Public Call for Applications for Small Grants for Individuals: Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans – CC4WBs (Extended deadline: 30 June 2026)

Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans formally announces the extension of its Open Call for Applications, funded by European Union. This call targets individual artists, artisans, media content creators, journalists in the culture sector, and other members of the creative community across the Western Balkans. 📅Eligible candidates are invited to apply for an individual... Read more

Culture Connects Grants 2025/26 – to support collaborations between UK creatives and arts and culture institutions in the Western Balkans

The British Council is launching the Culture Connects Grants scheme in the Western Balkans to support collaborations between UK creatives and arts and culture institutions in Serbia. The scheme is designed to support artists and arts institutions based in all six Western Balkan countries in establishing and developing creative and artistic partnerships with their UK... Read more

CC4WBs project: Connecting Dots, Exploring Shared Film Heritage

“Connecting Dots: Exploring Shared Film Heritage” is a project that aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Yugoslav film heritage, focusing on the cultural, political, and social context in which Yugoslav cinema was produced. The collaboration between Beldocs and Dokufest was built upon a shared commitment to promoting the art of documentary filmmaking, fostering cultural... Read more

Villa Albertine: Call for Residency Applications (USA)

Apply for our multi-disciplinary residency program as well as discipline-specific calls by January 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (France time). From January through December 2027, Villa Albertine will host 50 exploratory residencies, lasting one to three months, across the United States. These residencies will support creators, researchers, and cultural professionals pursuing original projects in the... Read more

CC4WBs project: Western Balkans Cultural Heritage Innovation Lab (WBCHIL)

The WBCHIL project (Western Balkans Cultural Heritage Innovation Lab) is a collaborative effort of two foundations from Montenegro and Serbia: Don Branko Sbutega, executive producer of the KotorArt International Festival, and SHARE. Aiming to increase capacities and improve performance of cultural and creative industries in the Western Balkans, WBCHIL is designed for creating opportunities for... Read more

FORUM 2.0 — NEXT GEN: Rethinking Shared Cultural Futures

A crucial element of Forum 2.0 is bringing young artists and collectives from across Southeast Europe to Zagreb, creating a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and artistic dialogue. This initiative addresses the persistent challenges of limited mobility and visibility that emerging artists from the region face, while also enriching Zagreb’s cultural landscape with diverse regional... Read more

CC4WBs project: Singing Heroes from the Margins to Centre Stage

The "Singing Heroes: From the Margins to Centre Stage" project was all about celebrating resilience and the power of community. It focused on Roma communities and whistle-blowers, highlighting the challenges they faced while showing how they stood up for their rights and the broader good of society. Over 14 months, the project brought together music,... Read more

Program „Kultura i kreativnost za Zapadni Balkan“: Nove prilike za umetnike i organizacije

Evropska kuća u Beogradu u sredu, 13. novembra, u 13 časova organizuje info dan o programu „Kultura i kreativnost za Zapadni Balkan“ (CC4WBs), namenjen svima koji žele da saznaju više o mogućnostima koje ovaj program nudi umetnicima, organizacijama i profesionalcima iz kulturnog i kreativnog sektora. Program CC4Ws osmišljen je sa ciljem da podstakne saradnju, inovacije... Read more

CC4WBs project: New Era, Artistic Discourses on Social and Climate Changes

The "New Era" project delves into the contemporary art scene in the Western Balkans, exploring its relationship with EU colleagues and fostering an artistic dialogue on pressing societal challenges such as ecology, climate, and social change. Over 16 months, the project brought together 12 selected artists to produce impactful artwork showcased in three exhibitions across... Read more

Open Call: Local Creative and Digital Skills Consultants from WB

British Council’s Arts team is looking for a local consultant in each WB country, experienced professionals for an exciting short-term assignment - up to 20 working days between October 2025 and March 2026 The consultancy will generate evidence-based data and insights to inform a regional feasibility study on how best to enhance employability and youth... Read more