The Arctic Comics Journal is a publication aimed at fostering new connections between the arctic countries. Bringing forward a local perspective on the impact of environmental change and of globalization. From the hearts and minds of the people that carry these personal narratives, shedding some light on the dark winters.
Join the project
With stories and ideas enriching the public awareness
The creative process introduces and forms paths of discovery to new ideas to age old questions. Presenting information, creating conversation is a community effort and everyone can participate with their abilities by expressing their voice.
If your interests lie in drawing and layout with an idea of objects or places or things you would like to portray you are perfect for this project. Even with no idea on what to do with it we can connect you to other people and ideas to inspire your creations.
Being a storyteller at heart sometimes it can be hard to express your ideas. Writing, singing, doodling or even just talking can inspire others and here we offer up a platform for collaboration and conversation on life and what it means for us all.
Any suggestions are welcome into the project. Shedding light on communal or climate adversities or the benefits of living in the arctic regions offers up a window for ourselves and our neighbours on what matters most. Sharing is daring to dream of a better future.
Our project
Creating a platform for conversation
Gathering stories from individuals coming from rural areas living near the arctic and sub-arctic region and bringing them to the forefront of the public eye through the medium of graphic storytelling.
" Promoting voices of young people in the arctic regions no matter their physical, social or economic background."
The fox
Project manager
" The goal of this is to encourage co-operation between arctic countries using storytelling as a medium for discussion around topics of importance both personally and globally."
The seal
Workshop assistant
" Offering a platform for expression and creating a dialogue on the issues that matter the most to the people and the environment they live in."
The polar bear
Team consultant
" It's about creating a conversation between comic amateur creators, established comic societies and the general public."
The reindeer
Head of design
Upcoming
Workshops
The workshops are a venue to deepen ideas and interests and to create a space for connection and creativity by bringing various discussions and methods to the table in an open conversation.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions contact us and we will be happy to talk about anything relating to arctic issues and hopefully bringing forward that creative spark
You can send in your idea through the submission form here and through our e-mail listed on the website.
A drawn out comic depicting the idea or story will be published in our journal it can be from 1-10 pages long or simply snippets of what it is you have to offer be it a song, an image, a poem or a thought.
All ideas are good! Sometimes they might need some shaping and forming to become more coherent or understandable but that is the joy of the creative process!
We can give you contacts to further explore your idea or give advice related to technical matters or techniques.
Before the 1st of May we need everything for this publication to be ready so our graphic designer can organize it for the print version. But we will be accepting projects all year long for the next one.
Send them to us. We'd love to hear from you.
Who We Are
This project is created with the participation and collaboration of multiple institutions, indiduals across the nordic region
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