Indian Institute of Cartoonists
IIC welcomes you to cartoonistsindia, the first of its kind!!! Indian Institute of Cartoonists is an organization, first of its kind in India, established with the aim of promoting the art of cartooning in the country. The Institute, based in Bangalore, aims to recognize talents in the field of cartooning and reward them, showcase and preserve their art for future generations, guide young and budding cartoonists and above all, popularize the art among the masses. Perhaps IIC is the only organization in the field of cartooning worldwide having so many activities under one umbrella.
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Results of Maya Kamath Memorial Awards Competition-2011 announced here We had received a total of 155 entries for the Maya Kamath Memorial Awards Competition- 2011 organized recently by the Indian Institute of Cartoonists. Of these 106 entries were for the Awards for Excellence in Political Cartooning and 49 for Best Budding Cartoonist Award. The standard of the entries received was very high and the Jury recommended giving special appreciation prizes in both the categories this year too. The Cash Prizes will be given away to the winners at a function to mark with 5^th anniversary of Cartoon Gallery in August 2012. IIC congratulates all those who participated along with the following winners- Maya Kamath Memorial Awards for Excellence in Political Cartooning- 2011: 1^st prize Mr. Muhammad Zahoor, The Express Tribune, Pakistan Rs.25,000 2^nd prize Mr. Balraj K.N., Media Voice [Chennai], Bangalore Rs.15,000 3^rd prize Mr. Sajith Kumar, Financial Chronicle, New Delhi Rs. 5,000 Special Jury appreciation prizes of Rs. 1,000, Mr. Sathish Acharya, Mangalore, Karnataka Mr.Manas Maisnam, Imphal, Manipur Maya Kamath Memorial Award for Best Budding Cartoonist – 2011: Mr. Siddharth Achaiah, Bangalore Rs.10,000 Special Jury Appreciation prize of Rs.5,000 to Mr. Kapil Gholap, Pune, Maharashtra Opinion of the Jury We are delighted by the increasing number of entries as well as the higher standards of execution. There were more genuine political cartoons this year. We had no difficulty reaching the final draw. The Jury consisted of Mr. Girish Karnad, Jnanapitha Awardee, Mr. S.G. Vasudev, well known artist and Mr. B.G. Gujjarappa, senior cartoonist. Cartoon Workshops for May 2012 announced!!! Indian Institute of Cartoonists is organizing the third and fourth cartoon workshop of this year on 12th ,13^th May 2012 and 26^th, 27^th May 2012. Workshops are open to all interested in the Art of Cartooning. There is no age limit. Applications are available at the office of the Institute. Indian Institute of Cartoonists, No.1, Midford House, Midford Garden, Off M.G.Road, Near Big Kids Kemp Bldg, Trinity Circle, Bangalore-560001. Phone: 080 41758540, 9980091428, Email:info@cartoonistsindia.com cartoonistsindia@gmail.com 35 to 40 candidates will be selected for each workshops and lectures and demonstrations by the senior cartoonists are being arranged from 10 am to 6 pm. Certificates will also be given to the participants. Shri. R K Laxman and Smt. Kamala Laxman bless Indian Institute of Cartoonists Dear Narendra, We wish the anniversary function all success. You have done a fabulous job in building up the Institute and May God bless you and all those connected with it. Signed by Shri. R K Laxman and Smt. Kamala Laxman We have added two articles including one from Dr. Mrinal Chatterjee on Cartoonists from Orissa (see the next tab). Please do read and share your feedback to krishgs@gmail.com Other Announcements: Our contacts have been updated We are now available Facebook as well.
All this requires enormous funds, perseverance and above all the goodwill and co-operation of the masses. It is no mean task to garner resources, in the form of people and money, to work towards this goal. We request Philanthropists, Corporates, Bankers, Industrialists, Businessman and Media Magnates to open their hearts and purses to further this cause. Spread the word around, the noble cause would surely do with large dose of media publicity. Be a part of movement. Any donation, sponsorship or membership in whatever measure is outmost welcome. We assure you that it is no mere charity; it is an involvement and investment that will stand in good stead for our children, their future and their freedom of expression. It is small tribute to the people who with their pen pepper the paper daily in an indomitable spirit of humour. A tribute to the people who put thought into our minds even as they put a smile onto our faces.
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