This Open Call is a GRANT-BASED cultural co-financing call and does NOT constitute a public procurement procedure. Projects are selected through an arm’s-length cultural evaluation process in accordance with European Capital of Culture standards.
Its primary purpose is to support original, non-commercial cultural and artistic projects that align with the strategic objectives of Skopje 2028 and the broader values of the European Capital of Culture programme.
The call aims to:
• Strengthen European cooperation, mobility, and co-creation, positioning Skopje as a meeting point for diverse European cultural practices.
• Support citizen-centered and participatory cultural models, ensuring active involvement of local communities.
• Encourage radical creativity, experimentation, and interdisciplinary approaches, including digital, hybrid, and emerging artistic practices.
• Address shared European challenges, such as social fragmentation, ecological crisis, digital transformation, and questions of memory and identity.
• Contribute to the long-term cultural, social, and urban transformation of Skopje beyond 2028.
Projects selected through this call will become an integral part of the official Skopje 2028 programme, implemented across the city and its ten municipalities, in both institutional and public spaces.
The call is open to a wide range of cultural actors, including:
• Individual artists and cultural professionals
• NGOs and cultural organizations
• Artistic collectives
• Educational and research institutions
• International partnerships and European networks
Application deadline:
29 March 2026 (CET 23:59)
The implementation of Skopje ECoC 2028 is managed by an independent Delivery Body established by the City of Skopje, ensuring independence from political influence, full transparency, and compliance with EU cultural governance standards.
For more information, visit the official website of Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028.
