Nada Galijota Udruga Za Promicanje Umjetnosti I Kulture
Nada Galijota Udruga Za Promicanje Umjetnosti I Kulture is a non-profit association from Rijeka, Croatia, dedicated to making art and culture accessible, inspiring, and meaningful for everyone.
Art is more than beauty. It is memory, identity, conversation, and hope. In the heart of Rijeka, a city shaped by the sea, by migration, by industry and by creativity, we believe that every person deserves the chance to create, to experience, and to belong to a living culture. Nada Galijota brings together artists, young people, families, seniors, and neighbors to share stories, learn new skills, protect our cultural heritage, and build a more connected, compassionate community, one workshop, one exhibition, and one encounter at a time.
Who We Are
Nada Galijota Udruga Za Promicanje Umjetnosti I Kulture (Nada Galijota Association for the Promotion of Art and Culture) is a non-profit association registered in the Republic of Croatia under OIB 49651045530, with its seat in Rijeka. We organise workshops, exhibitions, heritage projects and community programmes for people of every age and background.
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Workshops per year – target
12
Cultural events per year – target
50
Active volunteers – goal
15
Community partners – goal
Figures are annual aims for our programmes, not reported results.
Our Mission
We create open, inclusive and high-quality opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in artistic creation, cultural education and community life in Rijeka and the Primorje-Gorski Kotar region.
Our Vision
We see Rijeka as a vibrant, welcoming and creative European city where culture is a bridge between generations, traditions and nations.
Read our vision →Programs & Activities
Why Choose Us
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We are a registered association under Croatian law, identified by OIB 49651045530. Our legal details, governance and reports are published openly on this website.
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We were founded in Rijeka and work for its people. We know its neighbourhoods, its history and the communities that make it unique.
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Our programmes welcome all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Nobody needs prior experience, and nobody is turned away for lack of money.
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Our activities are led by practising artists, educators and cultural workers who care deeply about sharing what they know.
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We aim for high artistic and educational standards while keeping participation free or low-cost, with reduced places always available.
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Volunteers and members shape what we do. Our programmes grow from the ideas and needs of the community itself.
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We cooperate with schools, cultural institutions and other organisations so that resources go further and reach more people.
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Every donation is used exclusively for our mission and accounted for in our annual financial statements, as required by Croatian law.
Upcoming Events
10:00 – 13:00 · Rijeka (venue details sent on registration)
A relaxed Saturday morning of painting with watercolours and gouache, inspired by the colours of the Kvarner autumn. All materials provided; suitable for children aged 6 and over with a parent or guardian.
Register →18:00 – 20:00 · Rijeka, community hall (to be confirmed)
An informal evening where residents share stories, photographs and songs connected with their neighbourhoods. Recordings, with permission, will become part of our oral history collection.
Register →11:00 – 15:00 · Rijeka (venue details sent on registration)
Drop in to try traditional crafts, from simple weaving to clay modelling, guided by local craftspeople. Free entry; come for half an hour or stay all afternoon.
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In a city shaped by the sea, by industry and by arrivals from every direction, shared creativity is one of the strongest threads that holds us together.
Painting, singing or shaping clay can slow us down, lift our mood and reconnect us with others. Here is why we put wellbeing at the centre of our workshops.
Recipes, songs, crafts and stories disappear quietly unless someone takes the time to listen and write them down. Our heritage work starts with listening.
Community Voices
“I came to one clay workshop to keep my neighbour company. Six months later, I am the one who reminds her when the next session starts.”
“My son is quiet at school. In the theatre group he found a voice I had never heard before.”
“Recording my mother's stories of the old harbour was the best afternoon we have spent together in years.”
Illustrative reflections representative of the experiences we aim to create; not attributed to individuals.
Get Involved
Give a few hours to welcome guests, help at workshops or document our events.
Learn more →Help shape our work, vote at the General Assembly and stay close to every project.
Learn more →Provide art materials, free places and accessible events for people who need them most.
Learn more →Partners & Supporters
Newsletter
A short, friendly email about once a month. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Contact
Dražička ul. 4, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Phone: +385 51 638 206
Email: tania@adblum.com
OIB: 49651045530
