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An Open Letter to the Pulitzer Prize Board | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/an-open-letter-to-the-pulitzer-prize-board/May 10, 2022- The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists would like to congratulate illustrator Fahmida Azim and the other contributors to the team that created the illustrated article, “I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp,” which won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in the recently renamed category of Illustrated Reporting and Commentary. We would like...
2022 Cartoon Contest Deadlines | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/2022-cartoon-contest-deadlines/January 7, 2022- PLEASE NOTE: Due to the (continued) uncertainty of the current state of the world, a number of contest details were unavailable as of this posting. As always, confirm any and all deadlines or entry fees on the appropriate website before submitting. National Newspaper Awards (Canada) Deadline: January 9, 2022...
Cartoon Contest Deadlines for 2021 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoon-contest-deadlines-for-2021/December 21, 2020- PLEASE NOTE: Due to the uncertainty of the current state of the world, a number of contest deadlines and details were unavailable as of press time. In such cases, the approximate timeline is listed. As always, confirm any and all deadlines or entry fees on the appropriate website before submitting....
Greenberg takes 1st place in Davenport contest | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/greenberg-takes-1st-place-in-davenport-contest/August 26, 2020- AAEC member Steve Greenberg won First Place in the “Homer Davenport Cartoon Contest,” based in Silverton, Oregon. The local contest celebrates home-town hero Homer Davenport, the late-19th/early 20th century editorial cartoonist famous for his quote “No honest man need fear cartoons.” The contest is usually part of the town’s annual...
Locher deadline extended to July 15 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/locher-deadline-extended-to-july-15/June 12, 2020- CARTOON CONTEST UPDATE: The deadline for the John Locher Memorial Award has been extended to July 15th, 2020. Due to cancellations of this year’s convention season, the winner will be invited to attend the next available conference. If you’ve already submitted and would like to edit your application, contact the...
Call for Entries: 20th International Editorial Cartoon Competition | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-for-entries-20th-international-editorial-cartoon-competition/February 18, 2020- Guy Badeaux has put out the call for entries for the 20th International Editorial Cartoon Competition. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 27, 2020. Here are the complete rules and regulations: 1. The theme for the 20th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is: “Pulling the plug on social media” After...
CALL FOR ENTRIES: The 2020 Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in Local Cartooning | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-for-entries-the-2020-rex-babin-memorial-award-for-excellence-in-local-cartooning/February 14, 2020- UPDATE: WE’RE PUSHING BACK THE DEADLINE FOR THE BABIN AWARD TO ITS ORIGINAL DEADLINE OF AUGUST 28. THE AWARD WILL NOW BE PRESENTED IN SEPTEMBER IN A LOCATION TBA Wow, where does the time go? It seems like we just gave this award to Baltimore’s KAL Kallaugher… oh wait, we...
Call for submissions: International Cartoon Competition | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-for-submissions-international-cartoon-competition/February 12, 2020- Cartooning for Peace’s International Cartoon Competition is here. From Cartoon Movement’s Tjeerd Royaards comes the following call for submissions: We are very happy and proud to announce that Cartoon Movement, in partnership with Cartooning for Peace, is launching an international cartoon competition for the World Press Freedom Conference 2020. We would be...
LAST BIG WEEK FOR CARTOON AWARD DEADLINES! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/last-big-week-for-cartoon-award-deadlines/January 27, 2020- This is the last big week to enter editorial cartoonist contests for a while, with deadlines for some of the biggest awards including the Herblock. Here are all the contest windows that are closing during the next seven days: The “Best Cartoon” Award (formerly the THOMAS NAST Award) Deadline:...
Contest deadlines! Get your contest deadline here! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/contest-deadlines-get-your-contest-deadline-here/January 3, 2020- The new year is here and that can only mean one thing — award season is upon us. Here are the deadlines and links to all the upcoming national contests editorial cartoonists can enter in 2020. Please note: Some contest deadlines and details were not available as of press time....
Freedom of Speech: Call for submissions reminder | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/freedom-of-speech-call-for-submissions-reminder/May 22, 2018- Calling all cartoonists, calling all cartoonists… The Front Line: Editorial Cartoonists and the First AmendmentBilly Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, April 20 — October 27, 2019 Lucy Caswell and Ann Telnaes are co-curating a major exhibition on cartoonists and the First Amendment. It will run for 6 months 2019 in...
It’s happy hour somewhere… | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/its-happy-hour-somewhere/August 3, 2018- A mash of cartooning news for your Friday afternoon reading. So crack open a cold one and kick back… If you're in Oregon, you still have time to make it to the annual Homer Davenport Community Festival in Silverton, OR this weekend, Aug. 3-5. The annual celebration of...
Deadline for Billy Ireland exhibit on free speech is August 31 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/deadline-for-billy-ireland-exhibit-on-free-speech-is-august-31/August 7, 2018- The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum will be hosting a major exhibition on cartoonists and the First Amendment in 2019. Co-curated by Lucy Caswell and Ann Telnaes, "The Front Line: Editorial Cartoonists and the First Amendment " will run for six months in 2019 in the lead-up to CXC and...
Deadline Reminders! [Cue “Final Countdown”] | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/deadline-reminders-cue-final-countdown/August 6, 2018- Calling all cartoonists! Here are your deadline reminders for August 2018! TWO WEEKS & COUNTING: The 2018 Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in Local Cartooning. Deadline is FRIDAY, AUGUST 17. THREE WEEKS & COUNTING: Reserve your hotel room for the 2018 AAEC Convention in Sacramento. Deadline is...
The return of the Rex Babin Local Cartooning Award | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/the-return-of-the-rex-babin-local-cartooning-award/July 9, 2018- In 2005, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, tours an exhibit of California political cartoons with AAEC President Matt Davies and Rex Babin. Photo courtesy of Mary Locher. CALL FOR ENTRIES: The 2018 Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in Local Cartooning SACRAMENTO, CA — The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists...
Cartoonist alert — Call for submissions #1 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonist-alert-call-for-submissions-1/February 26, 2018- #SunshineWeek is fast approaching! Keep the focus on an open government and push back against excessive official secrecy during this annual highlighting of the critical importance of access to public information. If you're a political cartoonist, send your work on freedom of the press to sunshineweek@asne.org by next week. Cartoons...
Start making your plans for the 2018 AAEC Convention! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/start-making-your-plans-for-the-2018-aaec-convention/April 11, 2018- The website the 2018 Association of American Editorial Cartoonist confab is now online, including registration information and a link to the hotel to make your room reservations. Click here for details: http://aaeccartoonists.org/ AAEC 2018 Annual Convention September 20-23, 2018 Sacramento, California Hosted by Jack Ohman, The Sacramento Bee and...
Cartoonist alert — Call for submissions #2 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonist-alert-call-for-submissions-2/February 26, 2018- 18th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition! This year's theme is "The High Price of a Free Press" Press freedom around the world is in danger as journalists are threatened by government censorship, organised crime and commercial pressures. Online content is being controlled by a handful of Internet companies whose...
Cartoonist alert — Call for submissions #3 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoonist-alert-call-for-submissions-3/February 26, 2018- Making Faces: Editorial Cartoonists and the First Amendment [working title]Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, April 20 — October 27, 2019 Here's the big one! Lucy Caswell and Ann Telnaes will be co-curating a major exhibition on cartoonists and the First Amendment. It will run for 6 months in the...
Deadline alert — 2018 CXC Symposium | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/deadline-alert-2018-cxc-symposium/March 9, 2018- Cartoonist? Academic? Activist? The Cartoon Crossroads Columbus festival wants you: "For the 2018 CXC Symposium, we are focusing on how comics enter public spaces to do social, transformative work." "In the Gutter: The Public Work of Comics" Abstracts and CVs due March 18. Presentations during CXC in Columbus, OH Sept. 26-28. ...
Tickets for “State of Our Satirical Union” going fast | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/tickets-for-state-of-our-satirical-union-going-fast/March 12, 2018- If you love satire and care about free speech, you might want to attend next's months symposium on the 30th Anniversary of Hustler v. Falwell. Join cartoonists, humorists & lawyers April 20-21 in Minneapolis for "State of Our Satirical Union." The two day event will be held at the Hubbard School of...
The Davenport Cartoon Contest returns | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/the-davenport-cartoon-contest-returns/May 18, 2018- Calling all cartoonists—contest time! The Davenport International Cartoon Contest has returned! Named after famed political cartoonist Homer C. Davenport, who went after Gilded Age targets at the turn of the 20th century, the revamped contest has a July 17 deadline. Get all the details here: http://homerdavenport.com/tooncon/...
Locher Award deadline is June 15 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/locher-award-deadline-is-june-15/May 15, 2018- Are you an aspiring cartoonist, age 18-25, who draws political & social cartoons, editorial commentary or comics journalism? You have one month left to enter your work for consideration for the 2018 John Locher Memorial Award. Deadline is June 15! Details: http://locheraward.org/ ...
Overseas Press Club renames cartoon award | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/overseas-press-club-renames-cartoon-award/December 20, 2018- OPC Renames Cartoon Award by Patricia Kranz NEW YORK, December 17, 2018—The OPC Board of Governors has decided to make a change to the OPC’s award for best cartoons on international affairs. Since 1978, the award has been named for Thomas Nast, an influential American cartoonist in the 19th century....
Your annual award update — all the cartoon contests! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/your-annual-award-update-all-the-cartoon-contests/January 2, 2019- Here you go! Here are the deadlines for all the upcoming contests editorial cartoonists may enter. Note: Some contest deadlines and entry fees were not available as of press time. In such cases, the approximate date or month is listed. Always confirm any deadline or entry fee on the appropriate...
Call for Entries: 21st International Biennial of Graphic Humor | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-for-entries-21st-international-biennial-of-graphic-humor/January 31, 2019- (Ed note: Two decades ago, cartoonists from the AAEC went to Cuba as part of a cultural exchange trip. Here's an opportunity for them to return.) CALL FOR XXI INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF GRAPHIC HUMOR CUBA 2019 The Humorist and Cartoonist Guild of the Union of Journalists of Cuba and the...
New cartooning contest announced | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/new-cartooning-contest-announced/April 17, 2019- United Sketches has announced a new contest for cartoonists: The 2019 Women Cartoonists International Award It has long been known that the field of cartooning (especially political cartooning) has had a dearth of female artists. The WCIA is exclusively open to women cartoonists. The deadline to enter is August 31....
The Locher Award is now accepting submissions for 2019 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/the-locher-award-is-now-accepting-submissions-for-2019/May 1, 2019- The AAEC/John Locher Memorial Award is accepting submission from young cartoonists beginning today, May 1st, 2019. Click here for complete details. The Locher Award is a contest for aspiring cartoonists, ages 18-25, whose work demonstrates both clear opinions and strong artistry on political and social topics. Single panel, multi-panel, and animated...
Attention cartoonists — Call for Art! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/attention-cartoonists-call-for-art/February 15, 2019- The 24th Gabrovo Biennial of Humour and Satire in Art invites artists to contribute their edgy takes on the concept of the public sphere. The call is for both a competition and a curated exhibition. "Dimensions of Publicness" will run from May 17 to September 30, 2019, in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. Click here for more information:...
Bad news for Bad Reporter’s Don Asmussen | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/bad-news-for-bad-reporters-don-asmussen/February 25, 2019- A lot of you know Don Asmussen — he's attended several west coast AAEC conventions over the years, and his Bad Reporter strip is one of the funniest (and pointed) things out there. Anyway, he's been battling cancer for awhile now, with an update that falls in the not-good column....
CALL TO ART: 19th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/call-to-art-19th-world-press-freedom-international-editorial-cartoon-competition/March 4, 2019- Attention cartoonists — 19th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition is now open. The theme this year is "OPEN SEASON ON JOURNALISTS." Deadline to enter is April 12, 2019. Here are the rules and regulations: 1. The theme for the 19th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is: Open season...
Deadline to enter the Rex Babin Local Cartooning contest is TODAY | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/deadline-to-enter-the-rex-babin-local-cartooning-contest-is-today/August 17, 2018- Today is the birthday of the late cartoonist Rex Babin and the LAST DAY to enter the "Rex Babin Memorial Award for Excellence in Local Cartooning." Submissions must be received by midnight tonight EST. For details, click here: http://news.editorialcartoonists.com/aaec/2018/07/the-return-of-the-rex-babin-local-cartooning-award.html...
LAST CHANCE for Billy Ireland Freedom of Speech submissions | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/last-chance-for-billy-ireland-freedom-of-speech-submissions/August 28, 2018- Deadline to submit work for consideration to the 2019 Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum exhibit is this FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 "The Front Line: Editorial Cartoonists and the First Amendment" will run for six months in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at The Ohio State University, and be part...
Enter the Babin — exhibit and award update | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/enter-the-babin-exhibit-and-award-update/August 20, 2018- Last week a new retrospective of the life and times of editorial cartoonist Rex Babin opened in Sacramento, CA. Focusing on Babin's state and local work, the California Museum launched "Drawing Caleeforneeya" with a special reception on Friday, August 17, on the late artist's birthday. Sactown Magazine has a look...
Two contests to kick off February | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/two-contests-to-kick-off-february/February 1, 2018- We got two, count 'em, two announcements to kick off February: #1 The 2018 Locher Award is now open for submissions, with an extended deadline this year of JUNE 15. The John Locher Memorial Award is a contest for aspiring cartoonists, ages 18-25, who draw on political and social topics....
Herblock deadline extended to Feb. 15! | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/herblock-deadline-extended-to-feb-15/February 5, 2018- Over the weekend, Sarah Alex announced that The Herb Block Foundation is extending the deadline to enter this year's Herblock Prize — you now have until February 15. (And don't fret if the date on the website hasn't been updated yet.) If you missed submitting your entry in last week's scrum of award...
AAEC update + award season alert | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/aaec-update-award-season-alert/January 23, 2018- After a slight delay, the AAEC Notebook is on its way — look for it in your mailbox this week! The double issue is both a year-end wrap-up of 2017 and a special 60th anniversary update of the Golden Notebook. The 60th volume of our glorified newsletter weighs in at...
Cartoon contest deadlines for 2018 | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoon-contest-deadlines-for-2018-2/December 19, 2017- Yes, yes, everyone poo-poos awards — until you win one! Here are the contests and deadlines coming up. National Newspaper Awards (Canada) — DEADLINE: Jan. 15, 2018 Pulitzer — Deadline: Jan. 25, 2018 The Thomas Nast Award — Deadline: Jan. 30, 2018 Herblock — Deadline: Feb. 1, 2018 National Headliner Awards— Deadline:...
End of year housecleaning | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/end-of-year-housecleaning/December 29, 2017- If you are a Regular member of the AAEC and haven't yet cast your vote for next year's slate of officers, the deadline to return your ballot is January 4, 2018. So, GET THOSE IN THE MAIL TOMORROW, DECEMBER 30, so it is returned in time. NOTE: If you have...
Cartoon Contests | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoon-contests/March 11, 2017- Want to add others to the list? Send cartoon contests list additions to:editorialcartoonists@gmail.com – Subject: Cartoon Contests Clifford K. & James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons Herblock International Editorial Cartoon Competition Mark of Excellence Awards National Headliner Awards (email info@headlinerawards.org) Pulitzer Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award Sigma Delta Chi...
17th International Editorial Cartoon Competition – “F for Fake” – Deadline: March 31, 2017. | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/17th-in/February 7, 2017- 1. The theme for the 17th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is: F for fake Has the Internet become a threat to democracies? Corporate-funded think tanks and fake grassroots groups are now everywhere and consumers often have difficulty in finding the source of the “information” they disseminate. The phenomenon is compounded by the...
Cartoon the Vote | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoon-the-vote/February 29, 2016- Dear AAEC members: We've all been invited to participate in Cartoon the Vote, a new website designed to engage the electorate. Here is some info on how to get involved in this great cause: What is Cartoon the Vote? As explained here, the site aims to “draw” visitors into the election by pairing...
Sunshine Week | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/sunshine-week/February 3, 2015- Fellow cartoonists, -- This is from Anders Gyllenhaal, Vice President for News at McClatchy and a member of the ASNE Board of Directors. He’d like us to contribute cartoons about Sunshine Week, which is March 15-21. Please consider doing a cartoon for this important week. Thanks! – Jack ...
Herblock Prize eligibility expanded | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/herblock-prize-eligibility-expanded/January 17, 2014- The Board of the Herblock Foundation just voted to include monthly newspaper and magazine publications in the eligibility for the Prize. The deadline is February 3rd. For more information, please visit http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herblock-prize ...
2012 Contest Entry Information | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/2012-contest-entry-information/December 17, 2012- It's that time of year again, cartoonists. Get your packets together, fill out those entry forms, and write those checks to win the most prestigious awards of the profession. Deadlines may be closer than they appear. ...
The Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom 12th International Editorial Cartoon Competition | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/the-canadian-committee-for-world-press-freedom-12th-international-editorial-cartoon-competition/March 7, 2012- The theme for the 12th Competition is: Power to the People: Citizens and Social Media. The year 2011 will be remembered for the ways social media — including the use of smart phones, Twitter and Facebook - ignited struggles for democracy across the globe. ...
John Locher Memorial Award Includes $1,000 Cash Prize | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/john-locher-memorial-award-includes-1000-cash-prize/February 23, 2012- Enter through 3/15/12. Recognizing its 25th year of celebrating student editorial cartoonists, the prestigious John Locher Memorial Award now includes a $1,000 cash prize in addition to an all-expense paid trip to the annual convention of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. ...
Nominations until 2/29/12 for Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/nominations-until-22812-for-courage-in-editorial-cartooning-award/February 21, 2012- Mr. Joel Pett the President of Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI) and staff cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, announced today that nominations are still being accepted until midnight EST February 29, 2012, for 2012 CRNI Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning. Nominations can be made by any individual. ...
Upcoming Contests | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/upcoming-contests/December 16, 2011- 'Tis the season again --time to get your entries in for awards. Here's a handy list. Deadlines are coming up fast! ...
The Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom 11th International Editorial Cartoon Competition | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/the-canadian-committee-for-world-press-freedom-11th-international-editorial-cartoon-competition/February 21, 2011- The theme for the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom's 11th International Editorial Cartoon Competition is: “Wikileaks” and its creators: villains or heroes? Deadline: April 8, 2011. ...
CareToon Contest | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/caretoon-contest/December 23, 2010- The National Liberty Museum’s Caretoon Contest was created in 2005 after a Danish newspaper published a cartoon which generated terrible violence. To channel this powerful art form for a positive purpose, the Museum invited the public to create cartoons which express their personal vision of peace, diversity and concern for...
Correction: Grambs Aronson Award for Cartooning With a Conscience | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/correction-grambs-aronson-award-for-cartooning-with-a-conscience/December 17, 2010- Please note that this replaces the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism previously listed here. The deadline is Jan. 14. ...
McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/mcgill-medal-for-journalistic-courage/December 1, 2010- Help the University of Georgia select the next winner of the McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage. Deadline: Dec. 15. ...
Upcoming Contest Deadlines | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/upcoming-contest-deadlines/November 9, 2010- It's awards season! Most of the deadlines are in early 2011, so get your entries in soon. ...
New “Free Expression” Contest for Cartoonists | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/new-free-expression-contest-for-cartoonists/December 7, 2009- Our own Steve Benson will be the judge for the new "Free Expression Cartoon Contest," sponsored by the Center for Inquiry. Deadline is January 15, 2010. ...
All your awards belong to us | Post
https://editorialcartoonists.com/all-your-awards-belong-to-us/November 30, 2009- Here is your complete list of upcoming cartooning contest deadlines. ...