16 Jan Open call for literary residency program for authors from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia
Authors from the region of the Western Balkans are invited to apply for the residency program within the project Literature Actually, to spend 1 month in Belgrade or Tirana and reflect upon reconciliation and cultural diversity. The resident authors will be hosted by the KROKODIL Association in Belgrade, Serbia, and Instituti i Librit dhe i Promocionit in Tirana, Albania. In total 4 residency grants are planned for 2025, 3 in Belgrade and 1 in Tirana.
The residencies will take place in Belgrade in March, May, and July 2025, and Tirana in October 2025. The partner organisations will provide residents with a fully equipped apartment, cover travel costs, and award a residency stipend.
We are welcoming young, emerging writers. Eligibility criteria to be met by applicants:
- to have at least one published literary work
- to be legal residents of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia. Applicants from Serbia and Albania cannot apply for residencies in their home countries.
The resident authors are expected to write one shorter work (text, essay, poem, short story, article, etc.) related to the topic of reconciliation, cultural diversity, and intercultural tolerance, during their residential stay. In addition to this, they will be expected to contribute to workshops, public readings, and other events that will be organized during their stay, in agreement with the host organization.
The application should contain:
- CV and a letter of motivation (both in English)
- Copy of a valid ID card to prove that the applicant is a resident of Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia.
- Preferred city of residence (Belgrade or Tirana)
- Preferred month of residency (March, May and July in Belgrade, October in Tirana)
Applications should be sent to:
- office@krokodil.rs (for the residency in Belgrade)
- instituti.libri.promocioni@gmail.com (for the residency in Tirana)
The deadline for submission of the application is February 15th, 2025 EOD. Notification of successful applicants will be announced on February 20th at https://www.krokodil.rs/.
A Jury composed of independent writers and contemporary literature experts from Serbia and Albania will select successful applicants in February 2025. Evaluation criteria for emerging writers for a regional mobility program will include an assessment of the literary quality and originality of their work, alongside the clarity and alignment of their motivation and goals with the residency’s objectives. Additionally, the Jury will take into consideration how well their work and motivation align with the program’s themes, such as reconciliation and cultural diversity, ensuring that selected candidates are poised for significant artistic growth and contribution to the program.
If you have any additional questions or need any further clarification about the application process, please email office@krokodil.rs by February 12th.
Association KROKODIL and Instituti i Librit dhe i Promocionit (ILP) designed the project LITERATURE ACTUALLY: Elevating Festivals through Professional Exchange to foster collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange among cultural professionals and organizations in the region. Over the period of 12 months, the project will feature a range of activities, including emerging literary creators from the Western Balkans region in residency programs in Belgrade and Tirana, networking events, knowledge exchange, and mutual festival programs. These activities will support civil society organizations and CCI entities engaged in contemporary literature festivals, emphasizing the importance of connecting, entrepreneurship, skills development, and creative cooperation.
A key objective of the project is to strengthen professional cooperation and enable joint co-production of festival events. Through exciting collaborations, cultural professionals engaged in literary festivals will exchange ideas and experiences, displaying the rich potential for cooperation in the region and EU. Additionally, emerging authors will benefit from a residential program that fosters their professional development and provides opportunities for public engagement at festivals. LITERATURE ACTUALLY also aims to establish a sustainable platform for cultural professionals and organizations, facilitating ongoing collaboration and the exchange of best practices in festival organization. By enhancing access to critical resources and financial support for CCI stakeholders, we aspire to elevate the standards of cultural events across the Western Balkans.
The project LITERATURE ACTUALLY: Elevating Festivals through Professional Exchange is supported by the British Council.
The “Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans” (CC4WBs) project, funded by the European Union, is focused on fostering dialogue in the Western Balkans by enhancing the cultural and creative sectors for increased socio-economic impact. Over this 48-month period, the CC4WBs project aims to improve the performance of the cultural and creative sectors to enhance skills, knowledge, and access to financial aid, ultimately increasing competitiveness and sustaining the co-production and circulation of goods and services in the Western Balkans.
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Privacy Notice for Association KROKODIL Open Call for Residents
Association KROKODIL is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals participating in our Open Call for Residents. This Privacy Notice outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal data, and explains your rights regarding that information.
- Data Controller
Association KROKODIL
Karađorđeva 43/2, Belgrade
Email: office@krokodil.rs - Types of Personal Data Collected
In the context of the Open Call for Residents, we may collect the following personal data:
● Name
● Contact Information (email address, phone number)
● Postal Address
● Professional Information (CV, Portfolio)
● Social Media Links
● Other information you provide in your application - Purpose of Data Collection. We collect your personal data to:
- Evaluate applications for the residency program
- Communicate with applicants regarding the Open Call process
- Maintain records for administrative purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis for processing your personal data includes:
● Your consent, provided when you submit your application
● Our legitimate interests in managing the Open Call process
● Compliance with legal obligations - Data Sharing
Your personal data may be shared with:
● Selection committee members involved in the residency decision process
● Administrative staff within the Association KROKODIL
● Legal and regulatory authorities, if required by law - Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this notice, but no longer than one year from the end of the selection process, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. - Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
● Access your data and receive a copy
● Request correction of any incorrect or incomplete data
● Request deletion of your data in specific circumstances
● Object to processing under certain conditions
● Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal - Security Measures
Association KROKODIL implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. - Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please contact us at: office@krokodil.rs - Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and you will be informed via email where applicable.
*Western Balkans IPA Beneficiaries are: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo* (as per UNSCR 1244/99).