Theme:
Ardino: Nature, History, and Beauty”
Objectives of the Contest
To draw attention to the natural and cultural riches of Ardino through the art of cartooning
To promote the “Devil’s Bridge” over the Arda River, the “Eagle Rocks” Thracian sanctuary, the Ardino Municipal Museum, the Arda meanders, and the Late Antique and Medieval fortress at the mouth of the Borovitsa River
To encourage creative interpretation of natural and historical sites
To raise awareness for the preservation of natural and cultural heritage through art
Conditions:
-Participants: Open to professional and amateur cartoonists from all over the world
-Number of Entries: Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 (three) cartoons
-Technique: Free (black and white, color, or digital)
-AI Prohibition: Works created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be disqualified
-Content Restrictions: Works containing racism, religious discrimination, hate speech, or abuse will not be evaluated.
-Digital Format: Entries sent via email must be in JPEG format with a resolution of 300 DPI
-Originality: Works may have been previously exhibited but must not have won an award in another contest
-Contact:
Taner Chobanov
Ardino Municipal Museum
Phone: 03651 4681 / 0887118099
Prizes:
1st Place: “Golden Devil’s Bridge” special plaque and certificate
2nd Place: “Silver Devil’s Bridge” special plaque and certificate
3rd Place: “Bronze Devil’s Bridge” special plaque and certificate
Honorable Mention: Certificate and local souvenirs
Deadline:
July 15, 2026
Address for sending artworks:
cc_devils_bridge26@abv.bg
form
-Participation Form Information:
Participants must provide the following information along with their works:
Full Name
Short Biography
Phone Number, Email, and Mailing Address
