Nezavisna kulturna scena Srbije
Call for cultural residency with ICSS in Magacin/Belgrade – March – July 2026
The Association Independent Cultural Scene of Serbia is a collaborative platform of organisations, initiatives and individuals working in the field of contemporary art and which view culture as a public good. ICSS was jointly founded by 28 organisations in 2011 and today it has over 100 member organisations active in contemporary art and culture across Serbia.
Within the framework of the “Fostering Sustainable Partnerships and Dialogue: Arts and Culture Collaboration between Kosovo and Serbia” project, Anibar (Peja) collaborates with ICSS (Belgrade) trying to foster more knowledge exchange, knew connections and collaborations between the cultural and artistic scenes of Kosovo and Serbia.
Therefore we invite artists and cultural workers from Kosovo to apply for a research residency program in Serbia (Belgrade), starting from March 2026.
Requirements:
- Availability for a three month residency in Belgrade in the timeframe between March 2026 to September 2026;
- Communication language: English;
Topics to be covered:
The residents will have an opportunity to learn about the Independent Cultural Scene of Serbia based in KC Magacin where they can take part in some of the processes regarding the running of this self organized cultural center, learning about the common approach to running a space, and an opportunity to meet many key actors of the vibrant artistic scene in Belgrade based there.
Arrangements:
- Accommodation and travel expenses are covered;
- Weekly per diems;
- Working space is provided;
- A helping hand from local collaborators
The selected candidate will have covered costs of travel, accommodation, will be provided a working space and monthly per diem to cover food expenses.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and portfolio (this can include experience in interviewing, writing, and completing articles/research) to info@anibar.com with the subject “Cultural Residency at Magacin”, the deadline is March 31th 2026 at 23:59.
All materials should be submitted in English, as proficiency in English is required for the application. Communication with mentors and collaborators will be conducted in English.
Selection process:
The project team will review all applications, and each candidate will be informed about whether they will move on to the second phase of the interview process (via email). Shortlisted candidates will then be contacted regarding the final selection.
Find more information about ICSS and KC Magacin
“This activity was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of ICSS and Anibar and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union”.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV, motivation letter, and portfolio (this can include experience in any cultural or artistic, field, writing, and completing articles/research, etc..) to koordinator@nezavisnakultura.net with the subject “Cultural Residency at ICSS”, the deadline is February 28,2026 at 23:59.
All materials should be submitted in English, as proficiency in English is required for the application. Communication with mentors and collaborators will be conducted in English.
Selection process:
The project team will review all applications, and each candidate will be informed about whether they will move on to the second phase of the interview process (via email). Shortlisted candidates will then be contacted regarding the final selection.
“This activity was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Anibar and NKSS and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union”.
