KotorArt Academy
KOTORART PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
July 27th - August 2nd 2025
Application deadline: May 30, 2025
The KotorArt Performing Arts Academy is pleased to announce an open call for all interested individuals who wish to enhance their management and production skills.
The second edition of the Academy will be held from July 27 to August 2, 2025 in Kotor, as part of the program of the KotorArt International Festival.
Mentors for this year's Academy are:
Dubravka Vrgoč, dramaturge and artistic director of the Croatian National Theatre in Rijeka
Edin Jašarović, cultural manager and Dean of the Faculty of Dramatic Arts – Cetinje
Lecturers and experts include:
Tihomir Stanić, actor and producer
Fanny Martin, Executive Director of the Music Biennale Zagreb
Tom Leick, Artistic Director at Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg
Aleksandar Brkić, Associate Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London
Andy Brydon, Executive and Creative Director of the Curated Place
Gabrielle Bernoville, Policy Assistant for the Creative Europe Programme at the European Commission
...and other distinguished experts.
The KotorArt Academy program is designed to provide inspiration, education, and practical knowledge through workshops, lectures, and interactive sessions. Expert-led lectures will offer participants insight into various models of production and co-production, financing methods and support mechanisms, sustainability in the performing arts, opportunities for collaboration and networking, as well as touring strategies and access to international markets. Through workshops with experienced mentors, participants will develop and shape their own initiatives and projects.
The Academy’s focus extends beyond artistic approaches, addressing practical aspects of production, administration, financing, and legal issues — all within the context of regional and European trends. The program will be further enriched by the artistic content of the KotorArt International Festival, as well as by daily shared discussions about the attended festival performances.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT DO SELECTED CANDIDATES RECEIVE?
The call is open to theatre and music professionals with experience in production and organization.
Selected candidates will have their participation fees fully covered, while the highest-ranked participants will also be awarded scholarships covering their accommodation expenses in Kotor during the Academy.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply, please complete the online application form available at THIS LINK no later than May 30, 2025.
The application form must be completed in English and, in addition to a CV and basic personal information, includes a brief description of a project/initiative that the applicant is currently developing.
Participants will be selected by a professional jury composed of renowned experts from the fields of theatre and music production, as well as cultural and creative industries. Following the selection process, selected candidates will be notified via email.
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For any additional questions regarding this call, please contact: program@kotor.art
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DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY NOTICE
By submitting an application for this Call, you consent to the information provided being stored on a computer or other relevant archiving systems and shared with authorized organizations or individuals involved in the project, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR 2018).
Personal data will be processed and stored in compliance with relevant laws. The provided information will be used exclusively for the purpose of candidate selection. The names and basic information about the selected projects/initiatives and applicants will be publicly disclosed.
