The Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund invites artists, cultural workers, and creative practitioners from Kosovo* to join a three-day local workshop in Pristina.
Dates: 22 – 23 – 24 August 2025
Location: Pristina, Kosovo
Registration deadline: 20 August 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: https://forms.office.com/e/7HkTyVmhAR
Deadline: 20 August 2025, 23:59 CET
This workshop is free of charge. The working language will be Albanian.
📢 Join us to turn your cultural vision into an impactful project for peace and cooperation in the Western Balkans!
For more information about the Fund, visit: www.rycowb.org
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.