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Candidature of Varna for European
Capital of Culture |
It was launched on 13
June 1985 by the Greek minister of
culture, the famous actress and singer,
Melina Mercouri. Initially, the
initiative was called European City of
Culture in a special motion of the
Council of Ministers of the Union.
The official document stated that the
European City of Culture was to present
a culture which in its historical roots
and contemporary development was
characterized both by common elements
and a heritage which had been due to
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Bulgaria’s European Capital of Culture |
In 2019, a Bulgarian
city and a Italian city will be the
European Capitals of Culture. The
designation procedures are described in
Decision No 1622 of 24 October 2006 by
the European Parliament and the Council
of the European Union.
The applications are assessed by a
special commission of 13 members. Seven
of them are from European institutions
and six are appointed by the
applicant-country. |
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Libraries, Museums and Galleries |
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BULART Gallery
Established in October 1996, the BULART Gallery became a meeting point of leading Bulgarian artists, place for exchanging ideas and creative energies, workshop for new challenges. Artists, writers, poets, actors, musicians, businessman, bohemians are the keen public of the gallery.
For contacts: Varna 22, Shipka Str. mob.: +359 887 244 882 Working time: 14:00 - 19:00 Saturday: 14:00 - 16:00 e-mail: dorabulart@gmail.com http://bulartgallery.blogspot.com
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