About the prize
The "Živa" award, for the best Slovenian museum and the best Slovenian cultural and natural monument, was established by the Forum of Slavic Cultures in 2012, and its goal is to recognize and promote successful practices in the field of movable and immovable cultural heritage of Slavic countries.
About the Forum of Slavic Cultures
The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) is an international association founded in 2004, with the aim of preserving and developing cultural values, traditions and cultural content in countries where Slavic languages are spoken. Today, the Forum gathers thirteen members: Belarus, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Montenegro, Croatia, Poland, the Russian Federation, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia and Ukraine. The forum promotes cooperation between these countries in the fields of culture, education and science, develops cultural exchange, organizes meetings and defines joint projects.
Who can apply?
The invitation is open to all types of museums and to all cultural heritage sites.
Submission of candidacy is free, and localities and museums can apply regardless of the year of establishment. An organization that applies once cannot apply again in the next three years, except in the case of new extraordinary projects.
How to apply?
Applications are submitted online, at the link.
The application should contain
- Signed letter of consent
- Signed declaration of the participant
- Signed copyright
- Completed online form
- Logo of the institution
- Up to 20 digital photos (300 dpi in JPEG format), showing the exterior as well as a general view of the setting
- Short HD video (maximum 3 minutes)
- Up to 5 electronic or scanned copies of museum brochures, flyers or other promotional materials (optional)
Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is February 28, 2023
More information can be found here.