The first “Balkan Contemporary Art Prize”, a major new initiative of the Singer-Zahariev Foundation, was awarded on 7 September 2025 within the framework of the international contemporary art forum BUNA in Varna, Bulgaria. The Balkan Contemporary Art Prize aims to foster greater visibility for regional talent and encourage cross-cultural dialogue, marking a significant step forward for the Balkan art scene as it seeks to establish itself on the global stage.