By Melissa Wagoner
What would a celebration of the famous political cartoonist, Homer Davenport, be without a celebration of cartoons?
“To that end, the International Cartoon Contest has returned,” organizer, Gus Frederick, wrote in a recent press release. “As in past years, the competition is for ‘political’ or ‘editorial’ cartoons on any topic as long as they are not libelous, slanderous, racist, sexist or salacious.”
Open for submissions now through July 26, the contest will be judged by a panel of three prestigious judges – Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick, Silverton City Council President Elvi Cuellar Sutton and Oregon State Representative Rick Lewis – who will determine the winners based on basic artistic skill, the strength and clarity of the message, and overall appeal.
Winners will receive one of four prizes in the amount of $750, $500, $300 or $200. Then an additional five, non-cash, “People’s Choice” awards will be presented based on ballots cast at the Homer Davenport Community Festival Aug. 2 – 4. Submission instructions are at www.tooncon.homerdavenport.org.
The winning cartoons will be announced on the Sunday afternoon during the festival, and online at homerdavenport.com/.
