National Exhibition "Friends of the Sea" 2026: List of accepted authors announced

27.06.2026 | Burgas

The Burgas Art Gallery has announced the list of 167 approved authors for the 12th edition of the "Friends of the Sea" National Exhibition. See the deadlines for submitting artworks.

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Admitted authors for the 12th edition of "Friends of the Sea" announced

The Burgas Art Gallery has officially announced the list of 167 admitted authors who will participate in the 12th edition of the National Exhibition "Friends of the Sea". The selection includes creators in the three main categories: Painting, Graphics, and Sculpture.

The list of approved participants is available in the files attached to the publication, in accordance with the exhibition's statute.

Important deadlines for participants

The gallery team urges authors to arrange the delivery of their selected works during the period from July 15 to July 26, 2026. For participation to be accepted, works must be accompanied by:

Adhering to these deadlines is crucial for the timely printing of the official catalog and the professional organization of the forum.

About the "Friends of the Sea" exhibition

The National Exhibition "Friends of the Sea" is the oldest non-capital art forum in Bulgaria. It began in 1966, and since 1968 the event has established itself as a biennial. After a break in the 1980s, the exhibition was restored in 2004 and continues to be a hub for the most prominent Bulgarian artists.

The twelfth edition will take place in August 2026, presenting works inspired by the maritime theme.