Dr. Ivona Kaminska-Bowlby was born in Warsaw into a life shaped early by loss and resilience. Her mother passed away before seeing her graduate from high school, and her father—himself a figure of remarkable strength—left behind a legacy forged in history. A member of the “Kolumbowie” generation and a soldier of the Armia Krajowa, he fought in the Warsaw Uprising, was wounded, captured, and ultimately escaped. From these beginnings, Ivona inherited not only endurance, but
The Polish Home Association is happy to announce the opening of an Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center. We are creating a forum for artists associated with the Polish community to present their art and to popularize and promote art in our community.
Through June 2025, the Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center presents the art of Adam Dopierala.
You can view the PHA Gallery most Friday evenings when the restaurant is open and at other PHA events. The works of the presented artists are available for viewing in our gallery and can also be purchased directly from the artist. Purchasing artwork is a significant recognition for the artist and additionally sponsors PHA.
The Polish Home Association is happy to announce the opening of an Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center. We are creating a forum for artists associated with the Polish community to present their art and to popularize and promote art in our community.
Wendy Rader-Konofalski has a solo art show coming up soon at Victor’s Celtic Coffee Shop in Redmond just as her exhibit at the Polish Home is coming to an end. She will be showing a large variety of brand new paintings including a triptych called “We the People,” in a solo show in Redmond. Everyone is welcome to the Opening Reception. What: Wendy’s Solo Exhibit and Sale (Get a cup of coffee and a baked
The Polish Home Association is happy to announce the opening of an Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center. We are creating a forum for artists associated with the Polish community to present their art and to popularize and promote art in our community.
Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, is back for the November Edmonds Art Walk which takes place every third Thursday of the month. Come and see her and her artist colleague, Becca, on Thursday, November 21st from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Their exhibit is on the inside wall of the Epulo Bistro at 190 Sunset Avenue, Suite B between Epulo and the Cascadia Art Museum. There will be new art this month along with greeting cards
Polish folk costumes designed by Basia Niesulowski are offered for sale this Fall Bazar at the Polish Cultural Center. Please visit Art by Basia shop on Etsy for costumes, paintings, drawings, cards and other gift ideas. Or visit Art By Basia on FB for more examples and information.
Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, is opening her house and deck for her Annual Home and Deck Art Show on Saturday, July 20th from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m. Her address is: 11025 NE 96th St., Kirkland. Please come and see her growing collection of paintings–landscapes, abstracts, acrylic and watercolors, many of them brand new. She will have greeting cards, mini paintings. Everyone is welcome to browse, purchase, chat, enjoy the weather and meet the artist
Wendy Rader-Konofalski has several exciting art events coming up! June 7, 2024 from 5 – 7 pm. Art Reception at the Merrill Gardens Senior Living (14 Main Street, Kirkland, WA) where I am exhibiting two acrylic paintings on canvas and two watercolor landscapes on paper, framed. Besides lots of great art, they have a fabulous food table with lots of beverages. Come and cast your vote for one piece in each of several art categories
Wendy Rader-Konofalski has several exciting art events coming up! This week she will be installing one large ocean scene painting called “Paradise” at the Caffe Ladro in Seattle’s 2 + U (at Second Avenue and University St). This Caffe Ladro is across the street from the Seattle Art Museum. “Paradise” will be there till July 12th, 2024. Also, this month, starting April 30, Wendy will be showing a large number of paintings and collage work
Drodzy Uczniowie, Nauczyciele, Redaktorzy i Działacze Polonijni, Zapraszamy do udziału w XV edycji konkursu “Być Polakiem” w Module A (dla uczniów) i Module B (dla nauczycieli polonijnych). Szczegółowe informacje są tutaj https://bycpolakiem.pl/. Termin składania prac jest 18 marca 2024. W ubiegłym roku uczestniczyło w Konkursie prawie 1.300 uczestników z 43 krajów świata, we wszystkich poprzednich edycjach – prawie 15.000 dzieci i młodzieży. Uroczysta Gala z uhonorowaniem Laureatów i Wyróżnionych odbędzie się w Zamku Królewskim w Warszawie
SYLWIA TUR HOLIDAY STUDIO SALE December 9 & 10, from 12 to 3 pm, or by appointment Dear All, I am thrilled to invite you to my very first Holiday Sale at my West Seattle studio.Please join me anytime between 12 (noon) and 3pm on Saturday, December 9th or/and Sunday, December 10th. If you cannot make it within these times, please text/call (206-850-6640) or email me (sylwia@sylwiatur.com). and I will be happy to arrange for
The Seattle Polish Film Festival Team has the greatest pleasure to present the official poster for the 31st annual festival edition this October! Winning design was submitted by Maciej Albinski, a graphic designer from Poland. You can check Maciej’s portfolio here – https://rdest.artstation.com/ We cannot wait to share more of what’s coming this October! Follow us on socials for all the updates and sign up for our newsletter to not miss a thing – SPFF newsletter More: SPFF
Local artist, Wendy Rader-Konofalski, will be showing her art at a new venue! Wendy is moving on to a new show at Caffe Ladro in Bothell, Washington starting on August 11th and running until November 3rd, 2023. She will be showing a vast array of her landscape art. You are cordially invited to a meet and greet at Caffe Ladro in Bothell Sunday, August 13th. Meet and greet at Caffe Ladro Bothell When: Sunday August
Be creative! Have fun! Win $100! SPFF accepts submissions for this year’s poster competition. The deadline is July 2, 2023. Competition is open to all artists. Posters may be created in any media, but must be submitted electronically. Entries will be judged on their originality and artistic merit. The poster design should capture the essence of Polish/American cinema. No entry fee. Artists may submit multiple entries, however, each entry must be a distinct design and requires its
Everyone is cordially invited to come to a home and deck art show and sale exhibiting all forms of original visual arts: acrylic landscapes, abstracts, and collage on canvas as well as abstract collages on paper and greeting cards. The event will take place on two days. When: Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25W 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Where: 11025 NE 96th Street, Kirkland (Park in the cul-de-sac and follow signs to the
The 18th Avenue Theatre and Magdalena Gustowska-Kucharska invite all children and youth to an art contest related to its first play scheduled to have a premiere on June 24, 2022. The play in Polish is Przygody pchły szachrajki / The adventures of the Flea of a Chess Game” and hence the contest theme “What Hisses and Chirps in the Grass / Co w trawie piszczy” is to illustrate insects. The contest is open to all