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CC4WBs project: Independent Art Movement (IAM) – Montenegro Project

October 17, 2025

The IAM Montenegro Project was a collaborative initiative designed to address the lack of resources and opportunities for cultural professionals in Montenegro and the broader Western Balkans region. The project aimed to foster growth and development in the arts and culture sector by connecting cultural professionals and providing opportunities for skill development. Its core focus... Read more

CC4WBs project: Beyond Stage Mastery

October 15, 2025

“Beyond Stage Mastery” project is developed with an idea to tackle the issue of the position of theatre technicians in the sphere of light and sound design and video operations in Albania, Kosovo and Serbia. Aiming to contribute to the better representation of the Western Balkans theatre in the European context, this project strives to... Read more

CC4WBs project: Expanding Theatre Landscapes

October 2, 2025

Expanding Theatre Landscapes project is conceived as a co-production and co-creation laboratory aimed at the mobility of artists, with particular attention to improving and increasing the international role of actors and playwrights from the Western Balkan countries. Western Balkans artists were involved in major co-production and co-creation activities within Expanding Theatre Landscapes project: 5 premieres of the commissioned... Read more

(O)GLED – Regional Art Magazine 16-20 June, Belgrade, Museum of Contemporary Arts

June 5, 2025

(O)GLED - Regional Art Magazine 16-20 June, Belgrade, Museum of Contemporary Arts funded by: EU Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans The launch of the first regional edition of the art magazine (O)GLED will bring together artists, critics, and cultural thinkers to celebrate the transformative power of creativity in times of crisis. Centred on... Read more

Presentation of the regional platform “Creative Gate” in Podgorica: Balkans on the map of global centres of creativity

April 15, 2025

Podgorica, 21 March 2025 – Creative Gate (creative-gate.org), a regional digital platform for cultural and creative industries actors in the Western Balkans, was officially launched today in Podgorica. Developed in cooperation with EXIT Foundation and the Macedonian Taksirat Festival, the platform creates a digital space for connecting creative organizations and businesses, artists, cultural centres across... Read more

A new regional platform for the development of creative industries – Creative Gate – presented in Sarajevo

April 13, 2025

As part of the 4th STARfest – the largest event for career development of youngpeople in BiH, a new regional platform for the development of creative industries– Creative Gate – was presented on 3 April 2025 in Sarajevo. This was also anopportunity to present through Creative Gate the vision of development andpositioning of the Western Balkans as one of the... Read more

The Regional Creative Network of the Western Balkans gathered in Banja Luka

March 12, 2025

Representatives from Serbia Creates together with the partners from UMPAKI and Banja Luka City met in Banja Luka in the framework of the third activity of the Regional Creative Network (Creative Industries Network Western Balkans) - which consists of creative spaces, organizations, and initiatives from the region's countries. The network was founded on the initiative... Read more

EXIT Triumphs at the European Festival Awards: Recognition for the “Life is Live!” Campaign in Partnership with UNICEF

January 16, 2025

At last night’s prestigious European Festival Awards ceremony in Groningen, EXIT Festival was honored with the Take a Stand Award for its “Life is Live!" campaign. Developed in collaboration with UNICEF, the campaign raises awareness and fosters dialogue about the rapidly growing issue of digital addiction among young people. Competing against European festival giants like... Read more

Liam Gallagher: “The Sex Pistols Changed My Outlook on Music!”

January 15, 2025

Liam Gallagher, the iconic frontman of Oasis, recently took to his profile on X (formerly Twitter) to share his admiration for the Sex Pistols — one of the most influential bands of all time and headliners of the landmark 25th edition of EXIT Festival. In a post that sparked a flood of comments and grabbed... Read more

FOR THE STARS TO SHINE, IT IS NECESSARY TO CREATE THE SKY

January 9, 2025

FOR THE STARS TO SHINE, IT IS NECESSARY TO CREATE THE SKY Creative Gate: A platform that opens the door to the future of the Balkans If we have nothing, we are left with creativity. If we have creativity, we have everything. This is not just a thought but the essence of life in the... Read more