Building Strong Organizations Means Building a Stronger Cultural Sector
One of the biggest differences the organizations describe is having the opportunity to focus on themselves, not only on the next project. Several organizations also spoke about something less tangible but equally valuable: time.
Learning That Stays: How Job Shadowing Helps Cultural Organizations in North Macedonia Grow
Instead of offering a standard training model, the programme supports cultural organizations in developing the capacities they identify as most important for their own future. The first completed grants show just how different, and how practical, those learning journeys can be.
South-East Satellite BEYOND Brings Europe and the Western Balkans Together in Skopje
Following the Culture for Development Forum held on 13–14 May, the dialogue on the future of independent culture continued in Skopje with the South-East Satellite BEYOND conference.
European and Regional Cultural Actors Gathered in Skopje
For two days, on May 13 and 14, Skopje became a meeting point for artists, cultural workers, activists, and international cultural networks from North Macedonia, the region, and across Europe through the Culture for Development Forum, organized by Heartefact in collaboration with Clubture, Kooperativa, A25 Cultural Foundation, and Euradia.
Three cultural advocacy projects selected for support through the Advocacy Grants Scheme
The supported initiatives focus on improving the conditions for independent cultural work by addressing issues such as access to cultural infrastructure, funding frameworks, and inclusive cultural spaces.
Dialogue and Exchange: Building a shared foundation for a stronger voice of the Independent cultural scene
This spring, Skopje will host a vital gathering through the Culture for Development Forum and BEYOND: South-East Satellite, organized by Heartefactand the leading European cultural network, Culture Action Europe (CAE).
Beyond Borders: Join Us in Shaping the Future of Independent Culture in Skopje 2026
Skopje is set to become a vibrant hub for culture dialogue this spring.
Call for Concept Notes: BOOST GRANTS (Republic of North Macedonia)
The Culture for Development project is launching the Boost Grants Scheme Call for project proposals to support cultural and artistic civil society organizations in the Republic of North Macedonia.
CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS: GRANTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
The Culture for Development project has launched the Job Shadowing Scheme Call for project proposals to allocate grants for the implementation of a capacity-building initiative that offers structured knowledge transfer. The objective of this call is to build the capacities of cultural and artistic professionals and organizations in the Republic of North Macedonia by offering them hands-on, on-the-job training opportunities through learning from practice.
Audience Development Workshop was held in Veles
On 18–19 December 2025, cultural workers from the independent scene in North Macedonia gathered in Veles for an intensive two-day Audience Development Workshop.Â