I am a multilingual Community Manager, Creative Producer, and Arts Researcher with 8+ years of experience building international cultural networks. I specialize in intercultural communication, operations, and participant wellbeing, and I love connecting artists and scholars across borders to turn ideas into meaningful programs. I’m comfortable bridging artistic and academic approaches and am passionate about inclusive and participatory practices. As a co-founder and head of operations at VAC in Belgrade since 2017, I lead residencies and the School of Visual Anthropology, coordinating international partnerships and audience development. Previously, I co-founded and directed the Threepenny Theater Company, shaping its artistic vision and managing productions, budgets, and grants. I am also a Research Associate & PhD Researcher at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, researching the intersection of digital spaces and performative practice, and I regularly present findings at international conferences.…

Marija Barna-Lipkovski

I am a multilingual Community Manager, Creative Producer, and Arts Researcher with 8+ years of experience building international cultural networks. I specialize in intercultural communication, operations, and participant wellbeing, and I love connecting artists and scholars across borders to turn ideas into meaningful programs. I’m comfortable bridging artistic and academic approaches and am passionate about inclusive and participatory practices. As a co-founder and head of operations at VAC in Belgrade since 2017, I lead residencies and the School of Visual Anthropology, coordinating international partnerships and audience development. Previously, I co-founded and directed the Threepenny Theater Company, shaping its artistic vision and managing productions, budgets, and grants. I am also a Research Associate & PhD Researcher at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, researching the intersection of digital spaces and performative practice, and I regularly present findings at international conferences.…

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I am a multilingual Community Manager, Creative Producer, and Arts Researcher with 8+ years of experience building international cultural networks. I specialize in intercultural communication, operations, and participant wellbeing, and I love connecting artists and scholars across borders to turn ideas into meaningful programs. I’m comfortable bridging artistic and academic approaches and am passionate about inclusive and participatory practices.

As a co-founder and head of operations at VAC in Belgrade since 2017, I lead residencies and the School of Visual Anthropology, coordinating international partnerships and audience development. Previously, I co-founded and directed the Threepenny Theater Company, shaping its artistic vision and managing productions, budgets, and grants. I am also a Research Associate & PhD Researcher at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, researching the intersection of digital spaces and performative practice, and I regularly present findings at international conferences.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Serbian
Fluent
Hungarian
Intermediate
Russian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Associate & PhD Researcher at Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad
January 1, 2018 - Present
Conducted high-level strategic research at the intersection of digital spaces and physical performance; authored and published papers; presented findings at international conferences; led cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Co-Founder & Head of Operations / Community Manager at Visual Anthropology Center (VAC)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Co-founded a multidisciplinary creative hub in Belgrade focused on audio-visual research. Oversees operations, international residencies, the School of Visual Anthropology, partnership development, and audience engagement. Coordinates logistics for residencies/workshops and connects artists, anthropologists, and cultural managers to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Co-Founder & Artistic Director at Trig Roša (Threepenny Theater Company)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded and led an independent theater company, defining its artistic vision and assembling a diverse team of creatives and technicians. Managed productions, budgeting, grant applications, and reporting.

Education

Doctor of Arts (D.A.) in Scene Design at University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
DA Arts Scholar at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts, Berlin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
BA in Theatre and Radio Directing at University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Dramatic Arts
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

DA Arts Scholar (Guest Student) - Theatre Directing
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Doctor of Arts (D.A.) in Scene Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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