XXXIII International Cartoon Contest Risto Pejatovic -Montenegro 2026

Organized by:

PI Art Gallery “Vitomir Srbljanovic” Yugoslav Museum of Humor and Satire Pljevlja, Montenegro

Purpose of the Competition:

The XXXIII International Cartoon Contest “Risto Pejatovic” 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 Bezarevic” 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

Email for digital submissions:

galerijapv@gmail.com

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 PEJATOVIC 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 Bezarevic”.

Information & Enquiries

+382 68 820 295

galerijapv@gmail.com