EX LIBRIS COMPETITION

The Népkör Hungarian Cultural Centre in Subotica invites entries for its EX LIBRIS graphic art competition.

Theme

Preserving Folk Traditions: the folk customs, traditional crafts, folk costumes, and folk dances of my homeland.

The competition is open to the following age categories:

  • Up to 10 years of age 
  • 11–14 years 
  • 15–18 years 
  • 19–23 years 
  • Professional artists and graphic designers aged 24 and above 

Competition Rules

  • Each ex libris must include the inscription EX LIBRIS and the text INTERETNO 25, in addition to the chosen motif. 
  • The following information must be clearly indicated on the back of each entry (preferably typed): 
    • full name of the entrant, 
    • age, 
    • name of the school or institution, 
    • full name of the supervising teacher (if applicable), 
    • postal address, 
    • e-mail address. 
  • The maximum print size of the ex libris is 15 × 15 cm. 
  • Entries created using traditional printmaking techniques as well as digital graphic techniques are accepted. 
  • The jury will award the best works with certificates, a competition catalogue, and other prizes. 
  • A selection of the submitted works will be presented in an exhibition. 
  • Each school or institution may submit a maximum of 20 entries. 
  • Two copies of each artwork must be submitted. 
  • Submitted works will not be returned after the competition and will become the property of the Népkör Hungarian Cultural Centre. 
  • By submitting their works, participants accept all terms and conditions of the competition. 

Important Dates

Submission deadline: October 10, 2026

Exhibition and Award Ceremony: November 7, 2026

Postal Address

Népkör Hungarian Cultural Centre
Kossuth Lajos Square 4
24000 Subotica
Serbia

Contact Information

Phone/Fax: +381 (0)24 557 033

Programme Coordinator: György Boros

Phone: +381 (0)63 525 144

E-mail: info@nepkor.rs

E-mail: borosart@gmail.com