The 50th International SATYRYKON Exhibition will take place in Legnica, Poland, in 2027. The competition is open to artists from around the world and features two main categories.

Competition Name: 50th International SATYRYKON Exhibition – Legnica 2027

Country: Poland

Deadline: January 5, 2027, at 11:59 a.m. Polish time

Entry Fee: Free

Organizer: Legnica Cultural Centre

Themes

Better Tomorrow

Joke & Satire

Artists may submit works in either or both categories. Accepted techniques include drawing, graphic art, other visual arts, and photography.

Rules and Regulations

Maximum 3 works per category per artist

All works must be original and created by the participating artist

Works that have previously won awards in other competitions are not eligible

Generative AI artwork is prohibited

Maximum artwork size: A3 (297 × 420 mm)

Digital submissions must be in JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 5 MB per image

Entries must initially be submitted online

Artists selected for the second stage must send original works or printed copies of digital works by February 22, 2027

Participation is free of charge

Prizes

Grand Prix SATYRYKON + pure gold key: PLN 15,000

Two Gold Medals: PLN 9,000 each

Two Silver Medals: PLN 8,000 each

Two Bronze Medals: PLN 7,000 each

Four Special Prizes: PLN 6,000 each

Mayor of Legnica Award: PLN 5,000

Director of Legnica Cultural Centre Award: PLN 5,000

Warsaw Museum of Caricature Award: PLN 5,000

Andrzej Tomiałowicz Foundation Award: PLN 5,000

Special awards are also available for the best debut artist and the best student artist, including opportunities for solo exhibitions.

Important Dates

January 5, 2027: Online submission deadline

January 19, 2027: Announcement of works qualifying for the second stage

February 22, 2027: Deadline for mailing original or printed works

March 5, 2027: Jury meeting

March 12, 2027: Announcement of selected exhibition works

June 11–13, 2027: SATYRYKON 2027 events

June–August 2027: Exhibition of selected works

Full Call for Entries: https://egyptoons.blogspot.com/2026/10/satyrykon-2027-call-for-entries-now-open.html

Official Competition Website: https://satyrykon.pl/

Online Submission: https://satyrykon.pl/en/applications/