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Egypt Cartoon .. Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits in Egypt

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Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits - Egypt 2021
Overview:
The Caricature Museum in Tunis, a small oasis village just west of Cairo, is the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East.
The museum was founded in 2009 by the renowned Egyptian artist Mohamed Abla.
Fayoum Art Center, which the Museum is part of, is pleased to launch its annual competition for cartoons and satirical portraits.
On the 22nd of October 2021 the Center will host a big event bringing many cartoon artists and fans together to celebrate this art form and open a new museum section dedicated to caricatures from the arab world.
Prizes will be awarded for both the cartoon and satirical portrait categories, and the best artworks submitted will also appear in the catalogue, which will be handed out to the artists featured.
A carefully selected international jury will be awarding a prize for first place in each category.
A prize for second place will go to the artwork that received the most votes on social media platforms.
 
I. Satirical Portrait: 
Theme “Naji Al Aly and Handala
Handala was created in 1969 by palestinian cartoonist Naji Al Aly, became the signature of his cartoons and remains an iconic symbol of Palestinian identity and defiance.
“Handala was born 10 years old.
It was at that age that I left my homeland. When
Handala returns, he will still be 10 years old, and then he will start growing up”; said Al Aly.
Artists have total freedom to choose portraying Naji Al
Aly or Handala or both. Maybe even show the face of
Handala that was never exposed before! 
 
Conditions:
- Open to artists from anywhere in the world.
- Works must be in JPEG format, 300 dpi, A3 size.
- maximum of 2 works can be submitted per artist.
- Works can be black and white or colour, in any style or technique.

Prizes: 
1st Prize 250$ (awarded by jury).
2nd Prize 150$ (public vote on social media platforms). 

Submission:
Please submit your artwork while stating your nationality, personal photo, social media channels and
Deadline: 1st September 2021
 
Disclaimer:
By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies that the work is his own and permits the organisers to reproduce all or part of the entered material for publication free of charge and/or display in media related to the competition.
 
Egypt Cartoon .. Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits in Egypt

II. Cartoon: 
Theme “Good Tourism/Bad Tourism
As with most of the things in life, tourism has two sides. On the one hand it is beneficial in boosting the local economy offering jobs and income to the local community. On the other hand it brings challenges and difficulties because of different cultures and traditions.
We would love for the participating artist to highlight these two sides using their witt and talent.
 
Conditions:
- Open to artists from anywhere in the world.
- Cartoons must not have any caption or comment.
- Works must be in JPEG format, 300 dpi, A3 size.
- maximum of 2 works can be submitted per artist.
- Works can be black and white or colour, in any style or technique. 

Prizes: 
1st Prize 250$ (awarded by jury).
2nd Prize 150$ (public vote on social media platforms). 

Submission: 
Please submit your artwork while stating your nationality, personal photo, social media channels and email to: caricature@fayoumartcenter.com
Deadline: 1st September 2021 
 
Disclaimer: 
By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies that the work is his own and permits the organisers to reproduce all or part of the entered material for publication free of charge and/or display in media related to the competition.

Egypt Cartoon .. Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits in Egypt

Egypt Cartoon .. Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits in Egypt

Egypt Cartoon .. Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits in Egypt

Egypt Cartoon .. Annual International Competition for Cartoon and Satirical Portraits in Egypt


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