"Cartoons do not set fire on flags, do not threaten lives, do not kill people" Those were the words of Riber Hansson, during the Press Conference for the announcement of the Contest, on May 3rd, 2006 (World Press Freedom Day) by the Greek Minister of Culture, Mr. George Voulgarakis.
GREEKARTOON is in complete agreement with these words and believes that cartoons reflect the culture of our everyday lives and our conviction is that cartoons can bridge cultures.
The 1st International Cartoon Contest, organized by GREEKARTOON with the support and under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, has as its theme :
CARTOON BRIDGING CULTURES
We hope that with your contribution and with the support by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, the contest will become an institution in the world of Cartoons.

Contest regulations

1. The contest theme is "Cartoon Bridging Cultures"
2. The contest is open to all cartoonists worldwide.
3. Each cartoonist may submit up to three entries. The size of the works should be from 210 X 297 mm (min.) to 297 X 420 mm (max.). Any technique shall be accepted. Works should be submitted unframed and unmounted.
4. Word cartoons will be accepted. In this case, a translation in English must be provided.
5. Previously awarded works will not be accepted.
6. Collective work will not be accepted.
7. Entries should be accompanied by a completed entry form, a short biographical note and a photograph of the artist. Name, correspondence address, telephone number and e-mail address of the artist should also be indicated on the reverse side of each entry.
8. Deadline for entries is August 21, 2006.
9. The International Jury will meet in September 2006 for the selection and award of the works. The jury's decision is final and cannot be contested.
10. Prizes:
- First Prize : 8.000,00 euros and Trophy
- Second Prize : 3.500,00 euros and Trophy
- Third Prize : 2.000,00 euros and Trophy
- Seven (7) Honorary Mentions
Prize winners will be invited at the award ceremony.
11. All selected works will be displayed in an exhibition and one free copy of the exhibition catalogue will be sent to the artists whose works have been selected.
12. Awarded cartoons will not be returned to the artists.
Non - awarded cartoons will be returned to the artists upon request, not before May 2007.
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Unclaimed or offered works by cartoonists could be used for cartoon art making promotional purposes.
13. The cartoons will be displayed at www.greekartoon.gr and may be used for promotional purposes printed or electronically or otherwise and permit third parties to reproduce them for promotional purposes of the exhibition and used without any monetary or otherwise compensation. Participants are considered to have accepted all the conditions stated herein.
14. The organizers are not responsible in any way whatsoever and not claim of any liability arising from any damage cause by shipping or handling of the third parties.
15. By filling and signing the entry form, the artist undoubtedly agrees with the above-mentioned terms of the contest
16. The award ceremony will take place in Greece, 24 October 2006.
17. All entries should be sent to :
GREEKARTOON
P.O. Box 3953
102 10 Athens GREECE

http://www.greekartoon.gr/home.html

Entry form: http://www.greekartoon.gr/ENTRY_FORM.PDF