Ireland’s internationally recognized cartoon event, the Galway Cartoon Festival 2026, has officially opened submissions for its 10th edition, inviting cartoonists, caricaturists, illustrators, and visual satirists from around the world to participate.
Celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary, the festival organizers described the journey so far as “a wild and crazy ride” and announced that this year’s edition will embrace a freer and more open format. Unlike previous years, the 2026 edition will not feature categories or themed exhibitions. Instead, the festival promises “one great big show for cartoons of all kinds,” welcoming topical, political, satirical, surreal, absurd, and experimental works.
The festival will take place in Galway, Ireland, from 1–7 October 2026, bringing together artists and cartoon enthusiasts from across the globe.
Submission Details
The organizers emphasized that submissions are open to everyone, regardless of nationality or experience level, while also expressing a special interest in featuring works by women cartoonists and illustrators.
Participants may submit as many works as they wish, in any language. The festival also noted a special appreciation for cartoons created in the Irish language.
Artists are requested to include brief biographical information with their submissions. Selected works will be exhibited throughout the festival venues and featured on the festival’s official platforms. Any artwork used in promotional materials will be fully credited to the artist.
Original Artwork & Signed Prints
The festival is also accepting original drawings and hand-signed prints, aiming to support artists through artwork sales during the event.
Organizers confirmed that all original works will be returned at the festival’s expense. Artists sending physical works should include:
- A return address
- The sale price of the artwork (if it is intended for sale)
Original artworks and signed prints should be mailed to:
The Galway Cartoon Festival
38 Cuan na Coille
Fort Lorenzo
Galway H91 F8E8
Ireland
Digital Submissions
Digital works will also be printed and exhibited during the festival. According to the organizers, proceeds from the sale of digital works will help support festival expenses.
Digital submissions should be sent as 300 dpi JPEG files to:
📧 info@galwaycartoonfestival.ie
Deadline
⏳ Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
Cartoonists worldwide are encouraged to take part in one of Ireland’s leading international cartoon festivals and showcase their work at this special anniversary edition.
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