In 2026, the time has come once again to experience history creatively and to shape remembrance in a vivid and meaningful way. The Jugend- & Kulturprojekt e.V. warmly invites schools to take part in the project day “ECHOES IN INK 2026 – The Art of Remembrance.” This free program is aimed at students in grades 7 to 12 and combines historical education, artistic expression, and empowerment. It offers young people a personal and creative approach to Jewish history, remembrance culture, and the prevention of antisemitism.
Funded as part of TACHELES 2026 | The Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony, the project relies on creative and dialogical methods that engage emotionally and encourage critical reflection. At its core is the question of how remembrance can be shaped today – and what responsibility arises from this for the present.
Interactive Workshops: Rethinking History Creatively
The project day is structured into three interactive workshop modules, each lasting 90 minutes. In an antisemitism awareness workshop, students explore historical backgrounds, local Jewish biographies, and the mechanisms behind prejudice. This is followed by a graphic novel workshop, where participants learn the basics of comic storytelling, character development, and visual narration. In the final artistic production phase, students develop their own short comics under professional guidance, addressing themes such as remembrance, personal stance, and social responsibility.
With ECHOES IN INK 2026, our goal is not only to convey knowledge, but to give young people the space to creatively process history and to develop their own perspectives.
Visibility, Awards, and Inclusive Access
Selected student works will be presented in a digital graphic novel collection (e-book) as well as in an exhibition at the Full Moon Gallery Dresden. The exhibition will be accompanied by a festive award ceremony, during which a jury composed of representatives of Jewish communities as well as art and education experts will honor outstanding contributions. In addition, the results will be shared with a wider audience through digital channels, including social media and project platforms.
A central concern of the project is accessibility and inclusion: low-threshold participation formats, inclusive methods, and digital accessibility ensure that all young people can take part – regardless of individual abilities or prior knowledge.
Schools can apply now for a project day at their institution here!
