10th Competition of Satirical Cartoons & Humorous Cartoon Strips named Spirito di Vino 2009

10th COMPETITION FOR ARTISTS OF SATIRICAL CARTOONS AND HUMOROUS CARTOON STRIPS CONCERNING THE WORLD OF WINE

Art.1 Aim of the competitionThe Movimento Turismo del Vino - Friuli Venezia Giulia, in collaboration with the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, hereby announces a public competition named Spirito di Vino - “Spirit of Wine” competition for prizes to be awarded to artists of satirical cartoons concerning the world and culture of wine.

Art.2 EligibilityAll Italian and non-Italian artists who are at least eighteen years old shall be eligible to take part in the competition.

Art.3 Terms and procedures for delivery of artwork During the period from 19th February to 31th August 2009, the artists should send, at their own expense and with appropriate protection, their artwork to the following address:Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia GiuliaVia del Partidor, 7,33100 Udine- Italy.

The artists can also e-mail their works within 31th August 2009 to the Movimento Turismo del Vino at the web-page

http://www.mtvfriulivg.it/.

Artwork arriving after the above date will be excluded from the competition.

Art. 4 Specifications for artworkCartoons should not exceed the dimensions of 30x40 cm in vertical (maximum three cartoons). The artwork may be in black and white or colour and may be drawn using any technique.

Art. 5 Composition of the juryThe Movimento Turismo del Vino will nominate a judging committee, including leading figures from the world of satire and journalism. The judgement of the committee shall be final and irrevocable.

Art.6 Organisation and award ceremonyOn Saturday 19th September, the artists of the works previously selected at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan will be invited to, and offered hospitality in, Friuli Venezia Giulia. During the Friuli DOC event, the jury will judge the works on display at the exhibition. The works classified in the first three places will be awarded a selection of fine wines from Friuli.The prize-winning works shall be the property of the Movimento Turismo del Vino FVG .The prizes:1st prize: 150 bottles - 2nd prize: 100 bottles - 3rd prize: 50 bottlesMovimento Turismo del Vino does not guarantee delivery abroad.

Art.7 LiabilityThe artists hereby assume all liabilities regarding the contents and authenticity of the works presented and hereby authorize the organisers to publish and exhibit said works without any further claim on the part of the artists. The authors of the works shall grant without charge to the Movimento Turismo del Vino - Friuli Venezia Giulia the publication rights and sole rights to the images, which will not be returned. Otherwise, the works shall be considered to have been donated to the Movimento Turismo del Vino - Friuli Venezia Giulia. The artists shall, however, retain the copyright to the works with regard to third parties who, subject toauthorisation, may apply to re-use the works. The competing artists hereby consent to the processing and communication of their personal data in the context of, and for the aims of, the competition.

Art.8 Acceptance of the regulations of the notice of competitionParticipation in the competition implies the complete and unconditional acceptance of these regulations. Data submitted will be treated in full observance of the provisions of Law 196/2003 (privacy).