From 1 to 14 August, The Tunnel Gallery at SCI CC "The Palace" – Balchik will host the exhibition "Traditions in the Whisper of the Waves"—a meeting point between traditional craftsmanship, contemporary applied arts, and the inspiration of the sea.
The exhibition brings together artists from the Association for the Development of Applied Arts – Varna, presenting handcrafted works created through a variety of techniques and materials, including leather art, glass, polymer clay, felt, textile art, and contemporary ceramics.
A special guest of the exhibition is the Malta Crafts Foundation, showcasing Malta's traditional crafts and artisanal practices. Its participation transforms the exhibition into a cultural dialogue between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, united by a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and living traditions.
Every work on display is handmade, combining the mastery of traditional techniques with a contemporary artistic vision. Set within the distinctive stone architecture of The Tunnel Gallery, the exhibition creates an inspiring atmosphere where tradition finds new expression through the language of contemporary applied arts.
Participating artists:
Miglena Georgieva – leather art and leather filigree
Diana Radanova – artistic glass
Galya Mincheva – designer jewellery and polymer clay sculptures
Silvia Stoyanova – felt art
Dzev Studio – textile art
Tsvetana Vekova – contemporary ceramics
The opening will be on 1 August 2026 at 6:00p.m in gallery "TheTunnel", SCI CC "The Palace" - Balchik.
The exhibition will be open to visitors from 1 to 14 August, during the gallery's regular opening hours.
