2nd Longyou Xikou International Cartoon Art Exhibition- China 2026

1. Exhibition Theme

The exhibition is themed "Xikou • Village • Future". Artists are invited to create cartoon works inspired by Xikou Town (Longyou County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province), covering its landscapes, local specialties, notable figures, and cultural heritage. For artists unfamiliar with Xikou Town, reference materials can be accessed through WeChat Official Accounts such as Zhejiang Future Village College and Xikou Future Village as well as other online platforms (by searching for "Longyou Xikou"); The curatorial team has also compiled a resource pack for reference (see the end of this document or the attached link).

2. Image Specifications

Quantity: Each participant may submit a maximum of 2 electronic works (no physical originals required).

Format & Resolution: Works must be in A4 or A3 size (JPG format) with a resolution of 300 DPI.

Application Form: All participants are required to complete the official application form (available at the end of this document or via the attached link).

3. Originality Requirement

All submitted works must be original. AI-generated works are eligible but must be clearly marked in the designated section of the application form.

4. Exhibition Scale

The exhibition will feature 200 works in total, including 150 open-call submissions and 50 specially invited works.

5. Eligibility

This call for submissions is open to art enthusiasts aged 16 and above, both domestic and international.

6. Award Settings

The exhibition will confer the following awards: First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and Merit Awards.

7. Exhibition Feedback

Selected participants will receive electronic exhibition brochures and electronic certificates of participation.

8. Important Dates

Submission Period: Open for submissions starting today – November 20, 2026

Selection Period: November 25 – November 27, 2026

Public Display of Results: November 29 –December 3, 2026 (for originality verification)

9. How to submit

Email your works (along with the completed application form) to: 1545660394@qq.com

10. Public Supervision

To ensure originality and fairness, all selected works will be displayed publicly for five days for review. Any objections must be submitted with supporting evidence to the aforementioned submission email.

11. Copyright Notice

The exhibition organizer reserves the right to use submitted works for non-commercial purposes, including publication, printing, and exhibition.

Should any cartoon work be considered for derivative product development, a licensing agreement preserving the author’s attribution and commercial rights will be arranged.

Academic support:

Zhejiang Cartoonists Association, Jiangsu Cartoon Association, Cartoon Art Committee of Fujian Artists Association, Shanxi Cartoon Research Association, Shandong Cartoonists Association, Cartoon Art Committee of Guangxi Artists Association, Cartoon and Animation Art Committee of Hebei Literature and Art Research Association, Comic and Cartoon Art Committee of Sichuan Artists Association, Hubei Cartoonists Association, Cartoon Art Committee of Guangdong Artists Association, Syria Cartoon Network, Iran Cartoon Network, Egypt Cartoon Network, Tabriz Cartoon Network, Cartoon Magazine Network.

Judges

Fan Lintao

Cartoonist, Jury Chair, China

 Bernard Bouton

Cartoonist, France

Izabela Kowalska-Wieczorek

Cartoonist, Poland

 Walex Alexandrov

Cartoonist, Bulgaria

 Zhao Xuefeng

Cartoonist, China

 Zhao Kun

Cartoonist, China

 Yang Lijie

Cartoonist, China