2nd International Cartoon Competition in Algeria ALG BEST TOONS 2025

Ain Association for Cultural Creativity

Announces the Launch of the 2nd International Cartoon Competition in Algeria ALG BEST TOONS 2025

Competition Themes:

• First Theme: Caricature Portrait of the Artist Salah Aougrout (Souileh).

• Second Theme: Digitalization.

Participation Requirements:

• Participants: Open to cartoon artists from all over the world aged 18 and above.

• Algerian Participants: Open to artists of all age groups.

• All submitted artworks become the property of the association and may be used for media publication or cultural activities within Algeria.

Competition Rules:

• The artwork must include the artist’s full name, surname, and country at the bottom of the drawing. (Example: Tarek Sakharaoui, Algeria).

• Accepted formats: Hand-drawn or digital artworks in A4 or A3 size, with a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

• Prohibitions: The use of AI-generated artworks, copied, or non-original works is strictly forbidden. Any violation will result in immediate disqualification from the competition.

• A CV must be submitted according to the attached template and filled out accurately.

Special Notes:

• Audience Award: Granted based on public voting via the association's social media pages. Participants will be informed in advance about the voting schedule.

• Algerian artworks will be evaluated by a local jury specialized in caricature.

• Honorary Awards: Three artists will receive special recognition for their talent.

Prizes and Awards:

For International Winners (outside Algeria):

• First Prize: Certificate of Appreciation + Golden Fennec Trophy + Competition Catalog.

• Second Prize: Certificate of Appreciation + Silver Fennec Trophy + Catalog.

• Third Prize: Certificate of Appreciation + Bronze Fennec Trophy + Catalog.

• Audience Award: Honorary Certificate + Competition Catalog.

For Algerian Winners:

• First Prize: Certificate of Appreciation + Golden Fennec Trophy + Official Invitation.

• Second Prize: Certificate of Appreciation + Silver Fennec Trophy + Catalog + Official Invitation.

• Third Prize: Certificate of Appreciation + Bronze Fennec Trophy + Catalog + Official Invitation.

Additional Benefits:

• Official invitations may be extended to Algeria, subject to the discretion of the association and governmental authorities.

• Visa Requirements: Invited participants from outside Algeria must submit a scanned copy of their passport to facilitate visa procedures.

Judging Process:

• All submissions will undergo a preliminary selection phase, followed by evaluation by an international and local joint jury.

• The jury’s decision is final and non-appealable, except in cases of idea theft or AI-generated works.

Submission Deadline:

The final deadline for submissions is June 30, 2025, at 00:00 midnight (Algeria time).

Contact Information:

• Email: ainculture@gmail.com 

• WhatsApp (Competition Commissioner, Cartoonist Tarek Sakharaoui): +213663455916