The Apollonia Art Foundation was established in 1991 succeeding the Academy for Art, founded in 1984. For 25 years the Foundation is producing two of the most respected annual festivals in Bulgaria - the Spring Musical Festival in Sofia and the Apollonia Festival of Arts in Sozopol, Southern Black Sea Coast.
The first Apollonia Festival of Arts was held in Sozopol in 1984. Sozopol is among the oldest Bulgarian cities. Art people - artists, musicians, writers, poets, actors and architects are a significant part of the regular visitors. The unique atmosphere of the city is a true inspiration for creative work.
Apollonia Festival of Arts is the largest and most popular Bulgarian art forum that brings together leading Bulgarian musicians, actors, artists and writers, as well as guest performers from abroad.Events take place at the Otets Paissii Cultural Centre, the city’s Archaeological Museum and the Art Gallery, as well as the Apollonia Amphitheatre and the UBB jazz club. Celebrations this year open by the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, which participates in the festival for the first time.
Apollonia Festival of Arts, the largest and most popular Bulgarian art forum will be held in Sozopol from 28th of August to the 5th of September 2010.