11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest in Turkey

Specification

The Caricature Contest will be held by the KalDer Bursa Branch Office for the 11th with in the 23rd Quality and Success Symposium,which is going to take place in Bursa on the date of April 28, 2026.

1. Contest Topic: "BREAKING POINT"

A moment of awareness, an awakening.

From a social perspective, it sometimes means transitioning into a new era.

A necessary stage in the advancement of science and technology.

An irreversible starting point caused by a disrupted balance.

At certain times in life, hitting rock bottom and making a new choice at a critical turning point.

A sign of new beginning and a moment of decision.

The breaking point isn’t only a individual phenomenon but also one of the fundamental dynamics of change and progress in social and historical processes. Every breaking point carries within it the potential for renewal and development.

When we reach a turning point, how can we identify opportunities, risks and redefine our goals? As we restructure for the future and economic development, moving from traditional systems to different ones, what path should we follow?

2. Last date for application: Thursday, January 29th, 2026.

3. The contest is receptive internationally for all amateur and professional caricaturists.

4. Limited with three (3) caricatures, may be e-mailed to bursa@kalder.org in 300 dpi jpg format.

5. The works produced with artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted into the competition.

6. The caricatures can be published, yet should not be awarded in another competition. The caricatures will be published at www.facebook.com/kalder.bursa social media account for detection of plagiarism and resemblance. Beginning date and expiry date of publishing will be announced later. Objections will not be considered after the dates specified.

7. Competing caricatures may be printed and used in KalDer organisations (posters, books, albums, postcards, brochures, invitations, exhibitions, etc.) and published in internet environment. One of the artworks may be used as the main visual of the 23th Quality and Success Symposium which will be held in Bursa on the date of April 28, 2026. All remaining publication rights belong to the author. Competitors are considered to have an agreement in these conditions.

8. Categories (You need to indicate your category for which you applied on the form).

Adult Category Prizes (at the age of 17 and above):

1st Place: 25.000 TL ve Plaque

2nd Place: 20.000 TL ve Plaque

3rd Place: 15.000 TL ve Plaque

Three Honorable Mention: Plaques

Jury Special Award: Plaque

2 Young Category Prizes (at the age of 16 and below):

5 achievement medals

15 finalist certificates

Explanation: Reward money and plaques will be sent to respective winners in April 2026.

I Reward money will be paid according to exchange rates of the date of payment in USD for international artists.

9. Results will be announced at:

www.facebook.com/kalder.bursa social media account on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Jury Members

Ahmet Aykanat - Cartoonist

Mehmet Kahraman - Cartoonist

Halit Kurtulmuş - Cartoonist

Serkan Ürkmez - KalDer Bursa

Maria Grazia Quaranta - Cartoonist

Galim Boranbaev - Cartoonist

Mehmet Zeber - Cartoonist

Aykan Kurkur - KalDer Bursa

Arzu Özel - KalDer Bursa

Person in Charge of Organization: Arzu Ozel

E-mail Address for the works to be sent: bursa@kalder.org

Contact Information

Phone: +90224 241 60 10

KalDer Bursa (Turkiye Kalite Derneği Bursa Branch Office).

Yuzuncu Yil Mah. 416 Sok. No:2/1 Nilufer / Bursa / Türkiye.

Tel: 0224 241 60 10 KalDer Bursa Şubesi (Türkiye Kalite Derneği Bursa Şubesi).

Please CLICK HERE to download the Application form.