Good day and warm greetings from Jugend- & Kulturprojekt e.V.!
As part of our project ‘Echoes in Ink – The Art of Remembrance’, we would like to invite you to forward the following call for entries to interested teenagers and young adults.
Until 30 October 2025, young people aged 12 and above have the opportunity to submit their own graphic novels that creatively address the culture of remembrance and current social issues.
A selection of the submitted works will be
- presented in an exhibition at the Full Moon Gallery Dresden (December 2025),
- published in a print and online publication,
- and used nationwide in an educational context.
Details and criteria for submitting graphic novels
Graphic novels should be submitted in A4 portrait format. The graphic novels can be created either digitally or traditionally drawn on paper and then scanned. Submissions should be sent as PDF or JPEG files via email to doreen.siegmund@jkpev.de or anna.melchior@jkpev.de. Entries should be at least one page and no more than five pages long. The deadline for submissions is 30 October!
Possible topics for the graphic novel
The art of remembering – against forgetting and the reinterpretation of history
The works can explore how memories are preserved, passed on or even distorted. There is an opportunity to reflect creatively on historical events, to make the past visible and to contribute your own perspective. The topic invites reflection on responsibility towards history, the significance of memory for the present, and the role of remembrance culture in today’s society.
Jewish culture and history in Dresden/Saxony – then and now
This topic offers space to explore the diversity of Jewish life in Dresden/Saxony: from everyday life before 1933 to the Nazi era and today’s forms of Jewish culture. Biographical research, historical events or current references can be creatively processed and artistically translated into graphic novels. There is room for personal interpretations, reflections, continuities and breaks, but also for highlighting perspectives and stories that are underrepresented in the public consciousness.
Free choice of topics within the project
In addition to these focal points, creative approaches of your own are also possible: family histories, artistic interpretations of memories or current social issues can be included. ‘Echoes in Ink’ provides the framework for making your own story visible and dealing with historical topics in a personal, artistic way.
Interdisciplinary work
The graphic novels can be created in an interdisciplinary manner and establish creative links between different school subjects, such as English, ethics, history or art. Teachers also have the opportunity to recognise the submissions as a special achievement in the context of their lessons, thus acknowledging the commitment of their pupils.
We would be delighted if you could forward this call for entries to creative pupils, teenagers and young adults. Your support will help to inspire young people to take an interest in history, remembrance culture and creative work, and give them the opportunity to share their ideas with a wider audience.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We thank you for your support and look forward to receiving many inspiring entries!