ARTMOST.ORG
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Novi Sad & Beograd, Serbia
Novi Sad & Beograd, Srbija

Art as a
bridge for
those rebuilding

Umetnost kao
most za
one koji grade iznova

ArtMost supports people in vulnerable situations — migrants, refugees, and those rebuilding their lives — to find visibility, connection, and resilience through artistic practice and cultural participation.

ArtMost podržava ljude u ranjivim situacijama — migrante, izbeglice i one koji grade novi život — da pronađu vidljivost, veze i otpornost kroz umetničku praksu i kulturno učešće.

6
Exhibitions
Izložbi
35+
Artists supported
Umetnika podržano
3
Years active
Godine rada

"New art in a new country, with hope for a new world" — Mi Stvaramo, 2023

„Nova umetnost u novoj zemlji, s nadom u novi svet" — Mi Stvaramo, 2023

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A nonprofit rooted in migration, driven by art

Neprofitna organizacija nastala iz migracije, pokrenuta umetnošću

Founded in Novi Sad in 2022 by artists who themselves crossed borders, ArtMost (Udruženje za kreativnost) works at the intersection of art, social inclusion, and cultural exchange. We are registered as a civil society organization in Serbia.

Osnovana u Novom Sadu 2022. godine od strane umetnika koji su sami prešli granice, ArtMost (Udruženje za kreativnost) deluje na raskrsnici umetnosti, socijalne inkluzije i kulturne razmene.

Our Mission
Naša misija

ArtMost supports people in vulnerable situations — migrants, refugees, and those rebuilding their lives — to find visibility, connection, and resilience through artistic practice and cultural participation.

ArtMost podržava ljude u ranjivim situacijama — migrante, izbeglice i one koji grade novi život — da pronađu vidljivost, veze i otpornost kroz umetničku praksu i kulturno učešće.

01

Visibility over charity

Vidljivost pre dobrotvorne pomoći

We don't "help migrants". We create platforms where their voice, skill, and culture become visible and valued.

Ne „pomažemo migrantima". Stvaramo platforme gde njihov glas, veština i kultura postaju vidljivi i cenjeni.

02

Art as a tool, not decoration

Umetnost kao alat, ne ukras

Creative practice builds psychological resilience, professional identity, and social connection — outcomes we document and report.

Kreativna praksa gradi psihološku otpornost, profesionalni identitet i društvene veze — ishode koje dokumentujemo.

03

Bridge, not barrier

Most, ne barijera

Every project involves both migrant and local communities. Integration means mutual exchange, not assimilation.

Svaki projekat uključuje i migrantske i lokalne zajednice. Integracija znači uzajamnu razmenu, ne asimilaciju.

Programs that create real change

Programi koji stvaraju pravu promenu

Our work spans exhibitions, mentorship, education, and community-building. All programs are grounded in documented need and measurable impact.

Naš rad obuhvata izložbe, mentorstvo, obrazovanje i izgradnju zajednice. Svi programi temelje se na dokumentovanim potrebama i merljivom uticaju.

Cultural Bridge Exhibitions

Izložbe kulturnog mosta

Joint exhibitions where migrant and Serbian artists collaborate. Public gallery shows in Novi Sad and Beograd documented by national media.

Zajedničke izložbe gde migranti i srpski umetnici sarađuju. Javne galerijske izložbe u Novom Sadu i Beogradu.

Culture Moves Europe eligible Prihvatljivo za Culture Moves Europe

Women in Motion

Žene u pokretu

Economic empowerment for women artists in migration: portfolio workshops, local market navigation, peer mentorship. Proven results: participants secured employment in Serbia.

Ekonomsko osnaživanje umetnica u migraciji: radionice portfelja, navigacija lokalnim tržištem, mentorstvo. Dokazani rezultati.

CERV / UN Women eligible Prihvatljivo za CERV / UN Women

Sister Network

Mreža sestara

Peer-to-peer mentorship: artists who have navigated migration guide those who are just beginning. No infrastructure needed — starts immediately.

Mentorstvo „ravna ravnoj": umetnice koje su prošle put migracije vode one koje tek počinju.

ECF / Erasmus+ eligible Prihvatljivo za ECF / Erasmus+

Art as Resilience

Umetnost kao otpornost

Workshops using creative practice as psychosocial support for people processing displacement, trauma, and identity loss. Trauma-informed facilitators.

Radionice koje koriste kreativnu praksu kao psihosocijalnu podršku osobama koje prolaze kroz raseljavanje i gubitak identiteta.

EU4Health / CERV eligible Prihvatljivo za EU4Health / CERV

Youth & Children

Mladi i deca

Art education for children of migrants aged 3–16. Safe, multilingual creative space that builds belonging and self-expression from early age.

Umetničko obrazovanje za decu migranata uzrasta 3–16 godina. Bezbedni, višejezični kreativni prostor.

Erasmus+ Youth eligible Prihvatljivo za Erasmus+ Youth

Creative Economy

Kreativna ekonomija

Accelerator program helping creative professionals understand and navigate the Serbian market: legal, financial, networking. Based on our 2023 pilot.

Akceleratorski program koji pomaže kreativnim profesionalcima da razumeju srpsko tržište: pravni, finansijski, umrežavanje.

EBRD / local funds eligible Prihvatljivo za EBRD / lokalne fondove

Three years of documented work

Tri godine dokumentovanog rada

6
Public exhibitions in Novi Sad & Beograd
Javnih izložbi u Novom Sadu i Beogradu
35+
Artists from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and beyond
Umetnika iz Rusije, Belorusije, Ukrajine i šire
3
Women who secured employment in Serbia through our network
Žene koje su kroz našu mrežu pronašle posao u Srbiji
10+
Media mentions incl. EuroNews RS, Politika, Telegraf
Medijska pominjanja uključujući EuroNews RS, Politiku, Telegraf

Selected exhibitions

Odabrane izložbe

Exhibited at & featured in
Izlagali u i predstavljeni od
American Corner
SKCNS Fabrika
Prostor M. Dereta
EuroNews RS
Politika.rs
Telegraf.rs

People who lived this story

Ljudi koji su živeli ovu priču

Our team consists of artists, curators, and educators who navigated migration themselves — which is why we understand what our participants actually need.

Naš tim čine umetnici, kustosi i edukatori koji su sami prošli kroz migraciju — zbog čega razumemo šta učesnici zaista trebaju.

OS
Olga Serova
Director
Direktorka
JG
Julia Grau
Project Curator
Kuratorka projekata
SV
Stanislav Verigo
Deputy Director
Zamenik direktora
+8
8 volunteers
8 volontera
Artists & educators
Umetnici i edukatori

We are actively seeking grant partnerships

Aktivno tražimo grantovska partnerstva

ArtMost is a registered Serbian civil society organization with a proven track record. We are eligible for EU, UN, and international foundation funding.

ArtMost je registrovano srpsko civilno društvo sa dokazanim iskustvom. Prihvatljivi smo za finansiranje EU, UN i međunarodnih fondacija.

Culture Moves Europe
Creative Europe Programme
Target 2026 Cilj 2026
CERV — Gender Equality
European Commission
Target 2026 Cilj 2026
ECF — Culture of Solidarity
European Cultural Foundation
Planned Planirano
Google for Nonprofits
Google.org
Applying Apliciramo

Get in touch

Kontaktirajte nas

Whether you're a funder, potential partner, artist seeking support, or curious community member — we'd love to hear from you.

Bez obzira da li ste donator, potencijalni partner, umetnik koji traži podršku ili zainteresovani član zajednice — radujemo se vašoj poruci.

Email
Email
Location
Lokacija
Novi Sad, Zarka Zrenjanina 4
For funders and partners
Za donatore i partnere
Write to us with a short description of the partnership or grant opportunity.
Pisite nam sa kratkim opisom partnerstva ili grant prilike.
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