On December 6th, the day celebrated as a holiday, the city of Burgas will host the ceremony for the annual "Artist of the Year" award. This is one of the most prestigious accolades that the local art community can receive, and the event is eagerly awaited by art enthusiasts in the region.
This year, three outstanding artists, whose names are already exciting the art circles, are nominated for the high award: Kolyu Kehayov, Anelia Nikolova, and Stoyko Daskalov. Who of them will be honored to be called "Artist of the Year" will be clear very soon.
The decision will be made by an authoritative jury consisting of 11 members. Its composition includes significant names from the cultural life of the city, including the chairman Dobrin Vatev, members of the Board of Directors of the Association of Burgas Artists, the director and representative of BHG "Petko Zadgorski", the deputy mayor for culture of Burgas Municipality Diana Savateva, as well as last year's award winner - Dimo Kolibarov. The presence of such respected figures guarantees objectivity and a high assessment of the contenders.
The ceremony is held under the patronage of Mayor Dimitar Nikolov, which emphasizes the importance of the event for the local community and the cultural life of the city.
The "Artist of the Year" award aims to recognize the most active and significant creative achievements in the field of fine arts, realized during the past 12 months. The name of the winner will be announced during a special ceremony, which traditionally brings together representatives of cultural institutions, artists and art enthusiasts from the entire region. The celebration is expected to be filled with excitement and recognition for the talent and work of the artists. The event will undoubtedly be a celebration of art and creativity, marking the significance of the visual arts in the region.