🎨 20th Humor Salon of Caratinga – Open Call for Entries

MAIN THEME: Dreams / Challenges (Hopes / Achievements)

Dreams and challenges are intrinsic parts of the human journey. The fulfillment of dreams often involves overcoming obstacles. The pursuit of personal and professional goals frequently encounters situations requiring grit, ambition, and resilience. Life under pressure—with its uncertainties and constant changes—demands adaptability and persistence, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

📅 KEY DATES

Submission Period: August 1st to September 30th, 2025
Exhibition: October 21–26, 2025

🏛️ ORGANIZATION

Organizer: Estação Cultural de Caratinga
Support: Municipality of Caratinga (Prefeitura de Caratinga)

✍️ CATEGORIES – 20th Humor Salon

Artists may submit one (1) original and unpublished work per category:

Cartoon – Theme: Dreams / Challenges (Hopes / Achievements)
Comic Strips / Comics (Tiras / HQs) – Same theme
(Text in Portuguese or no text; Max. 1 page)
Caricature – Free theme (Vertical format)
Tribute Caricature – Honoring Eugênio Maria Gomes, writer from Caratinga (Vertical format)

⭐ 5th Jal & Gual Festival – Special Segment

Also open for participation with one (1) work per category:

Caricature: “Cartoonists of Brazil” (Vertical format)
Tribute Caricature: EDRA – Celebrating 45 years of work and 20 editions of the Caratinga Salon (Vertical format)

🌍 ELIGIBILITY

Open to artists of any nationality
Amateurs or professionals
Aged 18 and older

All works must be original and unpublished
Previously awarded works (before the submission deadline) are not eligible

📤 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submit digital files in A3 format / JPG / 300 DPI to:
📧 salaodehumordecaratinga@gmail.com

All works (for all categories the artist enters) must be sent in a single email, along with the following information:

Full Name
Artistic Name
Address
CPF / RG (or passport if international)
Phone number

🛠️ TECHNICAL DETAILS

Size: 30 x 40 cm
Technique: Free
Printed works on A3 coated paper (couchê) are accepted
Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage is strictly prohibited

🏆 AWARDS

Cash Prizes:

💵 R$ 500.00 BRL for the 1st place winner in each of the 6 categories
Total: R$ 3,000.00 BRL
(Awarded by the Municipality of Caratinga)
🔸 Note: International participants must provide bank details of an agency located in Brazil

Trophies: for the top 3 in each category
Certificates: for the 3 Honorable Mentions in each category