Open Call for Cultural Co-financing
This Open Call is a GRANT-BASED cultural co-financing call and does NOT constitute a public procurement procedure. Projects are selected through an arm’s-length cultural evaluation process in accordance with European Capital of Culture standards.
Short description of the call |
Open Call for Cultural and Artistic Projects |
The implementation of Skopje ECoC 2028 is managed by an independent Delivery Body established by the City of Skopje, ensuring independence from political influence, full transparency, and compliance with EU cultural governance standards.
2. EVALUATION RESULTS
The evaluation of the applications submitted under the First Public Call for Cultural and Artistic Projects for Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028 has been completed. The call supports projects contributing to the official Skopje 2028 programme through the thematic strands Art4Hope, Togetherness, rECOvering, CreARTing and Heritage. Applications were assessed according to their artistic and project relevance, implementation capacity, long-term impact, sustainability and partnerships.
The five-member expert evaluation committee consisted of:
Görgün Taner
İKSV General Director
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Independent Curator
Prof. Misko Ralev, PhD
Evaluation Committee Member
Prof. Ganka Cvetanova Samoilova, PhD
Evaluation Committee Member
Prof. Enis Sefidanis, PhD
Evaluation Committee Member
The committee brought together international and national expertise to ensure an independent and professional evaluation process aligned with the objectives and values of Skopje 2028.
3. Timeline
4. Thematic Pillars
- Art4Hope
- Togetherness
- rECOvering
- CreARTing
- Heritage
Each pillar supports European co-creation, citizen participation, innovation, sustainability, and cultural diversity.
5. Project Duration & Accountability
Project duration may span months or years (2026–2028). Residency requirements apply only where relevant. Beneficiaries must submit narrative, financial, sustainability, and European cooperation reports.
All personal data is processed in compliance with GDPR and national legislation.
