Calling artists from Balkans/ and CE Europe

WHW Akademija Open Call 2026 – REMEMBER FREEDOM The programme is open to artists based anywhere while focusing on artistic practices primarily grounded in the Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe.

The program starts in April 2026 and runs through October 2026, launching with online sessions in April, before convening a first in-person gathering in Zagreb in May. The program continues online until the end of October 2026, when the participants will once more reconvene in Zagreb and visit Bihać.

𝐀𝐩𝐩π₯𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝π₯𝐒𝐧𝐞: 𝟐.πŸ‘.πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”.
Interviews: March 2026
Final status notification: by the end of March 2026
First in person session in Zagreb: 20. – 30.5.2026.
Second in person session in Zagreb and BihaΔ‡: 4. – 10.10.2026.
Online participation schedule will be announced in April 2026 for chosen participants.

WHW Akademija is a tuition-free program. Program-related costs (including accommodation) in Zagreb and Bihać will be covered by WHW. Travel costs to and from Croatia will be reimbursed.

deadline: 2nd of March 2026
more info: https://akademija.whw.hr/