Jasna Đuričić, actress 

Emphasizing the importance of women in art and questioning their role and place, unfortunately, is never enough. Women's contributions in the world of art are still being neglected or minimized, so talking about the position of women in art is a moral obligation and a path towards building a better and fairer society. This kind of festival will certainly make women's art more visible, contribute to overcoming stereotypes related to female artists, help and encourage many young women from the world of art, but also wider. I am unusually happy and proud to be a friend of this and such festival. Thank you!

 

Aida Čerkez, journalist

FAR festival is an opportunity to transfer the knowledge, wisdom and experience, acquired over the decades, to the young generation, because progress is only possible through the transmission of knowledge. We need more opportunities to transfer knowledge to the youth in order to stop continuously starting over. Even if it came to disagreements and debates between the old and the young. And that is a positive thing, because only from a controlled conflict can progress be borne. Never from dogmatism.

 

Lejla Kalamujić, writer

The open call that FAR festival initiated for young artists and artistic collectives is a great thing. My literary life began with an open call. If it wasn't for that call, I don't know how I would (or if I would at all) enter the literary scene. It should be important to all of us that young artists get such a chance. After all, if the doors are closed for them, they will be closed for the young audience as well.

 

Jelena Kordić Kuret, actress

Festival Female Art Rising (FAR) is fantastically thought through and, in addition to the primary idea of raising awareness about the position of women in art and society in general, it is also a great platform for all young people who want to show their art but don't have a support system to do so. FAR, among other things, has a task of creating a space and a creative atmosphere for young people, in which they will be free to express themselves through their art. For every young person who isn't sufficiently affirmed in their profession, this support is a huge tailwind for all of their future art creations. The educational segment of the festival is also an extremely important part of the program, because it will give young authors the opportunity to learn from renowned artists who have, with their own creations, fought and still fight for all of us to live in a better society. When you have an inspiration at the beginning of your career, it stays with you for the rest of your life. 

I am extremely grateful to be a friend of the FAR festival and I hope it will have a long life and become an inspiration to others.

 

Jasminko Halilović, founder and director of War Childhood Museum 

I am certain that FAR will bring new colours and quality to Bosnian-Herzegovinian cultural scene and that soon it will become part of the life of the city. I am especially glad that a part of the festival is dedicated to young people who will have the opportunity to learn from established authors and artists. Knowing the work of the organizers of the festival, I have no doubt that young people, as well as the rest of the audience will, with the establishment of this festival, get great opportunities and contents.

 

Leonardo Šarić, opera soloist

Female authorship deserves a platform like Female Art Rising. Be in Sarajevo in September. Be with FAR!

 

Jasmila Žbanić, director, screenwriter and producer

For the toxic patriarchal society, we live in, this festival is an important enabling event for illuminating focal points through art, creating new possibilities for change and forming a space of freedom for female artistry.  It is extremely important that established artists connect with the new generation of young people because they have a lot to learn from each other.

 

Alban Ukaj, actor

I believe that FAR festival is the most significant event in the past decade in our region. I am convinced that the most prominent accomplishments in the world and art in the past few years have been achieved by women. Freed from national romanticism and frequently oblivious macho pathetic stories, they managed to bring something much more original and intimate in the world of cinematography, theatre, literature, conceptual art, painting, music... I consider FAR one of the biggest holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina.