*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.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
