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National Academy of Arts opens its studios for children in August

National Art Academy
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As of today, the National Academy of Arts opens its doors to youngsters who for a month will have the opportunity to study fine arts with the help of academy students. Throughout August, children will attend creative workshops in painting, graphics, ceramics, mosaics, icons, calligraphy, comics, design. 

This summer's programme will be dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the writer Boris Aprilov - the father of the series  "The Adventures of Lisko". 
For the first time, part of the classes will be held outside the center of the capital Sofia through the "Summer Academy on Wheels". 
Traditionally, the event will end with an exhibition of children's works at the Academy Gallery. 
The 12th edition of the Summer Academy for children and pupils is a project of the academy and the St. Pimen Zografski Foundation.



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