As part of the Action Plan for visits to beneficiaries of approved funding, on 18 September 2026, Sanja Arnautović, Head of the Department for Institutions and Associations in the Field of Culture within the Culture Sector of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports, visited the beneficiary, the Art Colony Sarajevo Artists’ Association, with the aim of monitoring the implementation of the project “14th International Art Colony Sarajevo 2026”, supported through funding provided by the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports.

The 14th International Art Colony Sarajevo 2026 was held from 19 to 21 August 2026 at Svrzo’s House, organized by the Art Colony Artists’ Association and the Sarajevo Museum. The colony brought together 17 artists from various countries who interpreted Sarajevo and its distinctive settings through their own artistic expression. As part of the project, a workshop for children was also organized, aimed at introducing art to the youngest audiences. The artworks created during the colony were presented on 22 August 2026 at the exhibition “Scents of Baščaršija” held at Svrzo’s House.

The beneficiary fully implemented all project activities in accordance with the established programme and timeline.

During the monitoring visit, an inspection was carried out of promotional and publicity materials, media coverage, and other documentation related to the implemented project activities and their public visibility.

The beneficiary prepared the complete financial documentation required for reporting purposes and will submit it, together with the narrative report on project implementation, to the Ministry in accordance with contractual obligations and prescribed deadlines.

The project “14th International Art Colony Sarajevo 2026” contributes to the promotion of visual arts, international cultural exchange, and networking among artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, while simultaneously promoting Sarajevo, its cultural heritage, and its distinctive historical settings through contemporary artistic expression.