Rules and conditions of the 2013 contest

Purpose

The “Fun in Vasylivka Style” contest of visual humour exists to develop and support cartoon, humour and satire in small-format graphics, to strengthen creative and professional international ties, to promote Vasylivka and other local brands and themes, and to find and support young cartoonists.

Main theme — “Travel and Travellers”: gold, silver and bronze medals with diplomas.
Second theme — free: gold, silver and bronze medals with diplomas.
Organisers and sponsors may add special prizes once all entries are in.

The contest is open to professional artists and amateurs alike.
Only original works by the author are accepted, with no obscene words or images.
Works are sent by email as JPG files at 300 dpi. Any technique is welcome.
There is no limit on the number of works; the minimum is two.
Entries stay in the organising committee’s collection and may be shown in the Vasylivka exhibition hall, other museums and galleries, and on the contest website.
The entry form is filled in in block capitals, in English or Ukrainian.
Organisers give the author’s name and country in every publication. Copyright in images, titles and texts belongs to the author.
Works that have won elsewhere may be entered, noting where and when they were awarded.
Taking part means accepting all the conditions of the contest.

The jury is made up of cartoonists (at least five) and a representative of the organisers, and works remotely.
Criteria: relevance and originality, humour, artistic execution, and fit with the theme. Each is scored from 1 to 10; the total is the sum of all scores.
The work with the highest total wins; in a tie the chair has the casting vote. The jury’s decision is binding on all participants.

Anyone may come to the exhibition opening and award ceremony after letting the organisers know; travel and accommodation are at their own expense.
A catalogue is published after the contest; every author whose work is included receives a free copy by post.