The city of Arequipa (Peru) has been the birthplace of great cartoonists, many of whom have showcased their talent in various national publications. It is for this reason that the Peruvian North American Cultural Center, aware of the importance of this art, calls for the international cartoon contest “Great Cartoon Prize Málaga Grenet 2024” in its second edition, focusing on the American cinema bombshell: Marilyn Monroe.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The organization of the Cartoon Contest: “Great Cartoon Prize Málaga Grenet 2024” is led by the Peruvian North American Cultural Center, sponsored by Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, with the support of Universidad Católica Santa María and Grupo Roberts, and the collaboration of Layconsa.
PARTICIPATION
Any professional or amateur artist from anywhere in the world, of legal age, can participate in this contest.
THEME
2- The theme of the contest is a physiognomic cartoon of Marilyn Monroe.
CONDITIONS:
3- Participants must register using the provided link: https://bit.ly/3wryrsO
4- Each participant can submit up to two works, provided they have not been awarded in another contest before.
5- The works can be created using any technique and must have a unique format of A-3 size.
6- Artworks generated with Artificial Intelligence will not be accepted.
7- Artworks and photographs must be submitted in JPG format with a resolution of 300ppi (dots per inch) for promotional purposes.
8- The works sent must be submitted along with the Registration Form.
8- The works sent must be submitted along with the Registration Form.
DEADLINE:
9. The deadline for submitting artworks is July 2, 2024.
10. The organizing entity will publish the list of all received artworks so that authors can see that their works have entered the final evaluation.
PRIZE
11. The winning artwork will receive a unique prize consisting of: 1000 US dollars.
- A statuette of master Julio Málaga Grenet, crafted by Peruvian artist Alonso Núñez Rebaza. Recognition diploma.
- A trip to Arequipa, Peru, for the winner, including 3 nights of accommodation and meals in the city to attend the awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
ASSESSMENT
12- The jury’s decision is final.
13. The Jury’s decision will be communicated to the winner via email and subsequently published on the organizer’s website, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
14. The winner must submit the original artwork upon arriving in Arequipa or send it by certified mail to the contest organization (if the author cannot personally attend to receive the prize). If the artwork is created, wholly or partly, with digital tools, a high-resolution copy signed by the author must be brought and sent to:
GREAT CARTOON PRIZE JULIO MÁLAGA
GRENET Peruvian North American Cultural
Center Melgar Street 109, Arequipa, PERU
EXHIBITION
15. The selected artworks - up to 50 chosen by the jury - will be exhibited in the art gallery of the Peruvian North American Cultural Center.
16. The electronic version of the artworks can be visited in a virtual gallery; additionally, a digital catalog will be sent to the selected participants.
17. Selected artists for the exhibition will receive a digital certificate.
18- The organization reserves the right to promote and reproduce the winning artwork and the other selected works without the express authorization of the author, without any obligation towards the artist.
19. Participation in the contest implies full and unconditional acceptance of these rules. Any doubts that may arise will be resolved by the Jury.
19. Participation in the contest implies full and unconditional acceptance of these rules. Any doubts that may arise will be resolved by the Jury.
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