Apollonia Art Foundation was established in 1991 succeeding the Academy of Art, founded in 1984. For almost 20 years the Foundation is producing two of the most renowned annual festivals in Bulgaria – the Spring Musical Festival in Sofia and the Apollonia Festival of Arts in Sozopol (Southern Black Sea Coast). Apollonia is a Non Governmental Organisation, supported by sponsorship only.

     The Spring Musical Festival is held in April and consists of seven concerts - chamber music and jazz. The selection goes from classical to contemporary music; new works included are often national or world premieres.

     The first Apollonia Festival of Arts was held in Sozopol in 1984. Sozopol is among the oldest Bulgarian towns, and Apolonia - its ancient name. Art people – artists, musicians, writers, poets, actors and architects, are a significant part of the regular visitors. The unique atmosphere of the city is a true inspiration for creative work. The Festival's main goal is to show the whole variety of achievements in Bulgarian art; to preserve tradition and to support new ideas, the experimental and unusual vision in all art types.
 

     From the 1st to the 10th of September world famous Bulgarian artists and performers are on stage together with young talents, some of them just starting their carrier. Foreign artists are invited regularly as well. Every night one can choose among a theatre performance, a jazz or a chamber concert, a presentation of a new book, or a ballet performance in the open. During the Festival, at the Old Town Art Gallery, workshops in piano, singing, jazz improvisation, theatre are held in a very artistic surrounding of paintings and sculptures. Special attention is paid to children's arts. The 10 days of the Festival are just enough to accommodate the 50 cultural events with more than 1000 artists, musicians, performers. Five stages (the "Paissii Hilendarski" Cultural Center, the Archeological Museum, the Old Town Art Gallery, the Jazz Club and the "Apollonia" Amphitheatre) with different atmosphere are providing the rare and excellent opportunity to enjoy art.

     Apollonia Art Foundation is constantly striving to promote new ideas and solutions in a sole drive to bring this cultural event to a wider audience, both Bulgarian and foreign. The Festival is completely financed by sponsors (banks and business companies) and organizations promoting art. From 1995, the Bulgarian National Television is broadcasting the Festival's events directly on Channel 1 and the Satellite "Bulgaria" Channel, designed to reach the Bulgarians abroad and to promote Bulgarian culture in foreign countries. These activities give the wider public a chance to get acquainted with the most comprehensive Bulgarian cultural forum.