San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa, Cuba - The territory has a great cultural development according to fine arts growers, with the aim of continuing the tradition and encourage the creation of young cartoonists, the Museum of Humor and the Municipal Department of Culture in San Antonio de los Baños convene the III National Youth Comedy Hall "El Loquito".
The contest rules state that:
-Open to all young Cubans aged between 15 and 30, resident or not in the country.
-It will compete in general humor, political satire, personal caricature, cartoon, photography and humor volume.
-The works shall be carried out of free technical and in any support.
-The graphic works should not exceed 100 cm long by 65 wide.
-In the case of volumetric parts, the measure should not exceed 74 cm wide, but the height is chosen by the author.
It may send up to 3 works by genre, and should be unpublished (at least to the halls of the institution).
The admission and awards jury is composed by specialists:
- Grand Prix
- A prize for each category
- The Museum of Humor Award
The resulting award-winning artists will receive diplomas and other gifts. The deadline expires on August 15th, 2012.
All works must be identified on the back with information on the author: full name, age, identity card number or card minor, address, telephone, email and place of work or study. In the works participants must give the title, genre and technique used.
Papers should be submitted to: Museum of Humor. Calle 60 y esquina 45, San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa Province. Postal code: 32 500. Phone: 047 38 2817
Also, please contact: Publication humorous Pallas. Calle 21 No. 954 between 8th and 10th, Plaza de la Revolucion. Havana. Postal code: 12 300.
On September 20th, at 3 pm will be the opening and awards at the Museum of Humor. The works will be on display until November 20th, 2012 and may be collected from December until March 31st, 2013. After this period will be part of the institution funds.