26th EURO-KARTOENALE KRUISHOUTEM – BELGIUM 2027

26th EURO-KARTOENALE KRUISHOUTEM – BELGIUM 2027

Submission Deadline: January 6, 2027

Theme: The Power of Humor – Its Impact on People and Society

Theme Description:

The organizers invite cartoonists to explore how humor influences individuals and society, and how it can provoke reactions, bring about change, or contribute to social transformation. Cartoons that are merely funny without clearly addressing the impact of humor may not be considered relevant to the theme.

Regulations:

Each participant may submit a maximum of 5 cartoons.

All graphic techniques are permitted.

Submitted works must not have previously won an award in another competition.

Works must not contain any text, titles, or captions.

Plagiarism, reproduction of all or part of another artist’s work, and the use of generative AI to create cartoons or essential parts of them are prohibited.

Artists must confirm that the submitted works are their own original creations. In case of doubt regarding the authenticity of a work, the jury may request sketches, intermediate versions, or working files.

Submission Methods:

Online Submission: Registration and uploading of works must be completed through the official competition platform. Digital works must have a resolution of 300 DPI and a maximum file size of 3 MB. Files must be submitted in image format. PDF files are not accepted.

Postal Submission: Original works must be submitted in A4 format. The artist’s full name, postal address, and email address must be written on the back of each work.

Postal Address:

Euro-kartoenale
René D’Huyvetterstraat 5C
9770 Kruishoutem
Belgium

Participants from outside the European Union should take customs formalities into account and mark their parcels as "Gift". The organizers are not responsible for customs duties, damage, or loss of submitted works.

Submissions by email are not accepted.

Prizes:

First Prize: €2,100 and a trophy

Second Prize: €1,700 and a trophy

Third Prize: €1,500 and a trophy

Best Cartoon from the European Union: €1,000

Best Belgian Cartoon: €1,000

European Cartoon Center (ECC) Prize: A solo exhibition at the European Cartoon Center in 2028.

The jury may also award additional honorary prizes.

Accommodation and Award Ceremony:

All prize winners will be invited to Kruishoutem for a three-day stay. Hotel accommodation, meals, and sightseeing activities will be provided by the organizers. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the winners.

Exhibition and Catalogue:

150 selected cartoons will be exhibited at the European Cartoon Center in Kruishoutem from March 28 to June 13, 2027.

Approximately 100 selected works will also be published in the competition catalogue. Artists whose works are included in the catalogue will receive one free copy. Other participants may also request a free copy, but postage costs will be their responsibility.

Copyright:

Copyright and intellectual property rights remain with the artists. By entering the competition, participants authorize the organizers to reproduce their works in the catalogue and use them for exhibition promotion. Any other use requires the artist’s prior permission.

International Jury:

The international jury will meet in person in Kruishoutem on January 29, 2027. The final composition of the jury will be announced after the submission deadline.

Award Ceremony and Exhibition Opening: Saturday, March 27, 2027.

Links:

Official Competition Website and Full Regulations:
https://ecc-kruishoutem.be/en/euro-kartoenale

Online Registration and Submission:
https://register.ecc-kruishoutem.be

European Cartoon Center:
https://ecc-kruishoutem.be

Contact Email: info@ecc-kruishoutem.be

Telephone: +32 (0)495 76 38 74