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Objectives
To
promote the Armenian community in Romania, on a national scale, through
symbolic forms of identity and, at the same time, a tribute to a great
Romanian graphic artist and caricaturist of Armenian origin, Hacik
(Cik) Damadian.
Theme of the 5th edition:
"Noah's Ark".
Registration for the competition
The
competition is open to individuals with Romanian citizenship or foreign
citizens, regardless of nationality, race, sex or religion, over 18
years of age on the date of application.
- The competition is divided into three sections:
1- Caricatures section: Creating 3 caricatures with the theme "Noah's Ark".
2- Epigrams section: Writing 3 epigrams with the theme "Noah's Ark" and 2 epigrams with a theme of your choice.
3- Humorous poetry section: Writing a minimum of 1 (one) humorous poem on the theme "Noah's Ark".
*
All creations submitted for the competition must be original,
unpublished and must not have been awarded prizes in other similar
competitions.
* The competition is open to all genre creators everywhere, professional and non-professional.
* The works must meet the following characteristics:
1- The caricatures section is divided into two typologies:
- Portrait caricature: catures of personalities of Armenian originregardless of the country they come from.
- Caricature on the theme of the contest "Noah's Ark".
* You can submit a maximum of 3 works of each participant.
* Works should be in A4 format and should be sent electronically (scanned by email) to
uarbotosani@yahoo.ro and in original form (valid for competitors from Romania)by post to: Armenian Union of Romania - Botosani Branch,
uarbotosani@yahoo.ro and in original form (valid for competitors from Romania)by post to: Armenian Union of Romania - Botosani Branch,
Str. Armeana no 20, Botosani.
* The deadline for submissions is 30.08.2025.
2. Epigrams section:
* Be in line with the competition theme.
* To submit 3 epigrams with the required topic "Noah's Ark" and 2 epigrams of your choice.
* Works must be sent in electronic format (email and in "word" format) to
uarbotosani@yahoo.ro, signed with a motto, with the other required
documents, typed in 14 point Times New Roman font, 1
line spacing.
3- Humorous poetry section:
* The poems must have a minimum of 3-4 stanzas and have the theme "Noah's Ark".
* Works must be sent in electronic format (email and in "word" format) to
uarbotosani@yahoo.ro, signed with a motto, with the other required documents, typed in 14 point Times New Roman font, 1 line spacing.
uarbotosani@yahoo.ro, signed with a motto, with the other required documents, typed in 14 point Times New Roman font, 1 line spacing.
* For the validation of the competitor (caricatures and epigrams section) the works must be accompanied by:
- Registration form (Annex 1 to the Regulation).
- Copy of identity card.
- Personal Data Protection Declaration (Annex 2 to the Regulation).
-
a curriculum vitae, in Romanian (in English for participants from other
countries) containing: name and surname, exact address, contact
telephone numbers, e-mail.
- Authors interested in the competition should submit their work to:
- Post/ Courier
Uniunea Armenilor din Romania- sucursala Botosani, strada Armeana nr 20, Botosani, until 30.08.2025 (post date).
- in electronic format (e-mail) uarbotosani@yahoo.ro.
* The caricatures will be presented to the public in an exhibition to be announced before the artwork is handed over. In the event that a situation of force majeure (e.g. Coronavirus pandemic) prevents the organization of the exhibition in a normal framework, the organizer - the Union of
Armenians of Romania will make every effort to create a virtual exhibition on the website or on social networks.* Caricatures will be submitted in PDF/ JPG / JPEG format and epigrams in (editable) WORD (DOC) format.
* Registration to the competition implies the competitor's acceptance of the Competition
Regulations.
Regulations.
Selection of participation offers
"Mihai Eminescu" Theater of Botoşani.
Memorialul Ipoteşti- "Mihai Eminescu" National Study Centre.
All works in the competition (drawings, epigrams, humorous poems) will be judged by a jury appointed from among the established persons in each section of the competition and which will be announced up to 01.08.2025. Following the assessment of the works, the jury will select the first
four (4) works according to the average obtained from the jurors for each section, the First Prize, the Second Prize, the Third Prize and the Honorable Mention.The prizes consist of diplomas and money.
four (4) works according to the average obtained from the jurors for each section, the First Prize, the Second Prize, the Third Prize and the Honorable Mention.The prizes consist of diplomas and money.
The prizes will be as follows:
A- Caricatures section:
🥇 1st Prize: 1000 lei (approx. 200 euro).
🥈 2nd Prize: 750 lei (approx. 150 euro).
🥉 3rd Prize: 500 lei (approx. 100 euro).
🎖 Honorable Mention: 250 lei (approx. 50 euro).
B- Epigrams section:
🥇 1st Prize: 600 lei (approx. 120 euro).
🥈 2nd Prize: 500 lei (approx. 100 euro).
🥉 3rd Prize: 400 lei (approx. 80 euro).
🎖 Honorable Mention: 250 lei (approx. 50 euro).
C- Humorous poetry section:
🥇 1st Prize: 600 lei (approx. 120 euro).
🥈 2nd Prize: 500 lei (approx. 100 euro).
🥉 3rd Prize: 400 lei (approx. 80 euro).
🎖 Honorable Mention: 250 lei (approx. 50 euro).
D- "Ion Pribeagul" Prize awarded by "Ion Pribeagu" Humorist Literature Club of Botosani - (C.L.U.B.)- to the participant with the best epigram in the competition- 500 lei (approx 100 euro).
* Judging will take place between: 31.08 - 10.09.2025.
* The award ceremony will take place at a time and place to be announced after 01.09.2025.
Obligations of participants
*
To comply with the clauses set out in the Regulations of the "CIK
DAMADIAN" Epigram and Caricature Competition, 5th edition, Botosani,
2025.
* To present their work in the exhibition (period 11.09-30.09.2025).
*
Candidates who do not complete their work by the deadline or who do not
follow the theme/topic required at the time of registration will not be
entered in the competition.
Special clauses
* After completion, works in the competition (drawings, epigrams, humour poems) become the property of the Armenian Union of Romania - Boto - Botosani branch.
* The author irrevocably transfers to the beneficiary the right of ownership of the material support of the work as well as the non-exclusive economic right, according to Law no. 8 / 1996 on copyright and related rights.
* Any changes to the Regulations required by
circumstances beyond the control of the organizers will be communicated
in good time.
* The registration in the competition is proof of
acceptance of the Regulations and Conditions of the Festival and of the
obligation to comply with them, as well as of the publication of the
texts in the Festival Anthology.
Organizer
Armenian Union of Romania - Botosani Branch.
Partners
Local media publishing.
County Council of Botosani.
City Hall of Botosani."Mihai Eminescu" Theater of Botoşani.
Memorialul Ipoteşti- "Mihai Eminescu" National Study Centre.
County Museum of Botoşani.
"Ion Pribeagu" Humourist Literature Club of Botosani - (C.L.U.B.).
Contact dates
Uniunea Armenilor din Romania- sucursala Botosani/ the Armenian Union of Romania - Botosani branch.
Botosani, Str. Armeana nr. 20
Botosani, Str. Armeana nr. 20
Cristian Lazarovici- President
Phone number: +40 721.293.474
E-mail: uarbotosani@yahoo.ro, cristian.lazarovici@yahoo.ro
- Registration form .. Click here