COMPETITION OF THE XXIII INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL SALON
ANTI-WAR CARTOONS “KRAGUJEVAC 2025” – SERBIA
The International Jury will select from the submitted cartoons those to be exhibited and published in the Salon’s official catalog. In addition, the following prizes will be awarded:
• Grand Prix “Courier of Peace” – €1,500, sponsored by the International Association of Peace Messenger Cities
• Gold Plaque – €1,000
• Silver Plaque – €800
• Bronze Plaque – €500
• Mayor of Bydgoszcz Award (Poland) – €750
• City of Ingolstadt Award (Germany) – €750
• City of Bielsko-Biala Award (Poland) – €500
• City of Suresnes Award (France) – €500
• City of Pitești Award (Romania) – €500
TOTAL PRIZE FUND: €6,800
The jury may also award diplomas to outstanding works shortlisted for prizes.
Eligibility:
Cartoonists and visual artists from all over the world are invited to participate. Each participant may submit up to three (3) original cartoons that have not previously received awards in other international competitions. The theme of the competition is anti-war and solidarity among people and nations.
Technical Requirements:
• Artwork size: up to A3 (minimum A4)
• Technique: Free (including digital works with the artist’s original signature)
• Each submission must include the artist’s full details on the back: name, surname, address, phone/fax, and email.
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025
Jury Session: August 23–24, 2025
Submission Address:
SALON ANTIRATNE KARIKATURE
Desankin venac bb
34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
Or via email: salonkarikature.kg@gmail.com
Note: Submitted works will not be returned. The Salon reserves the right to use them without additional compensation.
🌍 About the Salon
The International Biennial Salon of Anti-War Cartoons enjoys wide international recognition and exposure. Following the announcement of winners, the awards ceremony and exhibition opening are held in Kragujevac, after which the exhibition travels to numerous cities and international institutions around the world.
To date, the Salon has been presented in over 40 cities across 20 countries, including:
• United Nations Headquarters (New York)
• European Commission Exhibition Halls (Brussels)
• Cities in Poland: Bydgoszcz, Bielsko-Biala, Plonsk, Wieluń, Toruń
• Mexico City, Limassol (Cyprus), Berlin & Dresden (Germany), Paris (France), Triavna (Bulgaria)
• Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Skopje (North Macedonia), Carrara & Monte Cassino (Italy), New Haven (USA)
• Poltava (Ukraine), Mesolongi (Greece), Kotor (Montenegro), Slovenj Gradec (Slovenia)
Virtual Exhibition:
You can explore a previous edition of the Salon online:
