Dear ladies and gentlemen,

It is with special pleasure that I send my sincere gratitude for the invitation and warm congratulations on the occasion of the 56th International Art Colony Krušnica Bosanska Krupa 2026.

The decades-long tradition of this art colony testifies to its important role in the promotion of fine arts, international cultural cooperation and the exchange of creative experiences. Bringing together artists of different generations and artistic poetics, Kolonija Krušnica has grown into a recognizable cultural event that enriches the artistic life of Bosnia and Herzegovina and contributes to its international cultural affirmation.

The special value of this event is given by the combination of artistic creativity and the natural environment, which has inspired authors for decades and resulted in valuable works of art, leaving a lasting contribution to cultural heritage and the contemporary art scene.

I thank the organizers for the invitation and for their many years of commitment to the preservation and development of this prestigious event. I congratulate all the artists, organizers and participants and wish you successful work, inspired creativity and the continuation of the successful tradition of the International Art Colony Krušnica.