Marijeta Radić Grabovac Takes the Helm at Dubrovnik Summer Festival: Will Professionalism Finally Shine?
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival, one of Croatia’s most prestigious cultural events, has a new acting director. Dubrovnik’s mayor, Mato Franković, appointed Marijeta Radić Grabovac to lead the festival from July 11 to November 1. Is this the dawn of a new era or just another change that won’t shake things up?
Who is Marijeta Radić Grabovac?
Radić Grabovac is no stranger to the cultural scene. With extensive experience in production, programming, museum work, media, and international collaboration, she has been the festival’s program coordinator since 2019. She knows the festival inside and out. But is that enough to finally give the festival the professional polish it has long lacked?
Why does this matter?
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival is a cultural brand for the city and Croatia. It attracts artists and audiences worldwide but has recently faced criticism for organizational issues and a lack of clear vision. With new leadership, there’s hope for a fresh start.
Mayor Franković’s role
Mayor Mato Franković personally chose Radić Grabovac for the role. This move can be seen as a push to professionalize and refresh the festival. However, questions remain about how much city politics will influence the festival’s artistic direction.
What to expect until November?
Radić Grabovac will be responsible for organizing and running the festival’s summer program until November 1. Audiences and artists alike are eager to see if the festival will meet expectations or repeat past problems.
Conclusion
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival stands at a crossroads. With Marijeta Radić Grabovac at the helm, there’s hope for the professional and organizational boost the festival desperately needs. But only time will tell if these changes are skin-deep or real.
So, what do you think? Will the new director breathe new life into the festival, or is this just another change that won’t make a difference? Drop your thoughts below — let’s see who’s optimistic and who’s skeptical!
