2nd Longyou Xikou International Cartoon Art Exhibition Opens for Entries in China
Longyou Xikou Returns With “Village · Future” Open Call
The 2nd Longyou Xikou International Cartoon Art Exhibition is inviting artists to look at Xikou through its landscape, people, culture and rural life.
Artists aged 16 and over may submit up to two works under the theme “Xikou · Village · Future.” A total of 150 works will be selected through the international open call.
The 2nd Longyou Xikou International Cartoon Art Exhibition has opened its international call for entries in Zhejiang Province, China. The 2026 edition once again places Xikou Town at the center of the exhibition, inviting cartoonists to interpret the village through observation, imagination and visual storytelling.
Under the theme “Xikou · Village · Future”, artists are encouraged to explore the landscapes, local specialties, notable figures and cultural heritage of Xikou Town in Longyou County, Quzhou City.
Participants may use material published through the WeChat Official Accounts “Zhejiang Future Village College” and “Xikou Future Village,” search online for “Longyou Xikou,” or work from the reference material supplied by the curatorial team.
200 Works for the Exhibition
The exhibition will bring together 200 works. Of these, 150 will be selected through the international open call, while another 50 works will come from invited artists.
Who Can Enter?
The call is open to artists in China and abroad who are 16 years of age or older. Participation is based on electronic submission; physical originals are not required.
AI-generated works are eligible, but they must be clearly marked as such on the application form.
Awards
Selected works will compete across four award categories. Participants whose works are selected will also receive an electronic exhibition brochure and certificate.
International Jury
- Fan Lintao Cartoonist · Jury Chair · China
- Bernard Bouton France
- Izabela Kowalska-Wieczorek Poland
- Walex Alexandrov Bulgaria
- Zhao Xuefeng China
- Zhao Kun China
- Yang Lijie China
Key Dates
How to Submit
Participants should send their works together with the completed official application form by email. No physical originals need to be mailed.
Up to two works may be submitted. Files should be JPG, A4 or A3 size, at 300 DPI.
Originality Review
Selected works will be publicly displayed for five days as part of the exhibition’s originality and fairness review. Any objection concerning a selected work must be supported by relevant evidence and submitted to the exhibition email address.
Copyright and Use of Works
According to the call, the organizer may use submitted works for non-commercial purposes including publication, printing and exhibition. Any derivative commercial products require separate licensing while preserving the artist’s attribution and commercial rights.
From the First Edition
The first Longyou Xikou International Cartoon Art Exhibition also developed around the theme “Xikou · Village · Future.” Its 2025 edition brought together 206 works from 23 countries.
