ATTENTION!!! WE ARE BACK TO THE ESSENCE OF CARTOON ART!
In line with the decision we made last year, WE ONLY ACCEPT cartoons sent to this contest WITH BLACK LINES ON A WHITE BACKGROUND. WE DO NOT ACCEPT GRAY SHADES EITHER!!!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
1 – This contest is open to amateur or professional World cartoonists over the age of 18 or anyone who can draw cartoons – regardless of religion, language or race.
2 – THEMES:
A) Olive Subject
Olive, Olive and Time, Olive and History, Olive and Mythology, Olive and Technology, Olive and Cyprus, Olive and Life, Olive and Peace, Olive and Conflict, Olive and War, Olive and Health, Olive and Women, Olive and Men, Olive and Children, Olive Oil, Olive Branch, Olive Tree, Benefits of Olive, Olive and Olive Mill/Press, Banning of Uprooting, Burning and Cutting Down Olive Trees and so forth.
B) Free Subject
Any topic can be drawn.
3 – The works to be sent to the contest must be in cartoon style. Works in the form of paintings or illustrations will not be accepted. Cartoons must be without text. No brand, item or product name should be written on the cartoons. Only logos or symbols should be used.
4 – Cartoons sent to the contest must be absolutely BLACK & WHITE and original. Grayscales are not accepted. Size A4 or A3. Each participant must write their name, surname, address, telephone, e-mail information on the back of the cartoon. A photo and a short CV must be sent.
5 – The works to be sent to the contest may have been published before but should not have won an award.
6 – After the evaluation of the International Selection Committee Members, the finalist works will be published on the official website of the contest. In addition, the finalist works will be brought to the attention and objection of cartoonists, cartoonist organizations, and international organizations established against similar, imitated and stolen cartoons. If it is documented that any work is similar, imitated or stolen or has previously won an award in another contest (with the date of publication), that work will be cancelled and the next highest scoring work will be taken into consideration.
7 – It is possible to participate in the contest with any number of works (in Olive or Free subjects), however, a participant will not be given more than one award in each section.
8 – CARTOONS PRODUCED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARE NOT ACCEPTED!!! Cartoons produced with Artificial Intelligence will be disqualified from the contest. Even if a cartoon that is later understood to be a product of Artificial Intelligence wins an award, its award will be deemed invalid.
9 – The works must be sent to the specified address by normal or insured mail by 15 APRIL 2026 at the latest. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTED.
10 – The cartoons sent – whether they receive an award or not – will not be returned; they will remain in the archives of the “International Cyprus Cartoon Museum” to be established by the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association.
11 – In addition to the works that win awards in the contest, the works deemed appropriate by the Organizing Committee will be published in an album and exhibited within the scope of the 25th International Olive Festival 2026.
12 – The results of the contest will be communicated to all participants and the press and media.
13 – All cartoons sent to the contest can be printed and reproduced by the Kyrenia Municipality or the Cyprus Turkish Cartoonists Association using exhibition, card, poster, album, newspaper, magazine, calendar, book, CD and similar techniques. They can also be used on television, video, web pages and social media for promotional purposes.
14 – By sending works to this contest, participants are deemed to have accepted the terms of the contest. If the works sent are used in the places specified in these specifications, participants accept that they will not seek financial compensation or copyrights today or in the future.
PRIZES:
OLIVE THEMED SECTION
First Prize 800 Euros + Golden Olive Statue
Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.
Second Prize 500 Euros + Silver Olive Statue
Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.
Third Prize 300 Euros + Bronze Olive Statue
Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.
Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists.
FREE SUBJECT SECTION
First Prize 800 Euros + Golden Olive Statue
Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.
Second Prize 500 Euros + Silver Olive Statue
Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.
Third Prize 300 Euros + Bronze Olive Statue
Incoming and outgoing flight ticket for one (1) person to attend the award ceremony and cultural events to be held within the scope of the International Olive Festival. Accommodation for one (1) person.
Special Prizes for 10 to 20 Cartoonists.
15 – If the invitation to the award ceremony is not responded to within 10 days, the award-winning artist will not be able to benefit from the transportation and accommodation facilities guaranteed in these specifications.
If an artist confirms their
attendance at the awards ceremony and has a ticket
reservation made, but later changes their mind, they must
notify the Organizing Committee in writing 24 hours prior to
their flight date. Failure to provide written notification
will result in any financial losses incurred due to the
ticket reservation being deducted from the monetary prize.
