوزع العديد من الجوائز العينية
العنوان:

AZ1010 Azerbaijan Baku Neftchilar avenue 145
Azerbaijan Cartoonists' Union
Tel: (994 12) 493 28 98
Fax: (994 12) 493 09 18
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1. The Contest is open to all professional and amateur cartoonists.
2. Subject "My Best Cartoon" is free.
3. Cartoons that won places in other contests can malso be sent.
4. Size of cartoons should be min A4, max A3
5. Each cartoonist can submit a max of 3 works.
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6. Deadline is March 1, 2008.
7. Cartoons must be original. Copies are not accepted.
8. On the back of each work the following information should appear:
First name, surname, address, telephone number and e-mail, accompanied by the entry form and author's short biography and photo. Otherwise, cartoons will not be accepted.
9. Cartoonists, whose works enter the catalogue of the contest, will be sent the one as a present.
10.The Azerbaijan Cartoonists' Union is not responsible for damage that may occur during postage and handling
11.The participating cartoons will not be returned
12. All the rights of cartoons sent to the Contest belong to Azerbaijan Cartoonists' Union.
13. The Cartoons will be selected by the International jury.
Prizes:
I Place (3 persons) Golden Medal + diploma + catalogue
II Place (4 persons) Silver Medal + diploma + catalogue
III Place (5 persons) Bronze Medal + diploma + catalogue
Special awards (20 persons) + diploma + catalogue
Cartoons must be sent to the following address:
Address:
AZ1010 Azerbaijan Baku Neftchilar avenue 145
Azerbaijan Cartoonists' Union
Tel: (994 12) 493 28 98
Fax: (994 12) 493 09 18
E-mail: karikaturachilar@yahoo.com
info@azercartoon.com
Web: www.azercartoon.com

Click the Entry-form

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4th International cartoon contest (SYRIA 2008)

رسامي الكاريكاتور الأعزاء
برعاية وزارة الإعلام، يدعوكم موقع الكاريكاتور السوري للمشاركة في المسابقة الدولية الرابعة للكاريكاتور- سورية 2008

الموضوع:

الثـقــــافـة

2- المفردات:
يستطيع كل رسام كاريكاتور المشاركة بـ ( 6 ) أعمال أصلية حداً أقصى بالأبيض والأسود أو الملون وستقبل الأعمال المنفذة على الكمبيوتر.
- لن تقبل الأعمال الملفوفة أو المطوية.
الحجم المطلوب: A4 21x 29.7 ( يرجى التقيد بحجم الرسوم المشاركة).

آخر موعد لاستلام الأعمال 20 /2 /2008

- يشترط أن تظهر المعلومات التالية خلف كل عمل:( الاسم – الكنية – العنوان – الفاكس – رقم الهاتف- الإميل – قسم الموضوع وعنوان اللوحة).
- الرسوم المشاركة لن تعاد.
- الأعمال المختارة في المعرض ستنشر في موقع الكاريكاتير السوري، وستستخدم لأغراض دعائية وفي الصحف والمجلات والبوسترات والمواقع الالكترونية الأخرى بهدف الترويج للمسابقة .
- المشاركة في المسابقة تعني قبول شروطها كافة.

الجوائز:
- الجائزة الكبرى:25000 ليرة سورية والسيف الدمشقي المذهب وشهادة تقدير.
- الجائزة الذهبيــة: درع المسابقة وشهادة تقدير.
- الجائزة الفضيــة: درع المسابقة وشهادة تقدير.
- الجائزة البرونزيـة: درع المسابقة وشهادة تقدير.
- الجوائز الخاصة(10 جوائز) شهادة تقدير.
- ستعلن نتائج المسابقة في الشهر الثالث لعام 2008

في موقع الكاريكاتير السوري:
www.syriacartoon.com

العنوان: المسابقة الدولية الرابعة لرسم الكاريكاتور- سوريا 2008
سورية – دمشق – ص . ب: 6540

هاتف: +963944704973

info@syriacartoon.com
syriacartoon@yahoo.com
www.syriacartoon.com

Dear Cartoonist:
Under the auspices of Syrian Ministry of Information, Syria Cartoon website
Invites you to participate in
4th International cartoon contest (SYRIA 2008)

RULES
Theme:

Culture

Entries:
1- Each cartoonist can submit a max of (6) original works (black & white or colored). Works made by computer will be accepted.

2- Size: strictly A4 (21X 29.7)

3- Deadline: 20/2/2008

4- On the back of each work the following information should appear:
First name - surname - address - tel & fax - e-mail – theme section& title.


5-The works will be displayed at Syria Cartoon website:
www.syriacartoon.com 

or may be used for promotional purposes; cards, posters, newspapers, catalogs, books, websites, etc. Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions and are aware that their submitted works may be reprinted and used without permission.
6- All entry works must not be submitted as neither folded nor rolling form.
7 - The works will not be returned.
8 - All the cartoonists whose works will be selected for the exhibition will receive a catalogue& certificate.
9 - The jury will not reward the cartoons submitted to other festivals. The prize winners will be informed by mail. And the results will be declared On (March 2008)
10- Frequency: Annual
11- PRIZES:
Grand Prize:25000 sp& The Damascene Sword,Certificate, Album.
Golden prize: statue,Certificate, Album.
Silver prize: statue,Certificate, Album.
Bronze prize: statue,Certificate, Album.
Special prize (10 cartoonists)
12- (All awards are subject to necessary adjustment. Please check web bulletin.)
13- By submitting the works, the author accepts the rules and regulations of the Contest and the decisions of the Jury.

Contact:
President:RAED KHALIL
www.syriacartoon.com 

All works should be sent to:
4th International cartoon contest (SYRIA 2008)
- DAMASCUS – P.O.BOX: 6540 SYRIA

Tel:+963944704973
info@syriacartoon.com
syriacartoon@yahoo.com
www.syriacartoon.com

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International Cartoon Contest SLOVENIJA:SHOPPING, PRICE, SALES, PAYMENT, BARGAIN, MONEY, BAR CODE, ACTION, SHOP

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CONTEST

TOPIC: shopping, price, sales, payment, bargain, money, bar code, action and shop.

Entries must be A3 (297 x 420 mm) of size.

Each applicant may submit an unlimited number of entries.

The drawings must not contain any text.

On the back side of each entry there must be full name and address of the applicant.

Applicants should enclose a short autobiography and a self-portrait or a photo.

Deadline for submitting the entries is September 28th, 2007.

ADDRESS to send entries to: CARTOON-SLO, p.p. 181, 3001 CELJE, SLOVENIJA-EU.

Entries will be examined in October.

Awarded contestants will be informed about the Jury's Decision.

Participants whose entries are nominated for the catalogue are entitled to a free copy.

Entrants surrender to the organizer the right to keep entries and shall not have them returned.

Entrants surrender to the organizer the right to publish entries in cataloque or any other form of publication.

Entrants are expected to familiarise themselfs with above stated regulations and to be in agreement with the specifications and conditions of participation.

MAILED ENTRIES ARE EXPECTED TO BE PACKED FLAT.

PRIZES:

1.	GRAND PRIX		1000 €
2.	SECOND PRIZE		750 €
3.	THIRD PRIZE		500 €
4.	Gold, silver and bronze award		250 €
	Three special awards

All prizes shall be encashed in EURO.

APPLICATION

To enter the contest, please print the application form, fill it in and mail it together with entries (drawings) to::

CARTOON-SLO, p.p. 181, 3001 Celje, Slovenia-EU.

Application form is available in Adobe PDF format.

If you cant open the document, you must first install this program (download) (1.7 Mb) .

We accept only the ORIGINALS.

Copies of the works will be dissqualified.

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The 2nd International Cartoon Competition �Revelionul Caricaturistilor�

The 2^nd International Cartoon Competition �Revelionul Caricaturistilor�

Angel Boligan/Mexico

URZICENI � ROMANIA

The competition is organized by the Cultural Centre Urziceni in collaboration with the City Hall Urziceni. It is the second time that we organize the competition for authors from all over the world. The first edition was a success. The catalogue is on post to the participants. Your art cartoons will be very welcome again in Romania.

Rules of the competition

Theme: SUPERSTITION

The works must be originals. The digital art works are accepted. Copies are not accepted.

Dimension of the works: min. A4, max A3.

The cartoons will stay in our archive to be used in the future anniversary editions of the festival.

The jury will meet in December 2007.

Prizes:

First Prize 600 Euros
Second Prize 400 Euros
Third Prize 200 Euros

The organizers will award Mentions and Special Prizes

7. Deadline: 15 November 2007

Address for sending works:

CENTRUL CULTURAL MUNICIPAL URZICENI
CASA MUNICIPALA DE CULTURA
CALEA BUCURESTI 27
925300 URZICENI
ROMANIA

Information:

Nicu Petrache - Director

petras23n@yahoo.com

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"BLACK CAT" INTERNATIONAL CARTOON WEB CONTEST-2007

 REGULATIONS

     Contest: Open to all cartoonists

     THEME: �BLACK CAT�

Deadline: 30 October 2007

ENTRIES: Max. 2 cartoons

TECHNICAL INFO:

A4 size  max. 100 dpi, format (JPEG) Max one entry in each section black & white or colored, any style, any technique will be accepted Name, address, tel and e-mail. At the end of competition there will be an exhibition on internet from the selected cartoons.

  The participator must send their photo along with their autobiography.

 All cartoonists can participate through tour own
E-mail by submitting your cartoons to:

black_cat2007@bk.ru

PRIZES:

First prize (Diploma, web page)Second prize ( Diploma, web page)Third prize ( Diploma, web page)

 Honourable mentions:

 5 (certificate)

 The diplomas will be sent to e-mail address of the winners via e-mail.

The results will be on www.azcartoon.bravehost.com on 30 October 2007, right after the international juries� evaluation.

 
Address:

Az 1000, Post BOX  N0 1,  Baku-Azerbaijan

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Internationaal Cartoonfestival Cultuurcentrum Knokke-Heist-Belgia

Internationaal Cartoonfestival
Cultuurcentrum Knokke-Heist

DEADLINE: 19.01.2008

 Prizes:

1 Golden Hat -  3.500 �
(including flight and hotel accommodation in Knokke-Heist
during openings weekend)

2 Silver Hat - 2.000 �
(including fligth and hotel accommodation in
Knokke-Heist during openings weekend)

3 Bronze Hat - 1.250 �
(including fligth and hotel accommodation in
Knokke-Heist during openings weekend)

4 Knack cartoon Award - 500 �

5 Publics Prize - 2007 - 500 �

Please send your works to:
Internationaal Cartoonfestival
Cultuurcentrum Knokke-Heist vzw
Meerlaan 32
B-8300 Knokke-Heist
Belgium

Tel: 00-32-50-630.430 Fax:00-32-50-630.429
e-mail: cartoonfestival@knokke-heist.be
www.cartoonfestival.be

ANNUAL CARTOON CONTEST - RULES AND REGULATION 2007
1. PARTICIPATION
This contest is open to anybody aged at least 18. By the simple fact of participating, all contestants accept the conditions and provisions of these regulations and agree to abide by the decisions of the jury. There will be no correspondence about this competition. The Belgian law is applied as far as the tax on the prizes awarded to foreign participants is concerned.
2. THEME:NO THEME (free)
3. ENTRIES - max 5 cartoons
3.1 The entries
a) must be original cartoons; in black and white or in colour.
The drawings may also be made digitally, and submitted on a CD-ROM.
b) may not as yet have been exhibited in Belgium, nor have won a prize at another festival.
c) may bear no captions
d) must be sent
- either flat and not folded
- or not folded, rolled in a hard case
Remark: The entries (dimensions, number, etc.) and the registration form (signature, date of birth) which do not comply with the above mentioned articles will not be taken into consideration for the international competition and will be destroyed.
3.2 The participant will be responsible for the originality of his cartoons. Discussions and probable claims according all sorts of piracy and thus more are at the expense of the participant.
4. DIMENSIONS OF THE CARTOONS
A : min. 21 cm and max. 42 cm
B : min. 30 cm and max. 60 cm.
C : If the entry is submitted on CD-ROM, the cartoon size needs to be A4 or A3 format with a resolution of 300 dpi in TIFF-format.
Cartoons already under glass, framed or on other materials than paper will not be eligible for the exhibition.
5. ENTRY FORM
Your participation will only be taken into account if your entry form carries your date of birth as well as your signature.
Every cartoon must state the surname and first name of the author on the back. Postage must be paid by the participants.
Entry form is located at:
 http://cartoonfestival.otr.be/Portals/0/Cart2008 Inschrijvingsformulier.pdf
6. PROPERTY RIGHTS
By the mere fact of taking part in the contest, the participants empower the organizing association to make use of their entries for promotional purposes on behalf of the �International Cartoon festival� and the seaside resort of Knokke-Heist (cartoon book, catalogue, publicity in the press and other media, posters, folders, calendar, official gifts by the local authorities and/or the festival�s organizers, etc.)
7. JURY
Among the entries, a jury makes a selection for the exhibition and appoints the prize-winners.
8. ADMISSION TO THE EXHIBITION
Upon presentation of the receipt of their entries, all contestants will be admitted to the exhibition without charge.
9. PROPERTY OF THE ORGANIZING ASSOCIATION
All award-winning entries will become property of the organizing association. The organizing association will have the option to retain one drawing at the most of every contestant whose work was selected. Article 6. will be applicable.
10. CATALOGUE / CARTOONBOOK
In cooperation with the �Davidsfonds Leuven� a catalogue / cartoon book will be edited according to the technical and financial means. Selected participants are entitled to one catalogue.
11. RETURN MAIL
As from this year cartoons will only be returned if this has been indicated on the registration form.
The charges for returning such works as will not become the property of the organizing association will be borne by the latter. The organizers will endeavour to handle the return with the utmost care but cannot be held responsible for loss or damages.
CD-ROMs are never returned.

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the first International Cartoonet (by email) Exhibition :Supporting Street Children

the first International Cartoonet (by email) Exhibition :Supporting Street Children
The Iranian House of Cartoon invites cartoonists  from all over the World to participate in this Exhibition.

Regulation:
1-The contest is open to all cartoonists.
2- Theme: 1-Street Children
                    2-Child Laborers
3) THE PRIZES:
 Honorable Mention (50)
4) A maximum of 5 works in each section can be submitted by the participating cartoonists.

5) The dimensions of works should be 1200Pixel
Jpg Format (High)

6) Comic strip must be presented in one page and without any words.

7) Only Digital cartoons are accepted works achieved by digital tools will be accepted as originals as long as they are hand signed by the author, accompanied by the digital file of the artwork in Tiff format with 300 Dpi resolution on a CD. No photocopies or photographs will be accepted.

9) Name, surname, address and short bio  of the participants should be send email

10) The choice of technique is free, color or B&W and etc.

11) The deadline :09, Jan. 2008

12) The organizers hold all the rights to publish the cartoons submitted to the contest and use them in any from.

13) All participants are considered to accept all the conditions.

14) All works must be sending to the following email address:
info@irancartoon.com

Tel: (+98 21) 22868600-22867080
Fax: (+98 21)22846928

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The 8th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial organizing committee invites cartoonists

The 8^th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial organizing committee invites cartoonists
 from all over the World to participate in this contest.

Regulation:
1-The contest is open to all cartoonists.
2- The contest will be in four categories:
A) Cartoon (Two Sections)
Theme: 1. Money
2. Free
B)Comic strip, theme: Bad luck
C) Caricature, theme: Free
Special Prize:Luciano Pavarotti

3) THE PRIZES:
Grand Prize: 8000$, Trophy and Honorable Mention (The main cartoon theme)
Firs Prize: 2000$, Trophy and Honorable Mention
Second Prize: 1500$, Trophy and Honorable Mention
Third Prize: 1000$, Trophy and Honorable Mention
The first to Third Prize will be awarded separately for each section of the contest.
The jury panel of he 8^th Tehran Cartoon Biennial will also award 10 selected artists with Honorable Mentions.
Special Prizes will be offered by various Sponsors, Establishments, Associations, Newspapers and Agencies.

4) A maximum of 3 works in each section can be submitted by the participating cartoonists.

5) The dimensions of works should not exceed the minimum 20*30cm and maximum 30*40cm

6) Comic strip must be presented in one page and without any words.

7) Only original artworks are accepted, without any kind of frame,
accompanied by the entry form and author�s short biography and photo. 8) Quality prints of works achieved by digital tools will be accepted as originals as long as they are hand signed by the author, accompanied by the digital file of the artwork in Tiff format with 300 Dpi resolution on a CD. No photocopies or photographs will be accepted.

9) Name, surname, address, phone number and e-mail of the participant should be written on the back of each cartoon

10) The choice of technique is free, color or B&W and etc.

11) The deadline :22, October 2007
Depending on the posting date

12) The participating cartoons will not be returned.

13) All Cartoonists whom their cartoons are published in the catalogue will receive a free copy.

14) The organizers will do their best to protect all submitted cartoons from any probable damage, but takes no responsibility of the damages caused by post or bad transport.

15) The organizers hold all the rights to publish the cartoons submitted to the contest and use them in any from.

16) All participants are considered to accept all the conditions.

17) All works must be sending to the following address:
Iranian house of cartoon, No.60,Golnabi (Ketabi) St., Shariati Ave, Tehran, I.R. Iran

18) For further information,Visit our website or email us:
http://www.irancartoon.com
Email:info@irancartoon.com

Tel: (+98 21) 22868600-22846928
Fax: (+98 21) 22867080

Entry Form

Regulations

Dollar

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16th EURO-KARTOENALE - KRUISHOUTEM - 2007:

16th EURO-KARTOENALE - KRUISHOUTEM - 2007: LOCKS AND KEYS PDF-version rules PDF-version entry form

1. Theme: “ LOCKS and KEYS “ 2. The number of entries is limited until 5. They shall not have been exhibited or published before. Works must be originals and any kind of graphical technique will be accepted, including digital artwork if they are signed and if the print is number one (manual numbered. 3. The works have to be sent to the following address: EURO-KARTOENALE WAREGEMSESTEENWEG 113 B- 9770 KRUISHOUTEM - BELGIUM 4. The drawings shall have the following dimensions: 210 x 297 mm. (A4) - (8.268 x 11.693 inches). The works shall not be provided by a passe-partout, neither be stuck on to a larger paper. The drawing must bear, on the reverse side, the name, first name and address of the participant. The drawings shall not bear subtitles. 5. By virtue of their participation, the participants authorize the organizers to publish some of their works that they have received. 6. The following prizes are foreseen: first prize: € 1.500,00 + trophy second prize: € 1.200,00 + trophy third prize: € 1.000,00 + trophy prize of the E.C.: € 500,00 best Belgian cartoon: € 250,00 7. By participating the participant lends his works to the organizers for exhibitions. The works received will remain at the disposal of the organizers until the 1st of November 2008. 8. The entries will only be sent back by the organizers on receiving a written request. The awarded works will become the property of the organizers. 9. Deadline: 15 January 2007 Exhibition: during the Eastern Weekend and each Sunday from the 8th of April till the 8th of July 2007 in the European Cartoon Center Kruishoutem. Opening of the exhibition: Friday the 6th of April at 8 pm. Source :ecc-kruishoutem.be

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