The “Savorenge” Project (“for everyone”) was successfully completed with the creation of two murals in the courtyard of Vasil Levski Primary School No. 103 in the Filipovtsi neighborhood. The transformed space is the result of the collaborative work of students, artists, facilitators, and the wider school community.
At the heart of the project was the idea that children should not merely be spectators, but active creators. Through a series of workshops, the participants contributed ideas that were ultimately reflected in the final artwork, metaphorically expressing their dreams, aspirations, and visions for the neighborhood in which they would like to live.
As part of the project, five creative workshops were held, during which students used methods from non-formal education, design thinking, and LEGO® Serious Play® to explore what a beautiful, safe, and inspiring place to live might look like. Through drawings, models, and discussions, they shared their ideas about the future of their school and neighborhood.
Based on the collected ideas, illustrator and mural artist Vesela Kucheva-Petrova developed the artistic concept for the main mural, weaving together the most important themes and messages shared by the children—nature, growth, and the pursuit of a happy life. During the implementation phase, she also created a second mural on site, which had not originally been planned as part of the project.
In addition to the main mural itself, we produced a video documenting the entire creative process, as well as extensive photographic documentation. These materials will continue to tell the story of the project and reach wider audiences through the online channels of Meeting Points Foundation.
The project achieved all of its planned outcomes:
Five creative workshops conducted with students from Vasil Levski Primary School No. 103;
Two contemporary murals completed—one main mural and one additional mural that emerged as an idea during the implementation process;
A documentary video presenting the story of the project;
More than 80 professional photographs captured;
A final community event held with the participation of students, teachers, parents, and local residents.
The mural will remain a permanent part of the school environment, welcoming future generations of students and serving as a reminder that when children are given the opportunity to actively participate in cultural projects, they develop a stronger connection both to their school and to the community in which they live.
We would like to thank all the students, teachers, parents, partners, and members of the creative team who made the Savorenge Project possible. Thanks to their efforts, yet another public space has been transformed.
The Savorenge Project (“for everyone”) was implemented with the financial support of the National Culture Fund under the “Creation and/or Dissemination – Small Projects” Programme.
Artist: Vesela Kucheva-Petrova (@veselakucheva)
Photographer: Vera Gotseva (@lomovera)
Videographer: Georgi Kozhuharov (georgi.kozhuharov)
