Theme: Peace with Nasreddin Hodja

Since 1973, the Association of Cartoonists and the Municipality of Akşehir have co-organized the Nasreddin Hodja International Cartoon Contest, which serves as a global forum open to all cartoonists worldwide. The aim is to promote peace and tolerance through the universal language of caricature.

In its 45th edition, the contest theme focuses on the peaceful identity of Nasreddin Hodja. With his broad tolerance, stance against war and violence, and a smiling face turned toward the world, Nasreddin Hodja should be the inspiration for all submitted cartoons.

Deadline for Submissions: June 1, 2025

Important Dates:

Jury Meeting: June 3, 2025

Announcement of Winners: June 10, 2025

Award Ceremony: July 5, 2025, in Akşehir, during the 66th International Nasreddin Hodja Festivities

Official Invitations for Winners: July 5–8, 2025

Contest Rules:

• Theme: “Peace with Nasreddin Hodja”

• All cartoons must be drawn in 2025

• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly prohibited

• Cartoons must not have received awards in any other competition

• Each artist may submit a maximum of three (3) cartoons

• Accepted formats: A4 or A3 size

• The contest is open to cartoonists from all countries

• The following information must be included on the back of each work (for physical submissions): full name, mailing address, phone number, and country

• A short biography (CV) and a photo must be included with submissions

Submission Methods:

1. Digital Submission:

Cartoons should be sent via email in JPEG or TIFF format, 300 dpi, max 3 MB per cartoon, in A4 size.

Email: karikaturculerdernegi34@gmail.com

Please include in the email:

• Full name

• Mailing address

• Email address

• Short biography

• Artist’s photo

2. Postal Submission (for original works):

45th INTERNATIONAL NASREDDIN HODJA CARTOON CONTEST

KARİKATÜRCÜLER DERNEĞİ, ANKARA TEMSİLCİLİĞİ

Meşrutiyet Cad. Konur Sk. No: 31/4 Kat: 2

Kızılay 06420 ÇANKAYA – ANKARA / TURKEY

Prizes:

Grand Prize: 2000 USD

Achievement Awards (4): 750 USD each

Special Prizes: Sponsored by various institutions and partners

Additional Notes:

• All submitted works will be archived at the Cartoon and Humor Center of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

• By participating, artists grant non-commercial intellectual rights of their works to the Akşehir Municipality and the Cartoonists Association, including but not limited to reproduction, publication, and public display. These rights may also be used by third parties

• Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of all rules and conditions

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