Dear colleagues, We would like to inform you that we are extending the deadline for accepting applications for the awards presented by the Bulgarian National Council of ICOM until April 15, 2026. The awards will be presented for merits in the past year 2025. The conditions for application, categories and documents that must be completed are specified in the statute of the awards. It can…
The new temporary exhibition at RAM-Plovdiv examines the role of women in human history and their assigned place in different societies. The selected finds are from key archaeological sites for science from Plovdiv (Yasya Tepe, the Flat Mound on Brezovsko Shosse, Nebet Tepe, the Western Necropolis of Philippopolis), Dolnoslav, Skutare, Velingrad, Kapitan Dimitrievo, Pazardzhik, Stara Zagora, Novo Zagora, Kazanlak. The exhibition includes miniature figurines, statuettes,…
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to participate in a national scientific conference on the topic “Childhood in the Media: Representations, Values, Attitudes”, which is being implemented within the framework of the project “Representations, Values and Attitudes Regarding Childhood, Reflected in the Print Media in Bulgaria in the 20th Century. Sociocultural Aspects”, funded by the Scientific Research Fund. The conference will be held…
Dear colleagues, preparations are beginning to celebrate International Museum Day in 2026. In the publication you can find the theme and guidelines for celebrating it. This year’s theme highlights the powerful role museums play as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical divides, fostering dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace within and between communities worldwide. As trusted public spaces and places of learning, museums contribute to peaceful…
ICOM plays an active role in the museum sector of Bulgaria in 2025 The Bulgarian National Committee of ICOM plays an active role in the museum sector in 2025, it became clear from the organisation’s report made during the annual reporting and election meeting. The members of the organisation elected the current chairman Prof. Dr. Svetla Dimitrova for a second term, the vice-chairmen are Dr.…
The Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian National Committee (BNC) of ICOM have concluded a long-term partnership agreement. The document was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and the Chair of the BNC of ICOM Prof. Svetla Dimitrova at the BTA National Press Club in Stara Zagora. “Museums are the ones that preserve the memory of Bulgaria. And now we are completing the…
Dear colleagues, We remind you that on the 25th of February at 12:00 in the Ancient Cultural and Communication Complex “Serdika” under the “Independence” Square (domed space) our General Assembly will be held. After it, there will be a ceremony to present the first BNC ICOM awards. We ask those of you who are unable to attend in person to prepare a power of attorney…
DEAR MEMBERS OF THE BULGARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM, In connection with the proposal of the Board for amendments to the Statute of the Association “BULGARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM”, which are necessary to bring it into line with the Statute and Internal Rules of ICOM, due to the numerous inquiries received, we publish as follows: 1. Draft amendments to the Statute of the BNC…
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce that the Call for applications for the following Standing Committees is now open: ICOM Ethics Committee (ETHCOM) ICOM Finance and Resources Committee (FIREC) ICOM Legal Affairs Committee (LEAC) ICOM Strategic Allocation Review Committee (SAREC) You can read more about the application process HERE. Online application form Hits: 35
TO THE MEMBERS OF NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION “BULGARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM” INVITATION for participation in a regular General Assembly of the members of the non-profit association “BULGARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM” DEAR MEMBERS OF THE NGO “BULGARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM”, TheBoard of the NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION “BULGARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF ICOM” Sofia, EIK: 176346664, on the basis of Art. 26 of the Law on Non-Profit…