Deadline
20 September 2026

Themes
Cartoon: Press Professionals

Caricature: Free Theme (Vertical)

Thematic Caricature (Vertical): Geraldo Rodrigues de Carvalho "Geraldo Ratão" (Outstanding Citizen of Caratinga)

Regulations
Open to amateur and professional artists of all nationalities aged 18 and over.

Only unpublished works are accepted.

Each participant may submit only one work in each category.

Award-winning works from previous competitions are not eligible.

Image format: JPG, A3 size, 300 DPI.

Artwork size: 30 × 40 cm.

Technique is free.

Printed works on A3 coated paper are also accepted.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated artworks are not permitted.

All submitted works become part of the permanent collection of the Caratinga Cultural Station Association.

By entering, artists transfer the copyright of awarded works to the organizer in accordance with Brazilian Copyright Law.

Prizes
First Prize in each of the three categories: R$1,000

Total cash prizes: R$3,000

Trophies for the top three winners in each category.

Certificates for three Honorable Mentions in each category.

No artist may receive more than one prize in the same category.

Additional prizes or special mentions may be granted by the organizing committee.

Links
Registration and regulations: http://www.salaodehumordecaratinga.blogspot.com

Thematic Caricature reference photos (Geraldo Ratão): https://salaodehumordecaratinga.blogspot.com/2026/08/geraldo-ratao-e-o-homenageado.html