International success: Young artist from Burgas captivates the jury in Nova Zagora

Prestigious Award for Burgas Art

On June 1, the "Rusi Karabiberov" Art Gallery in Nova Zagora will host the opening of the XXVIII International Youth Art Exhibition – Nova Zagora 2026. The forum reaffirms its status as one of the most significant events for youth creativity in the region.

This year's edition set a record for interest – 2,795 works from 33 countries in Europe and Asia competed for a place in the exhibition.

Strict Selection and International Recognition

After a precise selection process by an authoritative jury chaired by Prof. Dr. Marin Dobrev, 537 works were admitted to the final selection. Among them, the name of Sofia Kuleba from the School of Fine Arts at the Center for Personal Development Support (CPLR) – Burgas, led by Sevina Traykova, shone through.

• Scale: Participation of artists from 33 countries, including India, China, Ukraine, and Germany.
• Recognition: The selection of Sofia Kuleba is proof of the high standard of the school in Burgas.
• Event: The exhibition at the "Rusi Karabiberov" gallery is a forum for the exchange of culture and talent.

Sofia's success is a source of pride for the entire Burgas community and further proof that the young talents from the Center for Personal Development Support rank among the best in the world.