*English below
24–29. jun, Sofija
Da li ste producent ili kulturni menadžer koji radi u oblasti savremenog plesa i izvođačkih umetnosti? Imate li najmanje 2 godine profesionalnog iskustva i želite da unapredite svoje veštine u prikupljanju sredstava, razvoju projekata, organizaciji turneja, upravljanju festivalima i umetnicima, kao i da proširite svoju međunarodnu mrežu kontakata? Pozivamo vas da se prijavite za petodnevnu rezidencijalnu radionicu u Sofiji (Bugarska), uz onlajn sesije koje će se održati pre programa uživo. Domaćin radionice je Derida Dance Center.
Rok za prijavu: 3. april 2026. do 23:59 CET
Prijavni formular: https://forms.gle/WS2mY76Ygta8FG6q8
Radionica je namenjena profesionalcima iz oblasti savremenog plesa, uključujući producente, umetničke menadžere, projektne / operativne menadžere, kulturne preduzetnike, kustose, agente; profesionalce sa najmanje 2 godine iskustva u produkciji / kulturnom menadžmentu u oblasti izvođačkih umetnosti. Starosno ograničenje ne postoji.
Uslovi za učešće: državljani ili osobe sa zakonitim / regulisanim boravkom u sledećim zemljama: Slovenija, Hrvatska, Srbija, Bosna i Hercegovina, Albanija, Grčka, Severna Makedonija, Crna Gora, Kosovo*, Rumunija, Bugarska, Turska.
Derida Dance Center (organizacija domaćin) pokriva troškove radionice, putne troškove i smeštaj.
O radionici
Učesnici će steći praktične alate i okvire za prikupljanje sredstava i pisanje projekata, veštine u oblasti kulturne diplomatije i međunarodnog umrežavanja, uvid u upravljanje festivalima, razvoj poslovanja za producente (turneje, partnerstva, upravljanje umetnicima i turnejama), kao i iskustvo kroz praktične vežbe, grupni rad, studije slučaja iz prakse i razmenu iskustava u multikulturalnom okruženju.
Mentori:
Kathrin Deventer – European Festivals Association, generalna sekretarka
Giulia Poltronieri – kulturna menadžerka
Magnus Nordberg – Nordberg Movement, osnivač
Marija Popović – SKCNS, kulturna menadžerka i stručnjakinja za prikupljanje sredstava
Atanas Maev – Derida Dance Center, izvršni direktor i suosnivač
O prijavi
Pripremite biografiju (CV) i motivaciono pismo u kom ćete opisati svoje iskustvo, interesovanja i šta želite da razvijete kroz ovaj program. Prijava se podnosi putem Google Forms formulara.
Dodatna pitanja: admin@derida-dance.com i carmen.cotofana@cndb.ro
Rok za prijavu: 3. april 2026. do 23:59 CET
Prijavni formular: https://forms.gle/WS2mY76Ygta8FG6q8
Informativni list o radionici: https://08550a66-9fae-4449-98d1-47041a578cc3.usrfiles.com/ugd/08550a_e3ed8fc32bd0463f94f080eff2675a39.pdf
Biografije mentora: https://08550a66-9fae-4449-98d1-47041a578cc3.usrfiles.com/ugd/08550a_141b313626fe483387b09885b204623d.pdf
*Ova oznaka ne prejudicira stavove o statusu i u skladu je sa Rezolucijom SB UN 1244/1999 i Mišljenjem MSP o proglašenju nezavisnosti Kosova. Projekat je sufinansiran od strane Evropske unije i AP Vojvodine.
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN WORKSHOP FOR PRODUCERS & CULTURAL MANAGERS (CONTEMPORARY DANCE)
24–29 June 2026, Sofia
Are you a producer or cultural manager working in contemporary dance and the performing arts? Do you have at least 2 years of professional experience and want to strengthen your skills in fundraising, project development, touring, festival and artist management while expanding your international network? We invite you to apply for a 5-day residential workshop in Sofia (Bulgaria), complemented by online sessions taking place prior to the on-site program. Hosted by Derida Dance Center.
Application deadline: 3 April 2026 at 23:59 CET
Application form: https://forms.gle/WS2mY76Ygta8FG6q8
The workshop will host professionals from the contemporary dance field, including producers, arts managers, project/operational managers, cultural entrepreneurs, curators, agents; professionals with minimum 2 years of experience in production/cultural management in performing arts. There is no age limit.
Eligibility: nationals or legal residents of: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Greece, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo*, Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye.
Derida Dance Center (the host organization) will financially cover the workshop, travel expenses and accommodation.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The participants will gain practical tools and frameworks for fundraising & project writing, skills in cultural diplomacy and international networking, insights into festival management, business development for producers (touring, partnerships, artist & tour management), hands-on exercises, group work, real-life case studies, peer exchange in a multicultural environment.
Mentors:
Kathrin Deventer – European Festivals Association, Secretary General
Giulia Poltronieri – Cultural Manager
Magnus Nordberg – Nordberg Movement, Founder
Maria Popović – SKCNS, Cultural Manager & Fundraiser
Atanas Maev – Derida Dance Center, CEO & Co-founder
ABOUT THE APPLICATION
Please prepare a CV and a motivation statement describing your experience, interests, and what you want to develop through this program. Submit via Google Forms.
Additional questions: admin@derida-dance.com and carmen.cotofana@cndb.ro
Application deadline: 3 April 2026 at 23:59 CET
Application form: https://forms.gle/WS2mY76Ygta8FG6q8
WORKSHOP INFO SHEET: https://08550a66-9fae-4449-98d1-47041a578cc3.usrfiles.com/ugd/08550a_e3ed8fc32bd0463f94f080eff2675a39.pdf
MENTOR’S BIOS: https://08550a66-9fae-4449-98d1-47041a578cc3.usrfiles.com/ugd/08550a_141b313626fe483387b09885b204623d.pdf
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. The project is co-funded by the European Union and AP Vojvodina.
