Call for Artists Serbia

Music & Theatre

About the Call

Within the GUERRE project, we invite artists from Serbia to create music, and theatre works inspired by the cultural heritage of the Balkan Wars and the First World War.

This call focuses on performative and sonic reinterpretations of historical materials, transforming archival sources into contemporary artistic expressions for a digital museum environment.

Who Can Apply

Musicians, composers, sound artists
Theatre makers, performers, directors
Artistic collectives and cultural organizations
Professionals working in music and performing arts

Applicants must be based in Serbia.

What We Are Looking For

Projects inspired by:

Folk and military music traditions
Wartime songs, oral histories, memoirs
Theatre and performance practices from wartime contexts
Everyday life at the front and in the rear

Formats

Reinterpretations of historical songs and dances
New compositions based on archival texts
Audio recordings or experimental sound works
Short performances
Monologues and performative storytelling
Reconstructed dances or historical scenes

What We Offer

Production grant
Access to curated archival materials
Mentorship by historians and music/theatre researchers
Recording support (audio/video)
Presentation in the GUERRE digital museum
International visibility

Selection Criteria

Artistic quality and interpretation
Historical relevance
Performance and compositional strength
Feasibility of production

How to Apply

Deadline: May 30, 2026

Application Requirements

Artistic project proposal (2–3 pages)
Portfolio of previous work
Methodology (how archival material is used for creative process)
Technical and production plan
Supporting materials (video/visual drafts or short teasers)

For questions: info@guerre-museum.eu
or through platform Contact Page