Open Call Semarang Cartoon Festival/Indonesia2025

Theme:

Cartoons as Cultural Heritage,Semarang in the Eyes of Cartoonists

Deadline for Submission: October 10, 2025

Exhibition Dates: October 18–19, 2025

Venue: Oudetrap Building, Semarang Old Town

Regulations

Each cartoonist must submit 1 best work and 3 reference works (no limitation on the year of creation).

Works must be original – AI-generated artworks are not allowed.

Format: A3 size, JPEG, 300 dpi resolution.

Files must be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line:

Cartoonist’s Name – Title of Artwork.

Submissions must include:

Artwork files

Description of the work

Short CV

Artist’s photo

3 reference works

Submitted artworks may be used by PAKARTI for publication and promotion of the vision and mission of PAKARTI and the Indonesian Cartoon Museum across various media platforms.

Awards & Exhibition

Selected works will be exhibited at Semarang Cartoonfest 2025, in conjunction with:

The PAKARTI General Assembly (Mubes), the association’s highest decision-making forum.

The Indonesian Cartoon Museum Focus Group Discussion (FGD), a strategic step towards establishing the Indonesian Cartoon Museum as a research and documentation center, a hub for visual education, an art tourism destination, and a platform for cultural diplomacy.

All accepted artists will receive official recognition and exposure as part of this historic event.

Submission & Info

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