MONTENEGRO: Cultural Centre, Pljevlja
MONTENEGRO: Cultural Centre, Pljevlja
The current building of the House of Culture was constructed in 1948, during the reconstruction of the country, with the help of youth labour and volunteer work actions. At the time it was built, with its spatial comfort and functionality, it was considered one of the most beautiful and best-equipped cultural facilities in Montenegro, designed for various cultural activities. The origins of theatre activity in Pljevlja date back to 1899, in the form of early, underdeveloped stage performances, which were irregularly organized by amateur groups. The drama sections of the societies Bratstvo and Gajret, operating on an amateur basis, planted the seeds of theatrical culture among the local population. A National Professional Theater was established in the post-war period, in 1949.The former Cultural Centre underwent a complete reconstruction and was re-opened in 2018, 70 years after its original construction.
In 2021, the municipality of Pljevlja founded the Cultural Centre Pljevlja. Today, the institution independently works to enhance cultural content in Pljevlja, serving as an indispensable part of the city’s cultural life and acting as the main organizer and co-ordinator of cultural events. Cultural Centre Pljevlja provides a wide range of services, including:
-Organizing symposiums, festivals, concerts, consultations, debates, lectures, reviews, award ceremonies, thematic programmes, and other cultural and artistic events of significance;
-Preparing theatre and film programmes;
-Promoting amateur cultural and artistic creativity, as well as the creativity of persons with disabilities;
-Collecting, processing, and archiving documentation related to the cultural life of the municipality.
In addition to these activities, the centre expanded its services with the digitization of its hall in December 2023.