NINTH CARTOON CONTEST “DE GEUS” RULES 2021

THEME: COLONIZATION AND DECOLONIZATION

Although the people of the former colonies forced their independence in the second half of the 20th century, old colonial ideas and power relations still-often unconsciously – have an influence on our society and our thinking. They contribute to contemporary racism and stereotypical prejudices.

1. ORGANISER

The cultural association ‘De Geus’ (based in Lebbeke, Belgium) holds every two years a cartoon competition.

2. PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to anyone aged over 18.

3. ENTRIES

The submitted works must not have received an award and must not yet have been published in Belgium. 

All graphic techniques are allowed. Text is not allowed.

The cartoons are to be drawn on A4 format and 300 dpi (maximum of 3 MB per cartoon) for digital cartoons.

Cartoons sent by post need to have the name and address of the author on the back-side of each cartoon Each participant can submit a maximum of 5 cartoons only.

4. DEADLINE

Deadline for submission is 10 August 2021

Cartoons need to be sent to:

by email:

info@curieusdegeus.be

clement.vlassenroot@skynet.be

or by mail:

Clement Vlassenroot

Cartoonale ‘De Geus’ 2021 

Duivenkeetstraat 16

B-9280 Lebbeke

Belgium

5. PUBLICATION RIGHTS

By entering the contest, the cartoonist agrees that his/her work will be exhibited and be published in the catalog of the contest. The prize-winning cartoons remain property of the organisers.

6. JURY

The jury awards the prizes autonomously. No correspondence with the jury will be allowed on its decisions.

7. PRIZES

The jury will award five awards.

1st award : 800 Euro

2nd award : 400 Euro

3rd award : 250 Euro

4th award : 200 Euro

5th award : 150 Euro

8. EXHIBITION AND AWARD CEREMONY

The results of the competition will be announced on Friday 15 October 2021 at 7.30 pm in the gallery ‘De Fontein’.

An exhibition of the selected works will take place in the gallery ‘De Fontein’ in Lebbeke on 16, 17, 23 and 24 October.

9. RETURN

The original versions of the cartoons will only be returned when clearly specified on the entry form.

Cartoons can also be picked up on appointment with the organisers.

The organiser cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged cartoons during the shipment.

10. CARTOON CATALOG

Selected participants can, on request, get a printed version of the catalog.

The catalog can also be downloaded at the following address:  www.curieusdegeus.be

11. By entering the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these rules.

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