36th Edition International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature /Romania2026

Theme:PROPAGANDA

Deadline:JUNE 27, 2026

The 36th edition of "Humor at ... Gura Humorului", the International Festival of Cartoon and Humorous Literature will be held between July 10 – July 11, 2026.

CONTEST REGULATIONS – CARTOONS

1. Theme of the Edition: PROPAGANDA

2. Original works are accepted, in digital format, created after January 1st, 2026, which were not published and not submitted or awarded prizes in other competitions.

3. Each participant will submit two (2) cartoons to be evaluated by the jury.

4. Works must be submitted by JUNE 27, 2026 (postmark date) to the following addresses:

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Or by post to: Museum of Popular Customs of Bucovina, St. Sfântul Gavril, no. 14, 725300 - Gura Humorului, Suceava County, Romania.

5. Technical requirements:

Works sent by e-mail: JPG format

Works sent by regular post: A3/A4 format

The technique used is at the free choice of the artist

6. The works will not be returned. They will become part of the patrimony of the "Humor at ... Gura Humorului" Festival, and the organizers are entitled to use them

later as edited materials with the author's name on them.

7. Participants must enclose the following documents with their works: the completed entry form (attached), a short CV and a personal photo / cartoon self-portrait.

8. The winners will be announced online by July 07, 2026. Diplomas will be sent by mail and cash prizes by bank transfer.

9. Prizes for adult participants:

1st Prize: EUR 500

2nd Prize: EUR 300

3rd Prize: EUR 200

"George Gavrilean" Prize for debutants in Bucovina: EUR 200

10. Prizes for participants under 18 years of age:

1st Prize: EUR 100

2nd Prize: EUR 50

3rd Prize: EUR 25

11. The jury may decide not to award a prize, or to reallocate prizes.

In addition, the jury will decide on works or authors to be awarded by sponsors, associations, media, institutions, companies or private individuals, with their consent.

12. There is no entry fee.

13. The winner of the 1st Prize will be invited to be part of the jury (pro bono) for the next edition. If the winner declines, the position will be offered to the next prizewinner.

14. Cartoons produced with artificial intelligence are not accepted!

Further information:

Press Relations Office of "Humor at Gura Humorului" Festival

Curator Galavan Robert George - Folk Customs Museum in Bucovina (Museum of Popular Customs from Bukovina)

Telephone: 00 40 757485882

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ENTRY FORM: