Association of Young Artists of Montenegro
AYAM · Podgorica · since 2017
A non-governmental association from Podgorica, since 2017.
The association
The Association of Young Artists of Montenegro (AYAM) was founded in 2017 to develop contemporary art and strengthen international cultural cooperation. One of its most important projects is the Festival of Young Artists, which brings together artists from different countries and connects contemporary art with popular culture. The association also founded the Montenegro Youth Orchestra, which contributes to the development of contemporary music and new forms of classical music. Through international partnerships and cross-border cooperation projects, AYAM helps develop the cultural scene of Montenegro and promote it in Europe.
Montenegro Youth Orchestra
The Montenegro Youth Orchestra was founded in 2019 within the Association of Young Artists of Montenegro. It works actively in contemporary art and explores new forms of art music. It is a member of the European Orchestra Federation.
Concerts
The orchestra’s latest performances and the association’s events.
24events in the concert history since 2018
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Concert for 20 years of restored independence
Doclea archaeological site, Podgorica · 20:30
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Concert at Dawn
Velika plaža, Ušće, Ulcinj · Festival of Young Artists
- Festival
- Video
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Hymn of Love: Gospoda Glembajevi and the Montenegro Youth Orchestra
Velika plaža, Ulcinj · Festival of Young Artists
- Festival
- Video
Projects
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EARPIECE
Interreg IPA CBC Italy–Albania–Montenegro, 2020–2022: the popular music of three countries from the Baroque to today.
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ENTAIL
Interreg IPA South Adriatic, 2024–2025: the follow-up to EARPIECE and the “Contemporary Music in Montenegro” conference.
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The Mozart Project
A radio drama based on Mozart’s letters, with music by Milivoje Pićurić, 2020.
Youth and culture
50.5% of young people aged 15 to 35 have never been to a classical music concert.
AYAM survey, 200 respondents.
- Classical music concerts never 50.5%
- Drama never 12%
- Visual arts never 20.5%
Festival of Young Artists
The Festival of Young Artists is built on the meeting of popular culture and contemporary art. It was founded in 2024 by the Association of Young Artists of Montenegro and the company Montenegro Music Production, out of the need for a space where contemporary art meets a wide audience through the expressive and communicative possibilities of popular culture.
Transparency
The association’s annual financial statements, as filed.
Annual reports 2017–2023
For transparency, the association publishes its annual financial statements (in Montenegrin).
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2017