Theme: Ardino: Nature, History, and Beauty
Organizer: Ardino Municipality and Ardino Municipal Museum
Country: Bulgaria
Theme
Ardino: Nature, History, and Beauty
The contest aims to highlight:
• Devil's Bridge over the Arda River
• Eagle Rocks Thracian Sanctuary
• Ardino Municipal Museum
• The Arda River Meanders
• The Late Antique and Medieval Fortress at the Mouth of the Borovitsa River
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Objectives
• To promote the natural and cultural heritage of Ardino through cartoon art.
• To encourage creative interpretations of historical and natural landmarks.
• To raise awareness about the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
Regulations
Participation is open to professional and amateur cartoonists worldwide.
Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 cartoons.
Technique is free:
Black and white
Color
Digital
Works created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be disqualified.
Works containing racism, religious discrimination, hate speech, or abusive content will not be accepted.
Digital submissions must be sent in:
JPEG format
300 DPI resolution
Works may have been previously exhibited, but must not have received awards in any other competition.
Submission Address
Email:
Required Information
Participants must submit:
• Full Name
• Short Biography
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Postal Address
• Appendix 1 Participation Form
Awards
First Prize
"Golden Devil's Bridge"
Special Plaque and Certificate
Second Prize
"Silver Devil's Bridge"
Special Plaque and Certificate
Third Prize
"Bronze Devil's Bridge"
Special Plaque and Certificate
Honorable Mention
Certificate and Local Souvenirs
Jury
Valeri Alexandrov (Walex) – Bulgaria
President of the Union of Bulgarian Cartoonists
Jury Chairman
Zhivko Tenev – Bulgaria
Cartoonist
Halit Kurtulmuş (Aytoslu) – Türkiye
Cartoonist
Ayhan Hayrula – Bulgaria
Illustrator
Taner Chobanov – Bulgaria
Contest Coordinator
Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will be held during the traditional Ardino Days in August 2026.
Selected works will be exhibited at:
Rodopska Iskra Community Center Foyer
Ardino City Square
Awards for artists unable to attend will be sent by post.
Contact Information
Taner Chobanov
Ardino Municipal Museum
Phone:
+359 3651 4681
+359 887 118 099
