International Poster Design Competition "Take A Step Towards Violence Against Women" 2021 Kutahya Turkey

There is no limitation in the use of color and technique in poster works. However, the colors that can be obtained with four-color (CMYK) offset printing technology should never be exceeded.. The original designs should be uploaded in CMYK mode, with a resolution of 300 dpi without compression, with a maximum file size of 20 MB and in JPEG format.. In order to participate in the competition, the website of the competition must be registered and the works must be uploaded.

International Poster Design Competition "Take A Step Towards Violence Against Women" 2021 Kutahya Turkey..

Competition start - 12 March 2021

Competition deadline - 25 October 2021

Jury evaluation - 2-5 November 2021

First 120 posters to be suspended - 8-10 November 2021

Announcement of the results - 15 November 2021

Exhibition - 25 November 2021

Scope of the Competition Exhibition..

The exhibition will consist of the first 100 poster designs selected by the jury within the scope of the competition and in accordance with the purpose of the competition. The Organizing Committee is authorized to increase or decrease this number if it deems necessary.

Scope of the Competition..

The competition aims to raise awareness on “Violence Against Women” and to maintain this awareness; It includes reminding the individuals’ responsibilities towards the family structure and women with the topic “Take a Step Towards Violence Against Women”. Accordingly, it includes the formation of a society that is sensitive to human rights, understanding, respectful, selfless, humane, fair, and acknowledging its rights towards women. It also includes women’s immunity, dignity, nonviolent society, compassion in the family, early marriage, forced marriage, non-violent society, abuse, tolerance, anger management and children's rights.

Conditions for Participation im yhe Competition..

1- The competition is open to all amateur and professionals in Turkey and the World, except the first-degree relatives of the jury and jury members.

2- The dimensions of the design should be 70 cm on the short side and 100 cm on the long side and should be designed vertically. Designs with unsuitable dimensions are considered eliminated.

3- As a result of the competition, designs deemed suitable for exhibition will be exhibited with achievement awards and honorable designs.

4- There is no limitation in the use of color and technique in poster works. However, the colors that can be obtained with four-color (CMYK) offset printing technology should never be exceeded.

5- The original designs should be uploaded in CMYK mode, with a resolution of 300 dpi without compression, with a maximum file size of 20 MB and in JPEG format.

6- In order to participate in the competition, the website of the competition must be registered and the works must be uploaded.

7- There should not be any logo, institution name or sign on the designs.

8- Each artist / designer can participate in the competition with five (5) designs that have not been awarded, exhibited (including social media, youtube etc.) or participated in any competition. However, only one (1) prize will be awarded.

9- If it is determined that the application design has been exhibited before and / or has participated in any competition, the candidacy / application of the relevant work will be canceled immediately. If this issue is determined after the award, the candidate will be obliged to return the prize money (with legal interest) and the certificate of achievement / participation.

10- In the competition, only poster designs related to the specified competition subject will be evaluated. Otherwise it will be eliminated.

11- The language of the messages to be used on the designs participating in the competition can be Turkish or one of the local languages of the participants. However, if one of the local languages is used, English must be added. Otherwise, such designs will be excluded from evaluation.

12- A verbal message (title, slogan, etc.) can be used to support visual design on posters.

13- The institutions or organizations that organize the competition and the sponsor should not use logos or visuals for commercial purposes for poster design. In addition, it should not contain symbols and images that are political, contrary to human rights and contain sexuality.

14- If the Organizing Committee deems necessary, it may change the competition calendar or cancel the competition at any stage.

15- The first 100 posters awarded and deemed worthy of exhibition will be published in an album and this album will be sent to the owners.

16- Payments by artists abroad will be made in dollars, taking into account the exchange rate of the day the payment is made from the bank.

17- The results of the competition will be communicated to the award-winning illustrators, press and social media.

18- First-degree relatives of the selection committee members cannot participate in the competition.

19- All artists / designers who participate in the competition and whose designs are deemed worthy of exhibition are deemed to have accepted the provisions of this specification in advance.

Awards of the Competition..

1. Award 10.000 TL and Certificate of Archievement (1st Prize)

2. Award 6.000 TL and Certificate of Archievement (2nd Prize)

3. Award 3.000 TL and Certificate of Archievement (3rd Prize)

4. Award Certificate of Achievement (Jury special prize)

5. Award Certificate of Achievement (Jury special prize)

6. Award Certificate of Achievement (Jury special prize)

The awards will be deposited into the accounts of the award winners, after deducting legal taxes and bank transfer expenses, within 12 months following the award ceremony to be held at the place and date to be decided by the Organizing Committee.

Cometition and Exhibition Program..

The competition starts on 12 March, 2021 and ends on October 25, 2021. The submission of the work to the “Poster Competition Take a Step Towards Violence Against Women” will be announced on the website designed for the competition. The award ceremony and exhibition will be held on November 25, 2021, to mark the World No Violence Against Women Day.

Participation in The Project Exhibition..

In order for the first three award winners and jury members to participate in the award ceremony, if the necessary sponsorship support is provided, transportation, transfer, accommodation and food expenses will be covered by the institutions organizing the competition.

Competition Jury..

Mohmmad AFSHAR, Iran

Aggeliki MK ATHANASIADI, Cyprus

Helen BARANOVSKA, Ukraine

Oktay BARKIN, Turkey

Didem ÇATAL, Turkey

Irwan HARNOKO, Indonesia

He HUANG, China

Olga SEVERINA, USA

Claudia TELLO, Mexico

Zeynep TONGUÇ, Turkey

Agnieszka ZIEMISZEWSKA, Poland