In memory of the severe crime that happened in Kragujevac, in 1941, 80 years ago, the German occupier’s forces executed several hundreds of innocent civilians in just one day, also sincerely wishing peace to may prevail in the world, especially today when it sinks into the abyss of the world war Memorial Park “Kragujevacki Oktobar” is announcing

COMPETITION OF THE XXI INTERNATIONAL SALON
ANTI-WAR CARTOONS “KRAGUJEVAC 2021”

Theme: Antiwar

The international jury will make a selection out of submitted cartoons that are to be exhibited and
published in the Salon‘s catalog. Besides, the following prices are to be awarded:
Grand Prix “Courier of Peace” and a prize of 1,500 euros from the International Association of
Cities of Peace Newspapers
Gold plaque and 1,000 euros
Silver plaque and 800 euros
A bronze plaque and 500 euros
Award of the Mayor of Bydgoszcz (Poland) in the amount of 750 euros
Award of the city of Ingolstadt (Germany) in the amount of 500 euros
Award of the city of Bielsko-Biala (Poland) in the amount of 500 euros
Prize of the city of Siren (France) in the amount of 500 euros
Prize of the city of Pitesti (Romania) in the amount of 500 euros
Award of the city of Carrara (Italy) in the amount of 500 euros

THE PRIZE FUND IS 7,050 EUROS.

The jury may also award a number of diplomas to shortlisted works for awards.
Cartoonists and fine artists from all over the world have to right to participate. They should submit at
most 3 (three) cartoons, which have not been awarded by any other international competition, on the
subject of antiwar as well as solidarity between people and nations. The artworks should be utmost A4-
A3 formatted, while art technique is at the artist’s choice, including, electronic version of the cartoon
with the original signature. On the back of the artwork, there should be written data on the artist (such as:
name, surname, address, phone/fax, e/mail.)
The deadline for submission of works is August 17th, 2021.
The jury session is to be held on August
21th and 22th, 2021.
The Cartoons should be sent to the address:
SALON ANTIRATNE KARIKATURE, Desankin
venac bb, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia,
or to the e-mail address :
salon@spomenpark.rs

The works submitted to the competition are not returned and the Salon reserves the right to use
them without special compensation.

NOTE: The International Salon of Anti-War Caricature had a great international promotion and
affirmation. After the announcement of the winners, the presentation of awards, and the opening of the
exhibition in Kragujevac, the Salon exhibition is being set up in numerous cities around the world and in
international organizations.
The salon has visited more than 40 cities in 20 countries. Thus, the Salon
the exhibition was presented in the United Nations building in New York, in the exhibition premises of the
European Commission in Brussels. Polish cities Bydgoszcz, Bielsko-Biala, Plonsk, Vielun, Torun. The
the audience also saw her in Mexico City, Limassol (Cyprus), Berlin and Dresden (Germany), Paris (France),
Triavna (Bulgaria), Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Skopje (Macedonia), Carrara and Monte Cassino
(Italy), New Haven (USA), Poltava (Ukraine), Mesolongia (Greece), Kotor (Montenegro), Slovenj
Gradec (Slovenia)…The virtual exhibition of the Salon is available on the Salon’s website
www.antiwarkragujevac.rs

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