International Circus Cartoon competition -Salto in Eden-Russia 2022

Theme:

Salto in Eden,Circus

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Union of Circus Figures of Russia and the Russian Academy of Arts

together with the Moscow Union of Artists announce an international cartoon competition

"Salto in Eden-2022".

2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITION

Circus art brings not only the artistic and aesthetic development of the individual and joy,

but also a surprisingly holistic perception of the world around the audience:

laughter, surprise, fear and delight.

3. ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

The Organizing Committee, determined by the founders, is responsible for

competition and regulates the composition of the jury.

The jury of the competition is formed by the Chairman of the Board of the Union of Circus Figures of Russia,

circus producer Yana Shevchenko and the full member of the Russian Academy of Arts and cartoonist Igor Smirnov.

Together with them, the jury consists of 7 members. When voting

in controversial issues, the chairman of the jury has the right to two votes.

4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Anyone can take part in the competition, regardless of from education, place of residence and citizenship,

sharing conditions of this Regulation.

Each participant can send no more than 5 (five) works

A4 format, jpeg, 300 dpi at buffonada2022@mail.ru

Works can be done both in color and in black and white.

Technique is free.

Information about the author must be attached to the competitive works:

full name, postal address, contact phone number, e-mail, as well as a brief creative biography.

5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Given the fact that circus art is a magical spectacle not only for adults, but also for children, cartoons

must not contain:

a) Scenes of violence and cruelty;

b) Bullying of religious beliefs;

c) Scenes of an erotic and sexual nature.

The deadline for submitting cartoons is September 1, 2022.

6. AWARDS TO WINNERS

First place - BUFFON in the Golden Cap - trophy + certificate.

Second place - BUFFON in the Silver Cap - trophy + certificate.

Third place - BUFFON in Bronze Cap - trophy + certificate.

Moreover Special Alexander Aleshichev prize , Special Oleg Tesler prize , Special Valentin Rozantsev prize ,

"Amusing Palette" medals and special sponsor’s prizes.

All authors who will not win prizes, but will be shown at the exhibition, will receive certificates

at the address they sent.

After the transfer of cartoons to the competition the founders reserve all copyright, related and other rights to them.

Submitted cartoons become the property of the organizers and can be used by them according to their discretion

and without any compensation to the authors (financial or moral character).

Participation in the competition automatically confirms consent of the author to its terms.