Alliance KAoperativa

Alliance KAoperativa (Savez udruga KAoperativa / Zajednica KAoperativa) is a network of non-governmental organizations based in Karlovac County, Croatia. It functions as a collaborative platform for local independent cultural actors, aiming to improve working conditions, visibility, and the overall position of the independent cultural scene in the city of Karlovac. The alliance operates a social-cultural center (društveno-kulturni centar) that serves as a hub for workshops, festivals, and community gatherings. The organization is known for its recurring public programs. These include the PARKiranje festival, which brings together local and guest associations, initiatives, and performers across multiple locations in the city; the Buvljak flea market held on the terrace of Cohiba Caffe; and a series of breathing workshops titled "Ciklus radionica dahom – Vođene prakse (o)puštanja," open to participants aged 15 and above regardless of prior experience. The alliance also engages in audience development projects and publishes calls for program proposals. As a network, KAoperativa does not operate as a conventional commercial company but as a civil society alliance. Its activities are centered on cultural production, community building, and the sustainable development of Karlovac's independent scene. The organization maintains an active online presence through its website, where it shares news, event announcements, and opportunities for collaboration.

Alliance KAoperativa is a network of non-governmental organizations from Karlovac County, Croatia. It was established to strengthen the local independent cultural scene by fostering collaboration among associations and initiatives. The network operates a social-cultural center in Karlovac, which serves as a base for its activities. Over the years, KAoperativa has organized recurring events such as the PARKiranje festival, which by 2026 reached its eighth edition, and the Buvljak flea market. It has also offered workshops, including a series of breathing workshops. The alliance engages in audience development and invites program proposals, contributing to the cultural vitality of Karlovac.

• 2026

  Eighth edition of PARKiranje festival held in late June.

• 2026

  Breathing workshop cycle continues in autumn/winter.

• 2026

  Buvljak flea market resumes on September 19.

A collaborative network supporting the independent cultural scene in Karlovac through a social-cultural center and public programs.

1. 1Official websitekaoperativa.org
2. 2Wikidatawikidata.org