Rules and regulations
 

I. Participation conditions
1. SATYRYKON 2026 International Exhibition is an open competition.
2. The objects of the competition are drawings, graphics and other works of fine arts and photography created with the use of optional techniques, being originals and qualified by artists to one of the following sections:
I – theme: COMFORT ZONE
II – theme JOKE & SATIRE
1. WORKS AWARDED IN OTHER COMPETITIONS will be excluded from the SATYRYKON competition.
2. Works are to be sent via the online form by 7th January 2026 (no later than 11.59 a.m.
Polish time zone) avilable at: https://satyrykon.pl/en/applications/
3. Up to three works may be submitted for each section of the competition. Accepted work format: A3 (297x420mm) at maximum, 5 MB per picture, saved in JPEG format. In the case of objects that cannot be sent by e-mail (e.g. sculptures), please contact us:
satyrykon@lck.art.pl.
4. Entries produced using AI text-to-image generating software or platforms are not eligible to be qualified for the competition. AI-generated artwork or entries based on AI-generated artwork will be disqualified.
5. Each participant who submits an entry declares that they are the sole author of the entry

II. Prizes
1. Works for the competition will be qualified by the international Jury.
2. Jury will award the following prizes:
Grand Prix SATYRYKON 2026 – prize in kind – pure gold key and cash prize in the amount of 12.000 PLN
* 2 gold medals and cash prize in the amount of 8.000 PLN each
* 2 silver medals and cash prize in the amount of 7.000 PLN each
* 2 bronze medals and cash prize in the amount of 6.000 PLN each
* and 4 special prizes amounting to 5.000 PLN each
Additional Special prizes will be awarded
* Mayor of Legnica award in amount of 5.000 PLN
* Director of Legnica Culture Centre award in amount of 5.000 PLN
* Museum of Caricature in Warsaw award in amount of 5.000 PLN
* Satyrykon`s Andrzej Tomiałojć Foundation award in amount of 5.000 PLN
The organisers are expecting extra awards for laureates:
for the Author of THE BEST DEBUT and the Author of THE STUDENT DEBUT to be accompanied by a solo exhibition at the Satyrykon Gallery within the programme of SATYRYKON 2026 events.
Jury has the right of final distribution of the statutory prizes, i.e. to change their number, not to award them, or not to award the Grand Prix SATYRYKON. Jury’s decisions are final.
The index of works qualified for the 2nd stage of the competition will be announced on 23th January 2026 at Satyrykon webpage: www.satyrykon.pl.
The Organizer will inform the participants who have qualified for the second stage of the competition via email.
The competition results with index of works qualified for exhibition will be announced on 20th March 2025.
3.Participation in the competition is free of charge. The work originals will be returned on condition that the Author donates one of the works of her/his choice to the Satyrykon Gallery – as a form of compensation for posting costs. In case there is no clear Author’s indication, the organizer may post the work back on the Author’s cost. Details of payment and return will be arranged in individual e-mail correspondence.

NOTE!
IN-KIND and CASH AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO TAXATION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT REGULATIONS. The condition to pay the authors is their arrival for the opening of the exhibition
or the awards can be transferred into a bank account in a currency specified by the author.

III. Participants’ privileges
1. Authors of the works qualified to the exhibition are given a presentation copy of the exhibition catalogue and a free-of-charge place in the catalogue.
2. Organisers provide competition prize-winners with gratuitous participation in the SATYRYKON 2026 event on June 12 -14, 2026.
3. Works sent to the exhibitions will be exhibited in Poland and abroad after the main exhibition, and then will be returned to their authors by the end of 2027. WE KINDLY ASK
THE AUTHORS TO NOTIFY US ABOUT ANY CHANGES TO THEIR ADDRESS DATA – RETURN
ADDRESS / PHONE / E-MAIL (please contact us: satyrykon@lck.art.pl ).

IV. Final provisions
1. Organisers reserve the right to use the sent works for SATYRYKON advertising purposes
without any special fees paid to the authors: to be exhibited and reproduced in a variety of advertising materials, as well as printed and circulated in catalogues.
2. The prize-winning works become the property of the organisers and will be included in the collection of the Satyrykon Gallery.
3. The exhibition organisers are the final judges in interpretation of the regulations.
4. The members of the Jury and the authors of projects for the current edition of Satyrykon are excluded from participating in this edition of the competition
5. Sending her/his work the artist agrees to the mentioned above rules and regulations and agrees to publication of the author’s profile in the post-exhibition catalogue.
6. Legnica Culture Centre (+4876 72-33-700; e-mail: satyrykon@lck.art.pl ) is the organiser of the International Exhibition SATYRYKON – Legnica 2026.

S c h e d u l e:
Work acceptance deadline: January 7th, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.(Polish time zone)
Qualification for competition exhibition will be announced on 23th January 2026 at Satyrykon website www.satyrykon.pl
Jury meeting: March 13th, 2026
Announcement of the list of participants selected for the exhibition: March 20, 2026.
Post-competition exhibition: June – August, 2026
Return of the works after the exhibition cycle:
December 31st, 2027

Entry form:  https://satyrykon.pl/en/applications/

 

The 3rd Trumpism International Cartoon & Caricature Contest / Iran-2025


 

Theme: Trump’s role in Zionism, global aggression, racism, censorship, War in the world

The list of Participants (The list of participants is updated daily)

The Arts and Cinema Affairs Organization, Sacred Defense and Resistance, organizes:

Themes of Cartoon Section:

1/ Trump and his support for the Zionist regime in the genocide of Gaza

2/ Trump, racism, immigration issues, and withdrawal from international treaties

3/ Trump, interventionism, and expansionism around the world—blatant interference in the affairs of other nations and warmongering in countries such as Canada, Ukraine, Panama, Greenland, Iran, Palestine, Venezuela, and more

4/ Trump and the trade war against countries worldwide through the imposition of heavy tariffs

5/ Trump and the threat to freedom of the press—opposition, censorship, and attacks on critical media outlets and independent journalists

6/ Trump and his delusion of being worthy of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and ascending to heaven!

7/ Trump and his involvement in the Zionist regime’s war against Iran

Theme of Caricature Section: Donald Trump

Rules:

- Each participant can submit up to 5 works in each category.

-Works must not be awarded at other festivals.

-Submitted works should not be published in the previous festival catalog.

-All artworks created in any technique are eligible, except those produced using artificial intelligence (AI).

-Artworks must be emailed in png or jpg format, 300 dpi resolution and 2000 pixel width or length.

- A Word file containing full name, postal address, email address, phone number, photo and CV is kindly needed.

-A PDF copy of the catlog will be sent to all the Artists.

-Only the Finalists will receive A volume of the Catalog.

-Submitted works must not have been published in the catalogs of previous editions.

First Catalog
2nd Catalog

Prizes:

First Prize in each section: 1200€ with Trophy and Honorable Mention

Second Prize in each section: 1000€ with Trophy and Honorable Mention

Third Prize in each section: 800€ with Trophy and Honorable Mention

Deadline: December 12, 2025

Email address for sending artworks:

trumpismcontest@gmail.com
 

The 12th Tehran International Cartoon & Caricature
Biennial / 2025

The 12th Tehran International Cartoon & Caricature Biennial / 2025

Deadline: Dec. 23, 2025

Theme: Cartoon: Hurry & Free,
Comic: Free,Caricature:Derambakhsh,Alizadeh,Latifi,Shapour,Mohases

Participants updated daily

Sections and Subjects:

1. Thematic Cartoon: Hurry

2. Cartoon: Free

3. Comic Strip: Free

4. Caricature (Portraits): Portraits of Iranian Cartoon Masters – Parviz Shapour, Kambiz Derambakhsh, Ardeshir Mohasses, Gholamali Latifi, and Javad Alizadeh
   
   Rules:

• Each participant may submit up to 5 works in each category.

• Submitted works must not have won any previous awards.

• Works should not have been published in the catalogs of previous editions of this Biennial.

• Artworks must be submitted in PNG or JPG format, with a resolution of 300 dpi and a minimum size of 2000 pixels on one side.

• Works created in any technique are accepted, except those produced using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Participants must include a Word file containing their full name, postal address, email address, phone number, photo, and short CV.

• A PDF version of the catalog will be sent to all participating artists.

• Only the finalists will receive a printed volume of the official catalog.
  
  The attendance of Iranian winners at the closing ceremony is mandatory.

Prizes:
Grand Prize (Thematic Section): €8,000 + Trophy & Certificate
First Prize in each section: €2,000 + Trophy & Certificate
Second Prize in each section: €1,500 + Trophy & Certificate
Third Prize in each section: €1,000 + Trophy & Certificate

Deadline for Submission:
December 23, 2025

Email for Sending Artworks:
tb12@irancartoon.com

Secretariat Address:
Iranian House of Cartoon
No. 44, West Golnabi St., after Ahmadi Roshan (Ketabi) Sq., Shariati St., Tehran, Iran
 Tel: +98 21 2286 8600

65th International Cartoon Contest “Golden Hat”
Belgium 2026

Theme: Free theme

The Golden Hat is part of the Cartoon Festival Knokke-Heist, Belgium, the oldest cartoon festival in the world, reaching its 65th edition in 2026.

Theme

·         Free theme — Participants may freely choose the subject of their cartoons.

·         Definition: A cartoon is a humorous drawing (caricature of a well-known person, parody of a real situation, or simply a funny scene). It may be a single image or a short comic strip. No moving images allowed.

Deadline

·         Start date: 01 September 2025

·         Final deadline: 31 December 2025

Participation Rules

·         Open to all persons aged 18 years and older.

·         Participation is free of charge.

·         Participation implies agreement with the contest rules and jury decisions.

·         Belgian tax law applies for prizes awarded to foreign participants.

Entries

·         Maximum 5 submissions per person (black and white or color).

·         Cartoons must not contain text.

·         Works may be drawn traditionally or digitally.

·         Works must not have been exhibited in Belgium or awarded in other countries.

Format & Submission

·         Digital entries: Minimum 2480 × 3500 pixels (A4, 300 dpi).

o    Accepted file formats: jpg, jpeg, eps, tif, psd, pdf.

·         Paper entries: Must be flat (not folded), minimum 21 × 30 cm and maximum 30 × 42 cm.

o    Entries under glass, framed, or in other materials will not be accepted.

o    The artist’s name, first name, and address must be written on the back of each work.

·         Submissions are only valid with the completed online registration form enclosed with the works.

·         Entries must be submitted at the expense of the participant.

·         Selected works will be framed with a passe-partout for the exhibition.

Registration form: Golden Hat Registration Form

Originality

·         The author remains responsible for the originality of submitted works.

·         Any disputes or claims related to plagiarism are the responsibility of the contributor.

Rights & Ownership

·         By participating, artists grant the organizers the right to use works for promotion of the International Cartoon Festival Knokke-Heist and the city.

·         Uses may include: cartoon book, catalogue, press/media promotion, posters, leaflets, promotional gifts, or calendars.

·         All submitted works become the property of the organizing body.

·         Works may be returned upon request and at the participant’s expense.

·         Submitted works will be stored for a maximum of 2 years.

Jury

·         A professional jury will select cartoons for the exhibition and nominate 10 finalists.

·         Selection will be checked for plagiarism before confirmation.

·         Winners will be announced at the opening of the Cartoon Festival.

Cartoon Book

·         A catalogue will be published in collaboration with Davidsfonds Leuven (subject to budget/technical feasibility).

·         Each selected participant will receive one copy.

Prizes

·         Golden Hat: €5,000 + flight and one night hotel accommodation in Knokke-Heist

·         Silver Hat: €2,000 + flight and one night hotel accommodation in Knokke-Heist

·         Bronze Hat: €1,000 + flight and one night hotel accommodation in Knokke-Heist

·         Audience Award: €500

Organizers & Contact

·         City of Knokke-Heist / Culture House
Maxim Willemspad 1, 8300 Knokke-Heist, Belgium

·         📞 Phone: +32 50 63 04 30

·         📧 Email: cartoonfestival@knokke-heist.be

Humanity International Cartoon Contest /UK 2025

Humanity International Cartoon Contest /UK 2025 Deadline: Dec. 21, 2025

Theme: Racism – One Race: Human

Deadline: December 31, 2025

🎨 Theme

“Racism – One Race: Human”
In a world still scarred by racism, this competition invites artists to use the universal language of humor and art to confront prejudice, promote awareness, and celebrate our shared humanity.
Artists should highlight the negative aspects of racism and reflect the idea that we all belong to one human race.

📜 Regulations

• Open to all artists aged 16 and above from any country.

• Each cartoon must be the artist’s original work and not previously awarded in another contest.

• Portraits of real individuals are discouraged if they could be interpreted as defamatory or offensive.

• Format: A3 (vertical or horizontal).

• File type: PDF or JPEG, 300 dpi resolution.

• Works with hate speech, insults, or incitement to violence based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or orientation will be disqualified.

• Any content involving child abuse or sexual depictions of minors is strictly prohibited.

• After submission, a pre-jury will shortlist 50 finalists, from which the main jury will select the winners.

• Results announced: December 20, 2025, on the official website and social media.

�Prizes

First Prize: €1250
Second Prize: €1000
Third Prize: €750

Jury Special Award: €500
Three Honorable Mentions (x3): €250 each — total €750

�Submission

👉 Submit your artworks via the official online form:
Click here to submit your works
 

17th International Tourism Cartoons Competition – Turkey 2025

17th International Tourism Cartoons Competition – Turkey 2025 Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025

Theme: A Century in Every Step, A Secret in Every Century.

Theme (2025)
Şanlıurfa (Urfa): A Century in Every Step, A Secret in Every Century.

Deadline
31 December 2025

Submission Address

• Postal:
  Nazmi KOZAK
  P.O. Box 87, 06444
  Yenisehir, Ankara / Türkiye

• Email: tourismcartoon@gmail.com

Regulations

1. Organizers: Anatolia Tourism Academy.

2. Eligibility: Open to all cartoonists worldwide, amateur and professional.

3. Entries: Each participant may submit up to 3 works.

4. Format: Original drawings, digital prints, or computer printouts. Any color or black and white. Free technique. Size: A4 or A3.

5. Conditions:

   • Works may have been published but must not have won a prize in another competition.

   • Each work must be signed by the artist.

   • Submissions must include participant’s full name, postal address, phone number, and email.

   • AI-generated works are not accepted.

   • Submitted works will not be returned.

   • Participation implies agreement for works to be used in catalogs, posters, exhibitions, and promotional materials without additional compensation.

6. Categories:

   • Adult Cartoonists (17 and older)

   • Young Cartoonists (16 and younger)

Prizes

Category of Adult Cartoonists

• Grand Award: Round-trip flight to Şanlıurfa + 5-day vacation for two in Şanlıurfa

• Second Award: Same as above

• Third Award: Same as above

• Professor Atila Özer Recognition Award: Same as above

Category of Young Cartoonists

• Grand Award: Round-trip flight to Şanlıurfa + 5-day vacation for two in Şanlıurfa

• Second Award: Same as above

• Third Award: Same as above

All winners also receive plaques, certificates, and inclusion in the competition’s official online book/catalogue.

Important Dates

• Deadline for submission: 31 December 2025

• Pre-selection Committee meeting: 17 January 2026

• Announcement of finalist cartoons (for objections): 24–31 January 2026

• Winners notified: April 2026

• Award Ceremony: April 2026, Turkey

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