From 25 September – 1 October 2024, theater practitioner Attila Antal (Kulturanova, Novi Sad) joined Artpolis in Prishtina for a residency within the UNMASC! Project. His visit coincided with the 12th edition of FemArt Festival, allowing him to immerse in performances, exhibitions, feminist talks, and the International Peace Conference “Sisterhood in Times of War and Peace.”
A highlight of the residency was the workshop “Art, Activism, and Equality: Bridging Gender and Peacebuilding,” co-facilitated with Shpëtim Selmani at Dodona Theater. The workshop brought together 23 participants from Kosovo, Serbia, the Roma community, and the UK, exploring counter-narratives, storytelling, and collective expression.
Beyond the workshop, Attila engaged in networking opportunities – including a gathering hosted by the Embassy of Luxembourg – building new artistic and activist connections for future collaborations.
Lessons learned included exposure to diverse activist communities, new participatory methodologies, and deeper insights into the intersections of gender, art, and peacebuilding.
Artpolis recognizes this residency as a valuable contribution to the UNMASC! project, fostering cross-border collaboration and a shared artistic vision.
