Bando 2026 – Umoristi a Marostica

52nd Edition | Hope | 2026

Call 2026 | Hope

1. Theme of the Competition and Participation Guidelines

The competition is open to cartoonists, illustrators, and graphic artists from all over the world.
Participants may request to take part out of competition. This option excludes the author from eligibility for awards.

The theme of the 2026 competition is: HOPE

Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 works (cartoons or strips) related to the proposed theme, interpreted in relation to humanity and the society we live in, viewed through a humorous perspective. The works must contain no dialogue or text. They must also be unpublished (never published or submitted to other competitions).
The organizers reserve the right to exclude from award consideration any works found to have been previously published.

2. Submission Methods and Deadlines

The deadline for submitting Artworks is 28/02/2026
Artworks can be submitted in the following ways:

Online

By using the dedicated form on this website, accessible after registration

Postal Delivery

Artworks may be sent together with the participation form (downloadable here) containing all the author’s details, using the postal service or courier to the address:
Umoristi a Marostica – Biblioteca Civica – Via Cairoli, 3 – 36063 Marostica (VI) – ITALY

Artworks, whether in black and white or colour and created in any drawing technique, must be in JPEG, PNG or GIF format at 150 dpi, high quality, with a maximum file size of 3 MB. Files of larger dimensions will not be accepted. The acceptance of the Artworks, the selection process and the awarding of prizes are at the exclusive discretion of the Jury appointed by the Gruppo Grafico Marosticense.
The Jury’s judgement is final and irrevocable.

3. Sending Original Artworks and Prize Assignment

All selected authors will receive an e-mail from the Committee with details regarding the timing and methods for sending the original Artworks that will be exhibited in the exhibition. If the Artworks created are exclusively in digital format, the author must send a signed copy of the Artwork, numbered as a print. The Artworks must arrive postage paid and customs-free.
The Jury will award the “Premio Internazionale Scacchiera”, the “Sandro Carlesso Special Prize”, the “Marco Sartore Special Prize”, and 10 “Umoristi a Marostica” Prizes. Any special or honorary prizes not listed may be assigned at the Jury’s discretion. The results of the competition will be communicated to all participating authors by e-mail and published on the website https://www.umoristiamarostica.it/

4. Exhibition and Acceptance of the Regulation

The inauguration of the exhibition will take place on 9 May 2026 in Marostica.
The exhibition will remain open until 7 June 2026.
Selected Artworks for the exhibition and catalogue will not be returned and will remain the property of the “Museo di Umorista a Marostica” Archive.
The Gruppo Grafico Marosticense reserves the right to reproduce and display the Artworks in all communication and promotional materials identifying the author with the wording “by Umoristi a Marostica”, without any compensation. While ensuring the utmost care of the Artworks, the organisation declines all responsibility for any damages that may occur during transport.

Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of this Regulation and expressly authorises the Gruppo Grafico Marosticense to process personal data sent by each author in accordance with data protection laws (EU Regulation 2016/679), including for the purpose of inserting such data into databases managed by the Group for the organisation of the competition.