The international plein air event, 'Bosilegrad in Colour 2025', will officially begin on 14 July at 18:30 local time. Organised by the GLAS Association – Bosilegrad, the event will run until 19 July, with the support of the St. Kliment Ohridski Student Community Centre 1997 in Sofia. Sixteen artists from Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Serbia will participate in the fifth anniversary edition of the plein air workshop.

During the event, participants will be introduced to cultural and historical sites in the municipality of Bosilegrad, including visits to several villages and a trip to Lake Vlasinsko. Young artists will also have the opportunity to visit the Vladimir Dimitrov – The Master Art Gallery in Kyustendil.

On 16 July, Tony MacClure, an English artist from Birmingham, will give a presentation to his colleagues in Bosilegrad. Boyan Milushev has confirmed that he will also be visiting on 15 July. He will demonstrate to guests and residents of Bosilegrad how to promote tourism using VR goggles that allow total immersion.

The plein air will officially close on 19 July at 18:00, when an exhibition of works created during the event will open.