Open Call: Emerging Voices — Ukrainian Composer at Gaudeamus Gaudeamus Festival (Utrecht) — one of Europe’s leading festivals for new music, dedicated to supporting young composers and the creation of new works — in partnership with the Internationale Ensemble Modern Akademie (IEMA-Ensemble) and the Ukrainian Institute in the Netherlands, announces an open call for emerging…
The shortlist of nominees for the Drahomán Prize 2025 has been announced On March 23, the members of the Chapter announced the shortlist of nominees for the Drahomán Prize for translators from Ukrainian into world languages for 2025. The finalists of the award are: Alessandro Achilli and Yaryna Grusha with a translation into Italian of…
Ukrainian Pavilion at the La Biennale di Venezia 2027 Ukrainian Pavilion at the La Biennale di Venezia 2027 Art Competition for the Representation of the Ukrainian Pavilion at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia Regulations For all the details, please read the Regulations on the Organisation and Conduct of the Art Competition…
The inaugural meeting of the UK–Ukraine Cultural Commission Volodymyr Sheiko, Director General of the Ukrainian Institute, and Tetyana Filevska, the institution’s Creative Director, took part in the inaugural meeting of the UK–Ukraine Cultural Commission in London. The Commission was established in accordance with the UK–Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Its…
Ukrainian music at the India Jazz Circuit festival Ukraine has joined the programme of the India Jazz Circuit festival – one of the key international platforms for contemporary jazz and musical experimentation. This participation marks a continuation of the collaboration that began in 2024 and represents another step forward in showcasing Ukrainian music on the international stage. The Ukrainian programme at the festival…
Special Screening of 2000 Meters to Andriivka in Jakarta On February 27, a special screening of the film 2000 Meters to Andriivka took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, commemorating the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event was organized jointly by KlikFilm, the Ukrainian Institute, and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic…
proMOTION 2026 Application deadline June 10, 23:59 (Kyiv time) proMOTION is a long-term programme, developed by the Ukrainian Institute, that aims to support the international promotion of Ukrainian films. About the programme The proMOTION programme gives Ukrainian filmmakers an opportunity to join the world practice of film promotion, partnering with international experts to develop promotional campaigns…
Ukrainian Institute launches the first of three calls for proMOTION 2026 programme In 2026, the Ukrainian Institute and the Eurimages, the cultural support fund of the Council of Europe, continue cooperation within the framework of the proMOTION programme to support the international promotion of Ukrainian films and announce the first of three competitions that will…
INDONESIA Cultural Environment and Local Contexts Read the research in Ukrainian About the research The research on cultural environment and local contexts in Indonesia is a part of the Ukrainian Institute’s comprehensive research project in Asia, Africa and Latin America countries. The aim of the research is to identify and summarise data on the local…
INDIA Cultural Environment and Local Contexts Read the research About the research The research on cultural environment and local contexts in India is a part of the Ukrainian Institute’s comprehensive research project in Asia, Africa and Latin America countries. The aim of the research is to identify and summarise data on the local cultural infrastructure,…
Presentation of analytical studies on the cultural ecosystems and local contexts of India and Indonesia On 18 February 2026, the Ukrainian Institute held a presentation of analytical studies on the cultural ecosystems and local contexts of India and Indonesia at the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine. The event brought together researchers, diplomats, cultural managers…
The Hidden Canon: Ukraine’s Literary Iconoclasts The Hidden Canon: Ukraine’s Literary Iconoclasts Illustration by Anastasia Starko with Ukrainian authors* for The Kyiv Independent Special project by the Ukrainian Institute and The Kyiv Independent. About the project “The Hidden Canon: Ukraine’s Literary Iconoclasts,” a project backed by the Ukrainian Institute, unveils bold Ukrainian classics long hidden from international…