Urban ReLeaf invites comic artists, illustrators, writers, and digital creators to submit proposals for an exciting new opportunity in Athens, Greece.
We’re offering a €2,500 commission to co-create an original comic or visual storytelling project that brings urban climate data and community experiences to life.
Why this matters
Climate change affects everyone, but not equally. In Athens, some neighborhoods experience higher temperatures, reduced access to green space, and poorer air quality than others.
Through the Urban ReLeaf project, residents of the city have been collecting environmental data on urban heat, thermal comfort, trees, and air quality, revealing how the climate crisis is experienced differently across the city. These insights offer powerful stories about everyday life in urban environments.
We now want to transform this data into engaging comic-based storytelling that communicates environmental challenges, highlights local initiatives, and inspires action, especially among young people and students.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an individual artist, collective, illustrator, comic designer, writer, or digital storyteller with a strong creative approach to visual narrative.
You do not need prior experience working with environmental or scientific data, what matters most is your ability to translate complex ideas into engaging, accessible storytelling.
We are open to formats including:
- Printed or digital comics
- Graphic narratives and illustrated stories
- Sequential visual storytelling
- Experimental or hybrid comic formats
Details
Budget: €2,500 (includes all fees, production, materials, and travel)
Location: Athens
Delivery timeline: August–October 2026
Deadline to apply: 30 June 2026
Interviews: July 2026
Project begins: August 2026
What you’ll receive
- Support from the Urban ReLeaf team and local partner DAEM
- Access to community-generated environmental data
- Opportunity to engage with local stories and citizen-led initiatives
- Visibility across Urban ReLeaf European communication channels
- Final output showcased as part of Urban ReLeaf dissemination activities
How to apply
Please submit your proposal and supporting documents to: daem@daem.gr
Subject line: For project UrbanReleaf – comics contest Athens
For questions, please contact: eusectordaem@gmail.com