Daily Cartoon Digest – August 5, 2026

Welcome to today’s Daily Cartoon Digest, bringing together the latest international cartoon contests, exhibitions and industry news published on FeridunDemir.org.

21st Caratinga International Humor Salon 2026 Opens for Entries

The 21st Caratinga International Humor Salon in Brazil is accepting international submissions until September 20, 2026. Artists may enter one original work in each of three categories: Cartoon on Press Professionals, Free Caricature and a thematic caricature honouring Geraldo Ratão. Artificial intelligence is prohibited, and first-place winners will receive R$1,000 in each category.

Quick Facts

• 📅 Deadline: September 20, 2026
• 📍 Exhibition: October 19–25, 2026
• 🌍 Country: Brazil
• 🎨 Categories: Cartoon, Caricature & Thematic Caricature
• 💰 Top Prize: R$1,000 (each category winner)
• 🏆 Total Prize Fund: R$3,000
• 🤖 AI Policy: AI-generated or AI-assisted artworks are prohibited

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41st Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition Details Released

The Aydın Doğan Foundation has released the official participation details for the 41st Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition. Open to professional and amateur cartoonists worldwide, the competition features a free theme together with two special awards on girls’ empowerment and climate change. The regulations also reaffirm that artworks created or assisted by artificial intelligence are not eligible. The online submission portal will open soon.

Quick Facts

• 🏆 Main Prize: USD 6,000
• 🎖️ Special Awards: 2 × USD 3,000
• 🎨 Theme: Free Theme
• 🌍 Eligibility: Open worldwide
• 🤖 AI Policy: AI-assisted artworks are not accepted
• 📝 Status: Online submissions opening soon

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China Shengzhou International Caricature Exhibition 2026

The 3rd China Shengzhou International Caricature Exhibition 2026 is now accepting international entries. Artists are invited to submit original caricatures of internationally recognised figures from politics, science, culture, sports, entertainment and other fields. Around 200 works will be selected for the exhibition, while AI-generated or AI-assisted artworks are strictly prohibited.

Quick Facts

• 📅 Deadline: September 1, 2026
• 🌍 Country: China
• 🎨 Theme: Internationally Famous Personalities
• 🖼️ Selection: Around 200 works
• 📜 Selected Artists Receive: Digital Catalogue & Certificate
• 🤖 AI Policy: AI-assisted artworks are not accepted

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Today’s Edition

This digest includes stories originally published on August 5, 2026.