I was invited by LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore in April 2022 to give a public lecture online on the topic: “Our eco-cities: The role of arts and creatives“. In this public presentation we focused on the key trends and … Read More
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IN SITU: Plase-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas
The project “IN SITU: Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas”, elaborated by a consortium of 13 European organizations, including NATFA “Kr. Sarafov”, won the competition under the program HORIZON-CL2-2021-HERITAGE- 01-03 of the European Commission! The project … Read More
Cultural Heritage of Ukraine under Threat!
Priceless art, medieval monuments, archaeological sites, museums, archives, industrial heritage complexes, old and new residential districts, urban spaces, all part of local, national, European, and world heritage, are being destroyed in Ukraine. The Hague Convention and the related protocols contain … Read More
Ukrainian Artists: Resilience, Leadership, Braveness!
Ukrainian artists and cultural professionals: in shock, but resilient and brave: leading the global fundraising and awarness raising campaigns! Here are links to the international media coverage: Under attack, Ukraine’s musicians become war reporters and military fundraisers https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60586817 War in … Read More
News from the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts
Golden Rose Awards The 39th edition of the Golden Rose Feature Film Festival in Bulgaria awarded two films with the participation of NATFA professors and alumni. Based on a screenplay by Nelly Dimitrova and Valentina Angelova (lecturers on Dramaturgy at … Read More
Writing a Creative Project for Grant Proposal: Tips for Success
Before starting elaborating your creative project, have in mind that: The project is a problem-solving technique. A creative project makes the world a better place. Realization of a creative project makes us happy! There are always three viewpoints on a … Read More
Master Programme “Management of Performing Arts and Industries”: Students Testimonials
The Master programme “Management in Performing Arts and Industries” at the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts, Sofia is open again for prospective students for the academic year 2021-2022! Here is what the students from the class of 2020-2021 … Read More
Toolkit: How to Initiate, Manage and Develop Creative Spaces
This Toolkit offers basic guidelines, menu of options, lessons learned and tips on how to set up and run a creative space in an urban environment. The Toolkit is part of the EU/UNESCO supported Project “Designing a Creative Cluster Ecosystem … Read More
Helping the Cultural Sector in Rwanda
I was glad to be invited as a Lead Trainer in the Cultural Management Program – an initiative of Africalia to improve capacities of 20 successful young culture and arts professionals from Rwanda with a series of online sessions, held … Read More
Eco Innovation: Reusable Festival Stalls
Studio Symbiosis is an architectural, master planning & interior design studio based in Stuttgart Germany and Delhi NCR India involved in projects of various scales and sectors. The design philosophy is to create integrated design solutions imbibing amalgamated, efficient, robust … Read More