Theme:
HAND
An ode to craftsmanship, skill, and authentic handmade work
For this edition, we deliberately return to the origins of cartoon drawing
Conditions:
-FULLY ANALOGUE
-only original, hand-drawn works will be accepted
-Digital creations, digitally coloured drawings, prints, or photographs of drawings are not permitted
-Each participant must include a signed declaration on honour stating that:
the work has been created entirely by hand;
the concept was developed without the use of artificial intelligence (AI);
the participant is the sole author of the work
-A maximum of 10 original works per participant
-Small format, such as postcard size (A6 / 10 × 15 cm or US / 21 × 10 cm)
On high-quality, sturdy paper
Not folded, no passe-partout, no mounting
No captions in or beneath the drawing
-Information on the back of each work
First name and surname
Full postal address
Email address
Telephone number
Date of birth
Title of the work (optional)
-Documents to be enclosed
Signed declaration on honour (mandatory)
A contact form with personal details (free format allowed)
-Any freehand drawing technique: pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, paint, mixed media, etc.
Black-and-white or colour works are permitted
No digital techniques, no digital colouring, no prints
-All submitted works must be original and hand-drawn; this is an essential condition
-Non-selected works will only be returned upon explicit request by the participant
-Award-winning works become the property of IHA vzw
-The organisation cannot be held liable for loss or damage during return shipping
-Participation implies full acceptance of these regulations
Prizes:
The following prizes have been confirmed (subject to change):
€2,000 — George van Raemdonck Prize – Municipality of Boechout
€1,000 — Boechout Cultural Council (subject to confirmation)
€500 — Zeppo
€300 — IHA
€200 — KTHaes (best participant aged 70+)
€150 — Davidsfonds Boechout-Vremde (best Flemish entry) (subject to confirmation)
Additional prizes may be added and will be announced via www.iha.be.
Deadline:
31 May 2026
(Postmark serves as proof)
Address for sending artworks:
IHA vzw
Vremdesesteenweg 92
B-2530 Boechout
Belgium
