Organizer Information
Anibar is an independent cultural organization and annual creative platform based in Peja, Kosovo. Best known for hosting the internationally recognized Anibar Animation Festival, the organization also initiates cultural
collaboration projects, workshops, and capacity-building activities that bring together artists, filmmakers, and cultural practitioners from across the Western Balkans and beyond. Anibar works to strengthen cultural dialogue, artistic exchange, and co-production between neighboring arts communities, particularly through partnerships such as with ICSS in Serbia.
Title & Description
Anibar Open Call: Artistic & Cultural Co-Productions 2026 (Kosovo & Serbia)
This initiative invites independent artists and collectives from Kosovo and Serbia to submit proposals for cross-border artistic and cultural co-productions. The call is part of the project “Fostering Sustainable Partnerships and Dialogue:
Arts and Culture Collaboration between Kosovo and Serbia”, designed to enhance creative cooperation, strengthen regional networks, and support the realization of collaborative artistic works. Selected co-productions will receive financial support to develop and present their works at cultural venues in both Peja and Belgrade, encouraging mobility, shared artistic practice, and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Multimedia
- Performance
- Film/Video
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Eligibility
- Independent artists and/or artist collectives from Kosovo and Serbia.
- Project proposals must include collaboration between artists or groups from both countries.
(No specific age, academic, or professional restrictions noted beyond nationality and cross-border partnership requirement.)
Program Benefits & Awards
Each selected project will receive €2,500 EUR (total) to support project realization, which may include:
- Rent (workspace or rehearsal space)
- Living costs during project development
- Travel expenses between partner cities (Kosovo ↔ Serbia)
- Project materials
- Miscellaneous overhead costs
Projects are expected to culminate in public presentations at two designated venues:
- Cinema “Jusuf Gërvalla” in Peja (Kosovo)
- Magacin in Belgrade (Serbia)
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants will need to submit:
- A detailed project proposal outlining the concept and cross-border collaboration structure
- Statements from both partners (Kosovo and Serbia) detailing roles and the project plan
- Budget outline showing intended use of the €2,500 funding
- Any required supporting documents specified on the official application form
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Exact technical submission details are available through the official application form linked below.)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Location
- Peja, Kosovo (primary cultural venue)
- Belgrade, Serbia (secondary presentation venue)
Additional Details
- This open call supports cross-border artistic partnerships to foster regional dialogue and co-creative practice.
- Projects should be structured around collaborative development and public presentation at both cultural venues.
- Notifications and evaluation feedback are conducted following each monthly review period.
- Organized with the financial support of the European Union as part of regional cultural collaboration efforts.
