CULTURE MOVES EUROPE | WEBINAR & BALKAN MATCHMAKING EVENT

❓ Looking for international partners? Planning an artistic mobility or residency project?

The Creative Europe Desks of the Balkan region invite cultural and creative organizations and individual artists to an online webinar and matchmaking event dedicated to the opportunities offered by the Culture Moves Europe program.

📅 Date: February 20, 2026

🕒 Time: 11:00 AM CET (2:00 PM Armenia time)

💻 Platform: Zoom (The event will be conducted in English)

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

📍 Residency Host Organizations: Cultural and creative organizations interested in hosting artists through the Culture Moves Europe “Residency Host” call.

📍 Individual Artists: Artists and cultural professionals interested in applying for the Culture Moves Europe “Individual Mobility” call.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

👉 As Pitchers: Organizations from the Balkan region developing residency projects can apply to present their project ideas. (Application deadline: February 18, 5:00 PM CET).

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/AxkGRvUUsAu7wA6C9

👉 As Observers: Open to participants from any Creative Europe country (including Armenia) who wish to attend and connect with potential partners from the Balkan region. (Registration deadline: February 19, 5:00 PM CET).

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/Rm6cyBmSJPcH3Ssg6

WHAT TO EXPECT?

🔹 Introductory Session: A brief overview of the Creative Europe program and an explanation of the webinar structure.

🔹 Information Session by Goethe-Institut Experts:

• Presentation of the “Individual Mobility” call.

• Presentation of the “Residency Host” call.

🔹 Matchmaking & Networking: Dedicated breakout rooms where artists can learn about specific residency contexts, ask practical questions, and connect directly with potential hosts.

REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION⚠️ Pre-registration is mandatory.

For more information, please contact the Creative Europe Desk Armenia.

Let’s build new partnerships for cultural dialogue across Europe! 🚀

This event is organized by the Creative Europe Desks of Bulgaria, Serbia, Armenia, North Macedonia, Romania, Greece, Croatia, and Montenegro.