Lovers of CAKE – not the dessert – will recognize the sketch above as concept art for the alt-rock band’s video for “Long Time”, off their latest album, Showroom of Compassion. A mock-up for the CG animation by French production company Callicore, this art panel has been signed by all five members of Cake and the video’s director, Laurent Mercier. By now, those reading this are wondering what this all means. The answer? Free stuff!

CAKE-heads everywhere can get their chance to get their hands on this unique panel by simply doing what should come naturally: expressing an unending desire for it. All you have to do is follow @cakemusic and @coslive on Twitter and tweet us the reason why you should win this one-of-a-kind autographed art panel. Bonus points to entrants who incorporate the song’s title in the response (e.g., I’ve been waiting a long time for such a fantastic promotion).

Those in need of inspiration can watch the “Long Time” video here and get an eyeful of CAKE’s summer and fall tour dates below.

CAKE 2011 Tour Dates:
07/01 – Athens, GR @ Rockwave Festival
07/03 – Istanbul, TR @ Efes One Love Festival
07/05 – Zurich, CH @ X-TRA
07/06 – Milan, IT @ Magnolia
07/08 – Cologne, DE @ Essigfabrik
07/09 – Liege, BE @ Les Ardentes Festival
07/31 – Niigata, JP @ Fuji Rock Festival
08/13 – Columbus, OH @ CD101 Summerfest
09/04 – Edmonton, ON @ SONIC BOOM
09/10 – St Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
09/11 – Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
09/16 – Portland, OR @ Edgefield Amphitheater
10/06 – Davis, CA @ Freeborn Hall
10/07 – Davis, CA @ Freeborn Hall
10/14 – Pensacola, FL @ DeLuna Festival
10/21 – Honolulu, HI @ Republik
10/22 – Honolulu, HI @ Republik
11/11 – Copenhagen, DK @ The Vega
11/12 – Weissenhauserstrand, DE @ Rolling Stone Weekender
11/14 – London, UK @ The Round House
11/15 – Manchester, UK @ Ritz
11/18 – Luxembourg City, LU @ Den Atelier
11/19 – The Hague, NL @ Crossing Border Festival
11/20 – Antwerp, BE @ Crossing Border Festival
12/12 – San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
12/31 – Atlanta, GA @ The Fox Theater

* = Open to U.S. residents only. Contest ends Friday, July 5th.