The Foundation European Capital of Culture – Skopje 2028 invites artists, cultural organisations, public institutions, universities, creative professionals, civil society organisations, cultural operators, creative industries, community organisations and international partners to submit project proposals that will become part of the official cultural programme of Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028.
This open call aims to support ambitious, innovative and collaborative cultural projects that strengthen the European dimension, promote artistic excellence, encourage citizen participation and contribute to the long-term cultural development of Skopje and North Macedonia.
Projects should contribute to one or more of the five programme strands of Skopje 2028:
- Art4Hope
- Togetherness
- rECOvering
- CreARTing
- Heritage
The Foundation seeks projects that:
- demonstrate artistic excellence;
- strengthen the European Dimension;
- promote international cultural cooperation;
- engage citizens and communities;
- encourage participation and inclusion;
- contribute to sustainability and long-term legacy;
- develop new audiences;
- foster innovation and creativity;
- reinforce the cultural identity and international visibility of Skopje.
Applicants may apply under one of the following funding categories:
Small-Scale Projects: EUR 3,000 – EUR 9,999
Designed for smaller artistic, community and participatory initiatives with a strong local impact.
Mid-Scale Projects: EUR 10,000 – EUR 24,999
Supporting collaborative projects with wider public engagement, stronger organisational capacity and international cooperation.
Large-Scale Projects: EUR 25,000 – EUR 150,000
Supporting major cultural projects of strategic importance for the Skopje 2028 programme. Large Scale Projects will be selected through a two-stage application procedure.
There are two deadlines, depending on the scale of the project; see the application for more details.
