Cultural institution of national importance, founded in 1996. by the world-wide famous Serbian violinist, Maestro Jovan Kolundžija Guarnerius Art Centre was founded by the distinguished Serbian violinist, Maestro Jovan Kolundžija in 1996, as the first private non-profit cultural institution in Serbia. It was opened on October 2nd 2001, after a massive five-year restoration, that brought the work of Russian architects Vassylev and Kozinsky dated in 1924, to its former brilliance, beauty and elegance.

In the year 2013, Guarnerius Art Centre has been given the status of the Cultural institution of national importance, by the Government of the Republic of Serbia.

Guarnerius Hall is the most spectacular chamber music hall in this part of Europe, and it is located in the vicinity of the old Belgrade bohemian quarter Skadarlija, in the endowment of the industrialist Dimitrije Milojević, the venue which is under protection of the National heritage institute of the Republic of Serbia.

Guarnerius Art Centre is named after Guarneri, the famous violin maker from Cremona. One of Guarnerius precious violins, made in 1754, is owned by Maestro Kolundžija and has been hisconcert companion for over three decades. As a special honor, the Guarnieri family granted us the permission to use their coat of arms, which has become our emblem as well.

Since the opening of the Art Center, we have presented over 750 artistic programs in the Guarnerius Concert Hall and in the Gallery. During this period, the Belgrade audience had the opportunity to meet hundreds of important artists from all over the world, but also young musicians, with a great future ahead. Over the past years, we have revealed many young talents who, through concert cycles, competitions, master classes, are given the opportunity to show their talent to the audience, and our journey is always followed by the support of our media.

The concert hall of exceptional beauty and acoustics, built in the late Renaissance style, can seat over one hundred guests.

Apart from concerts, the hall is also used for theatre plays, master classes, film projections, lectures, book readings, fashion shows, but also for press conferences, promotions, receptions, presentations, cocktail parties, exhibitions, various celebrations, seminars, auctions and others. Because of the flexibility of its space, the concert hall can be accommodated for specific needs of the clients.

Guarnerius Art Centre is also organizing projects in other concert halls in Belgrade (Kolarac concert hall, The City Assembly Hall, Sava Centar, Belgrade Cultural Centre, Belgrade Philharmony hall), and also in Serbia and the whole region.

Guarnerius Art Centre has become well-know for its support of young talents, and also awarded for its endless effort. In 2012. our Centre was given two prestigious recognitions –

- Regional prize BUSINESS PARTNER 2012 in the field of culture, traditionally assigned by the Mass Media International company, to the best companies and institutions in the region. Award established in 1995, has grown into distinguished business, and public recognition, that is assigned to the regional companies and organizations from different fields, institutions that honor and apply high professional standards and firm ethical norms in their business conduct, with a goal to encourage new partnerships and establish better business environment in the region.