After September 11: Images from Ground Zero documents the devastation and reconstruction of the World Trade Center. This breathtaking collection of images is the only existing photographic account of the attacks, and Joel Mayerowitz – the only photographer to be given unimpeded access to Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. Sofia, 1 September 2020 …
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Tsvetomil Ivanov is one of our first Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program alumni. He spent a year in the United States, and, as an exchange student, where he represented Bulgaria to his host school and family. He’s keeping up the good work even today: while museums were closed due to the health crisis, …
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“Edward Serrota’s photos and stories remind us that things were not always as they are now. Tonight, we hope this exhibit evokes your own memories. We hope you will go home and talk with your family and friends about the realities of life without freedom. Remembering the past helps to ensure that the path forward …
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Small Grants Program The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria is currently accepting proposals for the 2020 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Deadline for submitting proposals: December 9, 2019. The AFCP supports projects to preserve cultural heritage in the following three categories: CULTURAL SITE: includes (but is not limited to) historic buildings and archaeological …
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An Embassy team just enjoyed the heavenly voices of the Legendary Ingramettes with Sherman Holmes performing live at the American College in Sofia. Next they will be in Vratsa (on May 22nd, at the City Concert Hall, 6 p.m.), Pleven (May 23rd, at the Catholic Church, 7 p.m.) and Sofia (May 24th, NDK’s Lumiere Lidl …
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Opening: Tuesday, April 23, 6.30 p.m. Sofia City Art Gallery Sofia 1000, 1 “Gen. Gurko” Str. Masters of Photography – Vivian Maier “In her own hands” (April 23 – June 2, 2019) is organized by MUSIZ Foundation in partnership with Sofia Municipality, U.S. Embassy in Sofia, VIVACOM and Samsung. The exhibition is in collaboration with …
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Many young LGBTI artists from across Bulgaria would like to grow professionally, create and be themselves. In support of their creative aspirations, between July 5 and 10, Single Step Foundation is organizing the first annual CampOUT – a five-day artistic workshop focused on five genres: visual arts, photography, music, dance, and fashion design. The camp …
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On April 5 in Varna, Ambassador Rubin opened the photo exhibit “Frontiers – Photography from the American Southwest” by Bulgarian journalist Anthony Georgieff. The exhibit is a collection of 40 photographs taken during a series of trips to the United States between 2015 and 2019. Ambassador Rubin noted that the exhibit will allow Bulgarians to see a part …
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On March 4th, at 7 pm at the Cultural Center G8 in Sofia, the Center for Legal Aid “Voice in Bulgaria” has the pleasure to host a screening of the documentary film “Welcome to Vermont: four stories of resettled identity.” The screening will be followed by a discussion and cocktail with the film director Mira …
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U.S. Ambassador Eric Rubin and Nicole Simmons hosted a roundtable discussion at their residence in Sofia today titled “Cultural Bridge – Talking About Landscape Photography.” Guests of honor photographers Deborah Bright (USA) and Alexander Ivanov (Bulgaria), as well as other well-known Bulgarian photographers, discussed their thoughts and experiences photographing the world around us. The discussion …
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“SPOTLIGHT: USA,” a platform of American dance in Bulgaria, will feature U.S. dance companies in performances in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from March 26-28, 2018. SPOTLIGHT will introduce American dance companies to international dance professionals, increase cultural exchange and appreciation between the U.S. and Bulgaria, provide opportunities for American dance to be seen and embraced by international …
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SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is the biggest film festival in Bulgaria. It began in 1997 and attracts more than 85 000 spectators annually. The festival aims to present the best of the contemporary cinema to local audiences and regional Bulgarian and Balkan cinema to international audiences, as well as to encourage cooperation between local and …
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September 25-30, 2017 For the 21st time in Haskovo will be held the International Haskovo Jazz Festival. There are two exhibitions, two documentaries, concerts and jam sessions with the participation of 59 artists.
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The International Biennale of Glass is a project without an analogue in Bulgaria. The Biennale team consists of young professionals offering the audience a rich cultural program with an international participation and diverse events. You will have the opportunity to visit exhibitions, lectures and workshops in different locations of the country. With its first edition, …
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October 2-12, 2017 SOFIA BITING DOCS presents a selection of documentary films, going into topics such as human rights, environmental problems, discrimination, disrespect for diversities, integration of minority groups – on the face of it, seemingly overexploited, but actually topical, controversial issues of key importance for the society, raising discussions and arguments. The festival focuses …
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The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria is happy to support the Apollonia Festival of Arts, which is taking place Aug. 27th to Sept. 5th in the Black Sea town of Sozopol. Our selection for you from this year’s festival program is the play by American playwright Charles Evered called “Class”, which relates a story about theatrical art …
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The U.S. Embassy is sponsoring the American component of NIGHT/PLOVDIV again this year. On 16 September, the highlights of the program are urban spaces and the international part of the HERE EVERYWHERE curated program. Part of the latter is the world premiere of the audio-visual performance “Liminal” by American artist Mary Franck, which has to …
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This year Foundation “IME” is launching the Short Artists Residency as a continuation of their practice of socially engaged arts in alternative venues. It will be an attempt to do work in collaboration between artists on site working with: performance and installation, interactive actions including the audience and citizens around the places. For more information …
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Chargé d’Affaires Martina Strong held a reception Wednesday night at the Ambassador’s residence for members and friends of the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation (EKF). This year marks the 10th anniversary of the foundation for Creative Writing, which since its inception has been supported by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia and by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. …
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January 30 – Over the weekend Amb. Eric Rubin visited Surva, the International Festival of Masquerade Games in the town of Pernik. This event is one of the most emblematic folklore festivals in Bulgaria. Every year thousands of visitors from all around the world enjoy the magic of this unique festival, whose main goal is …
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