THEMES (Suggested Topics)

Participants are invited to submit works inspired by any of the following themes:

1. “Your Power, Your Story” – Women’s voices, strength, equity, everyday resistance.

2. “Blue is the New Green” – Nature, water, pollution, climate change.

3. “Sorry, I’m Just an AI” – Artificial intelligence, future of humanity, absurd algorithms.

4. “System Errors” – Technological or human failures, everyday glitches.

5. “Laughing Under Pressure” – Mental health, emotional survival, therapy culture.

6. “The Illusion of Planet B” – Escapism, sci-fi politics, fake solutions.

7. “The Taste Algorithm” – Trends, pop culture, social media, memes vs. meaning.
   
   

   DEADLINE

   August 30, 2025
   All entries must be submitted by this date via email.

   EMAIL FOR SUBMISSION

   Send your works to: piuhumor@hotmail.com

   Only one email per artist. Include all works and the completed official registration form in this email.

   PHYSICAL & ONLINE ADDRESS

   Permanent Online Exhibition:
   All selected works will be displayed on the official blog:
   🔗 www.jornalopiu.blogspot.com

   Organizer: Editora O PIU – Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil.

    RULES & REQUIREMENTS

   • Open to all freehand and digital artists worldwide.

   • Registration is free.

   • Theme: Free or based on the suggested topics above.

   • Works must be original and unpublished.

   • Format: JPEG, 300 DPI resolution.

   • Size: Minimum A4 (21 x 29.7 cm), maximum A3 (29.7 x 42 cm).

   • Up to 3 works per category, and up to 4 categories:

     • CARICATURE

     • CARTOON

     • CHARACTER

     • COMICS

   • Maximum total of 12 works per artist.

   IMPORTANT: Files must be attached (no links), and any entry that does not comply with these rules will be disqualified.

   PRIZES

   • 4 Main Winners (one per category):

     • Digital Certificate (via email)

     • Physical Trophy (by mail)

   • 10 Honorable Mentions:

     • Digital Certificate (via email)

   Results will be announced by October 2025 on the official Blog and Facebook page.

   NOTES

   • The 100 best works will be showcased in a virtual permanent exhibition on the Editora O PIU blog.

   • By submitting, artists grant full rights of use to Editora O PIU, including reproduction and promotion.

   • Submission of work implies full agreement with the competition’s rules and terms.

     OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

     Please include the following details in your submission email:

     1. First Name

     2. Last Name

     3. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

     4. Street and Number

     5. Neighborhood

     6. City

     7. State / Province / Region

     8. Country

     9. ZIP / Postal Code

     10. Email

     11. Number of Categories / Number of Works Submitted

     12. Application Date

     13. Source