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

April 15, 2025 Published by

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 Published by

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 Published by

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 Published by

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

Digitalk.rs podcast episode about the Creative Gate platform

December 23, 2024 Published by

Taken together, creative industries represent a serious potential for our local, but above all for the regional market. Tied into one idea, one market, creative industries can become "The Next Big Thing" of our region, and the Creative Gate digital platform is the first, but particularly crucial step towards networking, connecting and cooperation of industries... Read more

Ivan Petrović on the platform that makes the Balkans a center of creativity: “Creative Gate” is a vision of a new Earth

December 20, 2024 Published by

Creativity is all around us, on the facades, on the sidewalks, in the wind and in the shade. It travels deftly, from mouth to mouth, connecting us almost imperceptibly. Now imagine a space in which we would gather all this creativity in one point, and then, like drawers, single out those that are close to... Read more

Recap of Creative Day at No Sleep Festival – A Celebration of Balkan Creativity

November 18, 2024 Published by

Creative Day at the No Sleep Festival celebrated the essence and potential of the Balkans’ creative scene. Through insightful panels, live performances, and the official launch of the Creative Gate platform, this event brought together thought leaders, artists, and professionals from various sectors to discuss the future of creativity in the region. From exploring new... Read more

Introducing the Creative Gate Platform – Uniting the Balkans’ Creative Minds

November 13, 2024 Published by

On November 16th, Creative Day will be launched at the No Sleep Festival in Belgrade, marking the official introduction of Creative Gate. This groundbreaking platform is the first regional hub dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation among creatives and CCI professionals across the Balkans. With the opening speech with greetings by Clare Sears, the British... Read more

Ana Miloš – occupation or “a perfect literary crime”

November 10, 2024 Published by

In the long history of human existence, the kaleidoscope of professions was continuously changing, reflecting the dynamic nature of our society. From ancient times to the modern era, the number and form of jobs and occupations has undergone a fascinating metamorphosis, influenced by countless factors such as cultural changes, technological advances and economic trends. Diving... Read more

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