Grand International Caricature Prize “Málaga Grenet” 2026: Walt Disney Theme Announced

The city of Arequipa, Peru—a historic birthplace of outstanding caricaturists—once again takes center stage in the global art world. The Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano, with the sponsorship of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde and the support of Universidad Católica Santa María, Grupo Roberts, and Uhuhu, has officially announced the fourth edition of the international competition: “Gran Premio de Caricatura Málaga Grenet 2026.”

This prestigious contest seeks to revalue the art of physiognomic portrait caricature, aiming to elevate the genre to the category of a work of art by humorously exaggerating distinctive features while preserving the subject’s essence.

2026 Theme: Walt Disney

The subject for this edition is the American pioneer of animation, Walt Disney (1901–1966). As the creator of Mickey Mouse and founder of an entertainment empire, Disney’s iconic features provide a unique challenge for artists worldwide to showcase their talent in capturing personality through satire.

Rules and Requirements

The competition is open to professional and amateur artists of legal age from any part of the world.

• Format & Technique: Works must be in A3 format and may be created using any technique.
• AI Policy: Works generated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) will NOT be accepted.
• Submission Details: Works must be in JPG format (300 dpi), accompanied by a brief biography. Each participant may submit up to two works (provided they haven’t won previous awards).
• Registration: Participants must register via the official Google Form. Files must include the artist’s name and country (e.g., Juan Perez-Argentina).
• Banking: IMPORTANT: The winner must have a bank account in their own name (with IBAN, ABA, or SWIFT codes) to receive the prize transfer.

Prizes and Recognition

The winning entry will receive a single, prestigious prize:

• $5,000 USD cash prize.
• A statuette by master Julio Málaga Grenet.
• An all-expenses-paid trip to Arequipa, Peru, including 3 nights of accommodation and meals to attend the award ceremony.
• A professional art kit and a certificate of recognition.

Judging and Deadlines

• Final Deadline: August 1, 2026, at 00:00 hours (Peru Time).
• The Jury: Composed of recognized prestige artists, their decision will be non-appealable.
• Exhibition: Selected artists will receive a digital certificate and a virtual catalog. The organization reserves the right to publish and reproduce the winning and selected works for promotional purposes.

The winner must deliver the original artwork upon arrival in Arequipa or send it by registered mail if they cannot attend the ceremony. For any doubts, the Jury remains the final authority for resolution.