๐จ The non-profit organization International Humor in Art (IHA), in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Boechout, the Boechout Cultural Council, and Davidsfonds Boechout-Vremde, is pleased to announce the: 17th International George van Raemdonck Cartoonale - Boechout, Belgium.
๐️ THEME 2026: "HAND"
- An ode to craftsmanship, skill, and authentic handmade work.
- For this edition, we deliberately return to the origins of cartoon drawing.
✏️ FULLY ANALOGUE
For the 17th edition, only original, hand-drawn works will be accepted.
๐ซ Digital creations, digitally coloured drawings, prints, or photographs of drawings are not permitted.
๐ค Each participant must include a signed declaration on honour stating that:
- the work has been created entirely by hand.
- the concept was developed without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
- the participant is the sole author of the work.
⏰ SUBMISSION DEADLINE
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31 May 2026
(Postmark serves as proof)
๐ PRIZES
The following prizes have been confirmed (subject to change):
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€2,000 — George van Raemdonck Prize – Municipality of Boechout
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€1,000 — Boechout Cultural Council (subject to confirmation)
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€500 — Zeppo
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€300 — IHA
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€200 — KTHaes (best participant aged 70+)
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€150 — Davidsfonds Boechout-Vremde (best Flemish entry) (subject to confirmation).
- Additional prizes may be added and will be announced via ๐ www.iha.be.
๐ฆ SUBMISSION & SHIPPING
๐ Address for all submissions
IHA vzw
Vremdesesteenweg 92
B-2530 Boechout
Belgium
๐ผ️ Number of works
- A maximum of 10 original works per participant.
๐ Format & material
๐งพ Small format, such as postcard size (A6 / 10 × 15 cm or US / 21 × 10 cm).
๐ On high-quality, sturdy paper.
๐ซ Not folded, no passe-partout, no mounting.
๐ซ No captions in or beneath the drawing.
๐ Information on the back of each work:
- First name and surname
- Full postal address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Date of birth
- Title of the work (optional)
๐ Documents to be enclosed
- Signed declaration on honour (mandatory).
- A contact form with personal details (free format allowed).
๐จ TECHNIQUE
✏️ Any freehand drawing technique: pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, paint, mixed media, etc.
⚫⚪ Black-and-white or colour works are permitted.
๐ซ No digital techniques, no digital coloring, no prints.
⚠️ All submitted works must be original and hand-drawn; this is an essential condition.
๐ฅ SELECTION AND JURY
The jury will select from all submitted works a number of drawings for:
- the exhibition
- the catalog
- the awards
⚖️ The jury's decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
๐️ EXHIBITION
๐ The exhibition and award ceremony will take place in autumn 2026 at:
Theatre Boechout Vooruit
Sint-Bavoplein 17
2530 Boechout
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Exact dates will be announced in due time via:
๐ www.boechout.be
๐ www.iha.be
✈️ Selected works may subsequently be included in travelling exhibitions in Belgium and abroad.
๐ CATALOG
- All selected artists will receive a digital catalogue (PDF).
- Artists who are selected and attend the opening will receive a free printed catalog.
๐ฌ RETURN OF WORKS
- Non-selected works will only be returned upon explicit request by the participant.
- Award-winning works become the property of IHA vzw.
⚠️ The organization cannot be held liable for loss or damage during return shipping.
๐ข RESULTS
๐ The results will be published on www.iha.be.
- Prize winners will be notified personally by email or telephone.
- Jury decisions are binding and not open to discussion.
©️ COPYRIGHT
By participating, artists grant IHA and the organisers permission to reproduce their work for:
- promotion of the artist.
- promotion of the competition.
- publication in catalogues, posters, press, websites, and social media.
๐ All other copyright remains the exclusive property of the artist.
๐ GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Submitted works must not have been previously awarded.
- Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations.
๐ CONTACT
IHA vzw
๐ง info@iha.be
๐ +32 474 48 88 25
๐ www.iha.be