On 16 June, The Quiet Nest Gallery at The Palace – Balchik opened the annual charity exhibition of the national initiative "Art Supporting Art", a tradition that has become an established part of The Palace's cultural programme.
The initiative, organised by the Imeon-Balkani Foundation and driven by the dedication of renowned Bulgarian artist Anatoliy Stankulov, brings together some of Bulgaria's leading contemporary visual artists, many of whom teach at the country's higher education institutions for the arts. By donating their works, they help support the next generation of young artists.
Architect, painter, cartoonist, publisher, and editor, Anatoliy Stankulov has built an impressive creative career spanning more than 10,000 cartoons and over 500 exhibitions around the world, including more than 30 solo exhibitions. His distinctive artistic style and subtle sense of irony have made him one of Bulgaria's most recognisable contemporary artists.
The exhibition also features works by distinguished Bulgarian artists, including Prof. Kiril Bozhkov, Prof. Vladimir Avramov, Prof. Martina Karaivanova, Prof. Dimitar Cholakov, Chief Assistant Prof. Yuliyan Stankulov, and others.
Funds raised through artwork sales contribute to the platform's Annual Art Fund, which provides scholarships to talented pupils and university students pursuing careers in the arts. During the previous academic year, 14 young artists received financial support through the programme.
The initiative is organised in partnership with the National Academy of Art and the Union of Bulgarian Artists.
The exhibition will remain on display until 30 June. By choosing a work of art for your home, you may also help a young artist take another step on the path towards a professional creative career.
