CONTEMPORARY GALLERY ZRENJANIN
About Us
An overview of artworks from the collection of the Contemporary Gallery of Zrenjanin, which includes painting, graphics, sculpture and contemporary artistic practices.
Art Colony Established
1956
Gallery Institution
1958
Gallery Opened
1964
Ecka Art Colony
The Ečka Art Colony was founded in 1956 as a meeting place for artists of different generations and artistic approaches. Over the decades, it has become an important space for the exchange of ideas, experimentation, and artistic dialogue, leaving a strong mark on the development of contemporary art.
Colony Founded
The Ečka Art Colony Begins
1956
Year
Gallery Institution
The Gallery’s Beginnings
1958
Year
Gallery Opened
Open to the public
1964
Year
Development
Contemporary approaches
2006 / 2010
Year
Contemporary Gallery Zrenjanin
The collection of the Contemporary Gallery Zrenjanin includes more than 2,800 artworks of Yugoslav and Serbian post-war and contemporary art.
Paintings & Watercolours
Sculptures and Illustrations
Print Cabinet
New Media
Naïve Art Collection
Neoclassical Art Collection
Program and activities
The gallery implements a diverse programme focused on contemporary artistic practices and audience education. A special place in the programme is held by the Watercolour Biennale, as one of the gallery’s most recognisable activities.
- Thematic exhibitions and study displays
- Educational programmes and lectures
- Following current artistic trends
- Research and development of curatorial methods
Mission and Goals
The Contemporary Gallery Zrenjanin is dedicated to the preservation, research, and presentation of contemporary art, with a special focus on the artistic heritage created within the Ečka Art Colony. The gallery’s goal is to encourage dialogue between art, artists, and audiences through exhibition, educational, and research programmes.
Organization
The Contemporary Gallery Zrenjanin is a cultural institution operating within the Ečka Art Colony, dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying, and presenting works of art.
Opening Hours and Location
Accessibility and Identity
The Contemporary Gallery Zrenjanin is committed to inclusivity and making cultural content accessible to all visitors. The gallery space is designed to provide an equal and comfortable experience for all users.
- Ramp access for people with disabilities
About the gallery logo
The gallery’s visual identity is based on details from the works of Dragoslav Stojanović – Sipa, whose artistic expression served as inspiration for the gallery logo. The logo reflects a modernist spirit, abstraction, and the continuity of contemporary art.




Explore the Gallery
We invite you to explore the exhibitions, collections, and current news of the Contemporary Gallery Zrenjanin, and to discover its rich artistic heritage and contemporary programmes.