Organizer: Cyprian Norwid Regional and Public Library

Co-organizer: University of the Third Age in Zielona Góra

Address for submission:

Cyprian Norwid Regional and Public Library

al. Wojska Polskiego 9

65-077 Zielona Góra, POLAND

Password on envelope: “COMPETITION”

Theme:

FAKE NEWS

Deadline for submission:

15 June 2025 (works must be received by this date).

Prizes:

• Grand Prix (1st Prize): 6000 PLN + Statuette

• 2nd Prize: 5000 PLN

• 3rd Prize: 3000 PLN

• Special awards and distinctions will also be given.

(Note: Tax will be deducted from prizes according to Polish regulations.)

Participation Rules: 

• Open to adults with full legal capacity (both professional and amateur cartoonists).

• Each participant can submit any number of original, unpublished, and non-awarded drawings.

• Size of works: minimum A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) to maximum A3 (29.7 × 42 cm).

• Any artistic technique is accepted.

• Each drawing must be signed by the author.

• Works must not promote racial, religious, or ethnic hatred, nor infringe third-party rights, nor advertise products or companies.

• Works and application forms must be submitted together.

• Participation is free of charge.

• The cost of shipping is borne by the participant.

• By submitting, participants agree to transfer free copyright for exhibition and promotional use.

Jury:

• Composed of experienced cartoonists and art professionals.

• Jury decisions are final.

• The Jury has the right to redistribute, change or withhold prizes if necessary.

Important Dates:

• Competition Announcement: April 2025

• Deadline for Submission: 15 June 2025

• Announcement of Results: by 30 June 2025

• Post-Competition Exhibition Opening: September 2025

Personal Data:

• Participant data will be processed according to the EU GDPR regulations.

• Participation requires consent for the processing of personal data and use of participants’ images during events.

Contact and More Information:

• Regulations and updates available at:

   

  • www.biblioteka.zgora.pl

  • www.satyryczny.norwid.net.pl

  • www.cartoon.norwid.net.pl

    

Application Form (to include with the artwork):

• First Name and Last Name:

• Date of Birth:

• Address:

• Telephone:

• E-mail:

• Title(s) of the Submitted Work(s):

• Technique Used:

• Signature:

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I declare that I am the author of the submitted work(s), and that the work(s) do not infringe on any third-party rights.

I accept all the conditions of the competition regulations.

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