Theme: Organ Donation
Organizer: GABRIEL Institute
Country: Brazil
Theme
Organ Donation
Participants are invited to use graphic humor to promote awareness about organ and tissue donation, highlighting solidarity, generosity, and the importance of saving lives through donation.
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Registration Period:
May 4, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (23:59 Brasília Time)
Categories
Cartoon (Cartum)
Works must address the theme "Organ Donation".
Visual puns involving musical or reproductive organs are not permitted.
Charge (Editorial Cartoon)
Critical and humorous graphic interpretations of political and social issues related to organ donation.
Caricature
Valdir de Carvalho Special Prize
Tribute to:
Dr. Joseph Murray
Dr. Emil Sabbaga
Reference photos are available on the Salon website.
Regulations
Participation is open to professional and amateur artists aged 18 and over.
Registration is free.
Participants may submit up to five works per category.
Maximum total per registration: 15 works.
Only one registration per participant is allowed.
All works must be:
A4 format (210 × 297 mm)
300 dpi
CMYK color mode
JPG or PNG format
Maximum file size: 10 MB
Works may be created using any traditional or digital technique.
Works produced wholly or partially with Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not accepted.
Collages using non-original or copyrighted images are not accepted.
Fraud or plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Awards
Cartoon Category
First Prize: R$ 1,000
Second Prize: R$ 500
Charge Category
First Prize: R$ 1,000
Second Prize: R$ 500
Valdir de Carvalho Special Prize (Caricature)
First Prize: R$ 1,000
Second Prize: R$ 500
Honorable Mentions
Three Honorable Mentions in each category
Total: 9 Honorable Mentions
Additional awards may be offered by sponsors and supporters.
Jury
Pre-Selection Jury
Representatives of the GABRIEL Institute
Award Jury
Healthcare professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation
Graphic artists
Invited supporters of the cause
Names of jury members have not yet been announced.
Important Dates
Pre-Selection Jury:
August 3 – August 7, 2026
Announcement of Selected Artists:
August 12, 2026
Award Jury:
August 17 – September 20, 2026
Online Awards Ceremony:
October 14, 2026
Virtual Exhibition:
From October 15, 2026
On-site Opening Ceremony:
October 21, 2026
Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
Copyright
Submitted works automatically become part of the Salon collection.
Awarded works become the property of the GABRIEL Institute.
Selected works may be reproduced in exhibitions, publications, catalogues, websites, and promotional materials.
Authors retain moral rights and will always be credited.
Submission Link
https://www.gabriel.org.br/salao-de-humor/inscricao/
Contact Links
Official Website
Humor Show Information
https://www.gabriel.org.br/salao-de-humor/
Registration Page
https://www.gabriel.org.br/salao-de-humor/inscricao/
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