The 34th edition of Umor la ... Gura Humorului, the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between July, 12 – July, 14, 2024.
THE CONTEST REGULATIONS CARTOONS
1. The Edition theme: EVOLUTION
2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January, 1st, 2024, 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 25, 2024 (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 A3/A4.
- 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.
8. The winners will be announced online until the July 8, 2024 to be present for the Awards Festivity held on Sunday, July, 14th, 2024, if they will not be able to participat, the diplomas will be sent by mail and the cash prizes by bank transfer.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The prizes to be awarded for participants under the age of 18:
🥇 1st Prize: EUR 100
🥈 2nd Prize: EUR 50
🥉 3rd Prize: EUR 25
13. 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.
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