1st International Caricature Festival Of The Mumtaz Haidari Library, Erbil /Iraq 2026

Themes:

Theme 1:

The Book, the Importance of the Book, the Book in the Age of Technology, the Book and Life

Theme 2:

Caricature Portrait of the Kurdish writer, journalist, and politician Mumtaz Haidari

Deadline:10 October 2026

The Mumtaz Haidari Library announces the opening of submissions for its first international cartoon festival in Erbil, under the slogan: "The Book Feast .. The Life Feast".

The festival invites cartoonists from around the world to participate with works celebrating books and knowledge, and honoring the prominent Kurdish writer, journalist, and politician, "Mumtaz Haidari", one of the most prominent cultural figures who dedicated his life to serving the written word, libraries, and journalism.

Competition Themes:

1)Theme One: The Book, the Importance of the Book, the Book in the Age of Technology, the Book and Life.

2) Theme Two: A caricature portrait of the Kurdish writer, journalist and politician "Mumtaz Haidari".

Mumtaz Haidari was born in 1938, he is a famous Kurdish writer, journalist and politician who dedicated his life to serving the word, knowledge, books and journalism.

He published and headed many newspapers and magazines and continues his cultural and media activity to this day with continuous giving. He also dedicated all his possessions and special capabilities to supporting the library and spreading knowledge, believing in the role of culture in serving society and building the human being.

He is also a lover and supporter of caricature drawings and considers them a large part of culture, art and journalism.

For more information about his life and career, visit his Kurdipedia page (with the option to translate into various languages): https://kurdipedia.org/default.aspx?q=201009061127299367&lng=1

Competition Rules:

- Participation is open to all artists from around the world.

- Submitted works can be in color or black and white.

- Each artist is allowed to submit only two works per theme.

- Artwork must be 300 dpi in A3 format (JPEG).

- Works produced using artificial intelligence are not accepted.

- Please include the artist's name and country with the artwork.

- The organizing committee reserves the right to use the submitted works.

Selected materials for advertising, publishing, and exhibition organization purposes will be used through printing, publishing, and promotion via social media.

- All participants whose work is displayed will receive a digital catalog and a digital certificate of participation.

Prizes:

1st Prize: USD 500

2nd Prize: USD 300

3rd Prize: USD 200

Note: The prizes are awarded only for the caricature portrait category (Theme Two).

Deadline for submissions:October 10, 2026.

Please send your entries to the following email address:

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Contact:

Festival Director: Jabar Saber Qader Lasi

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