The Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund invites artists, cultural workers, and creative practitioners from North Macedonia to join a three-day local workshop in Popova Shapka.
Dates: 26 – 27 – 28 September 2025
Location: Popova Shapka, North Macedonia
Registration deadline: 10 September 2025
This workshop is part of a new multi-year initiative supporting youth cultural activism and creative solutions to pressing social and political challenges in the Western Balkans. Participants will explore how culture can become a driver for peacebuilding, social change, and regional cooperation.
Who can apply:
- Emerging or established artists from all fields (visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, digital arts, etc.);
- Cultural practitioners and creatives active in youth-oriented work;
- Individuals committed to using art and culture for community engagement and positive change;
- Representatives of CSOs and informal groups active in arts and culture.
What to expect:
- Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators;
- Tools for designing impactful cultural and peacebuilding projects;
- Networking with peers from the cultural and creative sectors
- Guidance on applying for Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund grants (up to 3,000 EUR for individuals and 6,000 EUR for CSOs)
How to register:
Complete the short online registration form here:
Deadline: 10 September 2025, 23:59 CET
This workshop is free of charge.
Join us to turn your cultural vision into an impactful project for peace and cooperation in the Western Balkans!
More information here