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Zašto baš ovaj projekat?
Jerma Art Festival (JAF) je neprofitni, multidisciplinarni i ekološko-umetnički festival koji se održava od 7. do 9. avgusta 2026. godine u selu Vlasi kod Pirota, na samom ulazu u veličanstveni kanjon reke Jerme. Prethodna dva izdanja (2024. i 2025.) dokazala su da ruralna područja mogu postati regionalni centri kulture, ugostivši stotine posetilaca iz Srbije i inostranstva.
Naš program spaja nastupe tradicionalne, alternativne i elektronske muzike domaćih i stranih izvođača, filmske projekcijeumetničke i ekološke radionice. Ulaz na festival je i ove godine potpuno besplatan, jer čvrsto verujemo da umetnost i svest o očuvanju prirode moraju biti dostupni svima. U sklopu festivalskog prostora obezbeđen je i kamp za donatore.
Problem koji svi razumemo
Sve brža depopulacija sela, zagađenje prirode, zapostavljanje zaštićenih prirodnih područja i potpuni nedostatak kulturnih sadržaja van velikih urbanih centara. Dok mladi odlaze, sela tiho nestaju, a sa njima i tradicija.
S druge strane, zaštićena područja prirode trpe pritisak neodgovornog turizma. Verujemo da upravo simbioza prirode, umetnosti i lokalne zajednice drži ključ za održivi razvoj i povratak života u ovaj kraj.
Naše rešenje – festival kao model opstanka
Treće izdanje Jerma Art Festivala želimo da podignemo na još viši nivo produkcije, edukacije i održivosti sa akcentom na unapređenje festivalskih sadržaja. Naš cilj je jasna decentralizacija kulture i aktivna zaštita životne sredine kroz:
→ Besplatne edukativne i umetničke radionice za decu, mlade i posetioce.
→ Direktno osnaživanje lokalnih domaćinstava iz sela Vlasi I okoline koja učestvuju kao ugostitelji, logistička podrška i čuvari tradicije.
→ Promociju ekološke svesti – kroz akcije čišćenja i edukaciju o ponašanju u zaštićenom području.
→ Jedinstvenu scenu na kojoj se prepliću svetska elektronska muzika, regionalna alternativa i izvorna, tradicionalna muzika.
JAF je više od trodnevne zabave; to je održiv, funkcionalan model koji vraća dostojanstvo ruralnim sredinama i štiti Specijalni rezervat prirode „Jerma“.
Svojom donacijom direktno podržavate:
→ Stanovnike sela Vlasi – obezbeđivanjem angažovanja, dodatnih prihoda i dugoročnog razvoja seoskog turizma.
→ Mlade umetnike, muzičare i volontere – koji dobijaju platformu i resurse za stvaranje i rad u inspirativnom okruženju.
→ Zaštitu prirode – kroz finansiranje komunalne infrastrukture tokom festivala i akcije obeležavanja staništa zaštićene vrste Burešov dugonogi veliki mrmoljak.
Poziv na akciju
Pomozite nam da treće poglavlje Jerma Art Festivala učinimo najuspešnijim do sada! Svaka donacija, bez obzira na iznos, predstavlja direktan glas za opstanak naših sela i očuvanje prirode. Naša najvažnija misija jeste da posetioce naučimo da zaštićeno prirodno područje moramo ostaviti čistijim i lepšim nego što smo ga zatekli.
Kliknite "Doniraj" i ugradite svoju ciglu u bedem odbrane umetnosti, prirode i života na selu!
Cilj kampanje i budžet
Cilj kampanje je prikupljanje 600.000 RSD za pokrivanje osnovnih tehničkih, logističkih i produkcionih troškova realizacije trećeg izdanja festivala u selu Vlasi. Sva prikupljena sredstva biće transparentno uložena u obezbeđivanje besplatnog sadržaja za sve posetioce.
→ Troškovi prevoza i putni troškovi za domaće i inostrane izvođače — 151.500 RSD
→ Smeštaj za izvođače u lokalnim domaćinstvima — 148.500 RSD
→ Iznajmljivanje muzičke I filmske opreme — 120.000 RSD
→ Ekološki troškovi: Iznajmljivanje i pražnjenje komunalnih kanti i kontejnera — 40.000 RSD
→ Ekološki troškovi: Iznajmljivanje i održavanje mobilnih eko-toaleta — 40.000 RSD
→ Materijal za radionice – 50.000 RSD
→ Iznajmljivanje agregata – 50.000 RSD
UKUPNO: 600.000 dinara
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Why this project?
The Jerma Art Festival (JAF) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary, eco-art festival held from August 7th to 9th, 2026, in the village of Vlasi near Pirot, right at the entrance to the breathtaking Jerma River canyon. The past two editions (2024 and 2025) proved that rural areas can become vibrant regional cultural hubs, welcoming hundreds of visitors from Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and the wider region.
Our program blends traditional, alternative, and electronic music by domestic and international artists, film screenings, sculpture colonies, and ecological workshops. Admission remains completely free, as we firmly believe that art and environmental education should be accessible to everyone. A free campsite with supporting infrastructure is also provided for all attendees.
A problem we all understand
The rapid depopulation of villages, pollution of riverbeds, neglect of natural beauty, and a total lack of cultural content outside major urban centers. As young people leave, villages quietly disappear, taking traditions with them. Concurrently, protected natural areas face pressure from unsustainable tourism. We believe that the symbiosis of nature, art, and the local community holds the key to sustainable development and bringing life back to this region.
Our solution – the festival as a model for survival
The third edition of the Jerma Art Festival elevates our production, education, and sustainability efforts. Our goal is the true decentralization of culture and active environmental protection through:
→ Free educational and art workshops for children, youth, and visitors.
→ Direct empowerment of local households in Vlasi, participating as hosts, caterers, and guardians of tradition.
→ Promoting ecological awareness – through cleanup actions and leave-no-trace education in a protected area.
→ A unique stage where global electronic music, regional alternative acts, and traditional heritage intertwine.
JAF is more than just a three-day event; it is a functional, sustainable model that restores dignity to rural areas and protects the "Jerma" Special Nature Reserve.
Your donation directly supports:
→ The residents of Vlasi village – by providing employment opportunities, additional income, and the long-term development of rural tourism.
→ Young artists, musicians, and volunteers – by providing them with a platform and resources to create and work in an inspiring environment.
→ Nature conservation – by funding communal infrastructure during the festival and supporting initiatives to mark the habitat of the protected species, Buresch’s crested newt (Triturus ivanbureschi).
Call to Action
Help us make the third chapter of the Jerma Art Festival our most successful yet! Every donation, big or small, is a direct vote for the survival of our villages and the preservation of nature. Our ultimate mission is to ensure that every visitor learns to leave this protected area cleaner and more beautiful than they found it.
Click “Donate” and become a pillar of support for art, nature, and rural life!
Campaign Goal and Budget
The campaign goal is to raise 600,000 RSD to cover core technical, logistical, and production expenses for the third edition in Vlasi. All funds raised will be transparently deployed to keep the festival content entirely free for the public.
Budget Breakdown (RSD):
→ Transport and travel expenses for domestic and foreign performers — 151,500 RSD
→ Accommodation for performers in local households — 148,500 RSD
→ Rental of music and film equipment — 120,000 RSD
→ Environmental costs: Rental and emptying of communal waste bins and containers — 40,000 RSD
→ Environmental costs: Rental and maintenance of mobile eco-toilets — 40,000 RSD
→ Workshop materials – 50,000 RSD
→ Generator rental – 50,000 RSD
TOTAL: 600,000 RSD
Donation Tiers:
→ Riffle dace / Dvopruga uklija (1,000 RSD) – You get a Digital thank-you note
→ Yellow-bellied toad / Žutotrbi mukač (3,000 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 1 campsite
→ Maidenhair fern / Venerina vlas (4,500 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 1 campsite and 1 T-shirt
→ Golden eagle / Suri orao (8,000 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 2 campsites and 2 T-shirts
→ Great crested newt / Veliki mrmoljak (15,000 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 4 campsites and 4 T-shirts
*1 campsite – a tent for two people (12 m2)
0% od cilja od 600.000 RSD
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Zašto baš ovaj projekat?
Jerma Art Festival (JAF) je neprofitni, multidisciplinarni i ekološko-umetnički festival koji se održava od 7. do 9. avgusta 2026. godine u selu Vlasi kod Pirota, na samom ulazu u veličanstveni kanjon reke Jerme. Prethodna dva izdanja (2024. i 2025.) dokazala su da ruralna područja mogu postati regionalni centri kulture, ugostivši stotine posetilaca iz Srbije i inostranstva.
Naš program spaja nastupe tradicionalne, alternativne i elektronske muzike domaćih i stranih izvođača, filmske projekcijeumetničke i ekološke radionice. Ulaz na festival je i ove godine potpuno besplatan, jer čvrsto verujemo da umetnost i svest o očuvanju prirode moraju biti dostupni svima. U sklopu festivalskog prostora obezbeđen je i kamp za donatore.
Problem koji svi razumemo
Sve brža depopulacija sela, zagađenje prirode, zapostavljanje zaštićenih prirodnih područja i potpuni nedostatak kulturnih sadržaja van velikih urbanih centara. Dok mladi odlaze, sela tiho nestaju, a sa njima i tradicija.
S druge strane, zaštićena područja prirode trpe pritisak neodgovornog turizma. Verujemo da upravo simbioza prirode, umetnosti i lokalne zajednice drži ključ za održivi razvoj i povratak života u ovaj kraj.
Naše rešenje – festival kao model opstanka
Treće izdanje Jerma Art Festivala želimo da podignemo na još viši nivo produkcije, edukacije i održivosti sa akcentom na unapređenje festivalskih sadržaja. Naš cilj je jasna decentralizacija kulture i aktivna zaštita životne sredine kroz:
→ Besplatne edukativne i umetničke radionice za decu, mlade i posetioce.
→ Direktno osnaživanje lokalnih domaćinstava iz sela Vlasi I okoline koja učestvuju kao ugostitelji, logistička podrška i čuvari tradicije.
→ Promociju ekološke svesti – kroz akcije čišćenja i edukaciju o ponašanju u zaštićenom području.
→ Jedinstvenu scenu na kojoj se prepliću svetska elektronska muzika, regionalna alternativa i izvorna, tradicionalna muzika.
JAF je više od trodnevne zabave; to je održiv, funkcionalan model koji vraća dostojanstvo ruralnim sredinama i štiti Specijalni rezervat prirode „Jerma“.
Svojom donacijom direktno podržavate:
→ Stanovnike sela Vlasi – obezbeđivanjem angažovanja, dodatnih prihoda i dugoročnog razvoja seoskog turizma.
→ Mlade umetnike, muzičare i volontere – koji dobijaju platformu i resurse za stvaranje i rad u inspirativnom okruženju.
→ Zaštitu prirode – kroz finansiranje komunalne infrastrukture tokom festivala i akcije obeležavanja staništa zaštićene vrste Burešov dugonogi veliki mrmoljak.
Poziv na akciju
Pomozite nam da treće poglavlje Jerma Art Festivala učinimo najuspešnijim do sada! Svaka donacija, bez obzira na iznos, predstavlja direktan glas za opstanak naših sela i očuvanje prirode. Naša najvažnija misija jeste da posetioce naučimo da zaštićeno prirodno područje moramo ostaviti čistijim i lepšim nego što smo ga zatekli.
Kliknite "Doniraj" i ugradite svoju ciglu u bedem odbrane umetnosti, prirode i života na selu!
Cilj kampanje i budžet
Cilj kampanje je prikupljanje 600.000 RSD za pokrivanje osnovnih tehničkih, logističkih i produkcionih troškova realizacije trećeg izdanja festivala u selu Vlasi. Sva prikupljena sredstva biće transparentno uložena u obezbeđivanje besplatnog sadržaja za sve posetioce.
→ Troškovi prevoza i putni troškovi za domaće i inostrane izvođače — 151.500 RSD
→ Smeštaj za izvođače u lokalnim domaćinstvima — 148.500 RSD
→ Iznajmljivanje muzičke I filmske opreme — 120.000 RSD
→ Ekološki troškovi: Iznajmljivanje i pražnjenje komunalnih kanti i kontejnera — 40.000 RSD
→ Ekološki troškovi: Iznajmljivanje i održavanje mobilnih eko-toaleta — 40.000 RSD
→ Materijal za radionice – 50.000 RSD
→ Iznajmljivanje agregata – 50.000 RSD
UKUPNO: 600.000 dinara
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Why this project?
The Jerma Art Festival (JAF) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary, eco-art festival held from August 7th to 9th, 2026, in the village of Vlasi near Pirot, right at the entrance to the breathtaking Jerma River canyon. The past two editions (2024 and 2025) proved that rural areas can become vibrant regional cultural hubs, welcoming hundreds of visitors from Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and the wider region.
Our program blends traditional, alternative, and electronic music by domestic and international artists, film screenings, sculpture colonies, and ecological workshops. Admission remains completely free, as we firmly believe that art and environmental education should be accessible to everyone. A free campsite with supporting infrastructure is also provided for all attendees.
A problem we all understand
The rapid depopulation of villages, pollution of riverbeds, neglect of natural beauty, and a total lack of cultural content outside major urban centers. As young people leave, villages quietly disappear, taking traditions with them. Concurrently, protected natural areas face pressure from unsustainable tourism. We believe that the symbiosis of nature, art, and the local community holds the key to sustainable development and bringing life back to this region.
Our solution – the festival as a model for survival
The third edition of the Jerma Art Festival elevates our production, education, and sustainability efforts. Our goal is the true decentralization of culture and active environmental protection through:
→ Free educational and art workshops for children, youth, and visitors.
→ Direct empowerment of local households in Vlasi, participating as hosts, caterers, and guardians of tradition.
→ Promoting ecological awareness – through cleanup actions and leave-no-trace education in a protected area.
→ A unique stage where global electronic music, regional alternative acts, and traditional heritage intertwine.
JAF is more than just a three-day event; it is a functional, sustainable model that restores dignity to rural areas and protects the "Jerma" Special Nature Reserve.
Your donation directly supports:
→ The residents of Vlasi village – by providing employment opportunities, additional income, and the long-term development of rural tourism.
→ Young artists, musicians, and volunteers – by providing them with a platform and resources to create and work in an inspiring environment.
→ Nature conservation – by funding communal infrastructure during the festival and supporting initiatives to mark the habitat of the protected species, Buresch’s crested newt (Triturus ivanbureschi).
Call to Action
Help us make the third chapter of the Jerma Art Festival our most successful yet! Every donation, big or small, is a direct vote for the survival of our villages and the preservation of nature. Our ultimate mission is to ensure that every visitor learns to leave this protected area cleaner and more beautiful than they found it.
Click “Donate” and become a pillar of support for art, nature, and rural life!
Campaign Goal and Budget
The campaign goal is to raise 600,000 RSD to cover core technical, logistical, and production expenses for the third edition in Vlasi. All funds raised will be transparently deployed to keep the festival content entirely free for the public.
Budget Breakdown (RSD):
→ Transport and travel expenses for domestic and foreign performers — 151,500 RSD
→ Accommodation for performers in local households — 148,500 RSD
→ Rental of music and film equipment — 120,000 RSD
→ Environmental costs: Rental and emptying of communal waste bins and containers — 40,000 RSD
→ Environmental costs: Rental and maintenance of mobile eco-toilets — 40,000 RSD
→ Workshop materials – 50,000 RSD
→ Generator rental – 50,000 RSD
TOTAL: 600,000 RSD
Donation Tiers:
→ Riffle dace / Dvopruga uklija (1,000 RSD) – You get a Digital thank-you note
→ Yellow-bellied toad / Žutotrbi mukač (3,000 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 1 campsite
→ Maidenhair fern / Venerina vlas (4,500 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 1 campsite and 1 T-shirt
→ Golden eagle / Suri orao (8,000 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 2 campsites and 2 T-shirts
→ Great crested newt / Veliki mrmoljak (15,000 RSD) – You get a Reservation of 4 campsites and 4 T-shirts
*1 campsite – a tent for two people (12 m2)
Udruženje mladih, većinom poreklom iz sela Vlasi, posvećeno je očuvanju prirode i oživljavanju života u Specijalnom rezervatu prirode „Jerma“. Kroz ekologiju, turizam, kulturu i edukaciju, radimo na sprečavanju depopulacije i stvaranju uslova za održivi razvoj. Podržavamo lokalnu zajednicu kroz projekte u oblasti zaštite prirode, organske poljoprivrede, kulturnog nasleđa i prekogranične saradnje.
UPDATE 11. maj 2026. Uspeli smo da ostvarimo prvobitni cilj…
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