"UMOR LA ... GURA HUMORULUI"
THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CARTOON AND HUMOROUS LITERATURE
The 33rd edition, 2023
The 33rd edition of Umor la ... Gura Humorului, the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between July, 07 – July, 9, 2023.
THE CONTEST REGULATIONS CARTOONS
1. The Edition theme: THREE COLOURS
2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January, 1st, 2023, which were not published and submitted or awarded prizes to other competitions.
3. Each participant will submit two ( 2 ) cartoons to be analysed by the jury.
4. The works will be submitted by JUNE 21, 2023 (posting date) on the following addresses: email: umorlahumor@gmail.com or postal address: Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina, str. Sfântul Gavril, nr 14, 725300 - Gura Humorului, judeţul Suceava, România.
5. Technical requirements:
- Papers sent by e-mail: minimum1600 x 1200 pixels, JPG format
- Papers sent by regular postal mail: format A 3
- The technique used for the works will be at the free choice of the artist
6. The works are not to be returned. They will be added to the patrimony of the Umor la ... Gura Humorului Festival and the organizers are entitled to use them later as edited materials with the name of their author on them.
7. The participants are required the following documents enclosed with their works: the completed entry form attached, a brief CV and a personal photography/cartoon self portrait of minum 6x9cm ( on paper) or 710x1065pix. (digital format).
8. The winners will be announced online until the July 1, 2023 to be present for the Awards Festivity held on Sunday, July, 09th, 2023, if they will not be able to participat, the diplomas will be sent by mail and the cash prizes by bank transfer.
9. Transport expenses, accomodation and meals are the responsibility of the participant or the organization/ institution he/she is part of. The organizers will be notified in due time to make the necessary reservations
10. The prizes to be awarded for adult participants:
1st Prize: EUR 500
2nd Prize: EUR 300
3rd Prize: EUR 200
The "George Gavrilean" Prize for the debutantes in Bucovina - EUR 200
11. The prizes to be awarded for participants under the age of 18:
1st Prize: EUR 100
2nd Prize: EUR 50
3rd Prize: EUR 25
12. The jury are the ones who decide upon awarding or not awarding or re-allocating the prizes. In addition, the jury will decide upon the works or the authors to be rewarded by sponsors, associations, mass-media, institutions, commercial societies or private persons, with their consent.
13. There will be no participation fees.
Further information:
Press Relations Office of „Umor la ... Gura Humorului” Festival
• Curator Galavan Robert George - Folk Customs Museum in Bucovina ( Muzeul Obiceiurilor Populare din Bucovina )
Telephone: 00 40 757485882
E-mail: umorlahumor@gmail.com
• Professor Sever Dumitrache – cultural adviser
Telepfone : 00 40 723270520