About JAB

Jelsa Art Biennial

The Jelsa Art Biennial on the island of Hvar is a festival of contemporary art that connects different audiences through a multitude of artistic media and practices. It is aimed at both established artists and emerging artists. The event is specific for works that are mostly performed in public spaces with the aim of bringing contemporary art closer to the widest possible audience, emphasizing art that conveys a message of social responsibility and sustainability. In this sense, JAB has a vision to become a unique and recognizable event of socially responsible art at the European level and a generator of development based on environmental awareness and culture. 

LEADERSHIP
• Karmen Krasić Kožul, director
• Merien Lugarić, production assistant
• Gabrijela Mamić, communication

PRODUCTION
LAB852

CO-PRODUCTION PARTNERS
• LAB852
• Održivi Otok / Sustainable Island (HR)

EXPERT ASSOCIATES
• Marija Plenković, Jelsa municipality museum curator
• Josipa Slaviček, Anatomija Otoka / Anatomy of Islands
• dr. sc. Marina Blagaić Bergman, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies
• dr. Sc. Zrinka Ljubešić, Faculty of Science and Mathematics in Zagreb

PEDAGOGICAL TEAM
• Prirodno-umjetnički Kružok

DESIGN
• Rina Barbarić

CO-FINANCING
• EU programme Creative Europe,
• Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia,
• Jelsa Tourist Board,
• City of Zagreb,
• Culture Moves Europe,
• Goethe Institute,
• Kultura nova foundation,
• Municipality of Jelsa,
• Tourist Board of Split-Dalmatia County