33rd International Cartoon Contest Risto Pejatović /Montenegro 2026

Theme: Mining

Deadline:31 May 2026

Organized by:

PI Art Gallery "Vitomir Srbljanović" Yugoslav Museum of Humor and Satire

Pljevlja, Montenegro

Purpose of the Competition

The XXXIII International Cartoon Contest "Risto Pejatović" continues a long-standing tradition of promoting caricature as a form of critical, satirical, and socially engaged visual expression.

The competition is organized as part of the Days of Humor and Satire "Vuko Bezarević" in Pljevlja and aims to encourage contemporary artistic reflections on current social, economic, and environmental issues through caricature.

Submission Guidelines

Theme:Mining

Number of Submissions

Up to 5 works per artist.

Technique & Format

Original works and digitally printed works are accepted.

Digital prints must be of high quality.

All works must be signed by the author.

Digital Submissions

Digital works must be sent by email and meet the following requirements:

Resolution: 300 dpi

Format: JPG

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Physical Submissions

Printed works should be sent to the following address:

PI Art

Gallery "Vitomir Srbljanovic"

Trg 13. jul bb

84210 Pljevlja

Montenegro

with the note:

For the RISTO PEJATOVIĆ Award"

Rights & Conditions

Submitted works will not be returned.

The organizer reserves the right to use and publish submitted works. Submitted works may be used for publicity purposes (including social media), project reports, or

future exhibitions, unless the executive committee determines the use to be exceptional commercial use.

Awards

GRAND PRIX -800 € and a trophy

Two Special Awards – 300 € each (Award includes a plaque and monetary prize)

Submission Period

17 February -31 May 2026

Award Ceremony

The awards will be presented in Pljevlja during the central ceremony of the Days of Humor and Satire "Vuko Bezarević".

Information & Enquiries

+382 68 820 295

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