Gergana Minkova was born in 1981 in the town of Pazardzhik. After completing her secondary studies she attends the “Jules Pascins” Private Academy. In 2001 was accepted at the National Academy of Art, in the Painting Department in the studio of Academician Roussev, Prof. Iv. Mirchev and Prof. D.Mincheva. She graduated in 2007 with a master degree. Member of UBA. Awards and nominations: 2012 – Nomination from Allianz Bulgaria Competition for Painting. 2008 – Second Prize from the Painting Competition of the St.St. Cyril and Methodius “, 2005 – Painting Award – One Year Scholarship, Globul Competition – Gallery of Bulgarian Talents, 2002 – Award from the Painting Competition of Raina Kabaivanska Foundation. There are several solo exhibitions and numerous participations in general exhibitions and pleiners.