Formally established in 1996 Pekarna magdalenske mreže (Pekarna Magdalena Network) is a non-profit, non-governmental private institution for the support of civil-social initiatives and multicultural co-operation which has been active at the Pekarna Cultural Centre (located in a former military bakery) since 1994. It is a formal body responsible for representing Pekarna Cultural Centre in relations with the Municipality and with essential services (electricity, water supply) and for dealing with all associations and individuals accommodated at the centre.

In addition to this Pekarna magdalenske mreža conceives the cultural programme taking place at Gustaf Hall, Pekarna (concerts, panel discussions on current issues) and the visual arts programme at Hladilnica Gallery and Garage for Art Photography (gUF), produces the NagiB Experimental Movement Festival and the Etnika International World Music Festival and supports various other festivals organised here, including the Magdalena International Festival of Creative Communication and the DokMa International Film Festival. Pekarna Magdalena Network manages also the MISC Infopeka - Youth Information and Counselling Centre, Pekarna, a daily info centre which collects and disseminates information for young people, offers Internet access and organises various workshops.

Pekarna Magdalenske mreže also represents the Pekarna Cultural Centre in the international Trans Europe Halles network and is a partner in the Centre for Information Service, Co-operation and Development of NGOs (CNVOS).