Dobrich 9300
25th September Boulevard
Tel: +359 58 604 288
[email protected]
Yordan Yovkov Amateur Art Centre aims at researching and preserving Bulgarian traditions, educating children, developing their talents, and popularizing democratic values.
The centre opened on 11th May, 1870.
It is operating three major establishments - library, amateur art clubs, and cultural events.
The library of the centre boasts some 170,000 items.
Humanitarian sciences and arts are a priority. The centre compiles books, periodicals, graphic and cartographic publications, slides, videos, records, audiocassettes, and CDs.
It operates four schools for children from 4 to 19 years of age:
- 4-year course language school
- Art school (painting, black and white drawing, sculpture, ceramics, iconography, artistic textile). The school regularly participates in international competitions.
- Children's school of music (piano, flute, accordion, guitar). The syllabus includes music from various ages and genres. The young musicians regularly participate in international competitions.
- Ballet dancing and sports dances
The centre is also involved in publishing.