International Cartoon Competition and the Chance to Win Cash Prizes

Grafree design invites amateurs and professionals from all over the world to a competition; Internal Cartoon Competition which its theme this year is "Take A Step Against Violence Toward Women". This competition aims to raise awareness on violence against women and to maintain this awareness. It includes reminding the individuals’ responsibilities towards the family structure and women.

If you are among the winners, you will get one of the following prizes:

• 1st Prize: 1.100 USD and Certificate of Achievement.
• 2nd Prize: 660 USD TL and Certificate of Achievement.
• 3rd Prize: 350 USD TL and Certificate of Achievement.
• From the 4th to 6th place: Certificate of Achievement.
• The first 100 cartoons awarded and deemed worthy of the exhibition will be published in an album and this album will be sent to the owners.

Please note: The awards will be deposited into the accounts of the winners, after deducting legal taxes and bank transfer expenses.

You must follow the following terms:

• The competition is open to all amateurs and professionals in Turkey and the World.
• First-degree relatives of the selection committee members cannot participate in the competition.
• There is no limitation in the use of color and technique in the works.
• The originals of the designs should be saved in CMYK mode at a resolution of at least 300 dpi without compression, not exceed 10 MB, and suitable for print in A3 (27.94 cmx43.18 cm) size.
• There should not be any logo, institution name, or sign on the cartoons.
• Each artist/designer can participate in the competition with five (5) designs that have not been awarded, exhibited, or participated in any competition. However, only one (1) prize will be awarded.
• The language of the messages to be used on the cartoons participating in the competition can be Turkish or one of the local languages ​​of the participants but English must be added. 
• A verbal message (title, slogan, etc.) can be used to support visual design on cartoons. 
• The results of the competition will be communicated to the award-winning illustrators, press, and social media.
• All artists/designers who participate in the competition and whose designs are deemed worthy of the exhibition are deemed to have accepted the competition terms.

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Timeline:

• 2-5 November 2021: The evaluation online in digital environment. 
• 8-10 November 2021: The first 120 cartoons will be suspended on (www.grafreedesign.org).
• 15 November 2021: The result will be announced on the website.
• The award ceremony and exhibition will be held on November 25, 2021.

About Grafree design:

Grafree design is an independent, and nonprofit organization founded in 2021 in Turkey's Kutahya city. It comprises International social banners, cartoons, and short film competitions. The purpose of the competitions announced on the website is to raise awareness by drawing attention to social issues affecting people and to encourage the production of works such as poster designs, short films, and cartoons.

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