Between October 17 and 20, 2025, the MAGNA SILVA Association will organize a three-day art residency in the unique complex of old houses in the mountain village of Svezhen.
A space for inspiration: artists, actors, musicians, and digital creators are invited to produce works on the theme: WOMEN – stereotypes, violence, equality.
The goal is to raise awareness, foster empathy, and spark dialogue. In creative working groups, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and inspire one another.
Culmination:
The residency will conclude with a performance and exhibition presenting all works on November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
The event will receive extensive media coverage.
The association covers the following expenses:
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Honoraria for those participating creatively
The venue:
The “Tankina House” mountain complex includes two separate houses sharing a common yard, each with four rooms. There is also a large living room with a fireplace and kitchen, as well as two courtyards with an artistic gazebo.
Svezhen Village – The Hidden Architectural Gem
• Location: Svezhen is situated in the Sarnena Sredna Gora mountain range, at an altitude of 750 m.
• Historical heritage: The tomb of the Bulgarian revolutionary Hadzhi Dimitar is located 2 km from the village.
• Unique architecture: The village preserves over 100 old houses that miraculously survived the mass burning of 1877. These houses are declared architectural and historical monuments, built entirely of wood and stone – without a single nail!
If you are ready to join this important cause, contact us at:
📞 0897828594 | 0899144059
For more information, please check the page of Magna Silva: https://www.facebook.com/MAGNASILVA.ORG
The event is part of the project “Life Without Fear,” implemented with the financial support of the Bulgarian Fund for Women and the European Union.
The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the MAGNA SILVA Association and do not necessarily reflect those of the BFW, the EU, the Directorate-General for Justice andConsumers of the European Commission, or the European Commission itself. Neither the BFW, the EU, nor the EC and its bodies can be held responsible for them.
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