Cartoons on Climate – Exhibition and Workshop

Indian Institute of Cartoonists, in collaboration with British Council is organizing a one day workshop for budding cartoonists on 5^th March 2010. A noted British Cartoonist, Mr. Michal Boncza Ozdowski will be giving a lecture and demonstration on the theme of CLIMATE CHANGE. This will be followed by an open discussion and talk about practical techniques and hand on training.

As an improptu cartoonist Mr. Michal contributed regularly to a London based Spanish monthly NOTICIES (News) in the 90s. Trained as a fine art painter and designer in Poland, he also teaches on an access to University Media and Communications course. His profile and photo are enclosed herewith.

This programme is part of British Council’s Low Carbon Futures Project which aims to mitigate the effects of climate change.

We invite applications by post or email, from interested youngsters aged between 18-35years, along with a few of their recently drawn cartoons. The candidates should be able to speak, read and write in English. 30-35 candidates will be selected by a panel of experts to participate in the workshop. The applicants should mention their name, postal addresses, contact number, email ID and also a brief note on their love for cartoons. The selected candidates will be informed by post or email. Last date to submit the applications: 15.02.2010.

The selected candidates should make their own arrangements for their travel and stay in Bangalore. Food and Snacks will be provided by the Institute during the workshop. There will be no fee for the participants.

Address: Indian Institute of Cartoonists, No.1, Midford House, Midford Garden, Off M.G. Road, near Big Kids Kemp, BANGALORE – 560 001, India Email: info@cartoonistsindia.com / cartoonistsindia@gmail.com.