Беларуская Рада культуры

Belarus–Ukraine: Cultural Dialogue 2022–2026

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:45:23 +0000

Mapping of cooperation, key trends, and prospects Presented here is a mapping of Belarusian-Ukrainian cultural cooperation in 2022–2026, prepared by experts from the Belarusian Council for Culture in partnership with the Danish Cultural Institute. The document collects and describes joint projects in literature, theatre, film, visual arts, media, festival programmes and international networks. These examples demonstrate not only the scale and diversity of cooperation, but also how the nature of…

ArtPower Belarus launches a new call under Track 2: Creative Projects

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0000

The ArtPower Belarus programme announces the launch of a new call under Track 2: Creative Projects. Applications open on 24 September 2026 and will be accepted until 29 October 2026, 15:00 Minsk time (GMT+3). The results will be announced no later than 28 December 2026. Track 2 supports the creation of cultural products and initiatives that promote freedom of expression, contribute to the development of a vibrant and diverse Belarusian culture, and make it accessible to wider audiences. A broad…

Applications remain open for track 3: projects in exceptional circumstances

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:09:48 +0000

ArtPower Belarus continues to accept applications for grants under Track 3: Projects in Exceptional Circumstances. The track is designed for Belarusian cultural professionals and initiatives facing difficult or unforeseen personal or professional circumstances who need support to implement a cultural project. Applications for Track 3 are accepted on a rolling basis. Grants range from €1,000 to €5,000, and in exceptional cases may be awarded up to €10,000. Projects must be completed no later…

“A free city is a city where people dance in the streets”: how Aliaksei Sialenka returned to music after prison

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0000

We continue our series of stories about projects supported by ArtPower Belarus with funding from the European Union. Before his arrest, Aliaksei Sialenka combined his work in architecture with his passion for music. He performed with Belarusian bands, taught music, and, together with friends, developed their own recording studio in Minsk. After his imprisonment, he lost almost everything he had spent years building: his band, the studio, his instruments, and the opportunity to play regularly.…

Books begin long before they reach the printing press: how Gutenberg Publisher is building a sustainable belarusian publishing house

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:42:11 +0000

We continue our series of interviews with projects supported by ArtPower Belarus, funded by the European Union. When readers hold a newly published book in their hands, they rarely think about everything that happens behind the scenes. Editing, design, typesetting and printing are only part of the process. There is also fundraising, planning, division of responsibilities, partnerships, communication and countless day-to-day organisational decisions without which no book would ever come into…

Results of the third call of Track 2: Creative Projects under the ArtPower Belarus programme

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:50:37 +0000

Following the announcement of the latest selection round under ArtPower Belarus programme Track 2 (Creative Projects), a total of 24 proposals representing different sectors of Belarusian culture have received support. The call attracted 99 applications: 49 for MINI grants and 50 for MIDI grants. Following an assessment by independent experts and the final decision of the selection committee, 14 projects were awarded MINI grants and 10 projects received MIDI grants. A total number of currently…

Belarusian Culture: Review (April – June ’26)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:25:17 +0000

Literature: Waiting for great prose Cinema: Victory in Krakow and the ubiquitous "extremists” Theatre: The leadership is dominated by security forces, and the repertoire is war. But there is also something good Music: Сancellation of major festivals and emergence of new ones Art: From targeted changes to institutional dismantling Traditional culture: Kupalle, detentions and the district police officer/folklorist Literature: Waiting for great prose Belarusian literature has continued to live…

ArtPower Belarus. Track 1: results of the new call

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:26:57 +0000

Under the new ArtPower Belarus call for Track 1: Organisational Development, 14 projects have been selected for support. Track 1 is designed to strengthen Belarusian cultural organisations and initiatives by supporting their long-term development, team capacity, and organisational resilience. Unlike grants that support individual cultural projects, Track 1 focuses on strengthening organisations themselves. It helps Belarusian cultural organisations build a solid foundation for long-term…

Bialiatski / Unbroken: how a film about a Nobel peace prize laureate was made while he was in prison and completed after his release

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:34:44 +0000

We continue our series of interviews with projects supported by ArtPower Belarus, funded by the European Union. The documentary BIALIATSKI / UNBROKEN took more than three years to create. What began as an idea for a film about Ales Bialiatski following his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize gradually evolved into something much larger. As the filmmakers immersed themselves in archives, testimonies, and conversations with people who had known Bialiatski in different countries and at different…

One Story Among Many: Belarusian Culture in the European Context

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:01:39 +0000

A column by Elina Kalnibalotskaya At the Goethe-Institut Griechenland in Athens, as part of Refugee Week Greece, an event titled Stories of Courage and Solidarity brought together artists, researchers, and cultural organizations to discuss safe spaces for artists and cultural professionals in exile. The programme included the presentation of a new mapping study on support structures for exiled artists across Eastern Europe, followed by a panel discussion featuring practitioners working in this…