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Yuriy Vulkovsky

Yuriy Vulkovsky

Art Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former Deputy Minister @ Ministry of Culture | Social Impact

  • Education

    • Salzburg Global Seminar

      2007 - 2007
      Community development through arts

      The purpose of this session is to identify particularly imaginative and effective new models of arts and community interaction and identify ways in which these models might be replicated elsewhere or adapted to other contexts. To this end, this session will bring together an international group of artists, cultural managers, public sector representatives working in the areas of culture, education, tourism, and economic development, arts educators, cultural scholars, and journalists to examine… Show more The purpose of this session is to identify particularly imaginative and effective new models of arts and community interaction and identify ways in which these models might be replicated elsewhere or adapted to other contexts. To this end, this session will bring together an international group of artists, cultural managers, public sector representatives working in the areas of culture, education, tourism, and economic development, arts educators, cultural scholars, and journalists to examine unusual and successful examples of arts-community interactions to understand better how cultural institutions can: play an even more vital role in their communities; adapt to the information age and employ new technologies in more creative and effective ways; reach out to new, diverse audiences; foster a lively cultural dialogue; and enhance their impact and relevance in communities around the world. Show less

    • British Council and Bulgarian Ministry of Culture in the framework of PHARE project BG 9606-03

      1999 - 1999
      Art Managment and Art Administration Program

    • Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

      1991 - 1996
      Master's degree Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

  • Experience

    • Creative Progress Agency

      Sept 1998 - Aug 1999
      Art Manager

      Responsible for:- Promotion of Bulgarian visual artists and film-makers abroad- Organisation of art exhibitions- Participation in the production and distribution of animation films- Market analysis- Development of Agency's strategy

    • Soros Center for Cultural Policies

      Feb 2002 - Jun 2003
      Program Manager

      Responsible for Policy Research and Analysis, Advocacy Work and development relations with the Ministry of Culture, Parliamentary Committee of Culture, and other public institutions. Creation of a Coalition of Cultural NGOs.

    • Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation

      Sept 2003 - Sept 2007
      Grants Manager

      Responsible for the small grants programs for more than 100 community organisations across Bulgaria.Project leader for projects like:“Learning, success, change” – capacity-building program for NGOs and non-registered local groups through training, funding and consultations. Responsible for overall management and implementation of the program - from selection of the participants through grants making to training organisation and localprojects monitoring.Project “Living Heritage” – capacity-building program for local communities and local CSO through training, coaching, small grants, and networking. Responsible for overall management and implementation of the program, including the training components, international cooperation, monitoring and evaluation. Show less

    • Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski

      Oct 2003 - May 2010
      Assistant Professor

      Assistant Professor at Sofia University (before that at New Bulgarian University). Responsible for the development of training curricula and training delivery of 3 academic courses, including "Cultural Policy", "Cultural Management" and a course with an accent on projects’ development and implementation, fundraising for CSOs, monitoring and evaluation.

    • Altera

      Mar 2008 - Mar 2009
      Development Manager

      ▪ Internal analyses and strategic planning▪ Development of fundraising strategy▪ Development of audience development strategy

    • Foundation for Urban Projects and Research

      Mar 2009 - May 2014
      Executive Director

      Founder of the organisation. Development and implementation of a series of research and advocacy project about the social and cultural situation in the municipalities in Bulgaria. Fundraising from private and institutional donors. Developing partnerships with EU, national and local public institutions. Participation in international networks. Management of small teams of experts, consultants and volunteers.

    • Bulgarian Festivals Association

      Aug 2012 - May 2014
      Executive Director

      Co-founder and first CEO of the Bulgarian Festivals Association. Organised the overall activities of the BFA under supervision and in close cooperation with the Board of the Association. More specifically responsible for organisational design and development, capacity building for the members of the Association, fundraising, international networking and institutional relations.

    • Reach for Change Bulgaria

      Jun 2014 - Mar 2021
      Executive Director

      Responsible for the design, development, implementation, evaluation and update of ongoing support programs for social and creative entrepreneurs – Incubator, Accelerator, Academy – which supported about 200 early-stage social and cultural entrepreneurs with training, strategic planning, coaching, access to business mentors, public visibility, as well as financial support (22 social entrepreneurs in the Incubator received a total of 330 000 BGN in small grants). The training program includes business modelling, financial modelling, social impact management, scaling strategies, pitching and presentation skills, etc. Best Bulgarian social entrepreneurs such as The Social Teahouse, Loveguide and Vratsa Software (among many others) received start from RFC Foundation support. In addition, overall responsibility for team management, Board relations, fundraising and external communication with partners, donors and institutions. Show less

    • Ministry of Culture of Republic of Bulgaria

      Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
      Deputy Minister of Culture of Republic of Bulgaria

      Responsible for a large portfolio of cultural sub-sectors, programs and funds, including the book and librarysector, regional cultural development, international cultural relations, National Fund Culture, EEA GrantsCulture, cultural projects under the Recovery and Resilience Facility and others.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Selected Business Mentor @ Early Warning Europe Mentor Academy

      EWEMA (Early Warning Europe Mentor Academy)
      May 2023

    • Validated senior expert (to support the implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds) in the fields of Business incubators and micro-enterprises, Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

      Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (EU Commission)
      Apr 2023

    • Expert included in the Pool of experts to the Panel of the European Capital of Culture action

      European Commission
      Aug 2023

    • URBACT Validated Expert on Culture and Social Innovation

      URBACT
      Jun 2023
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    • Selected Expert Evaluator in the Expert Database for the EIT Culture & Creativity

      EIT Culture & Creativity
      Apr 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yuriy Vulkovsky
      European Young Leader 40 under 40 Friends of Europe Mar 2014 The European Young Leaders ’40 under 40’ programme, launched in 2011 and led by the think-tanks EuropaNova and Friends of Europe, aims to promote a European identity by engaging 40 of the European Union’s brightest minds in initiatives that will shape Europe’s future. Each year, forty young leaders from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds and various European nationalities are carefully selected to take part in a series of bi-annual 3-day… Show more The European Young Leaders ’40 under 40’ programme, launched in 2011 and led by the think-tanks EuropaNova and Friends of Europe, aims to promote a European identity by engaging 40 of the European Union’s brightest minds in initiatives that will shape Europe’s future. Each year, forty young leaders from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds and various European nationalities are carefully selected to take part in a series of bi-annual 3-day meetings.https://www.friendsofeurope.org/initiatives/european-young-leaders/ Show less
    • Awarded to Yuriy Vulkovsky
      The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) The German Marshall Fund May 2011 The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) is the German Marshall Fund's flagship leadership development program. Created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, it now prepares leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic relations. The program relies on 6 months of distance learning and 24 days of first-hand experience to facilitate knowledge and network development for effective transatlantic engagement. GMF awards 75 Marshall Memorial… Show more The Marshall Memorial Fellowship (MMF) is the German Marshall Fund's flagship leadership development program. Created in 1982 to introduce a new generation of European leaders to the United States, it now prepares leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for transatlantic relations. The program relies on 6 months of distance learning and 24 days of first-hand experience to facilitate knowledge and network development for effective transatlantic engagement. GMF awards 75 Marshall Memorial Fellowships each year to candidates from all sectors, including business, government and civil society. The MMF alumni network numbers more than 2,500 leaders. Their transatlantic engagement continues throughout their careers with GMF alumni projects, seminars, and major events.https://www.gmfus.org/marshall-memorial-fellowship Show less