"Humour
a Gallarate"
International Cartoon
Contest
Grand Prix 'Marco Biassoni'
November the 6th
– December the 18th 2016
Theme: “Tear
down the Wall”
Pro Loco of Gallarate
holds the XXII exhibition Humour a Gallarate. International Cartoon Contest –
Grand Prix “Marco Biassoni” for cultural purposes, to attest the worthy
creative contents of thought and the humoristic graphic art which contribute to
the development of conscius, innovative, pluralistic and open-minded social
relationship.
Regulations
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: Tear
down the Wall
Sections: A) Graphics/Cartoon |
B) Satire | C) Caricature
It’s possible to participate in all the sections.
3)
Entries: max. 3 works. The artworks
must be original, UNPUBLISHED WORK, and accompanied by the author's photo or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 authors have to indicate the section for each
work.
4)
Size: A4 (21 x 29,7 cm)
5)
Technique: Free.
The artworks produced with graphics programs,
will be accepted for the competition ONLY if sent also in hard copy, signed by
the author.
The artworks submitted in digital format, via
email or digital devices, will not be considered for the awards, but only for
the exhibition and the catalogue.
6)
Deadline: October the 18th 2016
Artworks must be
received at Pro Loco offices by the 18th of October 2016
7) Jury:
The selection of works and the awarding of prizes is exclusive jurisdiction of
the Jury, appointed by the Pro Loco Gallarate, which will meet on 22nd
of October 2016 in Gallarate.
The jury's decision is final.
8)
Prizes: the Jury will award the following prizes:
Grand Prix "Marco Biassoni" for the best work among
all the sections (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire, Caricature) - 1.000 € + diploma
1st
Prize for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire,
Caricature) – 500 € + diploma
One special Mention of
Jury – Diploma for each section
5 works selected for each section (Graphics/Cartoon, Satire,
Caricature) – diploma
1 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 € + diploma
9)
Exhibition: November 6th –
December 18th 2016 at the Minoletti building situated in Garibaldi
Square (Gallarate).
Opening ceremony: Saturday November the 6th
2016, at 11:00 AM
All authors who will attend the opening ceremony are
invited to a rustic lunch.
9)
Catalogue: Each selected author, exhibited in shows and published in the
catalog, will receive a complimentary copy of the same
10)
Property: the Organizers reserve 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. None of
works will be returned but 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 further information
Phone/Fax
(+39)0331.774968
"Humour
a Gallarate" 2016
International Cartoon
Contest
Grand Prix 'Marco Biassoni'
Tear down the Wall
ENTRY - FORM
NAME:
_________________________________________________
FIRST
NAME: _________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
POST CODE: _________________________________________________
CITY: _________________________________________________
COUNTRY: _________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________________________
E-MAIL: _________________________________________________
□ GRAPHICS/CARTOON SECTION
NUMBER OF WORKS __ □ SATIRE
SECTION
□ CARICATURE SECTION
BIOGRAPHY /
CURRICULUM VITAE
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