The 22nd International Humor Salon of Limeira 2026, organized by Editora O PIU (Brazil), has officially opened its international call for entries. Cartoonists from around the world are invited to submit original works in four competition categories. Participation is free of charge, and the submission deadline is 30 August 2026.
A Competition Dedicated to Art, Reflection and Human Creativity
For more than two decades, the International Humor Salon of Limeira has promoted graphic humor as a powerful form of artistic expression capable of encouraging dialogue, critical thinking and social awareness.
In his presentation for this year’s edition, organizer Roberto Bonomi explains that the official poster was inspired by one of today’s most urgent global concerns: protecting our planet. Created by internationally acclaimed Bulgarian cartoonist Ivaylo Tsvetkov, the poster illustrates how humanity is gradually consuming its own world through pollution, excessive waste and environmental destruction.
The organizers also explain that Artificial Intelligence was used only as a supporting tool in preparing the promotional campaign. However, they strongly reaffirm that the Salon continues to value human artistic creation above all else and does not encourage AI-generated artworks. Original ideas, individual artistic style, creativity and critical thinking remain the essence of the competition.
Ivaylo Tsvetkov also joins the judging panel of the 22nd International Humor Salon of Limeira.
Competition Categories
- Caricature (Digital Certificate + Trophy)
- Cartoon (Digital Certificate + Trophy)
- Editorial Cartoon (Charge) (Digital Certificate + Trophy)
- Comics (Digital Certificate + Trophy)
Participants may submit up to three (3) artworks for each of the four categories, for a maximum of twelve (12) original works in a single email.
Official Themes
The organizers have announced the following themes:
- Democracy – Who is in Control?
- Loneliness in the Digital Age – Never Have We Been So Connected and So Isolated
- Marine Pollution – Can We Wrap Our World?
- The Dark Side of the Moon – What Is Your Dark Side?
The themes remain open to each artist’s own interpretation.
Submission Rules
- Deadline: 30 August 2026
- Entry fee: Free
- Eligibility: Open to artists worldwide.
- Technique: Hand-drawn or digitally created artworks.
- Theme: Free.
- File format: JPEG.
- Artwork size: Minimum A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) and maximum A3 (29.7 × 42 cm).
- Resolution: 300 dpi.
- Submission email: piuhumor@hotmail.com
- All works must be sent in a single email.
- Only original and unpublished artworks created by the participant will be accepted.
- Entries submitted in other file formats or through download links will not be accepted.
- The official application form must be completed and attached.
- Failure to comply with the regulations will result in disqualification.
Awards
Each of the four category winners will receive:
- Official Trophy
- Digital Certificate
In addition, 10 Honorable Mentions will receive Digital Certificates.
The selected artists and winners will be announced by October 2026 on the official Editora O PIU Blog and Facebook page.
The 100 selected artworks will become part of the permanent virtual exhibition hosted by Editora O PIU.
According to the official regulations, all submitted works will become part of the Editora O PIU collection, and the organizer reserves the right to reproduce and use them for exhibition and promotional purposes.
Official Application Form
Participants must complete the following official application form:
APPLICATION FORM
01 – First Name / Name:
02 – Surname / Last Name:
03 – Date of Birth (day/month/year):
04 – Street Number and Address:
05 – City:
06 – Country:
07 – State (Province/Region):
08 – ZIP / Postal Code:
09 – Telephone:
10 – E-mail Address:
11 – Number of Submitted Works:
12 – Application Date:
Submission Deadline: 30 August 2026
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