Call of 5th Edition CARICATUNIS  2025

Abla Art Foundation, together with Fayoum Art Center and its partners, is honored to present the 5th international edition of CARICATUNIS, our annual competition for caricature and satirical portraiture.

Caricature Theme: The Day After the Last War Humanity Has Ever Faced

What might life look like after humanity ends all wars for good? We invite artists to imagine this pivotal moment—whether it’s fragile peace, ecological renewal, rebuilt societies, or the unforeseen consequences of survival. Use humor, irony, visionary hope, or haunting reflection to explore what the dawn after conflict might bring.

Satirical Portrait: Evelyne Porret – “Godmother of Tunis Village”

We pay tribute to Evelyne Porret (1939–2021), the Swiss potter whose vision transformed Tunis Village in Fayoum into a global hub of ceramic craft. In the 1980s she founded the Fayoum Pottery School, teaching ceramics to local children, especially young women, and helping them build livelihoods and creative identities. Her legacy endures in the thriving artisan community she helped nurture.

We invite respectful, imaginative portraits that honor her impact, her passion for art, empowerment, and sustainable community transformation.

Conditions

• Open to artists from anywhere in the world

• Works must be in JPEG format, 300 dpi, A3 size

• Works can be black and white or color, in any style or technique

Disclaimer

By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies that the work is their own and permits the organizers to reproduce all or part of the entered material for publication free of charge and/or display in media related to the competition.

Prizes Awarded by the Jury

1st Prize (Best Caricature): $500

• 2nd Prize (Satirical Portrait): $250

• Best Egyptian Caricature: EGP 10,000

• Best Egyptian Satirical Portrait: EGP 10,000

Submission

Please submit your artwork with a short bio stating your nationality, personal photo, and social media handles to the following email:

caricature@fayoumartcenter.com

Deadline: September 7th, 2025