Announcing the Selected Artists for WOMCOM AiRs 2023

We are thrilled to reveal the results of the Open Call 2023 for WOMCOM AiRs, our international artist residency program! This year, we are proud to welcome an inspiring group of artists who will take part in two residencies:

WOMCOM AiRs is designed to foster collaboration, creative exchange, and the exploration of new artistic narratives. These residencies provide space for artists working across various disciplines to immerse themselves in unique cultural environments, engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop new projects reflecting themes of community, identity, and storytelling.

With a large number of outstanding applications, the selection process was both exciting and challenging. We were deeply inspired by the incredible talent, diverse perspectives, and innovative approaches presented by all applicants. After careful consideration, we are delighted to introduce the artists who will join WOMCOM AiRs 2023!

Selected Artists of the 1st WOMCOM AiR – Novi Sad, Serbia

Silva Dervanović (MNE), Sara Dervanović (MNE), Laura Érsek (HU), Dora Ivković (HR), Dora Kaštrun (LS), Vagelis Kolotsios (GR), Lenke Lamm (HU), Staša Miladinović (RS), Larisa Ackov Palić (RS), Katarina Šeme (SL), Teodora Tintor (HR), Jovana Vukovic (RS)

Selected Artists of the 2nd WOMCOM AiR – Zánka & Budapest, Hungary

Anna Júlia Benczédi (RO/HU), Silva Dervanović (MNE), Sara Dervanović (MNE), Ivana Geček (HR), Georgia Kalogeropoulou (GR), Dora Kaštrun (SL), Helena Klakočar-Vukšić (HR), Petja Kolenko (SL), Anamarija Kvas (HR), Larisa Ackov Palić (RS), Tamara Tóbiás (HU), Jovana Vukovic (RS)

Women Power in Comics (WOMCOM) is a collaborative initiative involving partners from Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro. This two-year programme (2023-2024) aims to foster collaboration and engagement among comic authors and illustrators with the goal of investigating and addressing gender issues in comics as well as empowering female comic artists through residencies, exhibitions, and conferences.

WOMCOM is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission.