Open Space Foundation

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

9, Industrialna str.
Sofia 1202
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 2 8220699
Fax
+359 2 8220699
E-Mail
pepa_p@openspacebg.com
Mobile Phone
+359 889 916483
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 876 692753
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

Foundation "Open Space" is non-government organization, registered in public benefit. Our staff included: 3 people in full-time, 3 - part-time and 20 - 25 volunteers in time of festival, events and other activities. Budgetary resources available in a year - 110 000 EUR, from European, National and local funds, private companies and patrons. We have 2 main branch: 1/ Educational and consultative services and 2/ Events for the leisure time. Support us and we hope to continue to do this: Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education, Science and Youth in Bulgaria, Embassy of USA, Egypt and The Netherlands in Bulgaria, Italian Culture institute, Goethe Institute, Czech Institute, Polish Cultural Institute, National Agency for European Youth program and initiatives, Centre for development of human resources, many schools and private clubs for out-school activities.

Mission and Objectives

Our Mission is to support and promote cultural dialogue and relationships through various forms of art and communication. Working hard to create a new standard in the cultural life outside the capital city by establishing a more unconventional author's presentation of new concepts and innovative projects not only in music but also in theatre, cinema, arts in general. From 2010 year we're developing our educational programs and initiatives to encourage personal development and skills.

Main Projects / Activities

- International Ethno-Jazz festival "JULY JAZZ" since 2006, - Perelik Pure Jazz - acoustic concert in the top of the Rodophy mountain since 2008, - Children Art camp since 2008, - Youth programs: "KWAG / Know, Wish, Able, Give" and "Attention! Stairs" to develop youth entrepreneurship and initiatives - Program for volunteers: work with volunteers and with managers of volunteers.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

This could be happen per: - active role in the Network relationships; - to create a place for multicultural dialogue and stimulate its to do in real life and every place around us; - per International Ethno-Jazz festival - its stages and work-shops, where people meet other culture and know about other cultures and religious; - to continue to provoke inter cultural interaction and create new mix project in arts and educational programs.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

I strong believe in inter-cultural dialogue and its ability to create change and development of socialite.To be active and open mind people is our personal mission.

Contact (1) Full Name
Pepa Peneva Veleva
Head of the organisation
Pepa Peneva Veleva