The United Nations / Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards are now open for entries in the 2016 cartoon competition. Eligible for entry are works done from the beginning of September 2015, to the 15th of October 2016, reflecting the importance of human dignity, mutual respect and friendship among nations, as well as economic consideration and environmental responsibilities towards each other. The total prize money fund for 2016 is $18,000, of which $10,000 are reserved for the First Prize winner, $5,000 for the Second Prize winner and $3,000 for the Third Prize winner. Plaques will also be awarded to the winners of the first three prizes. Ten (10) honorable mentions will also be announced.

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The Balkan Design Network (BDN) has recently opened the call for its 2016 Young Balkan Designers (YBD) competition – themed “New Analogue”. YBD 2016 is open for design projects − products, concepts, services and scenarios that are bringing human touch back into design process and manufacturing, linking them directly to materials, crafts and techniques available in the Balkan culture. Forty (40) projects will be selected for inclusion in the Talent Exhibition at Mikser Festival 2016. At least ten (10) projects will become part of a Touring Exhibition at design festivals in the region.

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