The program brings together musicians, film professionals, and theatre practitioners who see art as a tool for freedom of expression and public dialogue. CCAP includes three creative residencies in which new collaborative projects and cultural works in film, music, and theatre are developed. In addition, the program includes an educational study visit to Sweden and an international meetup in Vilnius, where cultural leaders gather to exchange experience and plan joint initiatives.
During the program’s residencies, participants will create music tracks, a short film, and a theatre performance, as well as establish long-term partnerships between Belarusian, Lithuanian, and Swedish creative communities.
During the program’s residencies, participants will create music tracks, a short film, and a theatre performance, as well as establish long-term partnerships between Belarusian, Lithuanian, and Swedish creative communities.
Program timeline
27 November 2025
27 November 2025
Program presentation & Networking
December 2025 - January 2026
December 2025 - January 2026
Theatre Camp open call
The seven-day Theatre Camp brings together 10 participants from Belarus and Sweden for an intensive creative exchange focused on exploring theatre as a tool for community building, resilience, and democratic expression.
The program combines learning and practice — from workshops on the social impact of theatre and new technologies in performing arts to collaborative ideation and the creation of performances inspired by Belarusian and Swedish literature.
The camp concludes with a public showcase and a reflection session, where participants share their experiences, receive feedback, and plan potential future collaborations
The program combines learning and practice — from workshops on the social impact of theatre and new technologies in performing arts to collaborative ideation and the creation of performances inspired by Belarusian and Swedish literature.
The camp concludes with a public showcase and a reflection session, where participants share their experiences, receive feedback, and plan potential future collaborations
March 2026
March 2026
Theatre Camp
January - March 2026
January - March 2026
Music Camp open call
The seven-day Music Camp brings together 10 participants from Belarus and Sweden for an intensive creative exchange focused on exploring music as a tool for community building, resilience, and democratic expression.
The program combines learning and practice — from workshops on the role of music in cultural resilience and contemporary approaches to artist promotion, to jam sessions, collaborative ideation, and the creation of new music tracks in international teams.
The camp concludes with a public concert in Vilnius and a reflection session where participants share their experiences, receive feedback, and plan potential future collaborations.
The program combines learning and practice — from workshops on the role of music in cultural resilience and contemporary approaches to artist promotion, to jam sessions, collaborative ideation, and the creation of new music tracks in international teams.
The camp concludes with a public concert in Vilnius and a reflection session where participants share their experiences, receive feedback, and plan potential future collaborations.
June 2026
June 2026
Music Camp
May - July 2026
May - July 2026
Film Camp open call
The seven-day Film Camp brings together 10 participants from Belarus and Sweden for an intensive creative exchange focused on exploring film as a tool for community building, resilience, and democratic expression.
The program combines learning and practice — from workshops on the role of film in working with communities and an overview of short-film distribution opportunities, to brainstorming, collaborative ideation, and the creation of a short film in international teams.
The camp concludes with a public screening and a Q&A session at a Vilnius cinema, after which participants will share their experiences, receive feedback, and discuss potential future collaborations.
The program combines learning and practice — from workshops on the role of film in working with communities and an overview of short-film distribution opportunities, to brainstorming, collaborative ideation, and the creation of a short film in international teams.
The camp concludes with a public screening and a Q&A session at a Vilnius cinema, after which participants will share their experiences, receive feedback, and discuss potential future collaborations.
September 2026
September 2026
Film Camp
November 2026
November 2026
Creative Communities Meetup
An international meetup-conference for representatives of creative communities.
March 2027
March 2027
Study visit to Stockholm
The seven-day educational visit to Stockholm brings together 15 creative community leaders from Belarus and Sweden, primarily selected from the camp participants. The program includes meetings with Swedish partners, visits to cultural hubs and organizations, exploration of the creative industries, and a presentation of the camp results to a Swedish audience through music, film, and theatre.
May 2027
May 2027
International Creative Communities Meetup
The international Creative Communities Meetup (CCM) will become the culmination of the Creative Communities Acceleration Program, bringing together its participants to discuss achievements, present results, and collaboratively develop future initiatives.
The event includes inspiring talks, discussions, and networking, highlighting the importance of cross-border cooperation and democratic participation.
During the needs-assessment session, key challenges will be identified and the directions for future programs will be shaped — programs that support creative communities, civic engagement, and freedom of expression.
The event includes inspiring talks, discussions, and networking, highlighting the importance of cross-border cooperation and democratic participation.
During the needs-assessment session, key challenges will be identified and the directions for future programs will be shaped — programs that support creative communities, civic engagement, and freedom of expression.
Camps Open Call
Film Camp | September 2026
Music Camp | June 2026
Theatre Camp |
March 2026
March 2026
Organizers
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Smart Coop Sweden is a member-owned, non-profit cooperative production house that supports cultural professionals and creative freelancers by providing financial and administrative solutions, fair employment, and social security, enabling them to focus on their artistic and professional practice rather than administrative management. -
CreateCulture is an organization founded by Belarusian cultural practitioners in Vilnius. It supports creators, civic initiatives, and media professionals through educational programs, community projects, media production, and international collaboration.
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