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24.04
30.04

„Plasticity and Form"

This year's film workshops with Polish cinematographer and documentarian Jacek Petrycki focus on the themes of visual plasticity and form. Under Jacek Petrycki's expert guidance, workshop participants will undergo both…

01.01

Polish-German Magazine „Dialog"

The Polish-German Magazine "Dialog," one of the largest bilingual publications in Europe, celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2007. "Dialog" was founded in 1987 by Günter Filter and Adam Krzemiński. It…

22.01

German premiere of the film: Der Pole, der auch Deutscher war

The German premiere of a documentary film about Witold Hulewicz (1895-1941), an underground press editor shot by the Gestapo in occupied Warsaw, a writer, poet, friend and translator of Rainer…

17.03
18.03

International Academic Symposium: Beethoven and His Vienna

A symposium will take place on March 17-18, 2008, as part of the 12th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival in Warsaw, with the participation of musicologists from Poland and Germany….

27.03
29.03

Democratisation of Post-Communist Authoritarianisms in Central and Eastern Europe

The conference is organized by Prof. Dr. Jerzy Maćków from the Institute of Political Science at the University of Regensburg in cooperation with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the…

10.04
13.04

Project „Music Bridges / MusicBridges"

The associations agitPolska e.V., the Baltic Sea Cultural Centre, and LADO wish to present both Polish and German audiences a series of concerts by international musical tandems. The project begins…

18.04
20.04

7th Dreiland Film Festival

The film festival "Dreiland" invites young filmmakers from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany to Zgorzelec/Görlitz for the seventh time. From April 18 to 20, nearly 40 short films can…

23.04
30.04

3rd filmPOLSKA festival in Berlin

The third edition of the filmPOLSKA festival will take place in Berlin from April 23 to 30, 2008. This largest showcase of Polish cinema in Germany is a unique opportunity…

01.05
06.05

18th International Festival of Sacred Music Gaude Mater

The International Festival of Sacred Music "Gaude Mater" has long been a cultural hallmark of Częstochowa and the largest project in the country showcasing the music of various religions and…

09.05

Poland – Germany After EU Enlargement. Assessment and Prospects

On May 9, 2008, an international academic conference on the topic "Poland — Germany after the Enlargement of the European Union: Assessment and Perspectives" will take place at the Zielna…

16.05
17.05

Workshop and discussion entitled „Common History – Common Textbook?"

An event of the Polish-German Textbook Commission and the Centre for Historical Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Berlin, in cooperation with the Georg-Eckert-Institut. Venue: Majakowskiring 47, Berlin-Pankow…

22.05
24.05

5th International Music Festival of Historic Parks and Gardens named after Carl Maria von Weber

The 5th Weber Festival is held under the motto "Weber and Polish Music," in keeping with the jubilee character and to emphasize the cultural connection, Weber's presence in the Polish…

30.05
12.10

Seminar: Culture of Remembrance of the 20th Century in Poland and Germany

The Stefan Starzyński Institute (Warsaw Rising Museum) and Jugend bewegt Europa invite you to the Polish-German seminar "The Culture of Remembrance in 20th-Century Poland and Germany." The project is aimed…

03.06

Final of the Polish edition of Youth Debates 2008

The international competition Jugend debattiert (Youth Debates) was first held in Poland and the Czech Republic in 2005. In 2006, schools from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine joined. In this…

14.06
14.09

Otto Freundlich. An artist from Słupsk

Otto Freundlich — a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, draftsman, and art theorist. One of the pioneers of abstract art. The exhibition at the Słupsk museum is the first presentation…

16.06

German evening: Xóchil A. Schütz and Jens Rudolph

Xóchil A. Schütz and Jens Rudolph are scholarship holders in Kraków as part of the joint program of Villa Decius and the Book Institute — Homines Urbani. During the evening,…

17.06

The role of the press in shaping the image of European policy in Warsaw and Berlin

Can the press influence the image of foreign policy and relations between states? Is European policy an important topic for the press? What are the differences in how European policy…

18.06
20.06

The second volume of the Report on Culture to be published in June

This June, during the 1st Polish-German Media Days in Potsdam, the second volume of the "Report on Culture: Progress Europe" will be presented. The publication's topic is "Europe in the…

18.06
20.06

1st Polish-German Media Days in Potsdam

The 1st Polish-German Media Days will take place from June 18 to 20, 2008, in Potsdam, at the Kongresshotel am Templiner See. The event is organized by the Foundation for…

19.06
24.06

4th Central European Dance Theatre Festival Zawirowania

The 4th edition of the Central European Dance Theater Festival Zawirowania will take place in Warsaw from June 19 to 24. The festival will present 14 performances from 9 countries….

02.07
14.07

Szczecin-Berlin-Szczecin. Polish-German cruise of cultural integration

The Polish-German cultural integration cruise is an international project launched in 2008 on a small scale, but intended to grow into a major integration event. Its aim is Polish-German integration…

04.07
06.07

FRIV – Polish-German Improvisation Festival

Eight musicians living in Berlin and eight residing in Poznań have been invited to the first FRIV festival, which will take place from July 4 to 6 in Poznań, at…

16.07
20.07

12th International Street Theatre Review FETA

During the 12th Festival of Outdoor and Street Theaters FETA, over 300 artists from more than a dozen European countries, as well as Canada and Iran, will perform. On July…

16.07
20.07

Gebirtig

André Hübner-Ochodlo — a German artist working in Poland — is preparing a theatrical evening featuring songs by Mordechaj Gebirtig. The program will include many newly rediscovered texts, for which…

18.07
23.07

Concerts by the Polish-German Young Philharmonic

The Young Polish-German Philharmonic works in two stages. The first consists of workshops, orchestral rehearsals, and chamber concerts organized this year from July 8 to 16. The second stage is…

21.07
19.10

Lübeck Townhouses. Past and Present

In addition to many well-known medieval structures — churches, monasteries, and city gates — approximately 2,400 townhouses have been preserved in Lübeck's Old Town to this day. And it is…

26.07
27.07

Mediawave Festival Sanok 2008

Artists from black-factory and Łukasz Szalankiewicz will participate in the "Mediawave" Festival in Sanok from July 18 to 29, 2008. The annual festival presents regional and international folk music. This…

26.07
03.08

Concerts by the German chamber choir CoroPiccolo

The motto of the choir's concert tour (July 26 – August 3) in Poland is "A Polish-German Encounter." The concert program includes compositions by Polish artists such as Górecki, Świder,…

31.07
02.08

14th Street Theatre Festival VIATHEA

In 2008, Görlitz and Zgorzelec will become, for the 14th time, one of Europe's finest "stages" for street theater. "Water and Borders" — under this overarching title, world-renowned street theater…

01.08
10.08

35th Ińskie Lato Filmowe

The jubilee 35th edition of the Ińsko Film Summer will take place from August 1 to 10, 2008. The Ińsko Film Summer is one of the oldest recurring film events…

08.08
12.10

Exhibition 'All Colours Are Allowed Provided They Do Not Interfere with Trade'

The exhibition is based on the concept of ready-mades — mass-produced objects introduced into the new context of exhibition space. The idea of layering identical objects, as employed by the…

05.09
12.09

7th Festival of the Dialogue of Four Cultures

Over six consecutive editions, the FDCK has become an important promotional asset for the city and a prestigious cultural event of international scale. This year's seventh edition will take place…

11.09
13.09

6th Polish-German Wittig Symposium

The aim of the symposium titled "Lost Cultural Heritage: The Image of Silesia and the Lives of Its Inhabitants in the Works of Joseph Wittig and His Contemporaries" is to…

12.09

Conference 'The Role and Models of Foundations in Poland and Europe'

The Donors Forum in Poland and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation have the honor of inviting you to the conference "The Role and Models of Foundations in Poland and Europe,"…

14.09
21.09

Sacrum Profanum 2008

This year's edition of the event is entirely devoted to the most important creators and musical phenomena of 20th-century Germany. It is the largest promotion of contemporary German repertoire in…

22.09
24.09

9th Polish-German ANTIKON Conference 2008

The leading topic of this year's meeting will be "rural house architecture." The meeting, which this year will take place in Germany, includes a rich study trip route "following the…

23.09
26.10

Concert series by the Kwartludium ensemble

The Kwartludium ensemble was founded in 2002 and consists of graduates from three music academies: Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, and Gdańsk. The name comes from the first composition by Bartosz Kowalski-Banasewicz written…

24.09
27.09

UNICA 2008

At the conference, held under the honorary patronage of Her Magnificence the Rector of the University of Warsaw, Prof. Katarzyna Chałasińska-Macukow, 250 students from 34 European capital-city universities will participate….

26.09
05.10

4th International Festival of Baroque Bows and Strings

The 4th Festival of Baroque Bows and Strings will begin in Poznań at the end of September. The event is hosted by the ensemble Arte dei Suonatori. The festival concept…

29.09
04.10

13th Silesian Seminar

The 13th Silesian Seminar will take place from September 29 to October 4, 2008, in Kamień Śląski (ul. Parkowa 1a). The main theme: "The Languages of Silesians: Yesterday — Today…

02.10

Nosferatu. Concert by the Babelsberg Film Orchestra with film screening

As part of the Brandenburg Days, the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg and the Orchestra of the National Opera will perform a concert with a screening of the silent film "Nosferatu…

03.10
30.11

Above the Heads of the Great – Kleist's Silesian Journeys

The unique climate and atmosphere of the Karkonosze Mountains have attracted people of culture and art for centuries, offering them the longed-for peace and quiet. Heinrich von Kleist — the…

03.10
05.10

In Search of the Unknown History of the Middle and Lower Oder Region

With European integration, history that in previous decades had been removed from textbooks for ideological reasons or suppressed from social memory as an unpleasant recollection is returning to the center…

04.10
05.10

Pommern Design 2008

During the 16th Construction and Interior Design Fair on October 4-5, the third edition of "POMMERN DESIGN 2008" — an exhibition of industrial design and visual communication along with a…

05.10
12.10

Polen sehen. Polish Days in Bremen

"See Poland" / "Polen sehen," organized by the Consulate General in Hamburg and the City of Gdańsk, will take place from October 5 to 12, 2008. It is the most…

09.10
11.10

4th Kraków Literary Days. homines@urbani.com

The 4th Kraków Literary Days is a literary festival organized on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the international "writers in residence" program at Villa Decius, known as "Homines…

17.10
22.10

17th European Documentary Film Festival dokumentART

Every year, the innovative European documentary film scene gathers in Szczecin and Neubrandenburg. The films presented document processes of change in the surrounding reality, operating between tradition and avant-garde, touching…

23.10
26.10

There is no culture that can survive in the long run on its own tradition alone. Günter Grass as an ambassador of multiculturalism

Last autumn, the celebrated Günter Grass marked his 80th birthday. This anniversary became an additional impetus this year for reflection on the writer's work and his role in shaping the…

24.10

Youth Debates. Second international final 2008

The best participants from national competitions in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Germany engage in debates on historical, political, human rights, and European topics. This year's…

24.10
26.10

Police Music Days CECYLIADA 2008

For the fifteenth time in October, the Police Music Days CECYLIADA will take place. For this occasion, the Municipal Cultural Center in Police has prepared a rich artistic program for…

27.10
28.10

2nd Polish-German Congress of Local Governments

The Local Government Center FRDL in Jelenia Góra and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Poland invite local government representatives from the Polish-German border region to participate in the 2nd Polish-German…

01.11
06.12

Exhibition entitled 'Affectional actions' in Berlin

"Affectional actions" is the title of the latest painting exhibition by Piotr Kojta Kowalski. For the painter, the "affect" is the surrounding reality, mass culture, its prevailing chaos and overabundance…

05.11
12.11

Experimental Song Festival. The Song is You

The festival aims to present those song traditions that have no place in mainstream musical circulation. Featured genres will include ethnic music, song combined with electroacoustics, post-punk singer-songwriter music, and…

07.11
09.11

Plateaux Festival – Festival of Audiovisual Forms

Its aim is to present the most interesting multimedia artists. Fans of audiovisual art, experimental film, and electronic, electroacoustic, and ambient music can look forward to many attractions. Over the…

11.11

Evening of remembrance entitled As Long As We Live

The project and realization of the remembrance evening "While We Live" and its full concept is a continuation of the ChSRO's activities in this field, building on achievements gained from…

13.11
15.11

Secret Weapon or Victims of the Cold War? Political Emigrations from Central and Eastern Europe

The 20th century, torn by world wars and serving as the arena of rivalry between the world of democracy and the world of totalitarianism, brought some of the largest migrations…

14.11
20.11

Images of History. West German Terrorism

The films presented during the festival showcase the nearly 30-year history of the Red Army Faction, as well as the complex political and social conditions that gave rise to this…

14.11
11.01

Otto Herdemertens (1891 – 1960) Master of Watercolour from Gdańsk

The painter Otto Herdemertens (1891-1960) was born on September 28, 1891, in Gdańsk-Wrzeszcz. From 1905 to 1911, he attended the School of Applied Arts in Gdańsk. An exceptionally talented artist,…

15.11
02.12

International Theatre Festival 'Dedykacje- Brecht'

In 2008, the DEDYKACJE Theater Festival is dedicated to Bertolt Brecht, whose 110th birth anniversary is being celebrated this year. The festival's highlight will be the controversial staging of Brecht's…

29.11
21.12

Advent and carol concerts by the Poznań Boys' Choir in Germany and Poland

On November 29, the Poznań Boys' Choir sets out on its annual Advent and Christmas carol tour of Germany and Poland. The concert tour includes sixteen concerts: November 29 –…

01.12

Expert seminar entitled Supervision of Foundations

The Donors Forum in Poland and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation have the honor of inviting you to the expert seminar Supervision of Foundations, which will take place on December…

05.12
14.12

8th IFF Watch Docs

WATCH DOCS is currently one of the largest human rights film festivals in the world. The festival, organized since 2001, was created on the initiative of the Helsinki Foundation for…

08.12
10.12

Stockhausens-Gruss. Stockhausen Music Days in Kraków

Concerts, workshops, and a seminar devoted to the music of Karlheinz Stockhausen, organized in the year of his 80th birthday and the first anniversary of the composer's death (December 5,…

11.12
15.12

Promotional meetings for the special edition of the literary quarterly FA-art

The FA-art publishing house cordially invites you to promotional events for the special edition of the literary quarterly "FA-art" No. 2-3/2008, dedicated to young German-language literature. The events will feature…

12.12
01.02

Ulrike Ottinger. Exhibition and film retrospective in Warsaw

The exhibition at the CSW (Centre for Contemporary Art) translates the kaleidoscope of cinematic images into a museum installation. It was created in close cooperation with the artist and adapted…

19.12
20.12

The Old Woman Broods. Guest performances of the Theater Studio am Salzufer in Poland

The avant-garde play "The Old Woman Broods," written four decades ago by Tadeusz Różewicz, is among the most ambiguous and abstract works by this author. It deals with the crisis…

22.01
30.01

2nd Polish Film Week in Mecklenburg

For the second time, Polish filmmakers will present their work to German audiences. In close cooperation with the Polish Institute in Berlin and Filmland GmbH, screenings of Polish cinematic works…

30.01
03.03

And the Animals Came in Pairs. Józef Wilkoń and Contemporary Children's Book Illustrations

The main elements of the exhibition are paintings and sculptures by the 77-year-old artist, who has presented his works in both Poland and Germany. Large painted wooden figures depicting rhinoceroses…

03.02

2nd Polish-German Media Days. Invitation to a press meeting

This year, the epochal events of 1989, which left their mark on the history of all of Europe, will be at the center of media coverage. The 2nd Polish-German Media…

10.02
15.02

Colours of Neighbourhood. Polish-German Challenges in the 21st Century

The conference, held under the patronage of Prof. Władysław Bartoszewski, among others, is aimed at young students, doctoral candidates, and graduates from Poland and Germany whose common denominator is social…

18.02
25.02

Encounters and Conflict. Polish-German Sites of Remembrance in Greater Poland and Warsaw

The area around Poznań, which until 1918 was under Prussian rule as a province, formerly the Grand Duchy of Poznań and now the Greater Poland Voivodeship, was in the past…

26.02
28.02

1st Congress of German Academic Research on Poland

On February 26-28, 2009, representatives of various academic disciplines from all over Germany whose work focuses on Poland-related topics will gather for the first time in Darmstadt. The congress will…

26.02

Seminar entitled Guarantees of Foundation Independence and Management Methods

The seminar Guarantees of Foundation Independence and Governance is the third in a series of five meetings organized by the Donors Forum in Poland and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation….

14.03
04.04

deutsche details. German Cinema Week 2009

For the eighth consecutive year, the German Film Week will take place in Poland from March 14 to April 4. Films related to the twentieth anniversary of the fall of…

18.03
14.06

Exhibition: We, Berliners! Wir Berliner! A History of Polish-German Neighbourhood

On March 19, 2009, the largest exhibition to date devoted to the nearly three-hundred-year history of Polish Berlin will open at the Ephraim-Palais and Märkisches Museum, simultaneously serving as a…

21.03
28.03

homeless gallery as part of the inSPIRACJE 2009 / SPACE festival

The idea of the HOMELESS GALLERY was born in the minds of two well-known Polish photographers: Tomek Sikora and Andrzej Świetlik. Homeless — because it has no permanent home; it…

03.04
17.05

Vision Division

Vision Division is an exhibition of three artists of different nationalities but of the same generation, who, using various media — sculpture, installation, video, and drawing — generate their own…

03.04
31.05

Poland – Germany 4:6. Group exhibition by German and Polish artists

The exhibition Poland — Germany 4:6 was conceived as an artistic dialogue through which the history and present of Polish-German relations are told. The presentation aims to draw attention to…

06.04

Seminar entitled Foundations and Finances

The seminar Foundations and Finance is the fourth in a series of five meetings organized by the Donors Forum in Poland and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, devoted to analyzing…

15.04
19.04

8th International Festival of German-Language Youth and Student Theatres

The 8th International Festival of German-Language Youth and Student Theaters DURCHEINANDER will take place from April 15 to 19, 2009, in Krzyżowa and Wrocław. The festival is organized by the…

17.04
19.04

Jazzbridge Gdańsk-Brema-Hamburg-Münster

The sixth edition of Jazzbridge Gdańsk-Bremen once again serves as a bridge connecting the latest jazz trends from Gdańsk and Bremen. This year, the internationally renowned Wojciech Staroniewicz Quartet will…

18.04
30.04

Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner

The premiere of Richard Wagner's romantic opera Tannhäuser will inaugurate the 9th Hoffmann Festival at the Grand Theatre in Poznań. Tannhäuser is another production — following "Undine," "Aurora," "The Nutcracker,"…

22.04

ISP Conference: Poland-Germany. Mutual Image and Vision of Europe

How do Poles and Germans assess the state of Polish-German relations? How do Poles feel about having a German as a neighbor? Do Germans accept a Pole as a potential…

22.04
26.04

Review of Small Form Theatres Kontrapunkt 2009

Audiences at the 44th Small Theater Forms Festival Kontrapunkt 2009 will be able to see 17 performances, including 14 in competition. This year's festival takes place from April 22 to…

22.04
24.04

Seminar: Security Problems of Poland

Polish students from the University of Wrocław, German students from the University of Leipzig, and students from the international Erasmus Mundus Global Studies program will take part in the three-day…

23.04
30.04

filmPOLSKA 2009 in Berlin

What is the New Polish Cinema? Where does its strength lie? In what direction is it heading at the end of the first decade of the 21st century? This year's…

08.05
05.07

Bauhaus XX-XXI. A Living Legacy

The Bauhaus aesthetic, developed at the most famous design school and created by the foremost architects and designers of the 20th century, remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration despite the…

22.05

Germany-Poland-Europe

This ceremony, organized on May 22 in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Warsaw, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, is intended as a celebration of the…

23.05

Saxon Fair in Warsaw

The aim of the outdoor event "Saxon Fair" is to introduce residents of Warsaw and tourists visiting the capital of Poland, especially guests from Germany, to a fascinating and little-known…

28.05

Rethinking Europe. My '89, Our '09

1989 changed the world. But did it also change the way it is expressed in literature? Did it assign writers a different role than before? How did writers perceive the…

29.05
31.05

SOUNDS – NO WALLS. Friends and neighbours in Jazz

A Polish-German jazz festival as part of the Historical Forum — jazz as a medium of freedom during the communist era. Concerts featuring, among others: Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Kattorna feat….

06.06
07.06

20 Years of Freedom: Germany Says Thank You!

The event "20 Years of Freedom: Germany Says Thank You!" — featuring a rich program of music, entertainment, and exhibitions — will be organized in June in Warsaw and Gdańsk….

08.06

Seminar entitled Public Benefit Foundation – Function and Mode of Operation

The Donors Forum in Poland and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation invite you to the seminar Foundation of Public Benefit — Function and Mechanism of Operation. Experts from Great Britain,…

17.06
19.06

2nd Polish-German Media Days

This year, the epochal events of 1989, which left their mark on the history of all of Europe, will be at the center of media coverage. The 2nd Polish-German Media…

21.06
28.06

38th Lubuskie Film Summer

After a year-long — unnecessary but apparently unavoidable — hiatus, the Lubuskie Film Summer, the oldest film festival in Poland, returns to Łagów. Somewhat rejuvenated, with a new format and…

28.06
30.06

„Nefés" by Pina Bausch as part of the festival „The World as a Place of Truth"

Water and air are the two elements intertwined in a remarkable performance by an artist described as the Sarah Bernhardt of dance theater. The performance is titled Breath. It features…

05.07
12.07

Wolves

The premiere of "The Wolves," directed by André Hübner-Ochodlo, took place in 1995 at the Atelier Theater in Sopot. Agnieszka Osiecka adapted I.B. Singer's novel "Enemies, A Love Story" for…

08.07

Tristan and Isolde

The Baltic Artistic Agency BART organizes the Sopot Ballet and Opera Encounters every year. One of the events is always dedicated to the work of Richard Wagner, connecting to the…

11.07

Jazz on the Concrete Block

Antoni Gralak — one of the most creative and talented musicians in Poland — will perform at a one-of-a-kind jazz concert aboard the concrete vessel "Ulrich Finsterwalder." He is preparing…

16.07
19.07

13th International Festival of Open-Air and Street Theatres FETA

The thirteenth edition of the Festival will take place from July 16 to 19, 2009. This time, the theaters will be hosted in a wonderful, previously undiscovered part of the…

24.07
26.07

Conference „Poland Today – 20 Years After the Round Table"

The main theme of the conference will be the events of 1989 and their impact on the development and shaping of Poland's democratic system. The organizers intend to highlight the…

29.07
04.08

5th International Music Festival „Serenade on the Warta"

Serenade on the Warta is a musical event promoting classical music for a wide audience. Several dozen artists and musicians from various countries will participate in the festival, performing in…

30.07

The Adventures of Prince Achmed

"The Adventures of Prince Achmed" is the result of three years of teamwork. Lotte Reiniger created the storyboard, cut out the characters and backgrounds, and planned the figures' movements. She…

31.07
09.08

36th edition of the Ińskie Lato Filmowe festival

The Ińsko Film Summer is one of the oldest recurring film events in Poland, promoting films of high artistic merit. It focuses particularly on Eastern European cinema and phenomena that…

01.08
10.08

13th Shakespeare Festival

The upcoming festival will have a special intermedial character. It will present performances from the United States, Great Britain, France, Hungary, Germany, and Poland. The event will be accompanied by…

02.08

Commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the murder of Roma prisoners of the Zigeunerlager

August 2 is International Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. Since 1990, on this day, families of victims have been gathering at the Zigeunerlager — the Roma camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Representatives of…

04.08
04.09

SIEGesIKONen – Icons of Victory in Berlin

"SIEGesIKONen" — "Icons of Victory" — is the title of an exhibition featuring over 100 artists, mostly Polish, which can be seen in Berlin until September 3. The venue was…

18.08

Concert by the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic

The program of the 34th Festival Music in Old Kraków (August 15-30) promises concerts by top artists and fascinating performances. One of the most original in terms of instrumental composition…

20.08
05.09

3rd Aleksandrów International Festival „Two Emperors"

The festival will begin in August and conclude with a popular science conference titled "World War II and the Nazi Occupation in Eastern Kuyavia." The festival refers to the meeting…

28.08
23.10

Through the Enemy's Lens. German Photojournalists in Occupied Warsaw (1939-1945)

The exhibition by the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Prussian Heritage Foundation (bpk Photo Agency and the Museum of European Cultures), with the participation of the History Meeting House…

01.09

Prima Septembris – Against Hatred

Prima Septembris consists of two stages. The first was a graphic art competition for students of art academies from four countries: Israel, Germany, Poland, and Russia. Reproductions in A3 format…

01.09
30.12

Film Platform of the Polish-German Borderland

During the festival, discussion meetings are held between audiences and directors of the screened films, as well as discussions and meetings between young filmmakers from Poland and Germany and audiences,…

05.09
13.09

Festival of the Dialogue of Four Cultures

The Festival of Dialogue of Four Cultures will take place in Łódź from September 5 to 13, 2009. The festival is rooted in the tradition of Łódź, shaped by the…

05.09
25.09

Installation „Lady with an Ermine" by Ottmar Hörl

Ottmar Hörl, rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg, has for years been creating projects that combine art with public space. His works consist of thousands of identical…

10.09
13.09

3rd Jadwigensis Festival

This year's 3rd Jadwigensis Festival will take place from September 10 to 13. On Thursday, September 10, the inaugural concert "Music and the Sacred" will feature the Vocalensemble Berlin. The…

11.09
13.09

15th Congress of Polish-German and German-Polish Societies

The 15th Congress of Polish-German and German-Polish Societies will take place in Gdańsk from September 11 to 13. The program promises to be very interesting: on Friday, the Congress opens…

12.09

3rd Festival of German Minority Culture

This year's Festival of German Minority Culture is being held in Poland for the third time. This time, we invite you to Wrocław, where on September 12 you will be…

16.09
24.09

European Workshop for Contemporary Music

Artistic curiosity and enthusiasm unite young musicians from Poland, Germany, and other European countries during the European Workshops of Contemporary Music, led by Prof. Rüdiger Bohn. The project was launched…

16.09
20.09

1st Festival of Polish Culture Days in Dresden

The Festival of Polish Culture Days will take place in Dresden under the motto "Discover Poland…" for the first time, running from September 16 to 20, 2009. The cultural goals…

17.09
20.09

GFPS Anniversary

This year, GFPS is celebrating its triple anniversary: 25 years of GFPS e.V. (Germany), 15 years of GFPS-Polska, and 10 years of GFPS-Czechy. This means that for a quarter of…

18.09
17.12

10th International J.S. Bach Music Festival

World-renowned pianist and keyboard virtuoso Adam Makowicz will perform on September 18 at 6:00 PM at the BCK during the opening concert of the 10th International J.S. Bach Music Festival….

18.09
20.09

Re: write! International literature festival

A literary festival "Re:write! — transform!" organized by the local Literary Bureau will take place in Freiburg from September 18 to 20. Six German-language authors were invited to participate in…

19.09
03.10

Mothers of Solidarity

The exhibition "Mothers of Solidarity" features portraits and stories of women who, during the strikes of August 1980, under martial law, and onward until the fall of the People's Republic,…

19.09
26.09

3rd Polish-German Youth Forum „Memory Builds the Future"

The Polish-German youth seminar will be the third such meeting. It is intended to be one form of dialogue between the youth of our two countries. It is young people…

19.09
05.10

Exhibition entitled „And the Walls Will Fall" in Berlin

"And the Walls Come Down" — Solidarity and the Aesthetics of Revolution — is the title of a project and group exhibition in which artists Ryszard Górecki, Jerzy Kosalka, Anna…

23.09

Young Euro Connect 2009. Germany – France – Poland

One Europe — one body of law. But what impact does it have in the individual member states? Young European journalists present "Stories Behind the Regulations." Vivid reportages from the…

26.09
29.09

17th Conference of the Working Group of German and Polish Art Historians and Conservators

The conference, organized by the City of Szczecin in cooperation with the National Museum in Szczecin and the Association of Art Historians in Szczecin — the desire to escape everyday…

07.10

Rethinking Europe 4. Crisis. European Solidarity or a New Division?

The greatest economic crisis in decades has shaken Europe's economy. Is the European cooperation framework proving resilient to such shocks? Is the European Union passing the crisis test? Does it…

08.10
11.10

International conference entitled Bühne frei! Verwandlung dramatischer Formen in Deutschland seit 1945

The conference has an educational purpose: students and conference participants will familiarize themselves with the current dramaturgical offerings of German stages and the transformations of form in postwar theater. The…

10.10
11.10

Cuius regio eius religio. 300th anniversary of the construction of the Churches of Grace in Silesia

As part of the celebrations, the Karkonosze Museum will organize an academic conference: "Cuius regio eius religio: The 300th Anniversary of the Churches of Grace in Silesia," to be held…

16.10
21.10

18th dokumentART. European Film Festival Neubrandenburg/Szczecin

Traditionally, films from Eastern Europe hold a special place. Additionally, program selections are exchanged between the dokumentART festival and its permanent partner, the Koszalin Film Debut Festival "Young and Film."…

20.10
21.11

Behind the Wall

"Behind the Wall" is a project that relates both to the post-industrial interior of the building housing the WizyTUjąca GALLERY and to the building's surroundings. The artists present a visual…

22.10
01.11

Taghaus, Nachthaus | House of Day, House of Night in Berlin

A stage adaptation of excerpts from Olga Tokarczuk's novel "House of Day, House of Night" at Berlin's "Eigenreich" theater. The play addresses existential questions, exploring the crossing of boundaries between…

23.10
24.10

Conference „Let Us Remember for the Future: Towards a European Culture of Remembrance"

The Cultural Association Haus Europa, in close cooperation with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, the Krzyżowa Foundation for European Understanding, and the Willy Brandt Center at the University of Wrocław,…

26.10
28.10

Polish-German-Ukrainian Congress of Local Governments entitled Closer to Each Other – Closer to Europe

The Local Government Center FRDL in Jelenia Góra and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Poland cordially invite you to participate in the Polish-German-Ukrainian Congress of Local Governments entitled "Closer to…

31.10
03.01

Aryanisation in Leipzig. Displaced. Robbed. Murdered. 1933-1945

From October 31 to January 3, 2010, the Kraków Historical Museum's branch in the former Schindler factory hosts an exhibition of photographs, documents, films, and memorabilia documenting the economic, cultural,…

03.11

Rethinking Europe 6 | Artur Pałyga „V (F) ICD 10 – Transformations"

The seven characters in the play are people with various disabilities who tell the story of their lives over the past twenty years — what the year 1989 and the…

05.11

Meeting with Petra Morsbach

The Goethe-Institut in Kraków, the S. Fischer Stiftung Foundation, and Homini Publishing invite you to a meeting with German writer Petra Morsbach, author of the novel "The Servant of God"…

11.11
18.12

Alexanderplatz – a choreographic and visual art project

"ALEXANDERPLATZ — a choreographic and visual art project" is the only dance presentation submitted so far as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Round Table. The…

17.11
10.01

Working Title. Tytuł Roboczy

The exhibition reflects on artist residencies — an institution dedicated to art but also relating to the everyday reality of artistic practice, encompassing both life and work, rest and mobilization….

24.11
29.11

7th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The 7th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival will take place in Warsaw from November 24 to 29. The event is dedicated to American actress and singer Barbra Streisand. We invite you…

25.11
27.11

Sustainable Development. From Scientific Research to Political Strategy

The 3rd Polish-German conference entitled "Sustainable Development: From Scientific Research to Political Strategy" will take place from November 25 to 27, 2009. The conference organizers are: the Institute of Philosophy…

27.11
28.11

The Constitution in the Era of Globalisation and Europeanisation

The primary aim of the conference is to analyze the transformations of constitutionalism in the post-World War II period and to assess the influence of the Bonn Basic Law on…

27.11
03.12

3rd Film review from the series: IMAGES OF HISTORY

The theme of this year's festival draws on the message of one of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The story "Lucky Hans" (original title "Hans im Glück"), little known in…

28.11
31.01

Nationwide retrospective of films by Volker Schlöndorff

At the Plus Camerimage Festival in Łódź and during screenings in Warsaw (December 1-13), Kraków, Katowice, Wrocław, Lublin, and Gdańsk, audiences will have the opportunity to explore numerous films from…

04.12
06.12

The Extermination of Mentally Ill Persons During World War II – Memory and History

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. It is a fitting moment to recall the fate of the mentally ill, who constituted the first…

08.12

Documentary film entitled „Ventzki. Children of Perpetrators, Children of Victims"

The film's protagonist is Jens-Jürgen Ventzki, who was born on March 13, 1944, in Łódź, a city then bearing the name Litzmannstadt. His father, Werner Ventzki, an NSDAP member and…

17.12
18.12

Polish-Ukrainian-German Energy Forum

The conference will take place during the final days of the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen and at a time when the European Council is discussing new EU regulations on…

01.01
01.01

Interactive map of Polish-German local government partnerships

The interactive map of Polish-German local government partnerships is the third graphical representation of Polish-German cooperation, following the map of institutions and universities and the map of youth partnerships. The…

02.01
05.01

The Creation by Joseph Haydn / Uwe Scholz

Uwe Scholz's choreographic version of Haydn's The Creation can be confidently placed in the canon of late 20th-century European neoclassicism. The prematurely deceased German artist debuted in 1985 in the…

21.01

Training Companies Fair at the Zielna Centre

On January 21, 2010, from 12:00 to 18:00, and January 22, 2010, from 09:00 to 14:00, the Zielna Conference Center will open its doors to anyone interested in getting to…

27.01
18.04

Exhibition entitled Poles by Choice. Families of German Origin in Warsaw in the 19th and 20th Century

Exhibition under the patronage of the Mayor of Warsaw Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz. The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the History Meeting House in Warsaw invite you to the exhibition entitled Poles…

15.02

Polish premiere of the film entitled „In the Name of Their Mothers"

The film "In the Name of Their Mothers" features interviews with Irena Sendler, three of her collaborators, and many people they rescued. The film is illustrated with photographs of occupied…

16.02
21.02

13th International Film Festival ZOOM – ZBLIŻENIA

The 13th International Film Festival "ZOOM — ZBLIŻENIA" is a significant cultural event counted among the select group of the largest and most important festivals of its kind in Poland….

26.02
30.05

Edward Hartwig (1909-2003). No Entry

Edward Hartwig (1909-2003) — an outstanding figure in Polish photography — would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2009. This anniversary became the occasion for Moonblinx Gallery of Frankfurt, which…

17.03

Premiere of the film entitled „From Generation to Generation"

Andrzej Sapija's documentary film tells the story of three families — Polish, German, and Jewish — caught up in the whirlwind of World War II on the territory of the…

08.04
09.04

International Local Government Forum 2010

The aim of the 2010 International Local Government Forum is to exchange valuable experiences and opinions on the effectiveness of local government structures, opportunities for developing and strengthening international local…

08.04
11.04

Kraków Days in Leipzig

"Kraków Days in Leipzig" is an initiative aimed at presenting Kraków and Poland in Kraków's partner city of Leipzig. The project aims, among other things, to showcase Kraków associations during…

15.04
20.05

6th Warsaw Festival of Art Photography

The 6th Warsaw Festival of Art Photography 2010 is organized this year in cooperation with an honorary foreign guest — galleries and art schools from Germany. Traditionally, the Festival program…

15.04
21.04

5th edition of the filmPOLSKA festival in Berlin

During the fifth film festival, Berlin audiences will have the opportunity to attend approximately 100 film screenings over the course of a week. The festival will be a true showcase…

23.04
25.04

Young Linguists' Meeting in Poznań (YLMP)

Young Linguists' Meeting in Poznań (YLMP) is a conference at which undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students present their academic achievements in broadly conceived interdisciplinary linguistic research. This year's YLMP will…

24.04

Meeting with Achim Gabor – „The Great Shoemaker from Strzelce Opolskie"

The Association of Polish Media, in cooperation with the Marshal's Office of the Opole Voivodeship and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, invites you to a meeting with Achim Gabor –…

24.04
25.06

„Exhibition" of ten shop window displays and Grand Opening Party

After the opening of "THE EXHIBITION," the organizers of The Promised City invite guests to a party featuring music, performances, and video art. The program, prepared by DISK/CTM from Berlin,…

30.04
15.07

From Secession to Modernism 1900-1950

The temporary exhibition "From Art Nouveau to Modernism 1900-1950" from the collections of the Karkonosze Museum in Jelenia Góra presents over 300 unique glass objects from the Josephine Glassworks in…

01.05
30.05

The Great German-Polish Dictionary

The second part of the largest modern GREAT POLISH-GERMAN DICTIONARY, published in 2008. The GREAT GERMAN-POLISH DICTIONARY contains approximately 400,000 German lexical units — word meanings, typical collocations, phrases, and…

03.05
05.05

Medientreffpunkt Mitteldeutschland Congress in Leipzig

This year's media congress "Medientreffpunkt Mitteldeutschland" is held under the motto "Substance, Creativity, Power of Opinion." From May 3 to 5, media, politics, business, and science experts will discuss trends…

05.05
06.07

Saved from Mauthausen

The exhibition focuses on the fates of individual prisoners — Poles, including residents of Warsaw — who survived the Mauthausen-Gusen camps, among the harshest Nazi concentration camps located in Austria….

07.05
22.05

Group exhibition of works by Artists from Heidelberg

The generation of artists from FORUM FÜR KUNST in Heidelberg is associated with the 1968 student revolution. The artists express an engaged stance in their work and are sensitive to…

19.05
22.05

German premiere of the show entitled „Chopin – impresja"

A presentation of a theatrical concert dedicated to the life and work of Fryderyk Chopin will take place in Berlin from May 19 to 22, 2010. The concert-performance takes the…

20.05

Contemporary German-Language Literature Series KROKI/SCHRITTE | Meeting with Prof. Harald Welzer

The S. Fischer Stiftung Foundation, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and the German Historical Institute invite you to a meeting with Prof. Harald Welzer, author of the book Perpetrators: How…

21.05

Poland and Germany 20 Years After the Autumn of 1989

The conference is organized in cooperation with the Tischner European University (WSE), the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Poland. Two decades have passed since the…

23.05
30.05

20th International Festival of Sacred Music

The International Festival of Sacred Music in Warsaw, counted today among the most important Warsaw festivals and the most significant events of its kind in the world, was established in…

25.05
05.06

Polski Express III – The Promised City

Polski Express is a well-known festival of Polish theater in Berlin. After a four-year hiatus, its third edition will take place as part of The Promised City. Polish self-perception has…

26.05
05.10

Lecture series entitled Poland – Germany. A Thousand Years of Neighbourhood in Europe

The Royal Castle in Warsaw is organizing a lecture series in 2010 and 2011 entitled "Poland–Germany. A Thousand Years of Neighborhood in Europe." This title references the exhibition "SIDE BY…

07.06
09.06

3rd Edition of the Polish-German Media Days

The 3rd Polish-German Media Days took place under the motto: "Poland and Germany — Partners in the East" on June 7–9, 2010 in Dresden. The focus was on relations between…

08.06
30.07

Exhibition „Citizens of Wrocław We Want to Remember"

"Wrocław Residents We Want to Remember" are the Righteous and Rescuers — individuals who during the war proved that under any conditions, it is possible to help the weaker and…

09.06
13.06

International Pantomime and Dance Festival KINEMA 2010

The International Pantomime and Dance Festival KINEMA 2010 combines the art of pantomime with film and dance theater. This year, guests from the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Germany, Belarus, Russia, and…

11.06
06.11

Painting of the Enlightenment and Romanticism

For the first time in Legnica, paintings from the collection of the Kulturhistorisches Museum in Görlitz are presented. The exhibition features works by over thirty painters from Silesia, Saxony, and…

24.06

Meeting with Writers – Residents of Villa Decius

We invite you to the first literary evening from the series "DAGNY — OPEN MIKE," which will be dedicated to presenting the work of writers who are current residents of…

17.07
29.08

Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival 2010 – Country Theme Poland

"Polen im Puls" — under this motto, the 25th Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, running from July 10 to August 28, 2010, invites you on a journey of discovery through the Polish…

02.08
04.08

Studien und Forschung zur Deutschland- und Österreichkunde in Polen

The annual international academic conference of the Association of Polish Germanists. Among the speakers from Germany and Poland are: Prof. Dr. H. Kneip (Regensburg), Prof. Dr. D. Bingen (Darmstadt), Prof….

19.08
22.08

13th National Congress of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers

The convention program includes inaugural lectures on the specifics of teaching German in early childhood education and the resulting methodological and didactic implications for the work, training, and professional development…

28.08
05.09

Solemn Concert „Kaddish" within the 7th Edition of the Jewish Culture Festival Warsaw Singera

The Shalom Foundation is organizing the 7th edition of the Jewish Culture Festival Warsaw Singer in Warsaw from August 28 to September 5, 2010, during which stars such as Nigel…

02.09
08.09

Festival of Polish Films in Berlin

From September 2 to 8, 2010, the next edition of the Week of Polish Film in Berlin will take place, organized by the Polish-German Society in Berlin together with the…

07.09

„Goodbye GDR!" | New Dates

Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:00 PM Haus der Geschichte Bonn der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, 53113 Bonn Goodbye DDR! Via Warsaw to Freedom. / Tschüss DDR! Über Warschau in die…

07.09

Debate entitled „To Be and to Have? Dilemmas of Europe's Future Socio-Economic Model"

The global economic crisis and the eurozone crisis have called into question the future of the European socio-economic model. What will capitalism look like in the 21st century? Can we…

07.09
30.09

Documentary „Goodbye GDR! Through Warsaw towards Freedom" | 2010 Dates

Twenty years after the historic events of the autumn of 1989, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the Polish Film Institute (PISF) will jointly produce the documentary film "Goodbye DDR!"…

10.09

Die Zauberflöte/The Magic Flute in Poznań

The Stanisław Moniuszko Grand Theatre in Poznań celebrates the centennial of its founding in 2010. Jubilee celebrations will be organized throughout the year, combining the tradition of the national opera…

11.09
10.10

Fokus Łódź Biennale

From September 11 to October 10, 2010, the Fokus Łódź Biennale — an international exhibition in public space entitled "From Freedom Square to Independence Square" — will take place in…

11.09

Polish-German Youth Culture Festival in Görlitz-Zgorzelec

The Polish-German project devoted to youth culture in Görlitz-Zgorzelec has been organized for the fifth time. This year again, the main highlight will be the "fokus 2010 Festival," which will…

12.09
17.09

5th Polish-German Journalism Academy

The House of Polish-German Cooperation, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Poland invite you to participate in the fifth edition of the Polish-German Journalism Academy….

28.10

From Stigma to Extermination – How the World of Simple Answers Is Born

On October 28, 2010, a Polish-German conference entitled "From Stigma to Extermination — How a World of Simple Answers Is Born" will be held at the Independent Public Hospital for…

28.10
28.11

Everyday Matzevot

Jewish tombstones adorned with symbols and inscriptions carry information about the lives of specific people, families, and entire shtetls. It is difficult today to count how many matzevot were on…

29.10
31.10

Polish(ed) Design from Łódź within the 6th Designers' Open Festival

During the festival in the center of Leipzig, works by international designers in the fields of fashion, communication, and industry will be presented. This year, the festival will take place…

30.10
06.11

Unidram 2010 in Potsdam

In 2010, 15 selected theater groups from European countries, including groups from German-speaking countries, were once again invited to Potsdam to participate in a discussion about new forms in the…

01.11
30.11

New Issue of the P+ Magazine Dedicated to Film

"The World Reflected on Film — Cinema in the New East" (Issue No. 11-2010) takes a closer look at 21st-century film from Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries….

02.11
03.11

Polish-German Conference „The Border on the Oder and Neisse: From Division to Integration"

On November 2–3, 2010, a Polish-German conference will take place on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Polish-German border treaty, the 40th anniversary of the…

05.11
28.11

Poles, Germans and Kashubians… Everyday Life, Customs and Folk Culture in West Prussia around 1900

The exhibition consists of photographs from the collection of glass negatives by Alexander Treichel, held by the Herder Institute in Marburg. They depict life and work on West Prussian estates…

09.11
03.12

The Berlin Wall in the Photographs of Herbert Maschke

Fifty unique photographs illustrating the construction of the Berlin Wall by Herbert Maschke can be viewed at the Radoliński Palace in Jarocin. A month earlier, the historic photographs were presented…

01.12
01.01

P+ „Lauschangriff – Musik im neuen Osten" | „Eavesdropping – Music in the New East"

The current issue of the magazine P+ "Eavesdropping — Music in the New East" is devoted to 20th and 21st century music in Poland and other countries of Central and…

02.12
05.12

Death and the Maiden I–V. Dramas of Princesses

Death and the Maiden I–V. Dramas of Princesses is a cycle of five scenic miniatures written between 1999 and 2003, whose protagonists Jelinek makes female figures — or rather, phantasms…

06.12
07.12

Polish-German Migration Experiences. Past and Present

The conference aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the migration movements of Poles and Germans in the past and the present. The history of German and Polish emigration and…

07.12
28.02

Exhibition Janusz Korczak. Giving Children a Voice

An exhibition dedicated to Janusz Korczak, an outstanding pedagogue, writer, physician, and social activist. A precursor of actions for children's rights and children's equality, he continues to fascinate as a…

07.12

Ceremonial Presentation of the Scientific Award of the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Germany, the Center for Historical Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Berlin, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and the Rector…

09.12

In Search of Jewish Breslau. Film Premiere in Berlin

The film screening and discussion is a joint undertaking of the Edith Stein Society, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and the Polish-German Foundation for Science. Thanks to the courtesy of…

09.12

Premiere Screening of the Documentary Film „Cicho pod prąd"

Summer of 1965. As a result of World War II, hostility between Germans and Poles still prevails. Almost no one is trying to overcome it. But a group of young…

16.12
17.12

Ukraine 2010+ – Change or Continuity in Relations with Poland and Germany

The aim of this cyclical event (this year taking place for the sixth time) is to present the views of Polish and German decision-making and opinion-forming elites on selected aspects…

10.01

Radio Mittendrin Broadcasts on Polish-German Personalities

Since January 10, 2011, a new program "Polish-German Personalities" can be heard. The broadcasts are a project co-financed by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. The aim of the project is…

27.01

Concert by the Kraków Group KROKE

Concert on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. KROKE Jerzy Bawół — accordion Tomasz Kukurba — violin, viola,…

31.01
05.02

Perception of Auschwitz in Law and through Law – Polish and German Experiences

A study trip and seminar for German law students from Martin Luther University Halle and the University of Passau (academic supervisors: Prof. Dr. A. Höland, Prof. Dr. W. Beulke, Prof….

08.02
13.05

Corpus Linguistics Research on Polish Sign Language (PJM) and German Sign Language (DGS)

Two academic workshops devoted to the comparative analysis of Polish Sign Language (PJM) and German Sign Language (DGS), the natural communication systems used by deaf people in Poland and Germany….

24.02
27.03

The Golden Fish – Abstract Painting

"The Golden Fish" is the title of one of Paul Klee's paintings, which in 1937 was included in the notorious Degenerate Art exhibition organized in Munich. Paul Klee belonged to…

26.02
21.03

Stanisław Dróżdż. Concrete Poetry 1967–2007

Stanisław Dróżdż (1939–2009) was one of the most important creators of concrete poetry in Poland. The starting point of his works are short texts and words, which, through special semantic…

01.03
01.04

DIALOG Issue 94 | Willy Brandt in Warsaw

The image of Willy Brandt kneeling in Warsaw is an icon of modern German history. Adam Krzemiński, former editor-in-chief of our magazine, as a 25-year-old journalist had the chance to…

07.03
13.03

Discover Poland

"Discover Poland" is the title of a photography exhibition at the Steigenberger Hotel at Los-Angeles-Platz 1 in Berlin. From March 7 to 13, the award-winning photographs selected through a photography…

11.03

How to Effectively Support Books?

Supporting literature is an important task for many public, non-public, and industry organizations. Both in Poland and Germany, there are a number of programs to support book production, including literature…

12.03
15.05

Neo Rauch: Begleiter – Guide. The Myth of Realism

The exhibition of Neo Rauch at the Zachęta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw is the first comprehensive survey of paintings by this artist, unique on the artistic scene of…

17.03
20.03

Poland at the Leipzig Book Fair

As every year, the Book Institute is organizing the Polish presence at the Leipzig Book Fair, which this year will take place from March 17–20. The stand will feature 2010…

31.03

Philosophical Confrontations. Claus Offe vs. Tadeusz Kowalik: The State

Different countries, different worldviews, different positions — we talk with sociologists, economists, and philosophers from Poland and Germany about the most important social and political issues of our time. Has…

01.04
29.05

Living in the Port and Gustav Oelsner – Light, Air, Colour

On April 1–2, 2011, the conference "Living in a Port — The Ideals of Early Modernism and the Contemporary City" will take place at the Gdynia City Museum at ul….

06.04
12.04

goEast 2011

The goEast Central and Eastern European Film Festival will again be held in Wiesbaden from April 6 to 12, 2011. Organized by the German Film Institute (DIF), the festival looks…

14.04
17.04

9th Silent Film Festival

This year's edition will be largely devoted to German cinema, primarily thanks to a mini-retrospective of films by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the death…

14.04
20.04

filmPOLSKA 2011 | Polish Film Festival

filmPOLSKA is the largest presentation of Polish cinema outside Poland. In April 2011, the 6th edition of the festival will take place, which since 2006 has been presenting Polish cinema…

17.04
10.06

Parsifal at the Wrocław Opera

The last work of the master of Bayreuth, imbued with mysticism and full of mystery. First staged on July 26, 1882, within the very first years after its premiere it…

01.05
01.06

Makom tov − Jewish Cemetery in Słubice

The cemetery's unique location on the Polish-German border invites an examination of its history from the Middle Ages to the history of how this place was treated in the 20th…

01.05
01.06

DIALOG Issue 95 on the Good Neighbourly Treaty

This is a novelty on the pages of DIALOG: for the first time, our readers receive a DVD as a supplement to the magazine. The Polish-German documentary film "Quietly Against…

05.05
20.05

…German Nuances …deutsche details 2011

To spark interest in the neighboring country, present young German cinema, and convey a vivid and colorful image of Germany — these are the goals that ifa aims to achieve…

05.05
08.05

But Life Goes On…

The film, directed by Karin Kaper and Dirk Szuszies, tells the story of three Polish and three German women of different generations, whose family fates become dramatically intertwined after the…

06.05
17.06

Neighbours 2.0

"Sąsiedzi 2.0" (Neighbors 2.0) is a Polish-German festival of modern neighborliness comprising over thirty projects with innovative forms and creative concepts, prepared by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of…

09.05
29.05

The End of the Lodzermensch? – Conversations with Witnesses of History, Present and Former Citizens of Łódź

Together with the University of Łódź, the EVA association is organizing a meeting for students with witnesses of history from Łódź, who will talk about everyday life and living conditions…

20.05

Poland and Germany on the Eve of Poland's Presidency of the European Union

The Treaty signed between Germany and Poland in 1991 was the first attempt since the time of Bolesław the Brave and Otto III in the year 1000 to establish a…

27.05
03.06

Parallel Cities | Parallele Städte

In cities around the world, nearly identical public spaces function, in which similar rituals of everyday life are performed. The idea of "Parallel Cities" is to subject these routine activities…

27.05
29.05

Cultures of Knowledge and Polish-German Academic Relations

Polish-German scholarly relations, like both societies in general, are not only among the most closely interconnected in Europe but also enjoy great research interest. This observation applies, alongside older studies…

31.05
01.06

4th Polish-German Media Days in Zielona Góra

The 4th Polish-German Media Days will take place from May 31 to June 1, 2011 in Zielona Góra under the motto "Agenda 2031: Another 20 Years of Neighborhood — Poland,…

01.06
31.08

Year of Hildegard of Bingen

The leitmotif of the 2011 cultural events at the Tyniec Abbey is the work of the 12th-century Benedictine nun Hildegard of Bingen on the Rhine — a mystic, visionary, composer,…

04.06
08.07

BETWEEN / DAZWISCHEN Kraków – Nuremberg

Kraków and Nuremberg have been linked by partnership contacts for over 30 years, exemplified by the long-standing cooperation between the Academies of Fine Arts in both cities. Students from these…

09.06
10.06

Conference: „European Arrest Warrant and the Extradition Procedure between Poland and Germany"

In the process of advancing Europeanization of judicial cooperation, criminal justice bodies have been equipped with, among other things, new, more effective instruments for prosecution and enforcement of sentences. Keeping…

11.06
19.09

Stoffe aus Lublin/Bławatne z Lublina

The Städtische Galerie für Gegenwartskunst Dresden, Rähnitzgasse 8, 01097 Dresden and the Brama Grodzka – NN Theatre Center invite you to the exhibition Stoffe aus Lublin / Bławatne z Lublina….

17.06
19.06

6th International Music School Meetings

The International Music School Encounters are the only festival that promotes the achievements of young musicians on such a broad international forum. The Encounters respond to the great need for…

17.06
30.09

From Gdańsk to Lübeck. Günter Grass and Poland

On June 17, 2011, the newly arranged Municipal Günter Grass Gallery in Gdańsk will host the opening of the exhibition entitled "From Gdańsk to Lübeck: Günter Grass and Poland." The…

17.06

Poland's EU Presidency and the European Neighbourhood Policy – A Time of Challenges

The conference constitutes the summary of the project by the Eastern European College named after Jan Nowak-Jeziorański and the bimonthly New Eastern Europe entitled "Poland's Presidency of the Council of…

23.06
24.06

Scientific Symposium Devoted to the Work of Horst Bienek

On June 23–24, a symposium with the participation of Germanists from Poland and Germany will take place in Hanover. Its aim is to initiate scholarly research devoted to the author,…

25.06
14.08

Everyday Matzevot – Photographs by Łukasz Baksik

No one knows how many matzevot (Jewish tombstones) were on 1,200 Jewish cemeteries in Poland before the war. The Nazis occupying Poland used tombstones to pave roads and build walls….

25.06
05.07

7th Edition of the Zawirowania Festival

Once again, during the seventh edition of the Zawirowania festival, dance theaters from around the world will meet in Warsaw, with 19 ensembles from 17 countries performing, from Mexico, through…

01.07
05.07

19th International STREET ART Festival

During the five festival days, outdoor performances will be presented by artistic groups from France, Great Britain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. Poland will be represented…

30.07
07.08

15th Shakespeare Festival

The highlight of the jubilee Shakespeare Festival will be a new Shakespearean staging by the internationally acclaimed Lithuanian artist Oskaras Koršunovas — "The Tempest." The production by the Vilnius-based Oskaras…

09.08
02.09

Poles by Choice. Families of German Origin in 19th and 20th Century Warsaw

Photographs and documents from Warsaw museums, archives, and family collections, most presented for the first time, depict the history of the community of German origin in Warsaw in the 19th…

27.08
04.09

8th Jewish Culture Festival Warsaw Singera

The Shalom Foundation invites you to the 8th Jewish Culture Festival Warsaw Singer, which will take place from August 27 to September 4, 2011. The program will include many interesting…

02.09
07.10

Warsaw Painted (Warschau (ge)malt)

The sixth exhibition in the series "Young Polish Painting" brings together works by 10 young painters from the circle of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, and the entire…

07.09
11.09

Presentation of Rafał Bujnowski's Works at art berlin contemporary 2011

Art berlin contemporary is a multi-day cyclical showcase of the newest art organized by the most important Berlin galleries with the participation of selected European galleries. The abc fair is…

16.09
16.10

Splendour. The Altarpiece of Veit Stoss in St. Mary's Basilica

An exhibition of photographs of the Veit Stoss Altarpiece of St. Mary's taken by Andrzej Nowakowski. Using special scaffolding and theatrical lighting, along with macro photography techniques, he reveals the…

22.09
24.09

2nd Congress of German Research on Poland

On September 22–24 of this year, the Second Congress of German Polish Studies (Deutsche Polenforschung) will take place in Mainz, devoted to German research on Poland. The Congress will be…

23.09
09.01

Side by Side. Poland – Germany. 1000 Years of History in Art

The Royal Castle in Warsaw, together with Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin, is preparing the exhibition "SIDE BY SIDE. Poland – Germany. 1000 Years of History in Art," which will be presented…

28.09
27.11

Architectural Legacy of Socialist Realism in Berlin and Warsaw – KMA/MDM

The exhibition presents the architectural heritage of Socialist Realism using the example of two major projects: the Marszałkowska Residential District (MDM) in Warsaw and Karl-Marx-Allee (KMA) in Berlin. In dozens…

29.09
02.10

Cities and Machines: Technology – Migration – Avant-Garde

The Department of Literature and Culture of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at the University of Łódź, the Institute of Literary Theory, Theater, and Audiovisual Arts at the University of Łódź,…

29.09
02.10

22nd Polish-German Symposium „Psychiatry Needs Trust"

The Symposium of the Polish-German Society for Mental Health takes place annually, alternating between Poland and Germany. This year's symposium, "Psychiatry Needs Trust," will last 3 days (September 29 –…

29.09
08.12

Accompanying Programme of the Exhibition „Side by Side. Poland – Germany. 1000 Years of History in Art"

The exhibition "Side by Side. Poland – Germany. 1000 Years of History in Art" is accompanied by a program organized by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. The program pays particular…

05.10
09.10

16th Silesian Seminar

The 16th Silesian Seminar, organized by the House of Polish-German Cooperation together with the Caritas Library Association of St. Charles Borromeo, the Pastoral Care of National Minority Groups of the…

11.10

Cooperation as a Quality Mark. Transfer of Polish-German Practice in an International Dimension

In 2011, even the greatest skeptics acknowledge Polish-German understanding, along with the accompanying circulation of ideas and people, as an indisputable fact — which at the same time does not…

20.10

Philosophical Confrontations Poland – Germany

Harald Welzer and Kazimierz Frieske will discuss whether our societies have a future ahead of them. Different countries, different worldviews, different positions — we talk with sociologists, economists, and philosophers…

26.10

In Tribute to Marie Curie and Science

On the centennial of Maria Skłodowska-Curie receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of the new elements polonium and radium, the Sejm of the Republic of Poland has…

27.10
08.01

CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE. Artistic Dialogue with Poland

It is increasingly difficult to deny Poland's key role in shaping the new cultural and political order of Europe. The Polish artistic community in particular is presented by creators and…

28.10
30.10

Słupsk Days of Evangelical Culture

We invite you to take part in the Słupsk Days of Evangelical Culture held as part of the Luther Decade 2008–2017 celebrations. PROGRAM October 28 (Friday) 8:00 PM Concert by…

28.10

„The Divided Class" | Premiere of Andrzej Klamt's Film

The filmmaker revisits his classmates after 30 years. Back in the 1970s, they attended elementary school no. 5 in Bytom together. Nearly half the class emigrated during school years or…

07.11
29.11

20th Ars Cameralis Festival

In November 2011, the interdisciplinary Ars Cameralis Festival will celebrate its 20th edition and, as every year, will offer numerous artistic events in various cities of the Silesian Voivodeship. By…

08.11
20.11

Poznań: A City Lost, a City Regained

The Institute for Western Affairs in Poznań and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation invite you to the conference "Poznań: A City Lost, A City Regained. Polish and German Family Fates…

08.11
13.11

9th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The Warsaw Jewish Film Festival was established in 2003 and is a thematic festival, meaning that only films containing elements of Jewish themes will be shown. The organizers of the…

15.11
22.04

Is War a Man's Thing?

A story about 12 extraordinary women, through whose fates the history of occupied Kraków will be shown, as well as personal stories and everyday life. The idea of the exhibition…

16.11
17.11

Series of Meetings around Piotr Buras's Book „Muslims and Other Germans"

In 2010, 20 years had passed since German reunification. For the past two decades, Germans lived for the first time in history in a democratic nation-state, reconciled with its territorial…

17.11
18.12

Dreams of Power. Sny o potędze

The international exhibition "Dreams of Power. Power of Dreams" is a research and visual project connected to the history of the imperial castle (now home to the Zamek Cultural Center),…

18.11
18.12

Haribo Gummy Bears and Mercedes

In 2009, Nuremberg-based photographer Jutta Missbach, in collaboration with the Kraków House in Nuremberg, created a project consisting of a series of portraits of guests of the Kraków institution and…

18.11
24.11

5th Edition of the Film Review Series „Images of History" – Images of Jews in Contemporary German Film

What are these images? What is the image of Jews in the latest German film? German directors look at Jews almost exclusively through the prism of the Holocaust, portraying them…

21.11

Polish-German Meetings Berlin 2013

Polish-German Encounters Berlin 2013 At the Berlin Polish community culture festival, alongside well-known performers such as the musical group "ZAKOPOWER," which successfully blends the music of the Podhale region with…

24.11
10.12

Dismantling the Iron Curtain | Recycling the Iron Curtain

The artists invited to participate represent radically different positions, though they share a strong need to affirm their independence from their surroundings, fashions, circles, and market demands. Most of them…

02.12
30.12

Andrzej Wajda – Known and Unknown

The Polish Institute in Berlin has prepared a retrospective of the work of one of the most outstanding creators of Polish cinema. The program includes not only Andrzej Wajda's internationally…

06.12

Ceremony of the Scientific Award of the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland 2011

On December 6, the Academic Award of the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland will be presented for the fourth time. Awards totaling 4,000 euros are granted once a year…

16.12

Ukraine in Its 20th Year of Independence. Politics, Economy, Society

On behalf of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Poland and the co-organizers, we cordially invite you to the conference "Ukraine in Its 20th Year of Independence. Politics, Economy, Society," which…

24.01

Promotion of the Publication „Polish-German Sites of Remembrance, Volume 3: Parallels"

The Center for Historical Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Berlin, together with its partners — the Institute of History at the University of Warsaw, Adam Mickiewicz University…

27.01
22.04

The Marx Collection. A Selection

The exhibition is the first presentation in Poland of one of the most valuable private collections of contemporary art in Germany. Due to the undeniable stature of the artists and…

12.02
15.07

Polen aus freier Wahl (Poles by Choice)

For many centuries, Warsaw was a multicultural city in which different nations lived side by side in harmony. The exhibition recalls this forgotten cultural diversity of the capital and tells…

01.03

„From the Nation-State to Globalization"

An international academic conference devoted to fundamental rights will take place at the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice, a Polish-German academic and teaching unit, on March 1–2 of this year. The…

08.03
17.03

„THE ROBBERS" after Friedrich Schiller

Jan Klata is directing at Schauspielhaus Bochum for the second time. After last year's successful staging of "Amerika" by Franz Kafka, Jan Klata is currently working on the premiere of…

08.03
21.05

TriM – Hattrick for Europe

The 2012 European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine is a good occasion for the Polish-German Youth Office and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation to organize a Polish-German-Ukrainian youth project….

15.03

Programme „tranzyt" | Europe! Curtain Up!

Poland advocated for an "Open Europe" during its Presidency of the EU Council. "Small border traffic" — including literary — can contribute to this. What does cooperation between authors from…

15.03

Programme „tranzyt" | Battles over Memory

The assessment of recent historical events is not infrequently a source of fierce debate in all three countries. Controversies are provoked by, among other things, the question of identity, and…

15.03
18.03

„tranzyt. Literature from Poland – Ukraine – Belarus": New Regional Programme of the Leipzig Book Fair

The program "Poland — Ukraine — Belarus" will consist of author meetings and panel discussions, including with writers and translators. The curator of this three-year project presenting literature from the…

16.03
17.03

„Ends of the World" (Weltuntergänge) – Marc Becker

Contemporary German art "Ends of the World" tells one story from four points of view. What is the end of the world? A real event, a fear, a kind of…

16.03
18.03

9th GNIEZNO CONVENTION: Citizens' Europe. The Role and Place of Christians

On March 16–18, 2012, the 9th Gniezno Convention will take place under the title "A Europe of Citizens. The Role and Place of Christians." The renewed Gniezno Conventions have become…

17.03

Poles and Germans: Citizens' Dialogue or Neighbourhood of Nations?

During the 9th Gniezno Convention on March 17, a panel discussion entitled "Poles and Germans: A Dialogue of Citizens or a Neighborhood of Nations?" will take place. Poles and Germans:…

17.03

Programme „tranzyt" | Translating – Explaining

How and under what conditions do translators of so-called "small languages" such as Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian work? What does the publishing market look like in these countries? Why is…

18.03
24.05

„Hunting the Avant-Garde. Forbidden Art in the Third Reich"

Until May 28, 2012, the exhibition "Hunting for the Avant-Garde. Forbidden Art in the Third Reich" can be viewed at the Kunstmuseum in Mülheim an der Ruhr. It was first…

22.03
25.03

Looking Back to Move Forward

Under the motto: "A Look Back Forward," a conference of the Polish-German youth.culture.exchange network took place in Warsaw from March 22 to 25, 2012. Is material and immaterial heritage a…

23.03
25.03

Conference of German Law Schools

On March 23–25, 2012, the 2nd International Conference of Schools of German Law is being held in Słubice under the title "Europeanization of Law." Polish and German law students have…

27.03

3rd Polish-German Round Table: Three Vectors of Change: Politics, Economy, Society [WARSAW]

demosEUROPA — Centre for European Strategy invites you on March 27 to a debate "Three Vectors of Change: Politics, Economy, Society," concluding the Polish-German Round Table project. The conference is…

01.04

Katja Lange-Müller: „Wściekłe owce"

"Wściekłe owce" (Böse Schafe / Angry Sheep) is the first novel by the well-known Berlin writer Katja Lange-Müller to be published in Polish. The book was published by Wydawnictwo FA-art…

02.04
04.04

Social Engineering in Central Europe in the 20th Century

The Institute of National Remembrance, Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation, the German Research Foundation, the German Historical Institute in Warsaw, and the Polish Academy of…

12.04
18.04

filmPOLSKA 2012 [Berlin, Potsdam]

The 6th edition of the "filmPOLSKA" festival, the largest festival of Polish cinema outside Poland, is underway. From April 12 to 18, 2012, in selected cinemas of Berlin and Potsdam…

17.04
24.04

FWPN at the 3rd Berlin Foundation Week [Berlin]

The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, together with 115 other foundations, is participating in the 3rd Berlin Foundation Week, which will take place from April 17 to 27. Various aspects of…

20.04
25.04

Documentary Film „Parcels of Solidarity"

In 2011, the 30th anniversary of the imposition of martial law in Poland and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation by the governments of…

27.04
01.07

Joanna Rajkowska: Born in Berlin

Joanna Rajkowska's latest film "Born in Berlin" is part of a project by the same title, prepared specially for the 7th Berlin Biennale festival. The film can be seen daily…

27.04
01.07

„Forget Fear" – A Foretaste of the 7th Berlin Biennale

The first publication of the 7th Berlin Biennale festival has been released — "Forget Fear," edited by Artur Żmijewski and Joanna Warsza. The book shows how art can change reality…

01.05
30.05

„The Vanishing Border" – On the New Polish Migration to Germany

In recent years, the influx of Poles to German border areas abandoned by Germans has been particularly visible. Poles run businesses there and purchase properties, and some become involved in…

01.05

„Polish-German Sites of Remembrance", Volume 3: Parallels

In the 1980s, the French historian Pierre Nora proposed a new, unconventional perspective on history. He suggested looking not at political events themselves but at the collective imagination about them….

01.05
30.05

Third Issue of the DELIT Supplement

The third issue of the supplement "Delit. A Subjective Guide to the Latest German-Language Literature" has been published along with the May issue of the magazine "Aktivist" (no. 155). The…

10.05

3rd Warsaw Book Fair: Promotion of the Book entitled „The End of the World as We Knew It"

S. Fischer Stiftung, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, Wydawnictwo Krytyki Politycznej, and the Warsaw Book Fair invite you on May 10, 2012 to meetings with Prof. Harald Welzer, co-author of…

10.05
17.05

The Book in Play [Berlin – Kraków – Lviv]

Soon, football will capture the attention of all of Europe. And even opponents of the sport must admit that it has an integrative potential that transcends the boundaries of languages…

11.05
24.06

Performatywny Beuys. Der performative Beuys

Performative Beuys is the second exhibition prepared in cooperation with the Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart in Berlin. The Atlas Sztuki gallery presents video recordings of Joseph Beuys's artistic…

12.05
20.05

HARUN FAROCKI for the First Time in Warsaw. EXHIBITION and FILM RETROSPECTIVE

"Harun Farocki for the First Time in Warsaw. Exhibition and Film Retrospective" is the first such extensive presentation in Poland of the works of Harun Farocki — a German artist…

14.05
16.05

Media Days Live on TVP

Journalists from the program "Kawa czy herbata" (Coffee or Tea) reported live from Schwerin, where Media Days took place from May 14 to 16. Among those who shared their impressions…

14.05
16.05

5th Polish-German Media Days „International Matches. Europe in the Game"

Four weeks before the start of the European Football Championship, the 5th Polish-German Media Days will take place in Schwerin from May 14–16. Their motto this year, "International Matches: Europe…

19.05
03.06

IDENTITY International Exhibition and Art Project [Kraków]

IDENTIFICATION is a fundamental form in the process of shaping identity — both collective and individual. We IDENTIFY with a place, a space, a community, with specific emotions, ways of…

19.05

Exhibition „Return of the City. Zielna 37 and Surroundings – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow"

As part of the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 19, 2012, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the Foundation of the Polish Underground State invite you to view the…

25.05
13.07

Football in Culture and Art

The European Football Championship, which will be played in the stadiums of Poland and Ukraine, is an occasion to examine this sport, which, like no other, has become a kind…

01.06
01.06

Album „Poles by Choice"

Premiere of the album "Poles by Choice. Families of German Origin in Warsaw in the 19th and 20th Centuries." The meeting on July 5 at 6:00 PM was attended by…

02.06
19.08

New National Art [Warsaw]

The exhibition "New National Art" evokes emotions such as patriotism and a sense of national community. From June 2 to August 19, works considered examples of so-called "national art" can…

04.06
05.06

Local Government Forum

On June 4 and 5, 2012 in Szczecin — the capital of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship — the 8th international conference called the Local Government Forum took place. The event's…

14.06

We're in the Final (Wir im Finale)

My w finale (Wir im Finale) is a play by German writer Marc Becker, staged with great success on German stages. At the Kraków Bagatela Theatre, it is directed by…

22.06
02.09

The GDR. Stories from a Country That No Longer Exists

From June 22 to September 2, 2012, the International Cultural Centre Gallery presents the exhibition "GDR. Stories from a Country That No Longer Exists." A collection of 170 black-and-white photographs…

27.06

Friendly-Indifferent – Russians on Poland and Germany

The image of Poland and Poles in Russia is neutral or moderately positive, and negative opinions are expressed by a clear minority of respondents. At the same time, the Russian…

28.07
02.12

Über Grenzen – Crossing Borders – A Project Based on the Paintings of Tatjana Utz

Munich-based artist Tatjana Utz presents private histories and experiences in the form of "an album you can walk through." The starting point of the project was the artist's conversations with…

01.08
30.09

„Poles by Choice. Families of German Origin in 19th and 20th Century Warsaw" [Warsaw]

From August 1 to September 30, 2012, the exhibition "Poles by Choice. Families of German Origin in Warsaw in the 19th and 20th Centuries" can be viewed at the Evangelical…

26.08
16.09

Cultural Bridge on the Oder 2012

On the Polish-German border region, from August 26 to September 16, 2012, "A Cultural Bridge on the Oder. On the Trail of Monks and Knights of the Teutonic Order. A…

01.09
31.12

Poznań German Library

Volume 36 of the Poznań German Library was published in late November 2013 — Konrad H. Jarausch "After Hitler. Germany's Return to the Civilized World 1945–1995." The author is a…

08.09
20.09

Heroes of the Countryside – Village Party Bröllin 2012

Are there figures with whom we identify and who inspire us? What deeds do we perceive as extraordinary? What forms of local action, including individual ones, do we notice? How…

09.09
15.09

Nawiedzenie/Heimsuchung

The theater project EigenArten International and Bruno Schulz Projekt. Photos are available here. The film is available here.

09.09
16.09

Programme for Students „Rendezvous mit Kopernikus"

Poland is the official partner of the ILA Berlin International Aerospace Exhibition in 2012. On this occasion, a special series of events for students has been prepared. "Rendezvous mit Kopernikus…

15.09
10.11

Titus Andronicus

Polish director Jan Klata has taken on William Shakespeare's drama "Titus Andronicus." The production is a joint project of the Polish Theatre in Wrocław and Staatsschauspiel Dresden. "Titus Andronicus" The…

19.09
23.09

3rd Days of Polish Culture in Dresden

The third edition of the Polish Culture Days in Dresden (September 19–23, 2012) is an occasion to experience contemporary trends in Polish film, theater, music, exhibition, and literary art. The…

20.09
21.09

Elections in Ukraine – Meeting of Observation Missions

On the occasion of the launch of the International Civil Observation Mission for parliamentary elections in Ukraine, conducted by non-governmental organizations from Lithuania, Germany, and Poland, a meeting devoted to…

23.09
29.09

Ukrainian Journalists in Warsaw, Berlin and Hamburg

The Reporters Foundation and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation organized workshops for investigative journalists from Ukraine from September 23 to 29, 2012 — finalists of the Award for Journalists from…

01.10
01.11

100th Issue of DIALOG

The 100th issue of the Polish-German magazine DIALOG has been published. At the same time, DIALOG has turned 25. From Basil Kerski's introduction to the jubilee edition: DIALOG 100 Dear…

12.10
24.10

Program for Regional Integration in East Asia and Europe

The aim of the intercultural exchange program Exchange Program for Regional Integration in East Asia and Europe (EPRIE) is to foster closer cooperation between the countries of East Asia and…

26.11
01.12

INSIDE RUSSIA – Study Trip for Journalists

The long-held thesis about the absence of civil society in Russia has proven untrue. Russian society has awakened. Has it already found its voice? Who are its representatives? Why did…

01.01
31.01

German University Centres – Episode 1: Heidelberg

A series of six supplements to the monthly "Mówią wieki," devoted to the history of university centers in Germany. The supplement to "Mówią wieki" is 2 pages long in the…

01.01
01.01

Transodra – Press Review from the Border Region

The weekly press review Transodra presents the most important news from the German side of the border region and enables following current political, social, and economic developments in the neighboring…

01.01
30.06

German University Centres. A Series of 6 Articles in the History Magazine „Mówią wieki".

A series of six supplements to the monthly "Mówią wieki," devoted to the history of university centers in Germany. The supplement will be 2 pages long in the first five…

01.02
01.03

ostpol.de – A Fresh Look at Europe

"Hungary is an Absurdistan in Central Europe," writes Zsófia Bán about censorship and intellectual witch-hunting in her country. The guest essay by the author launches the portal ostpol.de. The magazine…

05.02

Love and Fascination

In 2007, Alois Barnert, chairman of the Society of Friends of the Niemodlin Region, and his wife Elfryda decided to consult the church registers of the Evangelical Parish in Niemodlin….

05.02
06.02

„Idąc rakiem" on TVP Kultura, 5 February 2013

The theatrical version of Günter Grass's novel "Crabwalk," adapted by Paweł Huelle and directed by Krzysztof Babicki, can be seen on TVP Kultura on February 5 at 8:20 PM. After…

15.02
15.03

2nd Polish-German Journalism Competition

To enter the competition, answer two of the proposed questions in article form. One text should be in Polish and the other in German (each max. 2 pages A4). Questions:…

18.02
24.02

Art Therapy Workshops

The "Krzyżowa" Foundation for European Understanding invites persons with physical and intellectual disabilities from Poland and Germany to Krzyżowa. The project includes workshops in occupational art therapy from various fields…

19.02
24.02

Zoom Festival

The 16th International Film Festival "ZOOM — ZBLIŻENIA 2013" is a significant and serious cultural event counted among the small group of the largest and most important of its kind…

08.03

Stamp to Freedom. Escape from Germany to Germany.

Book launch of "Stempel do wolności. Ucieczka z Niemiec do Niemiec" (Stamp to Freedom. Escape from Germany to Germany).

09.03
19.04

Test 32

Próba 999

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Wednesday

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Test 1113

test 11001

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Test 3

Próba 33

11.03

My Family and a Spy. Premiere of Rosalia Romaniec's Film.

The premiere of the film material produced with the financial support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation will take place on ARD on March 11, 2013 after "Tagesthemen," approximately at…

11.03
12.03

„Brave New Order" – Author's Evening

"A Brave New Order" — An author's evening with Daniel Odija (Poland) and Viktar Martinovič (Belarus). Those of you who will not be able to attend the program "TRANZYT —…

13.03

Debate: The EU vis-à-vis Russia: More United, but More Effective? Conclusions from the European Foreign Policy Scorecard 2013

This year's edition of the European Foreign Policy Scorecard, a comprehensive analysis of EU foreign policy published annually by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), gives the EU a…

14.03

Poland-Germany: Paths to European Partnership

Discussion on the report "Poland–Germany: Partnership for Europe? Interests, Opinions, Perspectives," edited by Piotr Buras, in cooperation with Bartłomiej Nowak, Anna Dzieszkowska, and Jędrzej Trojanowski, CSM, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation,…

19.03

„Złotoryja and Pulsnitz – A Friendship Meeting"

This event is dedicated to deepening partnership contacts between students from a Polish and a German school, based on mutual exchange of experiences. It introduces children to the image of…

25.03

Centre for Polish Studies: Signing of the Agreement

Jena (March 18, 2013) A Center for Polish Studies is being established at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg and the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena. The institution, which will…

26.03

Ukraine's Economy 2010–2013. Time for Modernization?

Ukraine's Economy 2010–2013: Time for Modernization? Session I 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Years 2010–2013: An Attempted Assessment Presentations: Vasyl Yurchyshyn, Yulia Lovochkina (to be confirmed), Oksana Prodan, Igor…

01.04
30.09

„Polish and German Population in Pleszew in the Years 1792–1939"

Searching for shared historical roots to preserve and support the cultural heritage of two nations linked by historical fate, through the realization of a research project that will result in…

04.04
15.04

German Days at the Warsaw University of Technology

The Rector's Office, the Center for International Cooperation, and the Office of Promotion and Information at the Warsaw University of Technology cordially invite all staff and students to participate in…

04.04

Meeting with Prof. Leszek Żyliński

The Institute of German Philology at Adam Mickiewicz University and the German Library cordially invite you to a meeting with Prof. Leszek Żyliński (Toruń). The moderator will be Prof. Hubert…

05.04
08.04

Dribbling Masters II – Internet Workshops

Online workshops — Workshops on creating casual games. The aim of the meeting is to introduce students to the types of computer games and the techniques used to create them….

11.04
12.04

Land B

Teatr Wegajty draws on elements of folk tradition in its artistic work. The play "Land B" will be performed. The play addresses the topic of environmental threats.

11.04
12.04

Dribbling Masters II – Air Ambulance Service

Air Rescue Service — A visit to the Air Rescue Service will introduce students to the basic principles of first aid and proper behavior in life-threatening situations. Students will have…

11.04

„Poznań Musical Spring" / Concert by RADAR Ensemble

Concert as part of the International Festival of Contemporary Music "Poznań Musical Spring" RADAR ensemble Ninon Gloger piano Jonathan Shapiro percussion REPERTOIRE: John Luther Adams Red Arc / Blue Veil…

15.04
10.05

Invasion of the Barbarians – Another Festival

Monday, April 15, 2013 "Imagine" dir. Andrzej Jakimowski — film (FRANCE, POLAND, PORTUGAL, UNITED KINGDOM) The international co-production "Imagine," which had its world premiere at the Toronto festival and was…

15.04

„Parents' Heritage – Burden, Obligation, Relief"

The Institute of German Studies at the University of Warsaw and the Krzyżowa Foundation invite you to a debate dedicated to the memory of Cavalry Captain Pilecki and Count von…

15.04

Conference „Gender Quotas in Leadership Positions"

The Sejm of the Republic of Poland, the Chair of Polish Public Law, European Law, and Economic Law at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), and the Polish-German Lawyers'…

16.04
17.04

Dribbling Masters II – Warsaw City Safety Centre

Warsaw Security Center — The visit to the Warsaw Security Center will sensitize students to issues related to ensuring citizen safety and will highlight the role of cooperation between city…

19.04

Polish-German Memorial Concert in Tribute to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

The memory of those who walked a difficult path. Comfort and hope for those who remained. And the responsibility of those who follow. This is the bridge between Brahms's "Requiem"…

19.04

Voices from the Past

Berlin commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: 70 years ago, on April 19, 1943, the inhabitants of the Warsaw ghetto rose against the German occupier. The heroic…

21.04
28.05

Experience Enriches 2013

The project "Experience Enriches 2013" is a study visit by students and teachers from a forestry school in Muldenhammer (formerly Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz) to the Forestry School Complex in Zagnańsk. The town…

22.04
26.04

Exchange of Professional Experiences among Firefighters

On April 22, 2013 — Conference with foreign guests entitled "The Impact of Volunteer Fire Departments on Safety, Cultural Development, and Preservation of Traditions in Rural Areas." On April 23,…

24.04
12.05

9th Polish-German Economic Forum

The Polish part of the 9th edition of the project organized by the Student Research Group for European Cooperation at the Warsaw School of Economics and Koelner Verein fuer Europaeische…

25.04
27.04

2013 AS THE YEAR OF ARNO HOLZ IN KĘTRZYN

2013 IS THE YEAR OF ARNO HOLZ IN KĘTRZYN "THE LIFE AND WORK OF ARNO HOLZ" (1863–1929). A HISTORICAL AND LITERARY SYMPOSIUM ON THE OCCASION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF…

25.04
28.04

Presentation of Polish Art Colonies at the „Kunst- und Filmbiennale Worpswede 2013"

The idea of art colonies originated in the 19th century and is a phenomenon on the cultural map of Europe. Today, it is carried on by the European Association of…

26.04
27.04

Ausstellung „Gröditz unterm Hakenkreuz"

Ausstellungseröffnung: Freitag, 26. April 2013, 19.00 Uhr Unter Beteiligung von ehemaligen Zwangsarbeitern Podiumsdiskussion mit Bürgerbeteiligung: „Ausländer in Gröditz – damals, heute, morgen" Samstag, 27. April 2013, 14.00 Uhr von der…

30.04
30.05

Getting Along with German

The project "On Friendly Terms with German — A Language Course for Pedagogy Students" envisions organizing a German language course for students of pedagogical programs at the Jagiellonian University in…

01.05
30.05

Let's pack Europe in the suitcase!

Die Erwartungen der ÖP-Staaten (Ukraine, Moldau, Belarus) an die EU und umgekehrt sind hoch, aber keineswegs immer realistisch. Der Dialog mit der Zivilgesellschaft und der jungen Generation ist daher besonders…

01.05
05.06

Heroes of Difficult Times

A journey to memorial sites in Upper Austria. Heroes of difficult times deserve to be remembered. These forgotten people must be given moral justice, the value of their deeds must…

01.05
05.06

Heroes of Difficult Times

A journey to memorial sites in Upper Austria. Heroes of difficult times deserve to be remembered. These forgotten people must be given moral justice, the value of their deeds must…

03.05
05.05

1st International Seniors' Meeting in Gołuchów

May 3, 2013 Seminar on "Local Policy Toward the Elderly" — M.A. Irena Skowrońska. May 4, 2013 Seminar on "Intergenerational Cooperation in the Municipality of Gołuchów" — M.A. Elżbieta Kłakulak….

04.05
02.06

Run with us

At the exhibition "Run with us" at the Galeria Miejska bwa in Bydgoszcz, 8 German artists from the Milchglaskino group (Ulrike Dornis, Magdalena Drebber, Jörg Ernert, Jens Hanke, Martin Kreim,…

05.05
15.07

„From Knights to the Round Table". German-Polish Educational Meetings.

The historical education project "From Knights to the Round Table" will be implemented through lectures and thematic workshops, but above all, by evoking the famous "Spirit of the Times." A…

06.05

Polonia Day Festival in Berlin

The event is planned as a street fair and events in the Ernst-Reuter-Saal concert hall in the Berlin-Reinickendorf district. All Polish organizations and private individuals living and operating in Berlin…

08.05

Polish-German Friendships, Sympathies, Marriages

The topic of the conference touches upon the matters of mutual Polish-German relations, prompts a thorough exploration of historical and literary subjects, and, through the confrontation of this knowledge with…

09.05
11.05

International Scientific Conference BORDERLANDS in Kluczbork

The international academic conference "BORDERLANDS," organized by the University of Wrocław and the Municipality of Kluczbork, will take place on May 9–11, 2013 in the conference hall of the Kluczbork…

09.05

Dribbling Masters II – International Football Matches

Interschool football matches — Students try their skills on the pitch. Both girls and boys take part in interschool football matches, putting into practice the vocabulary related to football that…

10.05
12.05

Meeting of Choirs from Partner Counties: Iława and Hof

The project entitled "Meeting of Choirs from the Partner Counties of Iława and Hof" aims to develop cooperation between the two counties through the joint realization of a program by…

10.05
19.05

Concert Project „Beethoven non plus ultra"

10th Jubilee Szczecin Early Music Festival May 10, 2013 St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Szczecin, ul. Zygmunta Starego 1, 7:00 PM Concert of Byzantine Chant performers: Byzantion, Adrian Sarbu —…

10.05
12.05

„Less and Less Divides Us, More and More Unites Us"

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Partnership Agreement, a 32-person group of guests from Kirchenlamitz will visit the municipality of Kobyla Góra. The meeting…

12.05
17.05

Photographs from Auschwitz…

A Polish-German photography seminar for young people and students. During the workshops, young people from Poland and Germany, through the medium of photography, will explore the history of the city…

12.05
11.08

CLINAMEN: Exhibition of Works by Iza Tarasewicz

We invite you to an exhibition of the latest works by Iza Tarasewicz, which will open on May 12, 2013 at the Królikarnia in Warsaw. It will be an engaging…

12.05

GUEST CONDUCTOR

May 12, 2013 /Sunday/ 7:30 PM (free admission) St. Mary's Church, Katowice Silesian Philharmonic Choir Andreas Herrmann — conductor (GERMANY) Bożena Harasimowicz — soprano Jarosław Wolanin — choir preparation Karina…

13.05
17.05

Historical Workshops „Discovering the Land of Our Ancestors"

With the financial support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, at the invitation of the Wielkopolska Branch of the "Wspólnota Polska" Association, a group of sixth-grade students from the European…

15.05
16.05

Dribbling Masters II – Police Training Centre in Legionowo

Police Training Center — Students visit the Police Training Center in Legionowo, where, among other things, they will learn about the tasks and responsibilities of the police in securing mass…

16.05
20.05

International Swimming Competition in Nordhorn

The project involves the preparation and implementation of a trip to the International Swimming Competition in Nordhorn, Germany, for a group of 50 children and young swimmers who train daily…

16.05
18.05

Design Special Poland TYPO Berlin 2013

"TypoTalks" is an event dedicated to design in the broadest sense of the word. The conference features designers from Europe and around the world. Each year, for three days, renowned…

16.05

„Balancing Judges' Workload and Resolving Disputes through Court Mediation"

A Polish-German symposium with the participation of Polish and German judges as well as court mediators on the Pebbsy system operating in Germany (a system for calculating the personal workload…

16.05

Premiere of the Literary Journal „Gombrowicz-Blätter"

An author's evening and debate on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Witold Gombrowicz's return to Europe — a public event at the German-Polish bookstore "buch|bund." A meeting with…

17.05

Szymon Kowalski spielt…

Gegenstand des Projektes „Szymon Kowalski spielt… – eine musikalische Reise nach Polen" sind drei Konzerte polnischer klassischer Klaviermusik. Die Reise beginnt am 17. Mai 2013 in Bautzen mit den Kompositionen…

17.05

Poland – Germany – Europe. Between Liberalism and Economic Patriotism

The Tischner European University, together with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Poland and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, invites all interested parties on May 17, 2013 to the conference "Poland–Germany–Europe….

18.05
20.05

POLONIA ROCK & BLUES VILLAGE 2013

The Association of Polish Musicians in Germany OKTAWA e.V. and Friends invite you to the first Polish community rock and blues festival: Polonia Rock & Blues Village 2013. The guiding…

18.05

„Hutnicza symfonia" – Theater Titanick

"The Steelworks Symphony" by Teatr Titanick was one of the most anticipated performances at this year's festival edition. The very labor-intensive, precise assembly, which began on May 17, coincided with…

18.05

„Hotel Paradiso" – Familie Flöz

Sources of the sense of humor, inspirations, ways of building characters, the possibilities and limitations of performing in masks, and finally, how is it possible that four actors created such…

20.05
25.05

Toruń: A Royal-Prussian City of Many Nations and Many Denominations

10th Polish-German Seminar Wrocław-Halle-Siegen

20.05
01.06

Polish-German Music Workshops „Connected by Music"

The project involves organizing Polish-German music workshops culminating in a joint concert. We will conduct recruitment so that, in addition to students and graduates of music schools, interested individuals from…

22.05
03.06

Strzelce Opolskie and Soest – Partnership for the Future

The project "Twin Cities Strzelce Opolskie and Soest — Partnership for the Future" began on May 22, 2013. Elisabeth and Bertold Elsner von Gronov from the partner city of Soest…

22.05

9th German-Language School Theatre Festival

The Stowarzyszenie In gremio in Gdynia, together with the German Consul General in Gdańsk, has the honor of inviting elementary, middle, and high school students from the Pomeranian Voivodeship to…

22.05
03.06

Twin Cities Strzelce Opolskie and Soest

The project is addressed to the local communities of the twin cities of Strzelce Opolskie. All activities will aim to develop partnership cooperation and Polish-German friendship: May 22–31, 2013 —…

23.05
26.05

„20 Years of Partnership, Nysa-Lüdinghausen Good Practices"

On May 23–26 of this year, celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Partnership Agreement between Nysa and Lüdinghausen will be held in Nysa. Guests will participate…

23.05
24.05

Dribbling Masters II – Workshops on Combating Stadium Violence

Workshops on combating stadium violence — Students take part in workshops on combating stadium violence organized by the "Never Again" Association. The workshops aim to sensitize young people to issues…

23.05

Fifth Anniversary of Cooperation between the City of Czarnków and the Municipality of Gadebusch

The project is connected to a ceremonial meeting between representatives of the City of Czarnków and the Municipality of Gadebusch, aimed at summarizing five years of fruitful cooperation between the…

24.05

Concert by Rock Band STORKSBERGERS RIESEN

As part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the partnership agreement, the rock band STORKSBERGERS RIESEN will perform on the main market square stage. STORKSBERGERS…

24.05

„20 Years of Partnership, Nysa-Lüdinghausen Good Practices".

A ceremonial session of the Nysa City Council dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the cooperation between Nysa and Lüdinghausen (Germany) and the 5th anniversary of cooperation with Taverny (France)….

24.05

„The Right of Access to Information from Public Administration Bodies"

On behalf of the School of German Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw, I have the pleasure of inviting all faculty members and…

25.05
26.05

In a Folk Tune – Partnership Meeting

The purpose of the project is a partnership meeting between representatives of the Municipality of Stare Miasto and the Town of Mittenwalde. The cooperation between the municipalities has been ongoing…

25.05

Exhibition „Salon 2013" and Concert by STORKSBERGERS RIESEN

An exhibition of works by the Nysa Art Group and invited guests. A jubilee exhibition entitled "Between the Shores" by Stanisław Kilarecki will also be opened. The artistic section will…

25.05

„20 Years of Partnership, Nysa-Lüdinghausen Good Practices" – Concert by ROYAL INCEST

As part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the partnership agreement between Nysa and Lüdinghausen, a concert by the rock band ROYAL INCEST from Lüdinghausen…

25.05

„20 Years of Partnership, Nysa-Lüdinghausen Good Practices" – Volleyball Matches

As part of the celebratory observance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the partnership agreement with Lüdinghausen, volleyball matches between teams from Nysa and Lüdinghausen will take place….

29.05
13.06

3rd Warsaw German-Language Song Competition

The Polish Association of German Language Teachers, Warsaw Branch, School Complex No. 112, and the Willy Brandt Polish-German School of Encounter and Dialogue are organizing the third edition of a…

30.05

Avant Avant Garde # 1

AVANT AVANT GARDE: An Anachronistic Journey Through Musical Experiments Before the 20th Century. There is no such thing as new music. And there never was. Otherwise — when could it…

30.05
02.06

3rd Rally of Narrow-Gauge Railway Enthusiasts

The project aims to unite narrow-gauge railway enthusiasts, exchange experiences on this topic, and showcase the beauty of historic railways. The project's goal is live contact with the language, becoming…

01.06
06.11

Frozen in Time – Ancestral Treasures as Our Heritage

"Frozen in Time — Ancestral Treasures as Our Heritage" is the latest in a series of projects that have enjoyed great interest for years. As part of the project, a…

01.06
31.10

Games across Borders – Polish and German Urban Games

Part I: Let's Play Poznań festival — June 1–2, 2013 Part II: workshops in Berlin — September 2013. City games are no longer just fun for enthusiasts. They are an…

01.06
10.07

Das Wissen muss ein Können werden

The project was initiated by German teacher Dorota Zaklikowska, a German-language teacher at ZSMEiE, and the open attitude of the Bosch company, which, in response to our school's request, offered…

01.06
30.12

Production of a Documentary Film entitled „The First Day"

A documentary film entitled "The First Day" will tell the story of Poles arriving in Germany in the 1980s. We will focus on memories from literally the first days, weeks,…

01.06
31.07

„Local Governments Facing Issues of Structural Change and Sustainable Development in Europe"

The implementation phase of the task within the project will run from June 1 to 4, 2013. Its main component will be an expert conference planned for June 3, 2013,…

02.06
30.06

Music in the „Park of Roses"

Planned to be held on the open-air stage in the Rose Park on Sunday afternoons in June at 5:00 PM. The main goal of organizing the concerts is to popularize…

03.06
04.06

9th Local Government Forum 2013

The 9th Local Government Forum will be held under the motto "Growth and Development of Europe's Potential Through Investment in an Innovative and Competitive Regional Economy." The event, organized since…

03.06
06.06

Wrocław County – Borken County

A study visit by a delegation from the Borken County to the Wrocław County, organized as part of the project "Wrocław County – Borken County. Exchange of Experiences in Local…

05.06
09.06

Polyphony of Europe – from Germany through Poland to Ukraine.

Piast Castle in Racibórz

05.06
09.06

Polyphony of Europe – from Germany through Poland to Ukraine. European Song Festival within the International Culture Week

The project will be implemented by the Racibórz County together with 2 cities and 4 partner counties, with Landkreis Elbe-Elster as the lead partner. The project envisions organizing a European…

06.06
08.06

6th Polish-German Media Days

The next edition of the Media Days will take place on June 6–8, 2013. This time, Media Days participants will be hosted in Wrocław, and the event will be hosted…

07.06
09.06

3rd International Accordion Festival in Sieraków

Friday, June 7: 7:30 PM — Opening of the exhibition "Kaleidoscope of the Schoenberg-Sieraków Friendship" and performance by the ensemble Die Akkordeophonis (Muzeum Zamek Opalińskich) 8:15 PM — Festival inauguration…

07.06

First Warsaw Architectural Talks – Housing Estate Update 2.1

We invite you to the first meeting of the series "Warsaw Architectural Conversations," organized by COQUI MALACHOWSKA COQUI Städtebau Landschaftsarchitektur and the FOUNDATION OF ARCHITECTURE CREATORS in cooperation with the…

07.06
30.06

„Crash" – Initiative by Artists from Silesia and the Ruhr Area

CRASH — collision, crack, bang — this is how the title of the exhibition by artists from Poland and Germany can be translated. The opening will begin on June 7…

07.06
07.07

Riesa unterm Hakenkreuz

Projektgruppe „Zwangsarbeit" e. V. and Stadtmuseum Riesa invite you to the opening of the exhibition entitled Riesa unterm Hakenkreuz on Friday, June 7 at 7:00 PM. The main goal of…

07.06
09.06

Tripp & Tripp

The exhibition, presented in the hall of the Goethe-Institut, features original drawings by Franz Josef Tripp, an outstanding illustrator of children's books, complemented by works by his son — the…

07.06
25.08

CHRISTIAN JANKOWSKI Heavy-weight History

The Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw has prepared the first comprehensive presentation in Poland of the work of the outstanding German artist Christian Jankowski. Jankowski has developed…

07.06
25.08

Christian Jankowski „Heavy-weight History"

The Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw invites you to the first comprehensive presentation in Poland of the work of the outstanding German artist Christian Jankowski. Jankowski, who…

08.06

„Meetings without Borders"

The fair aims to maintain the bonds between the Polish and German communities that were established during previously organized events, to reduce barriers to communication, and to learn about the…

08.06
30.06

Stefka Ammon. Double Bind

Ammon's work is an installation in which the figure of the Moose plays a central role. The artist belongs to a generation for which the wartime past is already distant…

08.06
22.06

Enter the Depths of the Earth

Go deep into the earth. Multimedia installation: Memory of Work / Show Your Wounds / Industriestraße 13, by Stephan Stroux. The innovative multimedia installation "Memory of Work / Industriestraße 13"…

11.06
04.08

German Culture at the European Meeting Centre

German Culture at the European Meeting Center (ECS) consists of encounters between people from two cultural backgrounds, which help break down stereotypes through song and film. The first stage is…

13.06
16.06

Dorsten Days in Rybnik 2013

Thursday, June 13: 6:00 PM — Arrival of guests from Dorsten in Rybnik, welcoming and accommodation in hotels and host families. Friday, June 14: 7:00 AM — Excursion to Góra…

14.06
30.09

In the Footsteps of Jerzy Grotowski. Rzeszów – Berlin 2013

In June of this year, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Reduta-Berlin, a unique Theater and Film School, the only one in Berlin where Grotowski's technique can be studied….

14.06

Presentation of the Journal „Gombrowicz-Blätter"

Meeting at the Witold Gombrowicz Museum in Wsola Prof. Dr. Rolf Fieguth (Fribourg): "Laughter and War in Gombrowicz" Marcin Piekoszewski (Berlin): "Kosmos on the Shelf, or the Books of Witold…

14.06

Seminarium Polen im Umbruch 1926-1956 Von Pilsudski zu Gomulka Innen- und außenpolitische Aspekte

The project aims to jointly examine the dramatic history of Poland in the last century. Within a single generation, the country was shaken by enormous political and social upheavals, and…

15.06
15.03

„Department of Historical Necessity"

Completion of the production of a documentary film about Marek Siemek (1942–2011), an eminent Polish specialist in German philosophy, who was the first Polish philosopher to receive an honorary doctorate…

15.06
16.06

Lustgarten goes Polska

The annual Lustgarten festival organized by Kultur Aktiv takes place within the "Colorful Republic of Neustadt" and is one of the largest street festivals in Germany. This year, with the…

15.06

German Law School at the Jagiellonian University – Lecture by Prof. Patrick Sensburg, MdB

Every year in mid-June, the School of German Law at the Jagiellonian University and the School of Polish Law at the Jagiellonian University organize meetings for graduates of both Schools'…

17.06
10.07

Johannes Grützke – „Augen öffnen – otworzyć oczy".

An exhibition like no other… For the first time in Poland! — an exhibition of paintings, prints, and sculptures by the German master of figurative art Johannes Grützke "Augen öffnen…

17.06

Literary Meeting – delit. live

Well-known literary journalists, critics, poets, and translators will discuss selected titles from the fifth issue. Elżbieta Kalinowska will talk about life and identity between two worlds in Switzerland and Serbia,…

21.06
23.06

Celebration of the Partnership between the Municipality of Izbicko and Florstadt

The plan is for guests from the partner municipality of Florstadt to visit in order to mark the 10th anniversary of signing the partnership agreement between our municipalities. During this…

26.06
29.06

GERMAN TRACES IN WARMIA

As part of the project, we organized a 3-day stay for a 26-person delegation from Neuenkirchen. On the first day, we welcomed the delegation from Germany at the airport. The…

26.06

Ida Haendel – This Is My Heritage

The film features: Ida Haendel, David Garrett, Martha Argerich, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Maxim Vengerov, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Vadim Repin. This is an honest story about the passage of…

28.06
30.06

Jugend made in Europa, get together

Young Europeans from Poland, Germany, and Slovenia will once again raise their voices together on the topic of entering adulthood. Workshops in creative writing, theater, photography, and film, led by…

28.06
07.07

23rd Jewish Culture Festival: Kazimierz Jewish Again

The Jewish Culture Festival takes to the streets! Despite the revival of Jewish life in Kazimierz, its space is dominated by commercialism and negative messages. The result of this project,…

28.06
07.07

„Ich bin viele" – Kulturelle Vielfalt entdecken und leben

Deutsch-polnisch-litauische Sommerschule

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30.06

9th International Choral Festival „East-West-Encounters" Radomsko 2013

Radomsko is a city that from its very beginnings has been under the influence of two great civilizations — Western and Eastern — which with varying intensity and frequency have…

29.06
08.07

„Young Artists' Forge"

"The Young Artists' Forge" is an interdisciplinary project founded on a diversity of artistic and pedagogical methods leading to spirited collaboration among all participants. The project reflects a modern approach…

29.06
03.07

„Concerts in Tribute to Jan Szyroki".

"Concerts in Tribute to Jan Szyrocki" have been planned on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the death of one of the most outstanding Polish conductors of the last…

29.06
06.07

Music Unites Nations

Music unites nations — youth music workshops culminating in concerts in Poland and Germany. The main program highlights are: Concert at the Opole Philharmonic on July 5, 2013 at 6:00…

29.06
30.06

East-West-Encounters

The Towarzystwo Śpiewacze im. S. Moniuszki is the organizer of the International Choral Festival "East – West – Encounters," which first took place in 2005 in Radomsko. It is a…

30.06

„Liliom" by Sandra Reitmayer at the International Theatre Schools Festival

ITSelF is a theater biennale. The festival is organized by the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw with the support of the City of Warsaw and the…

30.06
05.07

Exchange of Experiences between Polish and German Partners in the Field of Maria Montessori Pedagogy

The project "Exchange of Experience Between Polish and German Partners in the Field of Maria Montessori Pedagogy — Teacher Observations in Germany" aims to establish contact and build lasting cooperation…

01.07
05.07

6th Historical and Artistic Workshops „The Great Expedition"

The Museum of Ancient Mazovian Metallurgy named after Stefan Woyda in Pruszków will organize the 6th Historical and Artistic Workshops for children, "The Great Expedition," from July 1–5, 2013. This…

01.07
31.12

Wolne Lektury – Collection „Goethe, Kleist and Others"

The collection "Goethe, Kleist and Others," created by the Fundacja Nowoczesna Polska together with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, is available in the online library Wolne Lektury: wolnelektury.pl. The collection…

02.07
05.07

1st German Piano Competition of Polish Music in Hamburg

This project is based on the cooperation between the Theodor Leszetycki Music Society in Warsaw, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hamburg, and the Hochschule für Musik…

04.07
07.07

9th International Scientific Congress „Safe World. Understanding – Trust – Responsibility"

Broadly understood security has become very important and relevant in recent years on a global scale. It will likely remain permanently one of the most important areas of activity for…

05.07
10.07

We Are Neighbours – Let's Get to Know Each Other Better. Volunteer Fire Brigade Cooperation.

On July 5–10, 2013, the Municipality of Strzelce implemented the project "We Are Neighbors — Let's Get to Know Each Other Better. Volunteer Fire Department Cooperation." The project implementation began…

06.07
12.07

DROGI WOLNOŚCI – WEGE DER FREIHEIT

An intergenerational meeting with participants from Poland and Germany aged 18 to 99. The meeting will take place in two locations: at MDSM Oświęcim and MDSM Krzyżowa. The history of…

07.07
13.10

Partnership Cooperation of the Wałcz Region Museum and Stadtmuseum Werne

The director of the Muzeum Ziemi Wałeckiej, Magdalena Suchorska Rola, together with the entire museum team, hosted guests from Werne, including Heidelore Fertig-Möller (director of the Werne museum) and Wilhelm…

07.07

Anniversary of the Cooperation between the Wałcz Region Museum and Stadtmuseum Werne

The 15th anniversary of the partnership between the museum in Wałcz and the museum in Werne will be celebrated in a manner characteristic of museums — through the organization of…

10.07
14.07

Circles of Art Festival

At the Kręgi Sztuki Festival (July 10–14), as part of the project "Polish-German Artistic Encounters," on July 12 at 8:00 PM, the band Beat 'n Blow will perform in the…

11.07
14.07

THEATRICAL ELLIPSE OF CREATIVITY

Many wonderful artists will visit Police during the next edition of the Theater Festival. The star of this year's TEK will be the famous theater and television actor Cezary Morawski….

11.07
14.07

International Outdoor and Street Theatre Festival FETA

FETA is an important point on the cultural map of Poland. Although it takes place in Gdańsk, it captures the attention of audiences across the country and attracts theater enthusiasts…

12.07
16.08

Facebook Competition for the Funniest Holiday Photo from Germany

We are waiting until August 16 for your funniest vacation photos from Germany. Up for grabs are cool Sony headphones (main prize) and other physical prizes. Send one captioned photo…

14.07
28.07

Polish-German-Ukrainian Youth Meeting for Good Neighbourly Partnership

The project is a continuation of the long-standing cooperation between the Regional Polish-German Society in Zielona Góra and partners from neighboring countries, aimed at strengthening solidarity among the communities of…

15.07
26.07

„Language in the Dialogue of Cultures and People"

The project will take place on linguistic and historical levels: — learning Polish/German — study sessions focused on the history of Western Pomerania. The Polish/German language learning will take the…

15.07
29.11

Premiere of Do Przerwy 0-2

Screening of the feature film Do przerwy 0-2. An adventure film with popular science, science fiction, and sports competition elements. The main characters, students from Flensburg, experience an adventure in…

15.07
30.08

ARCHAEOLOGY OF WORLD WAR I AS AN ANTIDOTE TO OBLIVION AND VANDALISM

The second phase of an educational project whose goals are: – To halt the growing destruction of material relics of the Great War by fostering historical sensitivity and awareness among…

25.07
28.07

Polish-German Artistic Youth Meetings

The Song and Dance Ensemble "Poloneziaki," co-managed by the Stowarzyszenie Spółdzielcza Animacja Kulturalna in Bielawa and the Housing Cooperative in Bielawa, at the invitation of the mayor of Schortens, Mr….

26.07
28.07

FFL Senden as Guest at the 645th Anniversary of Koronowo

Koronowo and Senden have been exchanging experiences for nearly 10 years across various fields — educational, cultural, and economic. Now the time has come for a long-planned sports exchange. The…

26.07
04.08

Nature/Human

The project will take place in Schlüchtern, specifically in Hutten. During the workshops, young people will create scenes about how humans interact with nature and what connections they have with…

31.07
06.08

Polish-German Musical Inspirations

Classical music concerts in Paderborn. The concert performed by the Przemyśl Chamber Orchestra will take place as part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the partnership between the…

01.08
15.12

Sources and the Future. Theatre as a Link between Generations

The project's theme is work in the area of intergenerational solidarity, both in relation to the departing generation and to the future. The tool of theater can strengthen direct social…

01.08
15.08

Interculturality in Teaching for Teachers from the Federal Republic of Germany

The workshops are a series of seminars and events aimed at bringing cultures closer together through building intercultural bonds and breaking down prejudices and stereotypes. Participants will learn about Polish…

02.08
27.09

Fide et Amore Żory 2013

For the seventh time, churches in Żory and Suszec will host concerts of the Festival of Religious Art Fide et Amore. Festival concerts are planned for every Friday, starting from…

02.08
28.09

Fide et Amore Żory'2013

The 7th edition of the Festival of Religious Art Fide et Amore will feature soloists (Emma Kirkby, Agnieszka Budzińska-Bennett) and ensembles (Capella Zieleńskiego, Orkiestra Historyczna {OH!}, Camerata Silesia, Octava Ensemble,…

08.08
11.08

Panorama of German Cinema at the Film Academy in Zwierzyniec

The 14th edition of the Summer Film Academy will take place from August 2–11, 2013 in Zwierzyniec. "Panorama of German Cinema" will be a separate film series presented from August…

12.08
21.08

„Young Artists' Forge", Cycle II

In August, "The Young Artists' Forge," in the next cycle of the project, will tackle the topic of sustainable development and the 3R principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Guided by the…

12.08
24.08

Art on the Border

"Art on the Border" is a Polish-German artistic project that has been running since 1995. Successive editions of the plein air workshops have taken place in Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Witnica,…

17.08
22.09

On the Gothic Trail. Music in the Historical Monuments of Western Pomerania 2013

4th Summer Wandering Festival On the Gothic Trail Music in the Monuments of Western Pomerania 2013 August 17, 2013 Kołbacz Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:00 PM tourist…

19.08
21.08

16th Congress of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers

The 16th National Convention of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers is a summer training meeting. On Monday, August 19, the inaugural day will take place at the Opole…

22.08
26.08

Entrepreneurial Women from the Municipalities of Hagen and Płużnica

The central theme of the meeting will be the entrepreneurship of rural women. The project is a response to activities undertaken in March 2013, as a result of which a…

23.08
27.08

Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Cooperation between Kępno County and Aurich County

The visit of a delegation from the Aurich County aimed to summarize the cooperation to date and set plans for the future. As part of the project, the guests from…

23.08
25.08

Lipiany – Wietzendorf – Traditions – Perspectives

These are cyclical meetings of partner groups from Lipiany and Wietzendorf with similar activities and interests. Each year, three forms of workshops are selected. In 2013, the following will take…

24.08
26.08

Competences of a European Union Citizen

The year 2013 is the European Year of Citizens. Representatives of the Municipality of Gołuchów and the Town of Erkner wish to promote dialogue and exchange experiences in this area…

26.08
30.08

„Active in Action" – Partnership Exchange

The aim of the partnership exchange is to continue cooperation with institutions working for people with disabilities in Germany, to learn about methods and forms of working with people with…

30.08
02.09

Meeting of Rural Women's Circles from Ammerland and Pleszew Counties

The seminars and workshops planned as part of the project will take place from August 30 to September 2 in the Pleszew County. A group of 40 people from the…

31.08

Cultural and Discussion Meeting

Prof. Joanna Rostropowicz from the University of Opole will present in her lecture the figure of Joseph von Eichendorff, born in Łubowice near Racibórz in Upper Silesia, an eminent Silesian-German…

01.09

The End Is Not Us – Performance Premiere

The latest production by Marcin Liber, one of the most acclaimed directors of the young generation. Since September 11, 2001, the world has lost its transparency. The fight against terrorism…

01.09
10.09

Polish-Belarusian-German Summer School 2013 in Białowieża

As part of the cooperation project between the protected areas of the Lower Oder Valley National Park (Brandenburg, Germany), Białowieża National Park (Poland), and Beloveshskaya Pushcha National Park (Belarus), an…

02.09
15.11

Reporters on the Road

A Polish-German competition for students on the topic "Being Young in Poland and Germany." In September, a competition begins aimed at people aged 16 to 20 who want to test…

03.09
06.09

8th Economic Forum of Young Leaders

Youth entrepreneurship in Poland and Europe will be the central theme of the 8th Economic Forum of Young Leaders, which will take place on September 3–6, 2013 in Nowy Sącz….

05.09
08.09

75th Anniversary of Bergstraße County

The partnership cooperation between the Świdnica and Bergstraße counties has been ongoing since 2001. As part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of Bergstraße County, a partnership conference will be held…

05.09
08.09

Meetings at Euro Bösel

The participation of the Youth Wind Orchestra (MOD) Leśnica and volunteers from the Association for Cultural, Educational, and Artistic Initiatives (TIKEA) in Leśnica in EURO MUSIKTAGE 2013 in D-26216 Bösel…

06.09
07.09

Multidisciplinarity in Forensic Psychiatry

The 10th academic and training conference on forensic psychiatry is a meeting of Polish and German psychiatrists and psychologists for the exchange of scientific and practical information and experience in…

06.09
11.09

Poland That I Discover

The project is intended to help participants learn about Poland's history and its present day. During joint excursions, young people will form new friendships that are intended to last beyond…

06.09
09.09

A Walk through Konstancin in the Footsteps of „Poles by Choice"

The idea for the project was inspired by exhibitions held in Berlin and Warsaw — "Poles by Choice" — and a book on this topic. From its very beginning, Konstancin…

09.09
13.09

The Role of Media in a Diverse Society

The project aims to enhance the competencies of future journalists in creating media messages about social diversity (ethnic and national origin, religion, skin color, gender). Special emphasis will be placed…

12.09
16.09

Partnership Meeting in Syke

The Municipality of Wąbrzeźno is implementing a project entitled "Partnership Meeting in Syke" from September 12–16, 2013, co-financed by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. The project will involve an 8-person…

12.09
15.09

Obtaining and Using European Funds

The Radziejów County is implementing a project entitled "Exchange of Experience Between Local Government Partners in Obtaining and Using European Funds" from September 12–15, 2013, co-financed by the Foundation for…

13.09

Competition for the Performance of a Polish Composition / Concert by Adzik Sendecki / Adam Bałdych

A day full of artistic encounters between young German musicians, students, and music enthusiasts. The organizers hope for the engagement of music and acting students who will perform Polish music…

17.09
24.09

Youth against Violence – Peer Mediation

Students from Gimnazjum nr 1 and Realschule (aged 14–16) lead peer mediation training groups and implement peer mediation in everyday school life. Students from Germany prepare to tell their guests…

17.09
20.09

Liberty! Equality! Fraternity! – A Memory of Europe

17.–20.10.2013! Freiheit! Gleichheit! Brüderlichkeit! – Eine Erinnerung an Europa Freedom! Equality! Fraternity! — A Remembrance of Europe BuechnerBuehne / Riedstadt / Germany Theatr Action / Bordeaux / France Teatr Biuro…

18.09
21.09

City by the Sea – Baltic Port Cities from the Middle Ages to the Present

During the conference, an international group of specialists in art history, architecture, and conservation will present the results of the latest research on cities in the Baltic region. This is…

18.09
20.10

„Vis-a-Vis. Karin Radoy, Klaus Staudt"

The exhibition "Vis-à-Vis. Karin Radoy, Klaus Staudt" is a project prepared by the Muzeum Ziemi Chełmskiej in Chełm to conclude the year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of Galeria 72….

19.09
21.09

30th International Film Festival „Dozwolone do 21"

The International Film Festival "Dozwolone do 21" / "UP TO 21" is a competition aimed at young filmmakers under the age of 21. The idea originated in 1983 on the…

19.09
21.09

Study Visit of Social Care Representatives from Wapno to Amelinghausen

A trip organized for the purpose of exchanging experiences regarding the functioning of the social care system and care for persons with disabilities. Learning about the forms and system of…

19.09
12.10

Nachbarinnen – Neighbours in Berlin

The project "Nachbarinnen – Sąsiadki" aims to promote women in the sphere of art and is a form of establishing dialogue between female artists, artistic communities, institutions, and all those…

20.09
21.09

From a National to a European Image of History? History Policy in the Weimar Triangle Yesterday and Today

The question of "scientific impartiality" also arises in the case of historical sciences. The acquisition and transmission of knowledge in this field occurs indirectly, meaning that the state of and…

20.09

VARSOVIANS NOT OF THIS EARTH. BOOK AND AUDIOBOOK PREMIERE

VARSOVIANS NOT OF THIS EARTH. FOREIGN RESIDENTS OF THE CAPITAL 1945–1989 Dom Spotkań z Historią, ul. Karowa 20 in Warsaw September 20 (Fri.), 6:00 PM — BOOK AND AUDIOBOOK PREMIERE…

20.09
08.12

The Naturalist, or Wilhelm von Blandowski in Australia

The exhibition is centered around the figure of Wilhelm von Blandowski — a 19th-century photographer, traveler, and explorer from Gliwice, one of the most outstanding citizens in the city's history….

20.09
24.09

„Integration and Activity – Polish-German Meetings of People with Disabilities"

The cooperation established in 2004 between the partners — Stowarzyszenie Integracyjne "Klub Otwartych Serc" in Wieruszów (Poland) and Martinshof Rothenburg Diakoniewerk (Germany) — has grown stronger year by year and…

20.09
21.09

Language and Image in Mass Text. Forms, Functions and Perspectives in German and Polish Communication Space

The Institute of German Philology at the University of Wrocław, in cooperation with the Institute of German Studies at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, is organizing, with the financial…

23.09
01.10

Fanaberie. Performance Week

September 23 – October 1, 2013 Curators: Justyna Koeke, Cecylia Malik, Monika Drożyńska Coordination: Anna Kazimierczak, Jolanta Zawiślak During Fanaberie, Bunkier Sztuki will transform into a "platform of transformation" —…

23.09
24.09

„Integration and Activity. Polish-German Meetings of People with Disabilities"

As part of the latest edition of the project, workshop sessions were held in which 6 therapists and 30 persons with disabilities from Poland and Germany directly participated. Volunteers and…

24.09
29.09

Opportunities for Cooperation in Social Services – Learning Good Practices.

This is a continuation of the project entitled "Social Seminar. Social Programs in the Context of Demographic Changes," which was implemented on June 10–15 of this year. Demographic analysis of…

25.09
30.09

Partnership Development Programme within the Cooperation of Iława and Herborn

The project is a continuation of partnership cooperation activities between the cities of Iława and Herborn. The subject of the project was the visit of 28 representatives of Herborn, including…

26.09
01.10

15th Anniversary of the Partnership between Olsztyn County and Osnabrück County

A priority in the cooperation between the Olsztyn County and Osnabrück is deepening mutual familiarity through regular meetings of both partners, in both Poland and Germany. This year, the 15th…

27.09
04.10

Getting to Know Each Other through Art.

As part of the project, presentations of contemporary-themed theatrical productions will take place, performed by amateur theaters from Berlin and Słupsk. From Berlin, an amateur theater operating under the non-governmental…

28.09

„Film in Education and Upbringing"

Do images generated by the media have the same significance for our children as images from real life? How does the structure of media messages affect children, including modern techniques…

28.09
06.10

„Pleszew – Twin City"

The project titled "Pleszew — Twin City" and the exhibition, which is to be its final outcome, constitute the second part of mutual cooperation in the field of organizing photography…

29.09

זכּרון – Gedächtnis – память – Pamięć

In September 2013, the 100th anniversaries of the founding of the Synagogue Community in Sopot, the laying of the cornerstone for the Sopot synagogue, and the opening of the Jewish…

30.09
04.10

Polish-German Tax Seminar

From September 30 to October 4, 2013, teachers and students from the State University of Applied Sciences in Tarnów visited the Fachhochschule für Finanzen Brandenburg in Königs Wusterhausen. The delegation…

30.09
15.06

Polish-German Academic Forum

The Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) and Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (JGU) offer students a variety of German-language lectures in the field of economics. Classes are taught by lecturers from both…

01.10
30.09

Polish-German Sites of Remembrance

Collective memory, the culture of memory, and sites of memory continue to generate research interest. In the context of Polish-German studies, serious works are currently being produced in which parallel,…

01.10
28.02

Polish-German Electronic Tandem

The Polish-German electronic tandem course between Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and the Technical University of Darmstadt consists of language classes conducted in real time on both the Polish and…

01.10
29.11

Polish Trail in Berlin

An educational project involving young people, based on creating a Polish trail in Berlin using collected historical sources, literary and journalistic texts, photographs, films, and conversations with residents. The task…

03.10
09.11

The City That Never Was

Exhibition opening. A project realized by students, doctoral candidates, and lecturers from the Faculty of Multimedia Communication at the University of the Arts in Poznań, together with photographers from the…

03.10
06.10

INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL – TIME OF POETS – RELAY

October 3, 2013 — City games — downtown Lublin, starting at 12:00 PM. October 4, 2013 — Winners of literary competitions read their poems, literary workshops — Provincial Cultural Center,…

03.10
05.10

Functioning of Volunteer Fire Brigades and Youth Fire Brigades between the Municipality of Baranów and Ihlow

The subject of the project is the organization of meetings concerning the specifics of how the fire-rescue system operates in Poland and Germany, with reference to volunteer fire departments. The…

03.10
05.10

„To See the Other Side with Its Own Eyes"?

Polish and German studies scholars, Slavicists, historians, sociologists, political scientists, and cultural studies researchers from Poland and Germany have been invited to participate in the conference. They are engaged in…

04.10
06.10

We Look Back, We Build the Future – Friendship Celebration

The project aims to summarize and document the Polish-German cooperation to date in Opalenica, Königslutter, and Storkow, and to identify further ways and areas of cooperation between the communities. A…

04.10
17.11

Labour in a Single Shot. A Project by Antje Ehmann and Harun Farocki

Why are some forms of work visible to us while others remain hidden? What are the relationships between global conditions of production and specific locations of work? What filmmaking tools…

04.10
06.10

JAZZ IN POLISH – POLISH JAZZ FESTIVAL IN BERLIN

JAZZ PO POLSKU will take place from October 4 to 6, 2013 at the Kunstfabrik Schlot club in Berlin. As part of the Polish jazz festival, Imagination Quartet, Biotone, and…

05.10

Music from a Besieged City 1806 – Concert within the Musica Sacromontana Festival

A concert as part of the 8th Oratorio Music Festival Musica Sacromontana 2013. The concert is entirely devoted to the works of the outstanding but forgotten Wrocław composer Joseph Schnabel,…

09.10
12.10

Co-decide! Active Women from Bavaria Support Women from Poland

The meeting of active women from Poland and Germany in Bavaria is part of the project "Support for Women's Cooperation Networks in Rural Areas," implemented by the Social Ecological Institute,…

10.10
07.11

VOM PHOTO – On Photography

VOM PHOTO offers a look at new but already significant phenomena on the young European art scene. Artists participating in the exhibition challenge the fundamental principles of photography as a…

10.10
22.02

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity! – A Memory of Europe"

In 2013, the Hessian Ministry of Science and Culture celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Georg Büchner. On that very day, October 17, 2013, the premiere of the…

17.10
18.10

Reformation and Tolerance. Unity in Diversity?

For the seventh time, at the invitation of the Stowarzyszenie Czas A.R.T., supported this year by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media, the District Museum in Leszno,…

17.10
22.10

Activity of Older People and Intergenerational Solidarity

City partnership involves annual partner meetings at which details of jointly implemented projects are discussed — exchanges of officials, residents, youth, and sports groups. In March of this year, the…

17.10
18.10

„Reformation und Toleranz. Die Einigkeit in der Vielfalt? Koexistenz verschiedener Konfes-sionen im Fraustädter Land"

Im Jahr 2013 jährt sich die Unterzeichnung des Rechtsakts – die Konföderation von Warschau – zum 440-mal (28. Januar 1573). Es war ein wichtiger Akt für die europäische Kultur und…

17.10
18.10

Reformation and Tolerance. Unity in Diversity? Coexistence of Different Denominations in the Wschowa Region.

The two-day international academic conference organized in Wschowa and Leszno will address a broad range of issues related to the Reformation and Counter-Reformation in the Wschowa region and the Wielkopolska-Silesian…

18.10
08.12

Artistic Concert – Meeting of Lennestadt and Otwock

Artistic Concertizing is a Polish-German meeting of artists and accompanying groups from the cities of Lennestadt and Otwock aimed at integrating people from both cultures. As part of the project,…

18.10
26.10

Premiere of Richard Wagner's „Parsifal" at the Grand Theatre in Poznań

Premiere: October 18, 2013 a stage mystery in three acts libretto by Richard Wagner based on the chivalric epic by Wolfram von Eschenbach. Original German-language version with Polish supertitles Artistic…

19.10
27.10

„FAZY 2013"

INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM WORKSHOPS "FAZY 2013" from October 19 to 27, 2013 in Poznań Hotel OLIMP, ul. Warmińska 1, 60-622 Poznań rooms: double or triple with bathrooms participants from Germany,…

20.10

„By pływać statkiem po wszystkich morzach"

"The Big Question" by Wolf Erlbruch. We search for the answer together with the stone, the goose, the sailor, and other characters from W. Erlbruch's book. The meeting is part…

20.10
10.05

Department of Historical Necessity

Production of a documentary film about Professor Marek Siemek (1942–2011), an eminent scholar of classical German philosophy, an active participant in Polish-German intellectual relations, the only Polish philosopher to receive…

21.10
25.10

Understanding the Social Welfare System Based on Selected Institutions in Germany

The project aims to compare the social welfare and social work systems in Poland and Germany. The academic seminar and study visits will allow participants to discover the practical and…

22.10
24.10

„Literatura na styku"

The role of houses of literature and literary festivals in the cultural life of cities and regions is the main theme of the project. In German-speaking countries, such houses (and…

23.10
25.10

Economic Seminar of Twin Cities Bytom – Recklinghausen

The Economic Seminar will take place on October 23–25, 2013 in Bytom. The seminar will be attended by representatives of the authorities and administration of the cities of Recklinghausen and…

24.10
26.10

Performance „Utøpia" at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews

The museum's theater stage invites you to a performance by Korporacja Teatralna entitled "Utøpia," directed by Andrzej Pakuła, based on a script by Andrzej Pakuła and Jan Burzyński. Events in…

24.10
25.10

Neighbours without Borders – Economic and Agricultural Potential of German and Polish Rural Communities, Exchange of Experiences

Study trip

24.10

„Demographic Changes in Poland and Germany. History, Connections and New Research Perspectives"

Demographischer Wandel stellt die polnische und die deutsche Gesellschaft vor großen Herausforderungen. Geringe Geburtenraten, steigende Lebenserwartun-gen, Einwanderung in europäische Ballungsräume prägen als Schlagwörter von der „Überalterung der Gesellschaft" und dem…

25.10
27.10

Free Word Partnership Conference

On October 25–27, the editorial teams of "Res Publica Nowa" (Poland) and "Krytyka" (Ukraine) are organizing an international conference in Kyiv devoted to the new wave of modernization and media,…

25.10
27.10

Free Word Partnership Conference „Języki modernizacji"

The world stands on the threshold of a new wave of modernization, as evidenced by unprecedented advances in hi-tech. At the same time, this may also be the story of…

25.10
27.10

Conference of Graduates of German Law Schools at the Jagiellonian University and the University of Warsaw

The Conference of Graduates of SPN UJ and UW will take place on October 25–27, 2013 at the University of Warsaw. This will be the third meeting of SPN UJ…

25.10
27.10

lAbiRynT

The lAbiRynT festival format is based on a three-day cycle of artistic presentations from October 25–27, 2013, comprising exhibitions, screenings, performances, as well as artist talks. This joint Polish-German undertaking…

25.10
31.10

11th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival (WJFF)

This year, the Warsaw Jewish Film Festival will take place on both sides of the Vistula: in Praga and Muranów. The official festival cinema is Kino Praha, and alongside cinema…

25.10
25.01

Reporters for Reporters Journalism Competition and Award

The third edition of the popular competition for journalists from the East. The goal of the "Reporters for Reporters" competition and its awards is to raise the quality of media…

01.11
31.12

Dissolution of Monasteries in the Territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and in Silesia in the Context of Secularization Processes in Poland and Europe

A German-language edition of a collection of articles resulting from the conference "Prussian Dissolution of Monasteries in Silesia in the Context of Secularization Processes in Poland and Europe," Wrocław, November…

04.11
31.12

Taburopa. International Theatre Project

TABUROPA is an international theatre and research project devoted to the topic of taboo and its manifestations in contemporary European societies. Experienced directors, choreographers, actors, and dancers representing four countries…

06.11
08.11

VOICE IN ACTION

VOICE IN ACTION. "Voice in Action" is a project comprising nationwide workshops in contemporary vocal techniques for vocalists and composers, led by soloists from the Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart, as well…

08.11

Café at the Border – Grenzlandcafé

Event registration: http://www.raa-mv.de/grenzlandcafe. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: 1:15 PM — Arrival and cold buffet. 2:00 PM — Welcome and introduction by organizers. 2:10 PM — Presentations according to the program (approx. 10…

12.11
13.11

Wałbrzych and Literature. History of Literary Culture and the Present Day

The conference is a two-day event aimed at presenting the results of research on the literary culture of Wałbrzych in both its German and Polish periods. Invited literary historians and…

13.11

Exhibition and Presentation „Europe in a Suitcase 2013"

Participants of the "Europe in a Suitcase" project will present their travels to Eastern European countries. "Europe in a Suitcase" is a series of meetings of experts from Poland, Germany,…

13.11

The Third Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius and Shared Polish-German Interests in Cooperation with Eastern Partners

As part of the international project "Europe in a Suitcase," a debate will take place with the participation of the ambassadors of Lithuania and Ukraine and other representatives of foundations…

14.11

„Ukraine and Belarus through the Eyes of Young People"

As part of the international project "Europe in a Suitcase," a discussion between project participants and students from the University of Warsaw will take place. "Europe in a Suitcase" is…

15.11
16.11

OFFenes Berlin

The project presents the winners of the 100° Berlin festival — a four-day theatre marathon organized by Berlin's Hebbel Am Ufer and Sophiensaele venues. OFFenes Berlin means "open/OFF Berlin" and…

15.11
14.06

Theatre Competition „DaF-Kenner auf der Bühne"

The competition is designed for primary school students and is held in two categories: grades 1–3 and grades 4–6. Teachers of German register students by completing an electronic form at…

17.11
23.11

Krzysztof Penderecki Festival

The Jubilee Festival of Krzysztof Penderecki, organized by the Ludwig van Beethoven Association, will take place in Warsaw from November 17 to 23, 2013. Through concerts held at the National…

18.11
22.01

22nd Ars Cameralis Festival: Sławomir Elsner „PANO-RAMA 2013" – Exhibition and Workshops

22nd Ars Cameralis Festival: SŁAWOMIR ELSNER "PANO-RAMA 2013." Exhibition: November 22, 2013 – January 22, 2014. Vernissage: November 22, 6:00 PM. Workshops: November 18–22, 2013. ASP Gallery in Katowice, RONDO…

18.11

25 Years of Cooperation between the University of Warsaw and Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz

On November 18, 2013, the University of Warsaw celebrates the 25th anniversary of its cooperation with the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. On this occasion, the University of Warsaw has…

21.11
31.12

22nd Ars Cameralis Festival: Exhibition EN/OF EDITIONS

The exhibition EN/OF EDITIONS is a presentation of the output of a limited-edition, artistic vinyl record series published by the German music label Bottrop Boy. This collection brings together special,…

22.11
22.01

Sławomir Elsner, PANO-RAMA 2013

Sławomir Elsner is a unique case. Born in Poland, he has lived in Germany since the mid-1980s. In Poland, he is known for his debut at the prestigious Raster Gallery…

22.11
24.11

Fryderyk Chopin Music Festival

The 5th edition of the F. Chopin Music Festival in Sulechów, November 22–24, 2013. For the fifth time, Sulechów is hosting the international jubilee Festival of Fryderyk Chopin Music, which,…

23.11
19.12

„Images of History – History as a Woman – Woman as a Legend"

This year's edition of the film review "Images of History," initiated in 2007 in Kraków, will take place in four cities connected to German culture in various ways and to…

26.11

Cultural Discussion Meeting

The next meeting organized by the Association of German Social and Cultural Societies in the series "Cultural Discussion Meetings" will take place in Zielona Góra, in the hall of the…

27.11
01.12

3. filmPOLSKA München

3rd filmPOLSKA München: The Festival of Polish Films for the second time in Munich, from November 27 to December 1, at Kino Monopol. The latest feature and documentary films by…

29.11

„HOUSING TOMORROW – New, Sustainable Residential Estates"

The German Embassy, COQUI MALACHOWSKA COQUI Städtebau Landschaftsarchitektur, and the Foundation of Architecture Creators invite you to the 2nd Warsaw Architectural Talks — this time on sustainable construction in residential…

29.11
09.02

Training of Presenters – Moderating Minority Events

TSKN feels responsible for cultivating the German language, culture, and customs of the German minority living in the region, by engaging in cultural, youth, educational, and media activities within their…

05.12
06.12

9th Polish-German-Ukrainian Forum „Quo vadis Ukraine – 2013"

The aim of this ninth Polish-German-Ukrainian conference is to present the views of decision-making and opinion-forming elites from Poland, Germany, Ukraine, and the United States on selected aspects of policy…

06.12
05.01

Interferencje / Interferenzen

The interdisciplinary exhibition Interferencje/Interferenzen and the academic conference Inter. Intra. Trans. are independent yet complementary undertakings that will form a single cultural event. It will take place over the weekend…

06.12
02.01

Interferencje/Interferenzen – Polish-German Exhibition – Warsaw

The main goal of the project is to create a European cultural space through the integration of young artistic and academic communities from Warsaw and Berlin. Through parallel events (an…

10.12

Quadro Nuevo – Concert

The concert by the ensemble Quadro Nuevo will serve as the Inaugural Concert of the 22nd International Accordion Music Festival in Przemyśl. In this year's edition, the organizers wish to…

12.12
14.12

Social and Artistic Aspects of Contemporary Polish Culture

The aim of the project "Social and Artistic Aspects of Contemporary Polish Culture" is to highlight the most important trends in the broadly understood field of culture and to create…

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14.12

Social and Artistic Aspects of Contemporary Polish Culture

The aim of the project "Social and Artistic Aspects of Contemporary Polish Culture" is to highlight the most important trends in the broadly understood field of culture and to create…

14.12
15.12

„Testament" – performance by the collective She She Pop from Berlin

She She Pop is a Berlin-based collective founded in 1990 by graduates of applied theatre studies in Gießen. There is no division into director, author, actors, etc. Texts and concepts…

14.12
15.12

GOSPEL WORKSHOPS within the 7th SILESIA GOSPEL FESTIVAL

The Silesian Music Centre — Music and Movement invites you to the 7th edition of the INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL WORKSHOPS as part of the 7th SILESIA GOSPEL FESTIVAL named after Norbert…

15.12

„Fairy Tales Painted with Sound"

The project aims to creatively engage children and youth from Poland and Germany. One of its goals is to hold an art competition in Szczecin and Brüssow, where children will…

16.12
15.03

Polish-German Cooperation for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Tourism.

The aim of the project is to develop Polish-German cooperation and exchange best practices on counteracting the commercial sexual exploitation of children in tourism in Poland and Germany. The first…

16.12

Past, Present and Future of Cross-Border Cooperation in the Pomerania Euroregion

The project will involve the organization of a one-day seminar devoted to cross-border cooperation at the local government level, institutional cooperation, and collaboration between local groups from Poland and Germany….

17.12
31.01

The Wschowa Zion, or Images from the Life of the Wschowa Lutheran Parish in the 16th–18th Centuries

The exhibition "Wschowa's Zion: Images from the Life of the Wschowa Lutheran Parish in the 16th–18th Centuries" was created as part of the project "Reformation and Tolerance: Unity in Diversity?…

03.01
04.01

OFFenes Berlin

Teatr KANA invites you! January 3–4, 2014. OFFenes Berlin. January 3 (Friday): 6:00 PM — cobratheater.cobra — performance "VICE VERSA," Teatr Kana hall. 7:30 PM — cobratheater.cobra — performance "VICE…

15.01
16.01

OPERCULUM – Looking for Heimat

EigenArten International: Operculum Looking for HEIMAT. Premiere: July 19, 2013, Munich. The performance was created by the little:interference ensemble: Agnieszka Bednarz, Kim Bormann, Joanna Chułek, Kasia Gocał, Katarzyna Kania, Daniela…

23.01
15.03

„SOMEWHERE BETWEEN"

MATEUSZ SZCZYPIŃSKI, OUR MATTERS, GALERIE PARROTTA CONTEMPORARY ART IN STUTTGART, STUTTGART, JANUARY 24 – MARCH 8, 2014. OPENING JANUARY 23, 2014, 7–9 PM, AUGUSTENSTRASSE 87–89, 70197 STUTTGART. BENJAMIN BRONNI, LATERALLY…

24.01

Workshops for Investigative Journalists from Poland and Eastern European Countries

Workshops in investigative journalism for winners of the "Reporters for Reporters" competition and for journalists from Poland, with the participation of lecturers from Germany. A debate among professionals from Germany,…

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23.01

Resettlements from Bukovina in the European Context

Project format: exhibition, brochure, discussion panel, concerts, agreement on festival realization. Project schedule: January 25, 3:00 PM — opening of the exhibition "Resettlement of Germans from Bukovina in 1940 in…

01.02
01.07

„Garden on the Other Side of the River / Der Garten jenseits des Flusses"

The aim of the project is to produce a documentary film and premiere it at the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle in Szczecin, at the Gryfino Cultural Center, and at the schloss…

17.02
03.11

„Agfa 1939" dir. Michał Wnuk

A discovered box of archival materials triggers an avalanche of subsequent finds and forces a Silesian family to confront its Polish-German roots. Some of the artifacts are an inheritance from…

19.02
04.05

Exhibition „Theatre of Two Times" in Düsseldorf

The exhibition "Theatre of Two Times" in Düsseldorf presents the history of the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, whose concept draws on the Fencing School — a building that served as the…

01.03
31.08

Stereotypes – But No!

The aim of the project is to raise awareness of the historical and contemporary connections among the citizens of Kazakhstan, Germans, and Poles. An important part of the project is…

01.03
15.03

New Paths in Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language

The project is part of a larger undertaking that envisions long-term cooperation between Polish students enrolled in the Supplementary Master's Program in Teaching Polish Language and Culture and German students…

01.03
28.02

GFPS and FWPN Academic and Cultural Scholarship Programme

Polish students and doctoral candidates of all disciplines can apply for the five-month GFPS and FWPN academic and cultural scholarship. Application deadlines are March 31 (for the winter semester) and…

15.03
31.12

„From Dawn to Dusk – 7 Days in the Life of the Polish-German Borderland"

The photography project "From Dawn to Dusk — 7 Days in the Life of the Polish-German Borderland" is a reportage-style look at the specificity of the Polish-German borderland, shaped by…

15.03

How to Teach Language Skills at the Basic Level – Workshops Using the Direct Method

Didactic workshops for instructors and teachers of Polish as a foreign language. The primary goal of foreign language teaching is developing communicative competence — the ability of students to use…

17.03
17.10

Polish-German Academic Forum at the Warsaw School of Economics

The Polish-German Academic Forum, which has been operating at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) since 1993, organizes — together with Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mercator School of Management, University of…

19.03
19.04

Volume 37 of the Poznań German Library Has Been Published – „The German East". Imaginings – Mission – Legacy. Ch. Kleßmann

The German East has a long and turbulent history. It has been, and continues to be, a continuation, a myth, a promised land, and something real. Rarely, however, has it…

20.03
31.10

Dribbling Masters III – Play with Us and Become a Football Star!

The "Dribbling Masters" project uses young people's fascination with football to propose informal learning and teaching of the German language. Through movement, outdoor activities, and references to mass sports, the…

20.03
20.04

GENERATION RELAY – Two Generations of Graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts Katowice

With this exhibition, the authors wish to present to the German public twelve artists — graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice — representing two generations whose creative…

01.04
30.06

New Networks. Residency Exchange Programme

New Networks, a project realized by the A-I-R Laboratory operating at the Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw in cooperation with Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgart, will focus…

01.04
30.09

Business in Germany

For the first time in Poland, five authors of the best business ideas selected in the competition will participate in a three-day study visit to Munich. The aim of the…

03.04
26.06

"ARCHÄOLOGIE ALS GEGENMITTEL GEGEN DAS VERGESSEN UND DEN VANDALISMUS. DER ERSTE WELTKRIEG AN DER RAWKA (1914 – 2014). DEM GESCHICHTSUNTERRICHT AM STRASSENRAND ENTGEGEN" UMGESETZT. WETTBEWERBE:

WETTBEWERBE: Am 3. April ist der Wettbewerb „Pierwsza wojna światowa nad Rawką i Bzurą. TO było właśnie TU!" (Der Ersten Weltkrieg an der Rawka-Bzura. Genau HIER fand DAS statt!) ausgeschrieben…

03.04

Trio Soli Sono during the 22nd Świętokrzyskie Music Days

A concert by Trio Soli Sono will take place on April 3, 2014, at 6:30 PM at the Oskar Kolberg Świętokrzyska Philharmonic in Kielce, as part of the "22nd Świętokrzyskie…

03.04

Trio Soli Sono during the 22nd Świętokrzyskie Music Days

In the concert program, works by Polish composers are juxtaposed with German music. The ensemble will perform: R. Rubbert — Contraerea celesta for three flutes, A. Błońska — For Alma…

07.04
08.04

International Scientific Symposium BEETHOVEN AND THE IDEA OF FREEDOM

The thematic center, rallying cry, and motto of the Symposium will be "Beethoven and the Idea of Freedom." The academic director of the project, Prof. Mieczysław Tomaszewski, hopes that this…

09.04
10.04

Theodor Fontane – His Work and Its Polish Reception

Despite his great popularity in his homeland, Theodor Fontane remains in Poland an author known only to a narrow circle of Germanists, even though roughly half of his works have…

10.04
13.04

11th Silent Cinema Festival

The 11th festival of silent films with live music will open with the immortal masterpiece by F. W. Murnau, Sunrise — the director's first film made in the USA, which…

10.04
12.04

25 Years of Freedom from a Polish and German Perspective within the Festival of the Art of Fact

April 10, 9:00 PM — Premiere of the MDR documentary "The Pole Brings the Money" and a meeting with the filmmaker (Olaf Jacobs). April 11, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM — Historical…

12.04

Contemporary Polish Prose in Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language

Professional development for instructors and teachers of Polish as a foreign language. In the practical part, speakers will present various methods of working with literary texts and types of exercises…

13.04

THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FROM REFUGEE FAMILIES

THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM REFUGEE FAMILIES. On April 13, 2014, at the Lubelska 30/32 Stage, as part of the international project TABUROPA, a theatre workshop will be…

21.04
20.08

Building Community Organizing in Poland and Germany

The main goal of the project is to strengthen the knowledge and leadership skills of social activists from Katowice and Leipzig over the course of four months through a cycle…

22.04

„Taboo Today: What Is Not Talked About in Europe?"

Do European societies share common taboos? What is not talked about in Poland, and what is kept silent in Germany? In what form do "forbidden topics" appear in contemporary art?…

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03.05

Muskau Art Project – In Search of the Identity of Place

A program of three-year plein-air workshops in Bad Muskau/Łęknica for students of the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art, organized in cooperation between the Academy of Fine…

29.04
04.05

Night at the Old Abbey in Rudy

The Post-Cistercian Monastery and Palace Complex in Rudy, located on the European Cistercian Route and until recently also a ducal residence, is one of the most valuable architectural monuments of…

30.04

Concert of German Music at the Pauline Monastery within the 24th International Sacred Music Festival „Gaude Mater"

The project encompasses two main concerts of the 24th International Sacred Music Festival "Gaude Mater" — the inaugural and the final concerts — promoting the works of German and Polish…

01.05
04.05

4th Theatre Festival Ellipse of Creativity (TEK) named after Zygmunt Zdanowicz

This will be the fourth edition of the Festival. The organizers have prepared many attractions for the audience: a happening through the streets of Police, an outdoor performance by Teatr…

01.05
31.03

The Great Synagogue in the Process of Rebuilding Warsaw 1945-1991

The aim of the project is to make available to Polish readers (in both book and e-book form) the work by Jana Fuchs, "Die Bedeutung der Trümmer. Die Große Synagoge…

01.05
04.05

May Musical Encounters in the Valley of Palaces and Gardens

May 1–4, 2014, Wojanów Palace and Pakoszów Palace. "May Music Meetings" is a classical music festival organized by young, talented artists, created for all who wish to spend the May…

01.05
04.05

4th Theatre Festival Ellipse of Creativity (TEK)

This will be the fourth edition of the Festival, consisting of four basic program elements: a joint happening, workshop activities with a post-workshop showing, artistic presentations by amateur theatre groups…

04.05
07.05

Civic Education of Young People in Poland and Germany: Topics – Methods – Exchange

Expert forum: Civic Education of Youth in Poland and Germany — Topics, Methods, Exchange. Many young people in both Poland and Germany seem to be increasingly losing their sense of…

05.05
23.05

LOGOGRAPHERS. The Oder – Flow of Ideas (call for artists)

— CALL FOR ARTISTS — LOGOGRAPHERS: The Oder — Flow of Ideas. The project LOGOGRAPHERS: The Oder — Flow of Ideas is organized by the Gallery of Contemporary Art in…

05.05
05.06

Life Unworthy of Life

We invite you to participate in the essay competition "Life Unworthy of Life — How Literature and History Indict Humanity for the Death of Millions, and How the Present Defends…

05.05
14.05

„Life Unworthy of Life"

As part of the project, an essay competition was held on "Life Unworthy of Life — How Literature and History Indict Humanity for the Death of Millions, and How the…

08.05
09.05

„Imaginations of the End". International German Studies Conference

Faculty of Humanities, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, ul. Kurta Obitza 1, 10-725.

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09.05

Imaginations of the End. International German Studies Conference

International Germanist conference: "Imaginations of the End," Department of Germanic Philology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Kurta Obitza 1, May 8–9, 2014. The conference theme is representations of…

08.05
09.05

International German Studies Conference „Imaginations of the End"

The conference theme is representations of endings in literature and endings of literature. What forms have endings and crises taken in literature? What endings are we approaching today? Are the…

08.05
11.05

International Conference „In Search of Lost Reason"

From May 8 to 11, an international German-language academic symposium titled "Auf der Suche nach der verlorenen Vernunft" — "In Search of Lost Reason" — will take place in Zakopane….

08.05
30.06

Innovative Model of Care for the Elderly and People with Disabilities as a Challenge for Germany, Poland and Sweden – Proposals, Solutions, Actions

The project is based on the exchange of experiences and the search, within an international expert group, for the best solutions in the area of assistance and care for seniors…

08.05

United Europe as a Bridge for Cross-Border Cooperation of Polish and German Seniors – 10 Years in the EU as Our Common Jubilee

As part of the project, a one-day popular science conference will be organized, aimed at showcasing the achievements of cross-border cooperation between the Lubuskie Voivodeship and Brandenburg. Four presentations will…

09.05
18.05

11th Szczecin Early Music Festival 2014

May 9, 2014. Main Building of the National Museum in Szczecin, ul. Wały Chrobrego 3, 7:00 PM. Concert: Journey to the East. Performers: Boshena Korchynska (Ukraine) — chromatic Ukrainian sopilka,…

09.05
11.05

Present and Future of German Studies beyond the German-Speaking World

Traditionally in spring, the Association of Polish Germanists organizes academic conferences together with its partners, devoted to topics currently discussed and considered important in the Germanist community. In 2014, the…

09.05
11.05

Premiere of the performance „Eintopf" in Cologne

As part of the Sommerblut festival in Cologne, the premiere of the performance "Eintopf," directed by Agnieszka Błońska, will take place on May 9, featuring performers from the Belgian kobalt.works:…

09.05
30.06

Fresh Design – Young Europe on Design

The 2nd edition of the project "FRESH DESIGN — Young Europe on Design." Once again, Wrocław will host workshops in international groups of students from design-related programs — architecture, urban…

09.05
11.05

Premiere of the performance „No return" in Cologne

On May 9, as part of the Sommerblut festival in Cologne, the premiere of the performance "No return," directed by Andre Erlen (theatre Futur3, Cologne), will take place, featuring Warsaw-based…

10.05

Polonicus 2014

European Gala of the Polish Diaspora "Polonicus 2014" on May 10, 2014, at 7:00 PM in the Coronation Hall of Charlemagne in Aachen. Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! On behalf of…

10.05

Polonicus Gala – Annual Award of the European Polonia

POLONICUS is a prestigious award of the European Polish diaspora, paying tribute to dialogue, unity, and the promotion of Poles in Europe and around the world. The inauguration of the…

10.05

Concert of Polish Music within the 24th International Sacred Music Festival „Gaude Mater"

The project encompasses two main concerts of the 24th International Sacred Music Festival "Gaude Mater" — the inaugural and the final concerts — promoting the works of German and Polish…

11.05

Festival on the Occasion of „Polonia Day" – Berlin 2014

We invite you to the Berlin "Polonia Day" as part of the Polish Diaspora Cultural Festival, with the Kashubians as the regional guest of honor. The festival is planned as…

12.05
17.05

New Areas of Cooperation in the Exchange of Experiences „50 Plus"

The meeting of representatives of the twin cities — Wąbrzeźno and Syke — aims to strengthen further cooperation in the fields of education, history, culture, and religion. The main goal…

12.05

A Common Decade: Summing Up 10 Years of Poland and Germany in the European Union and Looking to the Future

The Institute of Public Affairs and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation invite you to a conference with the participation of the deputy foreign ministers of Poland and Germany. PROGRAM: 8:30–9:00 AM…

13.05
14.05

Ideological, Legal and Economic Aspects of Aktion T4 in the Wartheland

The proposed project aims to systematize knowledge about Aktion T-4 (i.e., Tiergarten 4 — an abbreviation derived from the address of the headquarters) carried out by the Nazis in the…

14.05
17.05

DEVELOPING VICTIM SUPPORT ACROSS EUROPE

The international conference "DEVELOPING VICTIM SUPPORT ACROSS EUROPE" is organized annually by Victim Support Europe — an international association of organizations providing assistance to crime victims — and is hosted…

15.05
17.05

Polish Designers at TypoBerlin 2014

For the second consecutive time, Polish designers and design theorists will take the stage at one of the largest and most prestigious design conferences in Europe — TYPO Berlin. This…

15.05
17.05

MUSICA BALTICA – 5th International Musicological Conference

The 5th International Musicological Conference in the MUSICA BALTICA series will be held under the theme: "Music-Making in Baltic Cities — Forms, Venues, Repertoire, Performers, Instruments." The conference aims to…

18.05
19.05

Exhibition Jens Nippert Das Leben der Hände – Life of the Hands

Das Leben der Hände / Life of Hands. Jens Nippert. Two-day exhibition, May 18 and 19, 2014 (Sunday and Monday), 12:00–4:00 PM. NAPRZECIW, ul. Solna 4, Poznań UAP. www.naprzeciw.net. During…

22.05
23.05

The Great Forgotten, the Great Remembered. On Silesians Who Contributed to the History of Europe and the World.

On May 22–23, 2014, in Katowice, the 4th edition of the Pan-Silesian Conference will be held. This is a recurring event aimed at bringing together students and doctoral candidates engaged…

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23.05

The Great Forgotten, the Great Remembered. On Silesians Who Contributed to the History of Europe and the World

On May 22–23, 2014, in Katowice, the 4th edition of the Pan-Silesian Conference will be held. This is a recurring event aimed at bringing together students and doctoral candidates engaged…

24.05

geo-sounds future

"Skyscrapers, an Electric Forest, and Fresh Air in Jars?" Fifty young people from Poland and Germany, together with the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra from Leipzig, have prepared an extraordinary, multifaceted PERFORMATIVE…

24.05

Polish Grammar from the Learner's Perspective

Training for instructors and teachers of Polish as a foreign language. Grammar textbooks are often written by linguists for linguists, although Polish is studied by people who generally lack linguistic…

24.05

BEGEGNUNGEN/SPOTKANIA

"Where is my place? Discovering and recognizing the traces of human history on both sides of the Oder" is the guiding theme of a Polish-German theatre project that in recent…

24.05

6th Grand Prix of Gubin

Grand Prix Gubina is a Charity Tournament with a six-year tradition. An international amateur football tournament combined with fundraising for sick and underprivileged children and their families. On this day,…

26.05
31.05

Think Globally!

"Think Globally!" is a Polish-German youth meeting for young people aged 13–16. During the days spent together, we will take a close look at our clothes and learn about their…

27.05

BEGEGNUNGEN/SPOTKANIA

"Where is my place? Discovering and recognizing the traces of human history on both sides of the Oder" is the guiding theme of a Polish-German theatre project that in recent…

28.05
13.06

DACHL-LIEDER-WETTBEWERB

The Song Competition is open to all students of Warsaw schools across all categories: primary schools, middle schools, and high schools. This year, in addition to the regular category "zoo"…

29.05
30.05

Upper Silesia under the Hohenzollerns and Habsburgs (1742-1918)

The international historical conference is designed as a comparative study, allowing us to view the history of Upper Silesia in the broader perspective of modernization processes occurring in Prussia and…

29.05
01.06

Raising the Standards of Public Services Using German Solutions. Study Visit in the Partner County of Unterallgäu

The project involves organizing a study visit to the partner district of Unterallgäu, focused on education and social welfare. Local government officials from the Gostyń District, as well as department…

29.05
02.06

Organization of Fire Protection in Poland and Germany – Visit of Firefighters from Saarlouis

During the project, German and Polish firefighters will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the functioning of the National Rescue and Firefighting System in the Małopolska Voivodeship. The…

30.05

Polish-German Congress in Dobczyce

The Polish-German Congress in Dobczyce is an event of international scope that serves not only as an official and important part of the celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the…

30.05
22.06

Art Transfer – Contemporary Art Exhibitions

As part of the Art Transfer project, from May 30 to June 22, two exhibitions will be held in Łódź, during which artists working in Germany will present their works:…

30.05
31.05

Carousel of Coolture

On May 30 and 31, 2014, after five years in Świnoujście, the sixth edition of Karuzela Cooltury will take place this time in the capital, under the theme "Dreams and…

31.05

ARCHAEOLOGY AS AN ANTIDOTE TO OBLIVION AND VANDALISM. WORLD WAR I ON THE RAWKA AND BZURA RIVERS (1914 – 2014). TOWARDS ROADSIDE HISTORY LESSONS.

This lecture will take place in the Church of St. Anne. During the Great War, this church was used as barracks, and shrapnel from the 1915 operations can still be…

01.06
30.11

70th Anniversary of the Western Institute

A presentation of the achievements of the Western Institute in the form of an exhibition displayed in the Old Market Square in Poznań; a brochure describing the history of the…

04.06

BEGEGNUNGEN/SPOTKANIA

"Where is my place? Discovering and recognizing the traces of human history on both sides of the Oder" is the guiding theme of a Polish-German theatre project that in recent…

04.06
07.06

Young Masters. Vocal Art Workshops and European Song Festival within the International Culture Week at the Piast Castle in Racibórz.

The project involves organizing a European Song Festival at the Piast Castle in Racibórz, aimed at approximately 50 soloists aged 15–20 and their guardians from the partner local governments of…

04.06
15.07

„Above Divisions"

The project focuses on strengthening attitudes of tolerance, democracy, and respect for shared European heritage. An important event in contemporary history will be commemorated — the fall of the socialist…

05.06
08.06

25 Years after the Breakthrough – Democratic Transformations in Eastern Europe

The seminar is linked to the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of democratic transformations in Eastern Europe, taking place in Essen from June 5 to 8, 2014. The purpose of…

05.06
08.06

9th International Choral Festival – Internationales Chorfestival – Szczecin 2014

Main Festival Concerts. June 5, 2014, 7:00 PM, Prenzlau, St. Maria-Magdalena katholische Kirche. June 6, 2014, 5:00 PM, Szczecin, Trafostacja Sztuki — FESTIVAL OPENING. June 6, 2014, 7:30 PM, Szczecin,…

07.06

BEGEGNUNGEN/SPOTKANIA

"Where is my place? Discovering and recognizing the traces of human history on both sides of the Oder" is the guiding theme of a Polish-German theatre project that in recent…

09.06

Presentation of a Jubilee Book to Professor Hubert Orłowski

The ceremony will be attended by the university's rector and dean, invited guests from Poland and Germany, and in particular the co-authors of the commemorative volume dedicated to the Jubilarian.

11.06

Promotion of the Publication „Berlin. City of Memory"

A trip by 13 students from the University of Warsaw, co-financed by the FWPN, resulted in 13 essays on the identity and memory of Berliners in their reunified city. The…

11.06
13.06

Promotion of the Catalogue „Recall"

In the coming days, two promotional meetings will take place for the catalogue documenting the artistic project "Recall," published by the Lubuskie Region Museum together with the Bureau of Art…

11.06
12.06

Culture and Cultural Policy in Poland and Germany after the Transformation of 1989. Balance, Debates, Perspectives

The conference organized by the Western Institute is devoted to vital issues of the transformation process in the sphere of culture and cultural policy in Poland and Germany after the…

12.06

Knowing the Past We Shape the Future. Memorial Sites in Polish-German Dialogue

The Zespół Szkół Ekonomicznych i Ogólnokształcących Nr 6 in Łomża is piloting a historical and social project for high school students under the theme "By Learning the Past, We Shape…

13.06

CITY FOR OLD AGE – Housing in an Aging Society – Warsaw Architectural Talks

Countries with advanced population aging processes, such as Switzerland and Germany, have carried out a number of experimental housing construction projects in recent years involving multigenerational homes and facilities for…

14.06

Polish Grammar from the Learner's Perspective

Training for instructors and teachers of Polish as a foreign language. Grammar textbooks are often written by linguists for linguists, although Polish is studied by people who generally lack linguistic…

14.06
07.07

With Success into the Future

The project was initiated by a teacher from ZSMEiE in collaboration with the Bosch company and focuses on professional development in mechatronics and electronics, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and…

15.06
18.06

Archival Workshops for German Students in Polish Archives in Gdańsk and Elbląg

A seminar titled "Archival Sources in Poland for Hanseatic History" will be held at the Faculty of Economic and Social History at the University of Regensburg. These classes will take…

17.06

BEGEGNUNGEN/SPOTKANIA

"Where is my place? Discovering and recognizing the traces of human history on both sides of the Oder" is the guiding theme of a Polish-German theatre project that in recent…

18.06
23.06

„Unwanted" Heritage and the Problem of Memory, Bilateral Meeting

Bilateral meeting: The Polish-German bilateral meeting in Greifswald will serve as a forum for exchanging experiences on approaches to "unwanted" heritage and memory-related issues, as well as for establishing cooperation…

23.06
30.06

Nights with Performance – Where Is My Home

The Municipal Gallery bwa in Bydgoszcz invites you to the next "Nights with Performance." This year, the guiding theme is "Where Is My Home." Artists will work both at the…

26.06
28.06

Integration Event 2014 under the motto „What Plays in Our Souls"

The project will be realized from June 26 to 28, 2014. The target group will be representatives of the twin cities of the Municipality and City of Odolanów — Heringen…

27.06
30.06

Exchange of Experiences on Strengthening Residents' Bonds with Their Local Homeland within the Meeting of Twin Cities Chojnice-Emsdetten

A visit by residents of the partner city Emsdetten to Chojnice, June 27–30, 2014. This year's visit by the delegation from the partner city of Emsdetten in Germany as part…

27.06
25.07

Photography Exhibition by Marian Stefanowski „Solidary from Behind the Wall"

A photographic exhibition by Marian Stefanowski titled "Solidary from Behind the Wall" at the IG Metall Gallery at Alte Jakobstr. 149, 10969 Berlin (U Hallesches Tor). The exhibition opening will…

28.06

ARCHAEOLOGY AS AN ANTIDOTE TO OBLIVION AND VANDALISM. WORLD WAR I ON THE RAWKA AND BZURA RIVERS (1914 – 2014).

At the War Cemetery in Bolimowska Wieś, soldiers from both sides of the conflict who died in the battles along the Rawka in 1914–1915 are buried side by side. Today,…

28.06

ARCHAEOLOGY OF WORLD WAR I: HUMAN NON-MEMORY AND THE MEMORY OF MATTER

Archaeology has the chance (and the duty) to become a cultural institution that recovers lost objects and unused information from the past, creating an important path of return from cultural…

28.06

Study Expedition entitled „The Great Forgotten War"

A study expedition titled "The Great Forgotten War." Differences in the collective memories (especially historical ones) of individual nations are a subject fascinating not only for historians but also for…

28.06
20.07

„Music Knows No Borders" Friendship Concerts.

Concerts within the project "Music Knows No Borders" are an initiative of two associations (Polish and German), aimed at organizing and jointly performing friendship concerts in Poland (Międzyzdroje, Szczecin) and…

03.07
28.08

OLD TOWN ORGAN CONCERTS

The instrument of the great master and great masters of the instrument. These words are quite enough as an invitation to spend a unique evening with music. Among the invited…

04.07
15.07

„Dialogue That Connects"

Teachers and facilitators of international projects from Poland and Germany (approximately 40 people) will meet in Dębe Polskie, a beautiful corner of the Gostynin-Włocławek Landscape Park, to train in Polish…

04.07

FEAST OF KING CASIMIR – 7th Historical and Art Workshops

FEAST OF KING CASIMIR — 7th Historical and Artistic Workshops. On Friday, July 4, from 6:00 PM, the Museum of Ancient Mazovian Metallurgy in Pruszków and Kreisjugendring Esslingen e.V. invite…

04.07
06.07

Meeting of Christians of Central and Eastern Europe in Wrocław

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Sisters and Brothers, I warmly invite you to participate in the Meeting of Christians of Central and Eastern Europe, which will take place from July…

04.07
11.07

Exchange of Experiences among Polish and German Partners

A meeting with representatives of local government and entrepreneurs, during which the principles of communal services in Markt Uehlfeld will be presented. Tour of the wastewater treatment plant and the…

04.07
05.07

Meeting of Seniors „Solidarność" – Ver.di

This is a cross-border working meeting of seniors from the Regional Section of Pensioners and Retirees of NSZZ "Solidarność" of the Gorzów Region and the trade union Ver.di Bezirks-Seniorenausschuss Frankfurt/Oder-Uckermark-Barnim,…

05.07

BEGEGNUNGEN/SPOTKANIA

"Where is my place? Discovering and recognizing the traces of human history on both sides of the Oder" is the guiding theme of a Polish-German theatre project that in recent…

05.07
31.08

Rubens in Zakopane

Eighty-one prints from the workshop of P. P. Rubens can be viewed at the Zakopane Municipal Art Gallery in July and August 2014. The Siegerland Museum collection is among the…

07.07
30.10

Cooperation of German and Polish Teachers' Trade Unions in Addressing Contemporary Educational Problems in Europe.

Establishing Polish-German cooperation through a trip by teachers who are members of NSZZ "Solidarność" to Germany, from July 7 to 14, 2014. Joint workshops and school visits, problem-oriented discussions on…

07.07
14.07

Through the Eyes of Young People – Media Camp Lublin

From July 7 to 14, international journalism and media workshops will take place, with 19 participants from Poland, Germany, Belarus, and Moldova. The workshops are aimed at people interested in…

13.07
19.07

Art Workshops Rybnik 2014 ART THERAPY „Visual Sign as a Message"

Lecturers, staff, patients, seniors, students, as well as German and Polish art school students were invited to participate in the workshops. A partnership was established with an architectural firm that…

17.07

Piano Recital within the 37th Days of Music of Karol Szymanowski

A piano recital by Artur Pacewicz, representative of the Chopin Gesellschaft in Darmstadt, took place as part of the 37th Karol Szymanowski Music Days in Zakopane.

23.07
28.07

Bach Academy

The Bach Academy with the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin (Akamus) is a musical project realized as part of the Bach Festival in Świdnica and the Theatrum Musicum festival in…

24.07
27.07

9th Classical Music Festival in Solec nad Wisłą

From July 24 to 27, 2014, the 9th edition of the classical music festival in Solec nad Wisłą will take place, featuring young artists from Germany and Poland, among others…

25.07
02.08

„Forge of Young Artists" 25.07.-02.08.2014 and 18.08.-27.08.2014!

"The Young Artists' Forge" is an interdisciplinary project rooted in a diversity of artistic and pedagogical methods leading to a lively collaboration among all participants. The project embodies a modern…

25.07
26.07

POLISH-GERMAN FIELD WORKSHOPS: ARCHAEOLOGY AS AN ANTIDOTE TO VANDALISM AND OBLIVION

ARCHAEOLOGY AS AN ANTIDOTE TO VANDALISM AND OBLIVION in the Rawka area on the centenary of the Great War. WHEN: July 25, 2014 (Friday). Results of the competition "World War…

26.07

HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT: BOLIMÓW 1915

5th Historical Rally and Reenactment Bolimów 1915. The Bolimów 1915 Reenactment will take place on Saturday the 26th at 5:00 PM. Participants in the Bolimów 1915 Rally will include, among…

27.07
29.07

We Carry the Memory of the Warsaw Uprising

The "Polish-German Reconciliation" Foundation is organizing a trip for a group of veterans — participants of the Warsaw Uprising — to Berlin for the ceremonial opening of an exhibition dedicated…

31.07
25.08

Polish-German Workshops on Linguistic and Cultural Communication

The project will involve 14 participants from Germany — students, cultural animators, and teachers. It will take the form of educational meetings comprising language workshops, tandem sessions for Polish and…

01.08
26.09

8th Festival of Religious Art „Fide et Amore"

The idea behind the Festival of Religious Creativity "Fide et Amore" is to promote top-tier music and artists in terms of both authorship and performance, and to draw attention to…

07.08
31.12

Nowa Fabryka Silesia: 1914. The End of the Old World

The new, seventh issue of the cultural quarterly "Fabryka Silesia," marking the centenary of the Great War, tells the story of the end of the old 19th-century world in Upper…

08.08
24.08

LOGOGRAPHERS. The Oder – Flow of Ideas

"LOGOGRAPHERS" is a recurring project based on artistic collaboration between creators from various parts of Europe and the local community of the Opole region. The first edition took place in…

11.08
13.08

„Journey to the Past" – Workshops and City Game in Opole

The organizers invite children and youth from Opole to participate in workshops and a city game created using the Open Monuments service and mobile application (www.otwartezabytki.pl), which will serve as…

11.08
20.08

International Interdisciplinary Plein Air „And the Birds in the Forest Sing Forever"

The plein-air project involves the use of various art disciplines during its realization. Artists focused on the theme "And the birds in the forest sing forever" create ceramic objects, paintings,…

13.08
13.09

Large and Small Sculptures Katzow 2014

At the turn of August and September, SKULPTURENPARK Katzow will be enriched with two new monumental objects. The creators are Tomasz Domański from Wrocław and Thomas Radeloff from Katzow. The…

13.08
13.09

Large and Small Sculptures

The core of the project is the realization of two monumental sculptural projects in the Sculpture Park. The creators will be two sculptors with substantial artistic portfolios. During the construction…

14.08
15.09

„Travelling through Poland – At Home in Europe. My Private Weimar Triangle"

class="wysiwyg-text-align-center">Every individual border is crossable. Only the existence of the border is uncrossable. /L. Kołakowski/ The project consists of two parallel communications: visual — an exhibition of paintings by Wieland…

19.08
23.08

Pardes Festival – Encounters with Jewish Culture

The Spichlerz Kultury Foundation invites you from August 19 to 23, 2014, to a unique cultural event: Pardes Festival — Encounters with Jewish Culture in Kazimierz Dolny. The festival's honorary…

22.08
25.09

Photography Exhibition by Marian Stefanowski „Solidary from Behind the Wall"

The opening of the exhibition "Solidary from Behind the Wall" will take place on June 22, 2014, at 6:00 PM, at the Warsaw House of Polonia — the "Wspólnota Polska"…

22.08
25.08

Seminar on Environmental Protection in Poland and Germany on the Example of the Twin Cities Praszka and Mutterstadt

A seminar and excursion to the partner city combined with a visit to Zeller Recycling.

25.08
07.09

BRAMAT A Step into the Future

"BRAMAT — A Step into the Future" is a summary of 15 years of the National Theatre Festival BRAMAT. Over this period, the festival has become an international event attracting…

26.08
30.08

Together We Can Do Everything – Study Visit in Essen

A study visit aimed at establishing a permanent partnership with a German partner. From August 26 to 30, 2014, the organizer plans a trip to Essen to establish a permanent…

29.08
31.08

Guitar Academy: Festival – Concerts by the Bielefelder Gitarrenensemble

This year's Guitar Happening will be bustling not only in the audience but also on stage, thanks to the more than twenty-member guitar orchestra — Bielefelder Gitarrenensemble. The orchestra was…

30.08

Vernissage of the Exhibition „Testimonies. History in Faces – Faces of History".

The exhibition "Testimonies: History in Faces — Faces of History" will transport us into the world of prewar Elbląg as seen through the eyes of children. Former residents of Elbląg…

01.09
30.04

Free Reading – Development of the Polish-German Literature Collection „Goethe, Kleist and Others"

The "Goethe, Kleist and Others" collection contains classic texts of Polish and German literature available in parallel in both languages. These include such works as Friedrich Schiller's dramas, pivotal to…

02.09
05.09

9th Economic Forum of Young Leaders

Over 300 young leaders from 42 European countries are meeting in Poland to generate ideas for its future. This is served by the debates between the young generation and prominent…

07.09
28.09

Performance of Nine Organ Symphonies by Feliks Nowowiejski during a Concert Series in Berlin and Warsaw in September 2014

Feliks Nowowiejski (1877–1946), as a composer, organist, and conductor, was known throughout Europe in the first half of the 20th century. His oeuvre encompasses all the musical genres cultivated at…

10.09
19.10

Wartime Warsaw 1915-1918 through the Brush of Hans Kohlschein

One hundred years after the beginning of World War I, the Warsaw House of Encounters with History presents the first exhibition in Poland of paintings by Hans Kohlschein, a German…

11.09
14.09

Meeting of Youth Orchestras at the Euro-Musiktage in Boesel

The Youth Brass Band "Kaprys" from the Municipality of Prószków will participate for the first time in the Euro-Musiktage Boesel in Lower Saxony. The festival has been organized for the…

12.09
26.09

RECRUITMENT TO THE ENSEMBLE / Tag der offenen Tür

Those interested in joining the Polish Folk Dance Ensemble POLONEZ in Darmstadt are invited on September 12 and 26 from 5:00 PM (children with parents) and 6:30 PM (youth and…

16.09

„Quo vadis Weimar Triangle / Quo Vadis Weimarer Dreieck?" – FORUM

Galerie der Ort in Berlin and the Baltic Sea Cultural Centre in Gdańsk invite you to a discussion forum titled "Quo vadis Weimar Triangle / Quo Vadis Weimarer Dreieck?" The…

17.09
20.09

Joint Congress of the German Mathematical Society and the Polish Mathematical Society, Poznań 2014

This is the first-ever joint congress of the DMV (https://dmv.mathematik.de/) and the PTM (http://www.ptm.org.pl/). The ceremonial opening of the Congress, combined with the presentation of the annual highest awards of…

18.09
20.09

31st International Film Festival DOZWOLONE DO 21 / UP TO 21

The International Film Festival Dozwolone do 21 / UP TO 21 is a competition aimed at young filmmakers under 21 years of age. The idea originated in 1983 on the…

19.09

Regional Publications Review „MineTwojeNasze" Olsztyn 2014

We invite you to the Polish-German regional book fair combined with a competition for the best publication, workshops, author meetings, exhibitions, a panel discussion, and an artistic happening. The Regional…

22.09
27.09

Study Visit of Tomaszów County Representatives in Freudenstadt

During the visit of the Tomaszów District delegation to Freudenstadt, thematic meetings were held with the participation of the leadership, council members, heads of departments, and staff of the Freudenstadt…

24.09
27.09

Arena, Agent, Projection Space

Arena, Agent, Projection Space: Art in Times of Political Turning Points and Social Transformations. The 22nd Conference of the Working Group of Polish and German Art Historians and Conservators. The…

24.09
28.09

„Fire in the Head" – Encounters with Drama for and about Young People

The project "Fire in the Head" takes its name from a youthful work by Marius von Mayenburg. Around the staging of the premiere of the author's "Martyrs," directed by A….

24.09
28.09

1st International Karol Szymanowski String Quartet Competition in Katowice

The competition is organized by the Karol Szymanowski Musical Society in cooperation with the Academy of Music in Katowice, under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Culture and National…

25.09
27.09

International Conference from the Series: Linguistic Meetings in Wrocław V. The Phrase, Its Structure, Use and Interpretation

The conference was held as the fifth event in the series Linguistik-Treffen in Wrocław and ranks among the largest Germanistic events of this kind in Poland (85–100 speakers each time)….

25.09
26.09

International Scientific Conference „Travelling Pilgrimage Routes. Pilgrims from Polish and German Territories in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Period"

"Vita hominis Peregrinatio" — this aphorism appears in the so-called Adagia from the first half of the 16th century, a collection of ancient proverbs, sayings, and phrases compiled by Erasmus…

25.09
26.09

Symposium „Carl Hauptmann and His Circle of Friends" / Die Tagung „Carl Hauptmann und sein Freundeskreis"

The symposium "Carl Hauptmann and His Circle of Friends" is intended for a broad audience interested in the topic of artist colonies in Szklarska Poręba that were active in the…

01.10
15.10

Tanzwerkstatt der Folkloregruppe POLONEZ

The Polish Folk Dance Ensemble POLONEZ invites dance enthusiasts to the second folk and ballroom dance workshop in Darmstadt. The mini dance course is addressed not only to Poles living…

01.10
30.09

New Models in Cultural Education. Polish-German Sites of Memory

Cultural memory, cultures of remembrance, and sites of memory continue to attract unflagging interest. Current works on parallel, shared, and separate sites of memory in the Polish-German context hold particular…

01.10
31.10

World War II in Images of Culture in Poland and Germany – 70 Years Later 1945-2015

The approaching 70th anniversary of the end of World War II provides an opportunity to ask how the cultural image of this event and its consequences for the present is…

07.10

„Blue Notes, or Emotions for Prevention" – Concert of the Brandenburg Police National Orchestra

On October 7, 2014, at the Wieluń Sports and Recreation Center, three concerts by the Brandenburg State Police Orchestra will take place. 10:00 AM — Concert for children aged 6–12….

09.10
12.10

„Germans and Poles in Building the European Community – School for Parents and Educators"

"Germans and Poles in Building the European Community — A School for Parents and Educators." The project "School for Parents and Educators" is a continuation of the cooperation between institutions…

10.10
11.10

WEEKEND_100° Presentations of Independent Theatres

OCTOBER 10 (FRIDAY) 6:00–10:00 PM (one person every 15 minutes) — Let me be the Object of Your Desire | performance Cobragianni.cobra | Teatr Kana | advance registration required. 7:00…

12.10
13.10

Albert Coers „Posen" (solo exhibition)

Posen Albert Coers. Two-day exhibition, October 12 and 13, 2014 (Sunday and Monday), 12:00–4:00 PM. NAPRZECIW, ul. Solna 4, Poznań UAP. www.naprzeciw.net

12.10
16.10

„Displaced Women" at the International Festival „Teart" in Minsk / Belarus

Displaced Women History Remix Berlin–Łódź–Minsk, based on "Anonyma: A Woman in Berlin," "War's Unwomanly Face" by Svetlana Alexievich, and "Berlin: Memoirs of Poles in Forced Labor in the Capital of…

12.10
25.10

4th International Festival Musica Misericordia

The International Festival Musica Misericordia will take place for the fourth time in Świebodzin. Three concerts will be performed by artists from Germany, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and Poland. The musical…

15.10

Interview with FWPN Scholarship Holder Łukasz Dembski before the Information Meeting on the Opening of the Office of Minister Skubiszewski

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16.10
16.11

Annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA-SARP 2014

The finalist works from the latest edition of the BDA-SARP Integration Award competition will be presented. For 25 years, the competition has been jointly organized by the Federation of German…

16.10

Information Meeting before the Opening of the Office of Minister Krzysztof Skubiszewski

An informational meeting ahead of the opening of the Office of Minister Krzysztof Skubiszewski. Its purpose is to promote the office of the first foreign minister of free Poland, which…

17.10

Concert of Renaissance Music in the Courtyard of Collegium Maius

On Friday, October 17, 2014, at 11:00 AM, in the courtyard of Collegium Maius, a concert will be given by the brass group AGUNDO-Brass and the vocal quartet AGUNDO-Vokalensemble from…

17.10
19.10

Honey, Wine and the Identity of the Cultural Landscape between the Oder and the Lusatian Neisse

History has neither passed nor can it be reduced to seemingly objective facts. Engaging with the history of a given region is always an interpretation — rooted in the present….

18.10

„Musizieren mit Freunden"

On Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 6:00 PM, in the auditorium of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (pl. Matejki 13), a joint concert will take place featuring students…

18.10
26.10

International Animated Film Workshops „Phase 2014"

We invite all animation film fans to the next edition of the PHASE workshops. This time, we will once again be based in Kudowa Zdrój. Artistic supervision of participants from…

19.10

Musical Setting of the Holy Mass Liturgy and Concert of Sacred Music

On Sunday, October 19, 2014, during the 12:30 PM Mass, students of the Musikschule AGUNDO from Erpel on the Rhine in Germany and the Private Professional Music School named after…

19.10
26.10

International Theatre Academy – Without Borders

The association conduco e.V. is organizing, in cooperation with Landesbühnen Sachsen and the Arka theatre, a Polish-German theatre project for able-bodied and disabled youth. On October 19, the first joint…

22.10
13.11

METAMORPHOSIS. Kafka in Images

EXHIBITION "K: KafKa in ComiCs." October 22 – November 13, 2014. Vernissage: Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 5:00 PM. Arteteka of the Voivodeship Public Library in Kraków, ul. Rajska 12, entrance…

23.10

A Century of World Wars: (Re)interpretations of History in the Anniversary Year 2014?

The inspiration for the debate came from the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I and the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, both falling…

24.10
08.11

Professional Media Master Class (PMMC)

PMMC is a program in the area of individual professional development. Initiated by the German side, it is primarily aimed at young German and Polish creators working in documentary film….

24.10
28.11

Transformation Generation – Exhibition of 6 Professors of the Academy of Fine Arts Katowice

With this exhibition, curator Dorota Kabiesz wishes to present to the German public six outstanding artists from a generation that studied, graduated, and debuted during the period of groundbreaking political,…

24.10
28.10

FIRE IN THE HEAD – ENCOUNTERS WITH DRAMA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

FIRE IN THE HEAD — ENCOUNTERS WITH DRAMA FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES is a Polish-German project realized as part of the 15th Drama Days at the Dramatyczny Theatre in Wałbrzych. Its…

24.10
25.10

Poland and Germany in the Face of Changes in Ukraine.

The National Association of Polish-German Societies and the Polish-German Society in Rzeszów, together with the University of Rzeszów, are organizing an international conference on October 24–25, 2014, on the topic…

24.10
30.10

Integration and Activity – Polish-German Meetings of People with Disabilities

On October 24, the grand opening of the Vocational Activity Center took place, attended by project beneficiaries from both Poland and Germany. The new facility was, among other things, a…

29.10

„Russia or Austria and Germany. The Choice of an Ally for the National Cause (1914/15)"

On the centenary of the outbreak of World War I, the KARTA Center and the House of Encounters with History invite you to the debate "Russia or Austria and Germany:…

30.10

Forum of Cultural Dialogue. Visegrad 1.0 | Literary Meeting

On October 30 at 7:30 PM, we invite you to Klub Alchemia (ul. Estery 5) for an evening of literature from the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. "Visegrad 1.0"…

01.11
31.12

Edition of Schubert's Ansichten von der Nachtseite der Naturwissenschaft and Goethe's Fairy Tales for Philology Students

In the Polish literary tradition, the Romantic era is its most important period. Polish Romantic writers such as Malczewski, Mochnacki, Goszczyński, and Słowacki are the creators of the movement known…

01.11
30.09

Geopolitical Dilemmas. Poland and Germany and the Processes and Challenges of Europeanization in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus

The international research project "Geopolitical Dilemmas: Poland and Germany and the Processes and Challenges of Europeanization in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus" addresses an issue of great importance from both…

01.11
31.10

Polish and German Historical Narratives in Film against the Background of Law and Politics

The main goal of this project is to analyze Polish and German historical narratives from a political and legal perspective as they appear in contemporary filmography. The authors examine the…

02.11
04.11

„Colloquium Opole 2014. 10 Years Together in the European Union. Threats and Opportunities"

Colloquium Opole continues a decades-long tradition of Polish-German academic meetings, in which Czech partners have also participated for several years. The project's topics concern the most important issues from the…

02.11
04.11

„Colloquium Opole 2014. 10 Years Together in the European Union. Threats and Opportunities"

Colloquium Opole continues a decades-long tradition of Polish-German academic meetings, in which Czech partners have also participated for several years. The project's topics concern the most important issues from the…

03.11
11.11

Festival „Urban Polyphony"

The festival's activities are based, among other things, on the collaboration between the artistic communities of Olsztyn and Dortmund. The performances presented by the project's partners — Teatr Węgajty and…

03.11
09.11

12th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The International Warsaw Jewish Film Festival was founded in 2003. It is the first festival of its kind in Poland. It was created in response to the growing interest in…

03.11
04.12

Educational Workshops „Four Seasons with the Neighbour's Language"

"Four Seasons with the Neighbor's Language" is another project in a series that has enjoyed great interest for many years. As part of this project, the organizers will conduct a…

04.11
10.11

Freedom Express: Roads to the Breakthrough. Central and Eastern Europe 1939-1989

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, an extraordinary open-air exhibition titled "Roads to the Breakthrough: Central and Eastern Europe 1939–1989" will be…

05.11

5th Polish-German Forum of Law and Economy

On November 5, the fifth jubilee edition of the Forum will take place at the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This year's Forum will be entirely devoted to the most current compliance…

06.11
11.11

Urban Polyphony

"Polyphony — the art of non-exclusion" is the thematic motto of this year's Theatre Village in Węgajty. An autumn extension in Olsztyn has been proposed. At this time of year,…

07.11
15.11

Art Meetings

Art Meetings supports dialogue. The 4th edition of the Polish festival in Ukraine. For the fourth time, Ukraine will host a festival whose main goal is mutual acquaintance, respect, and…

07.11
14.12

Ernst Stewner – German Photographer of Poland

The project "Ernst Stewner — German Photographer of Poland" aims to present the body of work of a distinguished German photographer, a resident of Poznań, who worked in interwar and…

08.11
14.12

Ernst Stewner – German Photographer of Poland

The exhibition "Ernst Stewner — German Photographer of Poland" presents the body of work of a distinguished German photographer who worked in interwar and occupied Poland. His rediscovered collection, donated…

08.11
23.11

CECILIAN DAYS

Thanks to the initiative of the Society, the organization of "Cecilian Days" has been resumed, with the participation of nearly all amateur choirs from the area. They perform at the…

12.11
11.01

Polish Dream / „Polen – zwischen Traum und Wirklichkeit"

"Polish Dream — Contemporary Poland in Documentary Photography": exhibition + multimedia. 10 photographers, 100 photos marking the 10th anniversary of Poland's accession to the European Union and the 25th anniversary…

12.11
16.11

CINEMAFORUM – 13th International Forum of Independent Feature Films

This is one of the most important young cinema festivals in Poland. Every year, it offers the opportunity to present dozens of the best international feature films made domestically and…

14.11

Gala Premiere of the Film „Touch of an Angel"

A gala screening of the documentary co-production "Touch of an Angel," directed by Marek Tomasz Pawłowski. Could thousands of Jews have been saved in Oświęcim-Auschwitz before the most brutal death…

15.11

Sharing Experience.

At the end of September, members of the Kolping Family in Kraków — Nowy Bieżanów visited their German partner in Bochum — Linden to learn about an image campaign that…

18.11

Playing with the Occupier. Poles and Germans in World War I

On the centenary of the outbreak of World War I, the KARTA Center and DSH invite you to the next historical debate: "Playing the Occupier: Poles and Germans in World…

18.11

Institutional Communication of Art in the Context of the Berlin Cultural Scene. On the History and Tasks of an Artists' Association

The institutional communication of art in the context of the Berlin cultural scene: on the history and mission of an art association. Dr. Marc Wellmann — Artistic Director of Haus…

19.11
15.01

„CAUTION! Freshly Painted" – Painting and Graphic Art Exhibition of 10 Laureates from the Last 4 Editions of the Wł. Strzemiński Competition in Łódź

With this exhibition, we wish to present to the German public ten young artists — students and graduates of the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź — whom the…

20.11

Visit of the Puppentheater Magdeburg Ensemble during the Olsztyn Puppet Theatre Week ANIMA

As part of the Olsztyn Puppet Theatre Week Anima 2014, the Puppet Theatre from Magdeburg will present its show "Mermaid in the Bathtub" among the Polish theatres. The performance will…

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„The Great War. On the Centenary of Its Outbreak"

On November 20–22, 2014, at the University of Łódź Conference Center at ul. Rogowska 26 in Łódź, an international interdisciplinary academic conference titled "The Great War: On the Centenary of…

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Performance 'selfie pudełko / kiste' – dir. Thomas Harzem

'selfie pudełko / kiste' Theatre HOTELOKO. Direction / set design / video: Thomas Harzem. Sound / piano preparation: Jan Zimmermann. Performers: Katarzyna Kafel / Agata Życzkowska / Thomas Harzem /…

22.11

Oskar Kolberg – A Pole by Choice

In connection with the 200th birth anniversary falling in 2014, the Polish Parliament declared this year the Year of Oskar Kolberg. This is an occasion to recall the person and…

22.11

Concert with Info&Tips

As is our tradition every year, we invite you to a concert with Info&Tips.

23.11

„APART/ness" – Literary Meeting with Daniela Dröscher, Katharina Schmitt, Martina Mair

On November 23 (Sunday) at 7:00 PM, at Cafe Szafe at ul. Felicjanek 10, a literary meeting titled "SEPARATENESS" will take place. It will feature German prose writer, playwright, and…

24.11
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ROADS OF FREEDOM – Academy on the Peripheries

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Round Table talks, we invite you to an intergenerational meeting of Poles and Germans in Oświęcim and Krzyżowa. The theme of…

26.11
30.11

CINEPOL – Fourth Festival of Polish Films in Munich

The Polish Film Festival is taking place for the fourth time this year. Thanks to tremendous support from the audience, which grows each year, the festival has been a success…

27.11
28.02

Polish Trail in Dresden / Polnischer Pfad in Dresden

An educational project involving high school students and university students from Poland, focused on finding Polish traces in Dresden. The outcome will be a paper and virtual map with a…

27.11

NAPRZECIW – GEGENÜBER Alternative Gallery

NAPRZECIW — GEGENÜBER. An alternative gallery opposite the University of Arts in Poznań. Presentation by Mikołaj Poliński, artist and director of the Naprzeciw Gallery. What role does an alternative gallery…

28.11
30.11

MusiCub-a-ture – Music and Interior – Rascher Saxophone Quartet & Polish Radio Choir

For the second time in Poland, for the second time with the Polish Radio Choir! After last year's wonderful joint concert, it is time for another saxophone-vocal encounter. On November…

28.11
14.12

Interferencje / Interferenzen

The second edition of the project — this time in Berlin. Exhibition venue: Second Home Projects Berlin. Curators: Agnieszka Pakuła, Agata Czeremuszkin-Chrut. Interferencje / Interferenzen is a unique artistic undertaking…

28.11

4th Warsaw Architectural Talks: Tenement Houses – Housing for Everyone

The meeting "TENEMENT HOUSES — Housing for Everyone" will address the topic of small apartments in today's Poland and Europe, and the characteristics they must possess to meet current needs….

29.11

„A Friendship That Never Was. The Ministry of State Security of the GDR and the Polish Ministry of Internal Affairs 1974-1990"

November 29 (Saturday), 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, at the University of Warsaw Press stand (No. 70) during the Historical Book Fair at the Kubicki Arcades in the Royal Castle in Warsaw:…

29.11

Meeting with Dr Ch. Westerhoff – Author of the Book „Forced Labour during World War I"

The book by Dr. Christian Westerhoff, "Forced Labor During World War I: German Labor Force Management Policy in Occupied Congress Poland and Lithuania, 1914–1918," has been published by the University…

30.11

„Meeting the Spirit of the Karkonosze"

A book reading in Polish with Janusz Piotr Mędrykiewicz, author of a collection of legends and stories from the Jelenia Góra Valley. In his books, addressed not only to children,…

01.12
30.11

„With the Energy of Wind, Sun and Water!" Polish-German Educational Project for Secondary School Students

The project consists of the following modules: 1. Competition. The competition is aimed at Polish middle school students (ages 13–16) and German students of similar age. Schools participating in the…

05.12
06.12

22nd Rock&Chanson Festival „Cologne-Wrocław-Paris"

The Polish-German Cultural Association Polonica e.V. invites you to the 22nd Rock & Chanson Festival "Cologne — Wrocław — Paris," which will take place on December 5–6, 2014, in Cologne.

06.12

22nd Rock&Chanson Festival „Cologne-Wrocław-Paris"

The Polish-German Cultural Association Polonica e.V. invites you to the 22nd Rock & Chanson Festival "Cologne — Wrocław — Paris," which will take place on December 5–6, 2014, in Cologne.

15.12
30.06

Witold Wirpsza „Letters from a POW Camp"

The project concerns the publication of letters by Witold Wirpsza, held at the Pomeranian Library in Szczecin, written between 1942 and 1944 from the Gross Born POW camp (now Borne…

15.12
28.02

New „Przegląd Polityczny" No. 127/128

In mid-December, a double issue of the cultural quarterly "Przegląd Polityczny" will be published, exceeding 240 pages, titled "The Reckless Mind: Carl Schmitt."

15.12

10th PAUCI Forum. „The Transatlantic Community and Eurasia – New Challenges and Opportunities"

10th PAUCI Forum: The Dimension of Eastern Policy. "The Transatlantic Community Facing Eurasia — New Challenges and Opportunities." The aim of the conference is to analyze the new challenges threatening…

17.12
25.01

TRANSFORMATION GENERATION – Exhibition of 6 Professors of the Academy of Fine Arts Katowice

The exhibition presents to the German public six outstanding artists from a generation that studied, graduated, and debuted during the period of groundbreaking political, social, and cultural changes in Poland….

19.12
23.02

Exhibition „The Germans Did Not Come"

Exhibition "The Germans Didn't Come." Museum of Contemporary Art Wrocław. Vernissage: December 19, 2014, 6:00 PM. Exhibition curator: Michał Bieniek. Exhibition design: Jerzy Kosałka. Co-organizer: European Capital of Culture Wrocław…

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30.03

Publication of the Book „Migranten und ihre Literaturen"

An interdisciplinary, international collective publication on migrants and their literatures.

07.01
29.05

11th Edition of the DaF-Kenner Competition

On January 7, 2015, the 11th edition of the nationwide German language competition DaF-Kenner begins, this year titled: "DaF-Kenner in den DACHL-Ländern." The competition, organized for over 10 years, enjoys…

08.01
11.01

WEEKEND_100° – Presentation of Independent Theatres

This January's WEEKEND_100° begins on Thursday this time, with COMMUNITY as the guiding theme (of states, societies, groups, or "situational alliances": mental, aesthetic). In the performance "Preenacting Europe," the group…

12.01
17.01

„HOTEL EUROPA" – Campus@Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main

"HOTEL EUROPA" — Campus@Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main. CAMPUS@HEIMTEXTIL 2015 is a project co-created by the German non-profit organization "Best of design — Textile Academy Network — ROOMS FOR FREE"…

12.01
17.01

„HOTEL EUROPA" – Campus@Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main

"HOTEL EUROPA" — Campus@Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main. CAMPUS@HEIMTEXTIL 2015 is a project co-created by the German non-profit organization "Best of design — Textile Academy Network — ROOMS FOR FREE"…

01.02
31.03

Call for Applications for GFPS-Polska Scholarships

Within GFPS-Polska, as part of the scholarship program, Polish scholarship recipients are recruited for study in Germany, and care is provided for German and Belarusian scholarship holders in Poland. Semester…

01.02
31.03

Film Competition „Focus History" for Students from Poland and Germany

djo-Deutsche Jugend in Europa and the Film Education Association invite students aged 16–18 to participate in the film competition "Focus History." Winning teams will take part in film workshops and…

01.02
30.11

Professional Internships – A Way to Improve Skills and Job Market Opportunities for Students of Natural Sciences

The project involves the organization, promotion, and delivery of professional internships with certification for students of natural science programs at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Wrocław University of…

01.02
30.11

Professional Internships – A Way to Improve Skills and Job Market Opportunities for Students of Natural Sciences

The project involves the organization and delivery of professional internships for students of natural science programs at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life…

04.02
01.03

„CAUTION! Freshly Painted" – Painting and Graphic Art Exhibition of 10 Laureates from the Last 4 Editions of the Wł. Strzemiński Competition in Łódź

With this exhibition, we wish to present to the German public ten young artists — students and graduates of the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź — in our…

06.02
05.06

„To Be Truly Free Is to Respect the Freedom of Another Person"

1. February 2015 — announcement of the competition "To Be Truly Free Means to Respect the Freedom of Others" — published online and on the school website, with invitations sent…

12.02

Discussion „Hearing the Unheard? The Taboo of Otherness in Culture"

The Association of Culture Practitioners and Krytyka Polityczna invite you to the discussion "Hearing the Unheard? The Taboo of Otherness in Culture." Participants: Lidia Ostałowska, reporter; Magda Mosiewicz, activist and…

14.02
15.02

Showing of performances „Eintopf" dir. Agnieszka Błońska and „No return" dir. Andre Erlen within the Taburopa project

The Association of Culture Practitioners and Komuna//Warszawa invite you to the Polish premieres of the TABUROPA project. On January 14 and 15, 2015, at the Komuna//Warszawa venue, double Polish premieres…

18.02
30.03

New Edition of Poznań Town

The theme of this issue is the Great War and the participation of Jewish soldiers from the Prussian partition. Małgorzata Grzywacz and Andrzej Pakuła recall the outbreak of the war…

19.02

22nd National Festival of Film Art „Prowincjonalia"

Official premiere of the documentary film "People from Iron Houses." The Local Tourism Organization "Puszcza Pyzdrska" invites you to the 22nd National Festival of Film Art "Prowincjonalia," during which the…

20.02
15.06

Art Workshops within the project Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations"

In February 2015, students of the Zespół Niepublicznych Placówek Oświatowych of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Częstochowa joined the project "Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life — Work —…

28.02
07.06

TRANSFORMATION GENERATION – Exhibition of Works by Six Professors of the Academy of Fine Arts Katowice (Painting, Graphic Art, Artist's Book and Art Photography)

The exhibition presents to the German public six outstanding artists from a generation that studied, graduated, and debuted during the period of groundbreaking political, social, and cultural changes in Poland….

01.03

Theatre Performance „About the Warsaw Basilisk"

Discover with POLONEZ the beauty and timelessness of Polish legends, songs, and dances of old Warsaw, as well as dances from the era of the Duchy of Warsaw! The project,…

01.03
15.03

Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations

The year 2015 will be celebrated at the Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom and at the Oberschlesisches Landesmuseum in Ratingen as a jubilee year commemorating the Bytom-born composer Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen…

02.03
13.03

New Paths in Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language – Language Course

A group of students from the Friedrich Schiller University of Jena will participate in the "Winter with the Polish Language" program organized by the School of Polish Language and Culture…

06.03
12.04

Illusions – Contemporary Art Exhibition

The exhibition "Illusions" presents a selection from the collections of the Kunstarchiv Beeskow, which comprises over twenty thousand various works of art and objects from the GDR era. The archive…

06.03
07.06

„CAUTION! Freshly Painted" – Painting and Graphic Art Exhibition of 10 Laureates from the Last 4 Editions of the W. Strzemiński Competition in Łódź

With this exhibition, the organizers wish to present to the German public ten young artists — students and graduates of the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź — among…

06.03

Conference „Geopolitical Dilemmas. Problems and Challenges of European Integration of Moldova"

Dozens of researchers from Moldova, Poland, and Germany took part in the proceedings of the national conference "Geopolitical Dilemmas: Problems and Challenges of Moldova's European Integration," which took place on…

09.03
13.03

One-Week Lecture on „Betriebliche Steuerlehre deutscher Unternehmen"

The Polish-German Academic Forum at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), which has existed for over 21 years, organizes — with the long-standing support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation…

10.03
28.04

Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations

Preschoolers and high school graduates inspired by the music of Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Students of the Zespół Szkół nr 6 in Tychy and children from Kindergarten No. 8 "Green Garden" in…

10.03
31.03

WARSAW – BERLIN: RESIDENCY PROGRAMME: OPEN CALL

RESIDENCIES WRSW | BRLN. IDEA. The project is based on a program of two-month study visits for artists, curators, and urban researchers from Berlin in Warsaw venues located in areas…

12.03

2nd National Congress of German Language Teachers Organized by Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne

The 2nd National Congress of German Language Teachers, organized by Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne, will be held in cooperation with Goethe-Institut and Österreich Institut under the theme: German in Action….

12.03

„On the Road to Reconciliation. Commemorating the Eastern Memorandum of the Evangelical Church in Germany (Ostdenkschrift) of 1965".

The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, the Polish Ecumenical Council, the Christian Theological Academy, and the Reconciliation Mission Association invite you to an international conference: "On the…

13.03
15.03

5th International Polish-German Park Seminar in Brodea

Target groups: residents of Brody and Forst and surrounding areas; elderly people, people with disabilities, regardless of social status; students and young people wishing to actively spend their free time….

13.03
15.03

Promotion of the Book „Berlin. City of Memory" at the Leipzig Book Fair

The second and expanded edition of the Berlin guidebook will be promoted at the largest book fair in Europe. "Berlin: City of Memory" is a collection of essays on selected…

15.03

Promotion of the Second Edition of the Guidebook „Berlin. City of Memory"

This publication, prepared by students of the Institute of History at the University of Warsaw, is the result of a research project carried out in 2014. The project aimed to…

17.03

„Berlin-Warsaw. Cities of Memory. Memory of Totalitarianisms in Urban Space"

The panel will feature Prof. Waldemar Baraniewski (Academy of Fine Arts), Prof. Włodzimierz Borodziej (Institute of History, University of Warsaw), and Prof. Jerzy Kochanowski (Institute of History, University of Warsaw),…

20.03
22.03

Youth Participation in the Cooperation between Jelenia Góra County and the Aachen City Region as an Element of Building European Civil Society

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the official partnership between the Jelenia Góra District and the Aachen City Region, the partners organized a forward-looking youth forum for young…

20.03
31.07

Exotic Europe

"Exotic Europe" is a project prepared for the 100th anniversary of the death of Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski (1849 Suwałki – 1915 Munich), comprising an exhibition of paintings, a catalogue, and a…

21.03
28.03

Social Pedagogy in Poland and Germany

A joint symposium of students from the Faculty of Education at the University of Warsaw who are members of the European Cooperation Circle, and students from Leuphana Universität Lüneburg. The…

23.03
24.03

19th International Musicological Symposium: „Beethoven, His Successors and Continuators: Brahms and Mahler"

The music of Ludwig van Beethoven forms the focal point of each successive symposium devoted to this great composer's oeuvre. This time, the theme has been defined as: "Beethoven and…

27.03

Israel and Revelation. The Birth of Meaning. Around Eric Voegelin's Book Israel and Revelation

Teologia Polityczna, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and the Józef Tischner Institute of Thought invite you to the discussion "Israel and Revelation: The Birth of Meaning." Around the book "Israel…

28.03

Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the End of the Battle for Kostrzyn

PROGRAM FOR THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE BATTLE FOR KOSTRZYN. Saturday, March 28, 2015. 10:00 AM — Burial of human remains from the Old Town area —…

30.03
30.10

Art Competition Legendary Heroes of the Borderland

The Jelenia Góra Regional Information and Education Center "Książnica Karkonoska" and the Kultur- und Weiterbildungsgesellschaft mbH announce the 9th Art Competition "Legendary Heroes of the Borderland." The competition is the…

06.04

„The Incident" in Dziadówek on Lake Hańcza

Teatr "Węgajty" invites you to "An Event in Dziadówek," at Lake Hańcza. When: Monday, April 6, 2015, at sunset, after 7:00 PM. Location: the farm of Henryk Podbielski. Performers: Inna…

14.04

Painting Music – Workshops for Children and Young People within the project „Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations"

Painting Music — Schulz-Beuthen-inspired workshops in Bytom. On April 14, children and youth participating in painting workshops titled "Painting Music," under the guidance of artist Grażyna Burzak, had the opportunity…

14.04

Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations.

Painting Music — Schulz-Beuthen-inspired workshops in Bytom. On April 14, children and youth participating in painting workshops titled "Painting Music," under the watchful eye of artist Grażyna Burzak, had the…

16.04
19.04

CITYmovie:wro#3 Film | Debate | Art

MIASTOmovie:wro #3 MIASTO Z ODZYSKU. Film | Debate | Art [April 16–19, 2015, Kino Nowe Horyzonty | Szklarnia | Wrocław]. The third edition of this urban festival will appear at…

19.04
31.05

Bunt – Expressionism – Cross-Border Avant-Garde in Poznań. Donation Exhibition of Graphic Art from the Collection of Prof. S. Karol Kubicki in Berlin

Bunt — Expressionism — Cross-border Avant-garde. Works from the Berlin collection of Prof. St. Karol Kubicki in Poznań. April 19 – May 31, 2015. National Museum in Poznań, Aleje Marcinkowskiego…

23.04
31.05

ALTERNATIVE VIEWS NAPRZECIW – GEGENÜBER

ALTERNATIVE VIEWS – NAPRZECIW Naprzeciw (polnisch für "gegenüber") wurde im Frühling des Jahres 2003 in Posen als alternativer Kunstraum eröffnet und präsentiert seitdem Arbeiten von jungen KünstlerInnen, von Studenten und…

23.04
25.04

6th Polish-German Symposium „Understanding the Past – Shaping the Future"

The Polish-German Symposium "Understanding the Past — Shaping the Future" is a recurring event organized since 2001 by the Lower Silesian Medical Chamber and the Saxon State Medical Chamber. The…

23.04
24.04

Blood Tests or „Blood Madness"? The Work of Ludwik Hirszfeld in Historical Context

Ludwik Hirszfeld (1884–1954) was one of the most distinguished scholars of his era. He was primarily engaged in blood research. He gained fame for the blood group classification system —…

24.04
07.06

Berlin Artists' Statements

The exhibition "Berlin Artists' Statements" is one of the events marking the 150th anniversary of the City of Katowice. The exhibition presents works by artists of the young and middle…

24.04
26.04

Festival of the Art of Fact: Reality 70 Years After the End of World War II from Polish and German Perspectives.

As part of the Festival, two documentary films produced by the Festival's partner, MDR Television, will be screened: "Breath of Freedom" and "Putin and His Associates." Workshops on the manipulation…

24.04
30.10

Muskau Art Project – In Search of the Identity of Place, Season II

The project is the second component of a three-year research and artistic program (2014–2016). It addresses the landscape of the cross-border Muskau Park and Polish-German relations and cooperation. It is…

26.04
31.07

TANDEM 2015, Research Programme for Students

As part of this program, eight students from the University cooperate with partners from the University of Regensburg in preparing a joint publication on selected aspects of research on both…

30.04
04.05

Magdalena Abakanowicz at Gallery Weekend Berlin 2015

Berlin Gallery Weekend is a recurring annual event that has been taking place in Berlin for 11 years at the turn of April and May. This perennially popular event brings…

01.05
30.05

International Research Project „New Spaces"

In the context of extremely dynamic social and economic transformations that have taken place over the past 20 years in Poland and the eastern German states, significant changes are occurring…

03.05
13.05

Artistic Symposium within the project Horizonte – Horyzonty 2015

In May 2015, 14 Polish and German artists from Gdańsk and Berlin will meet in Smołdziński Las. The art symposium has been planned outside urban areas. The atmosphere of the…

03.05
13.05

Artistic Symposium within the project Horizonte – Horyzonty 2015

In May 2015, 14 Polish and German artists from Gdańsk and Berlin will meet in Smołdziński Las. The art symposium has been planned outside urban areas. The atmosphere of the…

05.05
10.05

11th Polish-German Economic Forum

The Polish part of the eleventh edition of a conference combined with a student exchange, organized by the Student Academic Circle of European Cooperation at the Warsaw School of Economics…

08.05
09.05

1. internationale Konferenz Fachsprachenunterricht Erwartungen und Realität am Beispiel des Polnischen als Fremdsprache

Das Sprachenzentrum der Technischen Universität Darmstadt organisiert in Zusammenarbeit mit der Sprachenschule Klub Dialogu in Warschau, der Bundesvereinigung der Polnischlehrkräfte und dem Deutschen Polen-Institut in Darmstadt die erste internationalen Konferenz:…

10.05

Polonia Day Festival

Polonia Day is an event that has been organized cyclically by the Polish Council in Berlin ever since the Polish Parliament designated May 2 as Polonia Day. Its most important…

11.05
15.05

Classes „Finanzen" for First-Year Students of the Warsaw School of Economics

Students at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) have the opportunity to attend economics classes taught in German. The classes are organized by the Polish-German Academic Forum, a Polish-German educational…

14.05
15.05

Polish-German Forum within the project Horizonte-Horyzonty 2015

The Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk invites you to the opening of the Polish-German Forum on May 14, 2015, at 1:00 PM in the Auditorium of…

15.05

Fedor Sommer in the Culture of Lower Silesia

As part of the Night of Museums, an exhibition on Fedor Sommer and a seminar on the significance of Fedor Sommer in the culture of Lower Silesia. Sponsor: Foundation for…

16.05

Night of Museums

During the Night of Museums, we will display a replica of the diving suit made in the 18th century by the Wrocław inventor H.K. Klingert. For the Night of Museums,…

18.05
22.05

Classes „Betriebliches Rechnungswesen" in deutschen Unternehmen for Students of the Warsaw School of Economics

Students at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) have the opportunity to attend economics classes taught in German. The classes are organized by the Polish-German Academic Forum, a Polish-German educational…

18.05

Conference „POLAND-GERMANY-CHINA. Two Distinct Models of International Relations" at the WSE in Kraków

On May 18, 2015, starting at 9:30 AM, in the auditorium of the Tischner European University in Kraków, an international conference titled "Poland — Germany — China: Two Distinct Models…

19.05
11.06

5th Masovian German-Language Song Competition Dachl-Lieder-Wettbewerb 2015

This year, the organizers invite participants from across the Mazovian Voivodeship. They are proposing a new category: "song visualization." Additionally, this year the Association will emphasize teamwork and will award…

21.05
22.05

A Self-Portrait of Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen

A self-portrait of Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Although the legacy of the Bytom-born composer Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen is vast — he was the creator of over 130 musical works — few of them…

21.05

Corporate Disputes in Arbitration Practice – Polish and German Perspectives

The Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw, the Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit, Köln, and the German Law School at the Faculty of Law and Administration…

22.05

EXERIMENTALSTUDIO

Program: Mark Andre (1964) "üg" for ensemble and electronics (2008). Detlef Heusinger (1956) "Abzweige" for ensemble, live electronics, and video (2013–2014). Pierre Boulez (1925) "Dérive 1" for six instruments (1984)….

25.05
30.05

Between Krzeszów, Gryfów and Frýdlant. Art and Religion in the Karkonosze and Izera Mountains

12th Polish-German Seminar Wrocław-Halle-Siegen.

25.05

Meeting with Jörg Bernig, author of the book „No Man's Land, Masterless Time. A Sudeten Tale"

Jörg Bernig, born in 1964, studied German and English philology at the University of Leipzig. Author of poetry collections, novels, and essays, he has received numerous awards and distinctions, including…

25.05
29.05

Classes „Informationsmanagement deutscher Unternehmen" for Students of the Warsaw School of Economics

Students at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) have the opportunity to attend economics classes taught in German. The classes are organized by the Polish-German Academic Forum, a Polish-German educational…

26.05

Meeting with Jörg Bernig, author of the novel „No Man's Land, Masterless Time. A Sudeten Tale"

Moderated by journalist Beata Maciejewska, a meeting with the translator Małgorzata Słabicka. A historical episode serves as the backdrop for a timeless novel about the search for peace and happiness,…

26.05
30.05

Exchange of Vocational Subject Teachers within the project „Vocational Training in the Partner Country"

The project has been running since 2012. It focuses on the exchange of experiences in youth vocational training, selection of educational offerings adapted to labor market needs. Four meetings have…

27.05
30.05

Rural Women's Organizations in Poland and Germany – Exchange of Experiences.

Exchange of experiences regarding the role and significance of women's organizations in rural areas of Poland and Germany, along with the sharing of good practices.

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29.05

ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT

The aim of the conference is to debate models of adult civic education in three selected countries: Germany, Ukraine, and Poland. All three — albeit under different conditions — had…

28.05
30.05

Seminar „Koszalin – A City That Connects"

Seminar objectives: seeking traces of the shared history of the City and Western Pomerania's past through the use of archival materials and meetings with living witnesses of history from Poland…

28.05
02.10

Photography Workshops / within the project „Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations".

On May 28, as part of the project "Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. Life — Work — Inspirations," photography workshops were held. The participants — students specializing in photo technology from Technical School…

28.05

Photography Workshops within the project „Heinrich Schultz-Beuthen. Life – Work – Inspirations".

Tracing Schulz-Beuthen with a camera. Can music be translated into the language of images? And using a camera, no less? Participants of the photography workshops held on May 28 at…

29.05
31.05

„Friendship and Cooperation as the Key to Success" – 10 Years of Cooperation

The event concerns a partnership meeting and exchange of experiences. The project's goals include: strengthening existing cooperation, developing new directions for action, integrating the communities of both municipalities, mobilizing local…

29.05
31.05

ARCHAEOLOGY OF RECONCILIATION – Roadside History Lessons on THE GREAT WAR ON THE RAWKA RIVER and Its Material Remains (1915-2015).

Between December 1914 and July 1915, the Russian and German Armies suffered enormous losses along the Rawka and Bzura rivers. Current estimates suggest that over 80,000 soldiers died during this…

29.05

ARCHAEOLOGY OF RECONCILIATION: pre-premiere of the film „Burried Memories" (directed by Eric Vander Borght, OPCW 2015)

"Orange markings on trees in Bolimów Forest — do you know what they mean?" On the initiative of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a documentary film…

31.05

Premiere of „tomorrow: birthday" – HOTELOKO Theatre dir. Thomas Harzem

jutro: urodziny Theatre HOTELOKO. Direction/set design/video /// Thomas Harzem. Performers /// Kathleen Bredenbeck / Thomas Harzem / Agata Życzkowska. FREE ADMISSION by invitation. Reservations // biuro@fundacjarozwojuteatru.pl Tel. +48 881 530…

01.06
30.06

Me & the Machine Gunner. Polish-Russian-German Theatre Project

The project involves adapting the anti-war play "Me & the Machine Gunner" by Yuri Klavdiev for Polish and German audiences and staging it in Polish at the Theater des Lachens…

01.06
31.05

Publication of Roland Jahn's Book „Wir Angepassten. Überleben in der DDR"

Preparation and publication of the Polish version of Roland Jahn's book "Wir Angepassten. Überleben in der DDR." Roland Jahn is a German journalist and former dissident from the era of…

05.06
11.06

Polish-German Tax Law Seminar

The Polish-German Tax Law Seminar is a conference whose tradition dates back to 1991. It is held annually, alternating between the Polish side in Kraków and the German side in…

05.06
19.10

„In the Kingdom of the Griffin"

The planned activities aim to establish Polish-German cooperation in the Pomeranian region. Despite borders, these territories are connected by a rich history that needs to be discovered and brought closer…

05.06
07.06

Inanna in den Katakomben / Theaterinszenierung nach Motiven des Romans „AnnaIn in den Katakomben" von Olga Tokarczuk

Inanna in den Katakomben Theaterinszenierung nach Motiven des Romans „AnnaIn in den Katakomben" von Olga Tokarczuk „AnnaIn in den Katakomben" ist die Bearbeitung eines der ältesten der uns bekannten Mythen…

05.06
12.06

„In the Kingdom of the Griffin"

The planned activities aim to establish Polish-German cooperation in the Pomeranian region. Despite borders, these territories are connected by a rich history. The project "In the Kingdom of the Griffin"…

06.06
07.07

Educational Project: „SCIENCE EXPLAINS, PRACTICE TEACHES"

The project focuses on professional development in mechatronics and electronics, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience in technical and language skills. In 2015, courses were held in: 1. Programmable…

06.06

Concert „Come Together For a New World"

The concert "Come Together For a New World," to which the Musikschule AGUNDO from Erpel on the Rhine (Germany) invited students from the Private Professional Music School named after A….

07.06

POLISH PREMIERE OF „CUDOWNIE, WUNDERVOLL, ÚŽASNY"

Vojtěch Bárta, Szymon Bogacz, Zuzanna Bućko, Stefanie Witzlsperger. CUDOWNIE, WUNDERVOLL, ÚŽASNY. Director: Karla Štaubertová. Set design: Beate Voigt. Costumes: Michala Bícová. Cast: Katja Schreier (DE), David Thomas Pawlak (DE), Magdalena…

08.06
15.06

Künstlerworkshop „Regionen der Städtepartnerschaft erforschen und im Bild umsetzen"

Die 7 Künstler der polnischen Künstlervereinigung Plastycy Ziemi Otwockiej aus Otwock und 8 Mitglieder des Künstlerbundes Südsauerland e.V. erforschen gemeinsam die Region und stellen sie künstlerisch im Bild dar. Die…

08.06
15.06

ART BEYOND BORDERS XI

Artistic workshops for a Polish-German group.

11.06
13.06

Gedenkstätten an NS-Verbrechen in Polen und Deutschland. Von Mahnstätten über zeithistorische Museen zu Tourismusorten

2015 jähren sich zum 70. Mal das Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges und die Befreiung Europas vom Nationalsozialismus. Unter grundsätzlich unterschiedlichen Ausgangsbedingungen entstanden in Polen und den beiden Nachfolgestaaten des nationalsozialistischen…

11.06
13.06

Memorial Sites of National Socialist Crimes in Poland and Germany. From Monuments of Warning through Contemporary Museums to Tourist Attractions

In 2015, 70 years have passed since the end of World War II and the liberation of Europe from Nazism. Under fundamentally different conditions, places of remembrance, museums, and monuments…

12.06
14.06

Big Book Festival // Duży Festiwal Czytania

Big Book Festival / Duży Festiwal Czytania is Warsaw's only international celebration of readers, authors, and books. Over three festival days, 50 events will take place: meetings, discussions, presentations, exhibitions,…

12.06

Medieval Literary Walk

The project envisions the preparation and delivery of a literary workshop that will take place during a walk between locations connected to its theme. The subject is the Middle Ages…

12.06

CZECH PREMIERE OF CUDOWNIE, WUNDERVOLL, ÚŽASNY

Vojtěch Bárta, Szymon Bogacz, Zuzanna Bućko, Stefanie Witzlsperger. CUDOWNIE, WUNDERVOLL, ÚŽASNY. Director: Karla Štaubertová. Set design: Beate Voigt. Costumes: Michala Bícová. Cast: Katja Schreier (DE), David Thomas Pawlak (DE), Magdalena…

12.06
15.06

Final of the Annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA – SARP

The annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA – SARP is a continuation of the 16-year competition for the best diploma project in industrial architecture, in which young architects from Poland and…

18.06
27.06

„Let's Sing Together!" Choral Workshops of the International Choral Academy „in terra pax" 2015.

The project is an initiative of two associations (Polish and German), consisting of organizing and conducting the 25th (jubilee) music workshops of the International Choral Academy "in terra pax." This…

19.06
21.06

Seminar „Development Aid on the Example of International Cooperation in the Kolping Work"

The seminar is organized under the theme of the European Year for Development: "Our World, Our Dignity, Our Future." For three years, Polish Kolping Families have been implementing global education…

19.06
28.06

„Let's Sing Together!" Choral Workshops of the International Choral Academy „in terra pax" 2015.

The project is an initiative of two associations (Polish and German), consisting of organizing and conducting the 25th (jubilee) music workshops of the International Choral Academy "in terra pax." This…

20.06
21.06

8. Internationales Klassiktaucher-Treffen

Am Samstag den 20 Juni 2015 im Hotel Palatina in Neustadt, 8. Internationales Klassiktaucher-Treffen gehalten. Einer davon ist von Karina Kowalska und Justyna Wasiak. Die polnischen Autorinen haben mit der…

21.06
24.06

Fedor Sommer in the Culture of Lower Silesia. Study Visit at the Herder Institute in Marburg.

A project dedicated to Fedor Sommer, an outstanding German humanist, writer, and pedagogue associated with Jelenia Góra and the region. Documents relating to Sommer's life and work are held in…

24.06

Final of the 16th District History of Bytom Competition

On June 24, at the Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom, a gala ceremony was held awarding prizes to finalists and laureates of the 16th District Competition on the History of…

24.06
25.06

Conference within the Project Senior – Active Participant of Civil Society

The main goal of the project is the transfer of knowledge and best practices between seniors from Germany and Poland through co-participation in various forms of activity, conferences, workshops, and…

25.06
28.06

EDUCATION OF RURAL WOMEN FROM THE GERMAN PARTNER IN THE FIELD OF LEARNING AND PROMOTING KUYAVIAN CULTURE AND REGIONAL TRADITIONS

The idea of jointly discovering our own culture and traditions of our regions was born three years ago. The decision for the countrywomen from Wahrenholz to visit the Radziejów district…

25.06
28.06

EDUCATION OF RURAL WOMEN IN THE FIELD OF LEARNING AND PROMOTING KUYAVIAN CULTURE AND REGIONAL TRADITIONS

The target group consists of German rural women from Wahrenholz in Lower Saxony and women from the Rural Housewives' Circles of the Radziejów district. The German women will travel to…

25.06
23.08

Bunt – Expressionism – Cross-Border Avant-Garde. Works from the Berlin Collection of Prof. St. Karol Kubicki and Presentation of Art Projects: Refleks, Ulotka, Ich 7

June 25 – August 23, 2015. Leon Wyczółkowski District Museum in Bydgoszcz. Gallery of Modern Art — ul. Mennica 8, on Mill Island. Vernissage: June 25, at 6:00 PM, free…

27.06

Performance „tomorrow: birthday" dir. Thomas Harzem / HOTELOKO in Skaryszewski Park

jutro: urodziny HOTELOKO. Direction/set design/video /// Thomas Harzem. Performers /// Kathleen Bredenbeck / Thomas Harzem / Agata Życzkowska. June 27, 2015 / 8:30 PM. Concert Shell in Skaryszewski Park named…

27.06
28.06

11th International Choral Festival „East-West-Encounters" Radomsko 2015

The next edition of the International Choral Festival EAST — WEST — ENCOUNTERS is ahead of us. Over the two festival days, the city will resound with wonderful music, from…

28.06

Choriner Musiksommer Festival

Poznań Philharmonic in Chorin. The Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the renowned Choriner Musiksommer music festival. The concert soloist will be Bertrand Chamayou, and the Poznań Philharmonic will play…

30.06
01.07

International Scientific Conference CULTURAL LIFE OF THE KŁODZKO LAND – HISTORY, POPULATION, LITERATURE, MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, TOURISM

The Department of Literature Didactics at the Institute of Germanic Philology, University of Wrocław, has the honor and pleasure of inviting all those interested in the history and present of…

01.07
31.03

Art location documentary film (55 minutes)

For over ten years, a collaboration between Polish and German off-scene artists has developed in the Polish-German borderland. Their artistic projects engage local residents and have a particularly positive impact…

03.07
10.07

International Art Festival MOST 2015

The inspiration for the International Art Festival "Most" is the symbolism of "twin cities" — the Polish Słubice and the German Frankfurt — connected by a bridge over the border…

06.07
14.07

International Summer Academy Centropy: Integration of Polish and German Teachers

The cooperation project of Polish and German educators was part of the Summer Academy 2015 in Kraków and Warsaw, organized by Centropa (based in Vienna) in collaboration with the Galicia…

07.07

Educational Project entitled Archaeology of Reconciliation: „BOLIMÓW 1915" and „BURIED MEMORIES"

Buried Memories …in The Hague on June 9 at 8:00 PM at Humanity House, and in Bolimów on July 7 at 5:00 PM at the Municipal Cultural Center… The organizers…

09.07
10.07

Street Theatres in Polish-German Urban Space – Educational Meetings

Educational meetings and a discussion podium combined with street theatre performances will be one of the main elements of the International Art Festival MOST, taking place July 3–10, 2015. Street…

10.07

4th CGS Interdisciplinary Conference „History and Politics. Remembrance as Legitimation"

The problem of the relationship between History and politics is as old as the categories themselves. It is a topic that is constantly discussed and virtually permanently debated. Currently, however,…

18.07
25.07

THEATRE VILLAGE 2015 // (IN)VISIBLE BORDERS // 18-25 JULY

THEATRE VILLAGE 2015, July 18–25. (IN)VISIBLE BORDERS. How is the current, intensifying situation at Europe's borders reflected in the work of theatre, dance, and music creators, as well as theatre…

23.07
26.07

„Walk Towards the Sun" – Partner Exchange of Good Practices

Project schedule. Day 1 — July 23, 2015: 1. Guest accommodation. 2. Lunch. 3. Tour of the wind farm in Nowy Staw. 4. Dinner with Malbork city authorities. Day 2…

24.07
29.07

Reconciliation Concerts – Academic Choir of Wrocław University of Technology and Polish-German Young Philharmonic

A series of concerts and lectures dedicated to outstanding figures shared by the histories of Poland and Germany (including Edith Stein, Bernard Lichtenberg, Joseph Wittig), who lived and worked in…

25.07
26.07

Exchange of Experiences and Expanding Knowledge on the Functioning of Environmental Education Systems in the Partner Municipalities of Odolanów, Heringen/Helme/, Heringen/Werra/

The aim of the project is to strengthen the partnership and, above all, to share experiences and gain knowledge in the field of environmental education systems in Polish and German…

29.07
24.08

Polish-German Relations in Literature and Film. Facts and Interpretations.

The project will involve 14 participants from Germany (students, cultural animators, teachers). It will take the form of educational meetings, including language workshops developing communication skills, tandem sessions, cultural and…

31.07
03.08

People and Nature in Twin Cities: Czarnków and Gadebusch

The project is aimed at improving the quality of bilateral cooperation between both partners and the further development and strengthening of relations between residents of the twin cities: Czarnków and…

01.08

Open Day in Jagniątków

The Association W Cieniu Lipy Czarnoleskiej and the Municipal Museum — the Gerhart Hauptmann House in Jelenia Góra invite you to an Open Day in Jagniątków. The program includes a…

02.08
08.08

ROADS OF FREEDOM Academy on the Peripheries

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the liberation from National Socialism, we invite you to an intergenerational meeting of Poles and…

08.08
09.08

Activation of Civil Society for Their Local Homeland in Both Partner Regions

On the first day evening, a seminar with two topics: 1. Local products in agritourism farms; 2. Community engagement of residents in the Pniewy commune. On August 9, during the…

09.08
15.08

„I CAN DO IT TOO – PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" in Essen

From August 9 to 15, 2015, we will travel to Essen to establish a permanent partnership with GSE Gesellschaft fur Sozale Dienstleistungen Essen and to provide vocational training for our…

13.08
14.08

LITTLE FESTIVAL – creative music festival – Gdańsk 2015

LITTLE FESTIVAL creative music festival Gdańsk 2015. August 13–14, 2015 — summer edition. October 23–24, 2015 — autumn edition. www.facebook.com/LittleFestival. August 13, 2015 (Thursday) — 8:00 PM — ECS European…

15.08
22.08

„Memory of the Past for the Future of European Generations – 35 Years of NSZZ Solidarność"

An exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of the NSZZ "Solidarność" trade union, combined with meetings in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia. The exhibition highlights the contribution of NSZZ Solidarność to building European…

16.08
26.08

International Film Workshops „One Take 2015"

The Summer Film Workshops in Łeba offer the sea, a magnificent beach, and the awe-inspiring Moving Dunes. For many years, young filmmakers from Poland and Germany have been meeting here….

16.08
30.08

Ordoliberal Concept of the Social Market Economy – Theory and Practical Implementation in Germany and Poland

The academic seminar is organized as part of the project titled "The Ordoliberal Concept of the Social Market Economy — Theory and Practical Implementation in Germany and Poland." The seminar…

23.08
31.12

„Castle – A Gothic Tale" by Zorka Wollny and Theresa Stroetges as part of the project „Awakening – The Seventh Dimension"

The project expands on Zorka Wollny's concept developed within "Awakening — The Seventh Dimension" by inviting German composer Theresa Stroetges and students from Berlin's Sound Studies department. The idea involves…

26.08
27.08

Tchekpo Dance Company performance „Mmiri, Mizu, Water" at Dancing Poznań 2015

The performance by choreographer Tchekpo Dan Agbetou will be presented during Dancing Poznań 2015 (www.dancing.ptt-poznan.pl). "Mmiri, Mizu, Water" brings together three dancers from different continents — Africa, Asia, and Europe…

28.08

„Behind All Words – The Poetry of Rose Ausländer" – concert by Paul Brody's SADAWI (Germany)

A concert by the band SADAWI featuring: Paul Brody (trumpet, music), Christian Dawid (clarinet), Christian Koegel (guitar), Martin Lillich (bass), Michael Griener (drums) will take place as part of the…

28.08

Musical Walk through the Streets of Warsaw That No Longer Exist with the band Konsonans Retro

The walk, or "marŝi," will begin at the site where, before the war, the house of Ludwik Zamenhof, creator of the Esperanto language, once stood. On our way to the…

29.08

Recital by Daniel Kahn (USA/Germany)

Accompaniment: Martin Lillich (bass), guest – Christian Dawid (clarinet). Daniel Kahn – a versatile artist from Detroit. At the University of Michigan, he studied acting, directing, dramaturgy, and poetry. After…

29.08

Recital by Jelena Kuljić (Germany)

Musical accompaniment: Christian Koegel (guitar), Michael Griener (drums). The concert will take place as part of the Singer Jazz Festival series. Jelena Kuljić — originally from Serbia and living in…

29.08

Jewish Dance Workshops – led by Guy Schalom (United Kingdom), accompaniment: Konsonans Retro (Ukraine/Germany)

Guy Schalom – a world-class British musician and dancer, leader of the well-known ensemble Blues Baladi, and music producer. He is regarded as an expert in many diverse musical genres,…

29.08

NIGHT OF THE KLEZMER MUSICIANS: concert by KONSONAS RETRO (Ukraine, Germany, United Kingdom) and VIENNA KLEZMORE ORCHESTRA (Austria)

KONSONANS RETRO is one of the world's greatest discoveries in Eastern European music. The band, founded by the Baranowski brothers and their in-laws, is today one of the last brass…

30.08

Karolina Cicha (Poland) & Christian Dawid (Germany) – Concert

A musical encounter between two extraordinary stage personalities: Karolina Cicha – a vocalist and composer, a literary scholar by training, who (although self-taught in music) successfully presents her original technique…

30.08
11.09

Strong Partnership? Economic, Political and Social Relations between Poland and Germany

According to many specialists from Poland and Germany, relations between the two countries are "better than ever." During the 5th Summer School at SGH on Polish-German relations, participants will explore…

01.09

20 Years of Cooperation Between Partner Schools in the Borderland.

The project is an official summary of 20 years of cross-border cooperation between two partner schools: the Ignacy Lukasiewicz School Complex in Police and the European School of the German-Polish…

01.09

School Language Lexicon

The promotion and distribution of a school language lexicon is planned from September 2015. The lexicon is aimed at students of vocational schools and technical schools who are learning German…

01.09

20 Years of Cooperation Between Partner Schools in the Borderland.

The project is an official summary of 20 years of cross-border cooperation between two partner schools: the Ignacy Lukasiewicz School Complex in Police and the European School of the German-Polish…

03.09
06.09

8th Congress of Legal Historians of the Baltic States

The 8th Congress of Historians of Law of the Baltic States belongs to a series of conferences created in 2000 in Germany and subsequently continued in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Estonia,…

04.09
07.09

Wind Orchestra Workshop of WDK in Syke

The trip of the WDK Brass Band to music workshops in Syke will allow for a deeper acquaintance with the culture of German residents. Moreover, joint concerts and time spent…

04.09
05.09

12th Polish-German Conference on Forensic Psychiatry, September 4-5, 2015, Kraków

Topics: 1. Views, doctrines, and case law on criminal responsibility/sanity. 2. Principles of assessing sanity in Germany and Poland. 3. Methodology for reconstructing the mental state of the perpetrator and…

05.09
27.09

Glances. 01 On the Fading of Memory.

The art of forgetting is independent of age or intelligence. Humans receive an enormous flood of stimuli (a wave of impulses) every second and retain only a very small portion…

05.09
08.11

Bunt – Expressionism – Cross-Border Avant-Garde. Works from the Berlin Collection of Prof. St. Karol Kubicki and Presentation of Artistic Projects: Refleks, Ulotka, Ich 7 in Dresden

September 5 – November 8, 2015. The Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski Museum in Dresden (part of the Dresden City Museums Association), Nordstrasse 28, 01099 Dresden. www.museen-dresden.de. Wednesday-Saturday, 1:00 PM – 6:00…

06.09
26.10

Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen, or a Story About a City and Culinary Arts

Profile: Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen, or A Story of a City and Its Culinary Delights. In the first days of September, Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen received a Facebook profile. In his first post, the…

07.09
11.09

10th Economic Forum of Young Leaders

What can young people do to save the European integration project? How can the problem of unemployment be solved? Which direction should the migration policy of Old Continent states take?…

08.09

Breaking Borders, Rising Walls. Europeans Facing the Ukrainian Crisis – Conference

The annexation of Crimea, the war in Donbas, Grexit, the possible exit of the United Kingdom from the EU, and creeping anti-liberalism in Hungary. In 1989, the landscape of Europe…

09.09
04.10

Exhibition in Berlin within the Event „Horizons. Polish-German Intercultural Project"

In May 2015, 14 artists from Gdansk and Berlin met in the Slowinski Forest for a 10-day symposium to jointly discuss the landscape, nature, and history of the region. The…

09.09
04.10

Horizonte – Horyzonty 2015 | Spurensuche im Grenzland zwischen Fiktion und Wirklichkeit

Horizonte – Horyzonty | Spurensuche im Grenzland zwischen Fiktion und Wirklichkeit mit vierzehn zeitgenössischen KünstlerInnen aus Polen und Deutschland Malerei | Grafik | Installation | Neue Medien Eröffnung am Mittwoch,…

10.09

Forum „Questions About the Artistic Spirit of the Times in Germany and Poland" within the Event „Horizons. Polish-German Intercultural Project"

We invite you to the forum accompanying the project, "Questions on the Artistic Zeitgeist in Germany and Poland." Program: 5:00 PM – Welcome by Sabine Schneider and Krzysztof Gliszczynski. Presentations:…

11.09

„Before the Elections – in Poland, That Is in Europe"

The Ceremonial Inauguration of the 2015/2016 academic year of the Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin will be combined with a lecture by Prof. Dr. Hab. Ireneusz Krzeminski: "Before…

11.09
15.09

Civic Participation and Social Innovation – A New Dimension of City Partnerships. 30th Anniversary of the Cooperation Between Gdynia and Kiel.

The City of Gdynia will carry out the project titled "Civic Participation and Social Innovation – A New Dimension of City Partnerships: The 30th Anniversary of the Cooperation between Gdynia…

12.09

In My Dreams a Storm Is Ringing / In meinen Träumen läutet es Sturm

A musical-literary concert based on the texts of two German poets of Jewish origin, Mascha Kaleko and Lili Grün, and the Polish poet of Jewish origin Zuzanna Ginczanka. Each of…

13.09
27.09

4th International Summer School Prague – Szczecin 2015: Jews in East Central Europe: History and Commemoration

Program Part 1: Prague Sunday, 13/9 18.00 Introduction into the topic of the Summer School (Prof. Dr. Jörg Hackmann, Szczecin, Dr. Torsten Lorenz, Prague) Monday, 14/9 9.00-9.30 Official opening of…

16.09
20.09

Exchange of Good Practices in the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage of Central Franconia and the Vistula Delta Żuławy

The Zulawy Association, together with German and Polish partners, organized a study visit from September 16 to 20, 2015 titled "Exchange of Good Practices in the Protection of Cultural and…

17.09
19.09

32nd International Film Festival Permitted Up to 21 / Up to 21

The International Film Festival "Dozwolone do 21 / UP TO 21" is a competition addressed to young filmmakers under 21 years of age. The idea originated in 1983 on the…

17.09
21.09

Transfer of Knowledge and Experience Between Partner Municipalities in the Areas of Renewable Energy Sources and Support for the Elderly and People with Disabilities

The aim of the project is mutual acquaintance, development, and strengthening of cooperation between the partners. The project will allow for gaining experience and learning about good practices implemented by…

17.09

50th Anniversary of the Eastern Memorandum of the Evangelical Church in Germany

In connection with the 50th anniversary of the publication of the Eastern Memorandum of the Evangelical Church in Germany, celebrations are being held in Berlin with the participation of representatives…

18.09

Choir Festival in Münster

A concert performed by the Choir of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, the Madrigalchor Münster, and the University Choir of Münster as part of the Choral Festival…

19.09

Following the Footsteps of Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen and the Musical Traditions of Bytom

As part of the project "Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen: Life – Work – Inspirations," on a Saturday morning on September 19, we walked through the center of Bytom in the footsteps of…

21.09
23.09

„Timber-Frame Architecture – Shared Heritage ANTIKON 2015" – Strategy and Practice in the Protection of Timber-Frame Architecture

Participants of ANTIKON promote the unique character of the cultural heritage of timber-frame and half-timbered architecture in both Germany and Poland. This year's leading theme is "Strategy and Practice in…

22.09

From Source to Estuary – Meeting Around the Oder in Opole

Opole – September 22, Tuesday. Klubokawiarnia Laba on Bolko Island, 5:00 PM. Hosted by Magdalena Szybinska, Radio Opole. Guests: Uwe Rada and Urszula Zajaczkowska – director of the Museum of…

23.09

Discussion About the Oder in Wrocław

The Jan Nowak-Jezioranski College of Eastern Europe in Wroclaw and KEW Publishing invite you to a literary cruise on the Oder. As part of a series of meetings with the…

24.09

From Source to Estuary – Meeting Around the Oder in Zielona Góra

Zielona Gora, September 22, Tuesday. Mediateka Szklana Pulapka, 5:00 PM. Hosted by Janusz Zyczkowski, Radio Zachod. Guests: Uwe Rada and Beata Halicka – Prof. at Adam Mickiewicz University, Polish-German Research…

25.09
26.09

International Scientific Conference „Cultures and Languages of Memory"

After 2014, when the world marked the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, the 75th anniversary of World War II, and the 25th anniversary of the peaceful…

26.09

5th Festival of German Minority Culture

On September 26, 2015, Wroclaw will become the capital of Germans in Poland. The largest cultural event of the German minority invites you to performances by groups of young rising…

28.09
25.10

„8 x CIESZYN" („CIESZYN gibt ACHT")

The Institute of Art in Cieszyn, a branch of the University of Silesia in Katowice, is one of the youngest Polish art schools, yet among its graduates one can find…

30.09
02.10

Seifert Competition Tour 2015 – Promotion of Zbigniew Seifert's Music on the International Stage

The Violin of the Jazz World. The most outstanding young jazz violinists from around the world, along with acclaimed young-generation German musicians. On September 30, a concert by laureates of…

01.10
03.10

Filling in the Blank Pages of History. Germans and Poles in Lower Silesia After 1945 – Between Exclusion, Assimilation and Reconciliation

In July 2014, at the invitation of the Centre for Documentation and Information on Silesian Regional Studies in Königswinter-Heisterbacherrott (Haus Schlesien) and other partners, a conference was held on the…

02.10
31.01

Course in German and European Law at the University of Warsaw

The first semester of the German and European law course at the School of German Law of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw includes classes…

02.10

Seifert Competition Tour 2015 – Promotion of Zbigniew Seifert's Music on the International Stage – Concert in Hamburg

The Violin of the Jazz World. The most outstanding young jazz violinists from around the world, along with acclaimed young-generation German musicians. On September 30, a concert by laureates of…

03.10

CONCERT: G.F. Handel MESSIAH – on the 25th Anniversary of German Reunification

Performers: Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble Camerata Nova (Szczecin), Kammerchor Prenzlau, Preußisches Kammerorchester (Prenzlau, Germany). Marzena Michalowska – soprano. Eugeniusz Kus – conductor. Program: G.F. Handel – Messiah, Psalm 112.

07.10
10.10

Conference

Re-Konstruktionen. Stadt, Raum, Museum, Objekt / Re-Konstrukcje. Miasto, przestrzen, muzeum, przedmiot.

08.10
11.10

International Scientific Seminar „Working with Children, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Working Methods".

International academic seminar – exchange of professional experiences.

09.10

„The Gender Debate: Europe – Germany – Poland" – Lecture of the Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin

On October 9, 2015, the organizers of the Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin invite Polish- and German-speaking audiences to the lecture "The Debate around Gender: Europe – Germany…

12.10
14.10

Human Approach. New Perspectives on European Asylum Policy

The seminar "Human Approach: New Perspectives on European Asylum Policy" focuses on the problems of the European Union's asylum policy and is directed at Polish and German non-governmental organizations supporting…

14.10
19.10

Meeting with the Neighbor's Language and Traditions for Active Seniors from the Partner Districts of Września and Wolfenbüttel

The aim of the project "Meeting with the Neighbor's Language and Tradition for Active Seniors from the Partner Districts of Wrzesnia and Wolfenbüttel" is to activate older persons and break…

15.10
18.10

„Current Issues in European Administrative Law"

The Department of European Law at the Jagiellonian University, together with the Department of Public Law, European Law, and International Law at Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, are organizing an…

16.10
30.11

Exhibition of Artistic Installation „Parlando" by Prof. Diet Sayler at Gallery 72

The installation "Parlando" by Prof. Diet Sayler is a kind of dialogue between modernity and tradition. The geometric signs characteristic of the artist's work interact with the Baroque architecture of…

16.10
30.10

Dresden/Łódź. Schools of Art – Exhibition of Student Works

The Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden) is a higher art school with a tradition spanning over 250 years. The project aims to increase cultural participation…

20.10
27.10

Polish-German Expert Observation Mission of Local Elections in Ukraine on October 25, 2015

An expert observation mission for the upcoming local elections in Ukraine is jointly organized by Europäischer Austausch GmbH from Berlin and election experts from Poland. In addition to observers from…

20.10
24.10

Visit of German Partners from Martinshof Rothenburg Diakoniewerk, October 20-24, 2015 in Wieruszów

From October 20 to 24, 2015, a visit by the German partners from Martinshof Rothenburg Diakoniewerk took place in Wieruszow. During the visit, the delegation participated in integration meetings, sightseeing…

22.10
04.11

Kreska Kropka Wejdź / Strich Punkt Enter. Berlin – Warsaw

The exhibition is the first element of a multi-year project called "Kreska Kropka Wejdz / Strich Punkt Enter. Berlin – Warsaw – Berlin." In the main gallery of the Universität…

22.10
24.10

WEEKEND_100° – Presentations of Independent Theaters

The organizers invite you to three days of performative arts presentations: WEEKEND_100°. For several years, the project has promoted the winners of the 100° Berlin Festival. This year, presentations of…

23.10
24.10

Sexual Orientation as a Cause of Discrimination: The Need for Regulation in Germany and Poland?

The subject of the project is a comparative legal assessment of whether and how Germany and Poland succeed in implementing the prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation…

24.10
28.02

„Sola scriptura". Biblical Painting and Graphics of Pomeranian Protestants from the 16th to the 20th Century

The exhibition "Sola scriptura…" is the first in the history of the Slupsk museum to be devoted to the sacred art of Pomeranian Protestants. We present nearly a hundred objects…

24.10
03.01

Treasures of Pomerania in the Works of Pomeranian Painter Bronisława Kaczorowa

An exhibition of works by Bronislawa Kaczor in Prenzlau (Germany – Brandenburg) at the historic Dominican Monastery. The artist is a graduate of, among others, postgraduate studies in Contemporary Art…

28.10
29.10

Quo vadis borderland studies? The Changing Function of Borders in Europe and New Research Perspectives in Borderland Studies

In April 2015, the Institute of Sociology, in cooperation with the Willy Brandt Centre for German and European Studies at the University of Wroclaw, established the Centre for Regional Studies…

03.11
14.11

German Cinema Week 2015 in Olsztyn

Last year, the German Film Week event returned to Olsztyn after a three-year break. Encouraged by the audience response, we are planning another edition this year. We plan five evening…

05.11

Promotion of the Latest Issue of „Tygiel Kultury" entitled „Them/Not Them"

The first issue of "Tygiel Kultury" after a two-year hiatus is primarily devoted to presenting the creative work of immigrants from German-speaking countries. Hosted by Joanna Jablkowska (guest editor of…

06.11
29.11

Peter Bogatka „There and Back / Hin und zurück"

The exhibition with the dual German-Polish title "There and Back / Hin und zurück" is a presentation of Peter Bogatka's recent works. The artist, who was born in Upper Silesia,…

07.11

Sacred Space in the Past. Between Archaeological Theory and Practice

Exploring and presenting new research trends related to the study of ancient beliefs and religions – presenting new discoveries related to symbolic culture – methods of interpreting religious phenomena –…

10.11

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Prof. Dr. Hans Henning Hahn. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland…

12.11
14.11

Non-Memory of War. Edition V. OpenHouse/ClosedHouse? Central and Eastern Europe in the 20th/21st Century

EDITION V: International Academic Conference "THE OBLIVION OF WAR." Polish-German Academic Seminar: Open House / Closed House? Central-Eastern Europe in the 20th/21st Century. We are continuing the themes of the…

12.11
05.05

Fairy Tales, Stories and Legends of the Silesian-Lusatian Borderland.

The project "Fairy Tales, Stories, and Legends of the Silesian-Lusatian Borderland" brings together a group of children and adults from Poland and Germany. It is based on linguistic analysis of…

12.11
15.05

Project entitled "Fairy Tales and Legends of the Silesian-Lusatian Borderland".

On November 12 in Cottbus, an inaugural meeting took place for the project titled "Fairy Tales and Legends of the Silesian-Lusatian Borderland." During the inauguration, Polish and German partners had…

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23.11

„Spark Of Life" German Tour 2015 – Marcin Wasilewski Trio feat. Joakim Milder

The concert tour "Spark Of Life" German Tour 2015 – Marcin Wasilewski Trio & Joakim Milder is a continuation of the promotion of the Marcin Wasilewski Trio's latest album and…

13.11
14.11

International Popular-Scientific Session of Experts and Folk Culture Animators „Folklore Unites Nations"

The Rzeszow Folklore Association "Resovia Saltans" invites you to a popular-academic session for experts and folk culture animators. The session will take place on November 13 and 14, 2015 in…

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School of German Law at Łazarski University

The School of German Law program is divided into two semesters. In the first semester, a course in German legal language will be taught by the Foreign Languages Centre of…

16.11
17.11

Colloquium Opole 2015. „The Concept of Peace and War in Contemporary Europe"

The international "Colloquium Opole" conference series has, for over 30 years, traditionally gathered scholars, experts, and practitioners in November for academic meetings devoted to the most important issues in the…

16.11
21.11

Shared History II. Communism and Divided Germany.

A project deepening the cooperation between the 1st Community High School and its partner school, Gymnasium Bad Nenndorf Europaschule from Lower Saxony, delving into postwar experiences related to communism and…

18.11
16.12

Die Ausstellung „Pojednanie/Versöhnung in progress… Die katholische Kirche und die deutsch-polnischen Beziehungen nach 1945"

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18.11
15.01

„Reconciliation / Versöhnung IN PROGRESS… The Catholic Church and Polish-German Relations After 1945"

The exhibition "Reconciliation / Versöhnung IN PROGRESS… The Catholic Church and Polish-German Relations after 1945" is a joint project of the "Memory and Future" Centre in Wroclaw and the Maximilian-Kolbe-Stiftung…

18.11
17.01

„Reconciliation/Versöhnung in progress… The Catholic Church and Polish-German Relations After 1945"

The exhibition "Reconciliation / Versöhnung in progress… The Catholic Church and Polish-German Relations after 1945," by Dr. Robert Zurek, tells the story of the Catholic Church's role in the postwar…

19.11
12.12

Exhibition „Bunt" – Expressionism – Cross-Border Avant-Garde. Works from the Berlin Collection of Prof. St. Karol Kubicki in Wrocław

November 19 – December 12, 2015 | Monday-Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Opening: November 26, 2015, 5:00 PM | Free admission! Closing: December 12, 2015, 4:00 PM | Free…

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Moral and Ethical Education and Competences: Tasks of the Educational System in Modern Society

The conference will be the culmination of two years of cooperation between research teams from the following universities: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Germany), Universität Wien (Austria), East China Normal University (China),…

20.11

Rapprochement, Reconciliation, Unification in International Relations – Polish-German Experiences and a Divided Korea

The College of Socio-Economics of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, the Department of Political Studies, and the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, together with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, have…

20.11
21.11

Art Meetings Festival

We enter the new season with the announcement of the second part of this year's edition of the international cultural festival Art Meetings. On November 20-21, we will meet in…

22.11
29.11

2nd Polish-German-Ukrainian School named after Bohdan Osadczuk

In 2014, the Jan Nowak-Jezioranski College of Eastern Europe in Wroclaw had the pleasure of organizing the first edition of the Bohdan Osadczuk School in Wroclaw for students from Poland,…

24.11

„Poland – Germany – Russia – NATO. Is Russia Lost to the West?"

On November 24, 2015, the Jozef Tischner European University will host a Polish-German conference: "Poland – Germany – Russia – NATO: Is Russia Lost for the West?" Guests include: Lt….

24.11

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity")

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Prof. Dr. Alfred Gall. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014,…

25.11

Forum of Dialogue of Cultures / Visegrad 2.0 / „Ghost & Writers"

"Ghost & Writers" is the result of an experiment conducted with a group of writers participating in the "Visegrad Literary Residencies" program, as part of the Forum for Cultural Dialogue…

25.11

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity")

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Prof. Dr. Alfred Gall. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014,…

26.11

„Die Solidarność der Frauen" / „Women of Solidarity"

Film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014, 103 min., Polish with German subtitles….

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29.11

„Polish Carols at the Start of Advent, Sung by a Girls' Folk Ensemble, as a Sign of Understanding Between Nations and Friendly Acquaintance Between Germans and Poles on the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II."

26.11

Literary Ear Massage

ASMR is a feeling of blissful relaxation, release, a lack of control, thoughts, and desires. Relaxing ASMR recordings are currently all the rage on the internet – in a world…

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29.11

„Polish Carols at the Start of Advent, Sung by a Girls' Folk Ensemble, as a Sign of Understanding Between Nations and Friendly Acquaintance Between Germans and Poles on the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II."

"Polish carols at the start of Advent, sung by a girls' folklore ensemble, as a sign of understanding between nations and a friendly acquaintance between Germans and Poles on the…

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29.11

Diffusion_Art

On the last weekend of November, the unique interiors of the new Philharmonic building will serve as a venue for the interweaving of various art forms: music, installations, and sculptures….

28.11

„Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen. In Memoriam"

On November 28, 2015, in the Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki Hall of the Upper Silesian Museum in Bytom, at ul. Wojciecha Korfantego 34, a chamber concert titled "Heinrich Schulz-Beuthen: In Memoriam"…

28.11

„Music of Friends" – Inaugural Concert of the 13th Poznań Mozart Festival „Mozart in German"

The 13th edition of MOZART IN GERMAN inaugurates a new programming cycle during which, over the next seven years, we will embark on a journey along the route of Wolfgang's…

29.11

Germans in Italian Opera? – Concert within the 13th Poznań Mozart Festival

This concert could also be called "Castrati in German Opera?" because in operas composed for the most famous castrati, the relationships were reciprocal. Famous Italian operas in which the leading…

29.11
30.11

Performance of Extras / Auftritt des Statisten KONRAD MÜHE

At Galeria Naprzeciw (UAP, ul. Solna 4, Poznan), the exhibition by Konrad Mühe, "The Performance of Extras," can be seen on November 29 and 30 (12:00-4:00 PM). On Monday at…

30.11
04.12

International Seminar ISEM 2015

Innovativeness and creativity is the title of this year's international seminar ISEM 2015, which took place from November 30 to December 4 at the Kozminski University. The seminar has been…

01.12
31.08

Production of the Documentary Film entitled „The Typist of Auschwitz"

The project encompasses the production of a 50-minute documentary film titled "The Schreiberin of Auschwitz." The film will be a record of interviews and conversations about the life and work…

03.12
06.12

Civic Program – Apply Today!

The Civic Program is addressed to students and civil society activists. The aim of the project is to mobilize young people, to build civil society based on democratic values, and…

03.12
05.12

Catholicism in Poland and Germany After the Second Vatican Council.

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of a breakthrough event in the process of Polish-German reconciliation after World War II – the exchange of letters by bishops in 1965. On this…

04.12
31.01

GUSTAW – WITOLD A Symbol of German and Polish Mining Toil

The project titled "Gustav-Witold: A Symbol of German and Polish Mining Toil" presents the arduous work of miners throughout the 20th century, from the mine's origins as the "Gustav" mine…

04.12
06.12

12th National European Song Review „Nutka Poliglotka" 2015

The European Song Review is addressed to children, young people, and adults singing in the national languages of Europe. We invite you to read the Regulations and to participate in…

04.12
14.02

Anna Konik „A Grain of Sand in the Pupil of the Eye. Video Installations 2000 – 2015"

Anna Konik's exhibition at the Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle is the first large-scale presentation of the artist's body of work in Poland. It is a summary of an…

07.12
08.12

The Game for the World: Toward a New Yalta?

An international academic conference titled "The Game for the World: Leaders of the USSR, USA, and Great Britain at Yalta." The location of this meeting – Crimea – takes on…

07.12

From Source to Estuary – Meeting Around the Oder in Cedynia

A meeting with German journalist and writer Uwe Rada at the Regional Museum in Cedynia. The meeting will take place on December 7 at 6:00 PM, under the motto "From…

08.12

„Fairy Tales, Stories and Legends of the Silesian-Lusatian Borderland"

The Public Library of the Zary Municipality in Bieniow, together with the Schule für Niedersorbische Sprache und Kultur in Cottbus, cordially invite all those interested in borderland literature to a…

10.12

From Source to Estuary – Meeting Around the Oder in Słubice

From Source to Mouth – Around the Book by Uwe Rada, "The Oder: Biography of a River." The Jan Nowak-Jezioranski College of Eastern Europe in Wroclaw and KEW Publishing invite…

11.12

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderators: Pascale Mannert, Lukas Becht. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014,…

12.12
20.12

How Are You, Neighbor? / Nachbar wie geht's? MULTIMEDIA NEIGHBORHOOD QUIZ

"What's Up, Neighbor?" is a joint multimedia project by Deutsche Welle, TVP, and MDR. Films, galleries, and street polls attempt to provide a comprehensive answer to several pressing questions. With…

13.12

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski, as well as 1980s opposition activists Ewa Maria Slaska and Maria Gast-Ciechomska. Moderator: Kornel Miglus. Die…

14.12

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Jörn Dobert. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014, 103 min.,…

15.12

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Hansi Oostinga. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014, 103 min.,…

16.12

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Rainer Mende. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014, 103 min.,…

17.12

Performances of the Polish Dance Theater I

"DSM-IV 301.81." Choreography & video: Daniel Stryjecki. Costumes: Maciej Zien. Music: Nran (www.nran.name). Premiere: June 26, 2009. DSM-IV 301.81 – Personality Disorders, Cluster B. Narcissistic Personality Disorder – a personality…

18.12

Performances of the Polish Dance Theater II

"HELLO, MY FRIEND!" Choreography: Pawel Malicki. Music: Asaf Avidan, Bloodstone, Las Hermanas Goggi, Boris Kovac & Ladaaba Orchestra, Elvis Presley, La Lupe, Nada Malanima, The Black Keys, Alva Noto. Dancers:…

18.12

„Die Frauen der Solidarność" („Women of Solidarity") / Film Screening and Discussion with the Creators

Documentary film screening and meeting with the creators – Marta Dzido and Piotr Sliwowski. Moderator: Dr. Angelique Leszczawski-Schwerk. Die Frauen der Solidarność / Solidarnosc According to Women; Poland 2014, 103…

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23.05

National German Language Competition DaF-Kenner

The Wydawnictwo Szkolne PWN publishing house is organizing the 12th edition of the nationwide German language competition DaF-Kenner, which this year is titled "DaF-Kenner drehen einen Clip." The competition, held…

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13.03

Treasures of Pomerania in the Works of Pomeranian Painter Bronisława Kaczorowa (Kamień Pomorski)

An exhibition of works by Szczecin-based painter Bronislawa Kaczor at the Cathedral in Kamien Pomorski (West Pomeranian Voivodeship). The artist is a graduate of, among others, postgraduate studies in Contemporary…

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15.01

HOTEL EUROPA – Campus@Heimtextil 2016

CAMPUS@HEIMTEXTIL 2016 is a project co-created by the German non-profit organization "Best of Design – Textile Academy Network – ROOMS FOR FREE" and the Heimtextil Fair in Frankfurt am Main….

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CAMPUS@HEIMTEXTIL 2016

Students and faculty of the Department of Textile at the International Textile Fair "Heimtextil 2016" in Frankfurt am Main! In January of this year, a delegation from the Department of…

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31.01

8 x CIESZYN („CIESZYN gibt ACHT")

The Institute of Art in Cieszyn, a branch of the University of Silesia in Katowice, is one of the youngest Polish art schools, yet among its graduates one can find…

30.01

New Year's Concert on the Occasion of Opening the 25th Anniversary Jubilee of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness Between Poland and Germany

A New Year's Concert at the invitation of the Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Opole and the Marshal of the Opole Voivodeship, on the occasion of the…

04.02
26.02

Exhibition „In the Circle of Józef Kremer. The Contribution of the Kremer Family to the Culture and Science of Kraków"

The exhibition is devoted to the history of the Kremer family, its significance for the cultural, academic, and social life of 19th- and 20th-century Kraków, as well as its connections…

11.02
20.03

8 x CIESZYN („CIESZYN gibt ACHT")

The Institute of Art in Cieszyn, a branch of the University of Silesia in Katowice, is one of the youngest Polish art schools, yet among its graduates one can find…

19.02

Premiere of the Film „The Forgotten Righteous Consul Feliks Chiczewski 1889-1972"

A documentary film directed by Jacek Kubiak will be screened at the Public Library in Zbaszyn, telling the story of the remarkable actions of the Polish consul in Leipzig, Feliks…

25.02
27.02

„The Earth Conceals the Bones". Forgotten Landscapes of Memory – Protestant Cemeteries in Greater Poland After 1945".

The aim of the conference is a theoretical and practical (workshop-based) discussion around existing and no-longer-existing Protestant cemeteries in Greater Poland after 1945, their history and current condition, as well…

11.03
07.05

25×25 Good Neighborliness in a Shared Europe – Series of Simulations and History Lessons for Secondary Schools – and the Schuman Parade in Warsaw.

The main theme and guiding motto of the project is the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Polish-German Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation and the significance of…

16.03
18.03

Film Poster Design Workshop with Anschläge Graphic Studio from Berlin

Capturing attention – that is the purpose of a Poster! How do you tell a story in one second without giving away the ending? How do you use "static media"…

18.03
05.04

8 x CIESZYN („CIESZYN gibt ACHT")

The Institute of Art in Cieszyn, a branch of the University of Silesia in Katowice, is one of the youngest Polish art schools, yet among its graduates one can find…

24.03

MOSAIC – Impressions – POLAND at RADIALSYSTEM V

An exceptional concert MOZAIKA – Impressions – POLAND, under the honorary patronage of maestro Krzysztof Penderecki, will take place on March 24, 2016 at the prestigious RADIALSYSTEM V in Berlin,…

25.03
01.04

Concerti Pasquali

Concerti Pasquali is an annual series of chamber concerts held in the historic buildings of the Valley of Palaces and Gardens in the Jelenia Gora Basin. The festival promotes music,…

01.04
31.12

Gerhard Jürgen Blum-Kwiatkowski

The aim of the project is the production and distribution in Poland and Germany of a documentary film about Gerhard Jurgen Blum-Kwiatkowski. Blum-Kwiatkowski (1930, Faulen – 2015, Hünfeld) was a…

01.04
15.06

Educational and Informational Publication on Polish-German Relations

This publication, issued on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the 1991 Polish-German Treaty, presents the history and current state of Polish-German political, economic, cultural, and social relations. It…

01.04
30.04

Life with the Other

A book of reportage preceded by a series of articles on Germany's migration policy, the situation of "old" immigrants, and their confrontation with the current influx of refugees and immigrants…

08.04
24.05

Topography / Topos / Freedom

The project, initiated by Prof. Zbigniew Bajek from the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts, revolves around various aspects of freedom: both in a philosophical dimension and understood quite literally, hence…

08.04
28.04

8 x CIESZYN („CIESZYN gibt ACHT") Exhibition of Works by 8 Graduates of the Faculty of Art of the University of Silesia in Cieszyn

The Institute of Art in Cieszyn, a branch of the University of Silesia in Katowice, is one of the youngest Polish art schools, yet among its graduates one can find…

14.04
11.07

Exhibition of Art Installations at the Goethe-Institut Pop Up Pavilion During the ECC Wrocław 2016

In the literal sense, the Goethe-Institut Pop Up Pavillon is a specially designed, glass-walled container measuring 7x3x3 meters, situated on Nowy Targ square in Wroclaw. In the figurative sense, it…

16.04
22.04

„Confrontations and Evasions – Labyrinths of Reckoning with Nazism in Contemporary German Cinema"

In recent years, German cinema has devoted considerable attention to the subject of postwar German society's attitudes toward the tragic legacy of Nazism. Films have been made about both the…

17.04
08.05

IDENTITY/IES – TIME, PLACE, CULTURE

IDENTITY(IES) is the leitmotif of the inaugural weekend of the Goethe-Institut Pop Up Pavillon. Among the participants are: Berlin-based writer Olga Grjasnowa, journalist Filip Springer, DJs Dunkelbunt and Mimi Love,…

20.04

25 Years of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. German Ambassador Rolf Nikel in Conversation with SGH Professor Józef Olszyński, Former Titular Ambassador of Poland to Germany

In connection with this year's round anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between Poland and Germany, the Polish-German Academic Forum at the SGH…

20.04
18.06

„The World Upside Down – Trójka Upside Down"

The project involves staging the Polish premiere of the play "Three Upside Down" by Carsten Brandau, along with accompanying activities. Project elements: – A competition for illustrations for the booklet…

22.04
24.04

Borders Have Been Crossed – Grenzen wurden überschritten

Borders Have Been Crossed – Grenzen wurden überschritten, April 22-24, 2016. The mass influx of newcomers from Asia, Africa, and the Balkan countries to EU member states in recent years…

23.04
30.04

Peace Education in Montessori Kindergartens and Schools. German Experiences as Inspiration for Poland. Seminar.

The project "Peace Education in Montessori Kindergartens and Schools: German Experiences as Inspiration for Poland" is addressed to members and supporters of the Polish Montessori Association who work in Montessori…

01.05
30.09

Fabryka Silesia – Borders, on the Process of Shaping the Borders of Upper Silesia – From the Middle Ages to the Present

Borders. The starting point will be a presentation, in a series of essays, reportages, and interviews, of the process of shaping the borders of Upper Silesia – from the Middle…

03.05

Presentation of the Volume „Expelled 1939…"

http://www.lernzentrum-cottbus.de/de/stadt-und-regionalbibliothek/veranstaltungen-und-ausstellungen/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-jacek-kubiak.html

04.05
06.05

Painting a Picture with Words. German-Polish Seminar on Audio Description

According to the WHO, there are 39 million blind people and 246 million visually impaired people worldwide. Considering the significant number of persons with visual disabilities, the social and cultural…

04.05
16.05

Project "Knowledge Is a Treasure, and Practice Is the Key to It" – Feliks Feldheim

In May 2016, two training sessions took place at Bosch facilities in Ansbach and Eisenach as part of the project titled "Knowledge Is a Treasure, and Practice Is the Key…

05.05
06.11

Transdisciplinary Table

The project aims to create a foundation for forward-looking, long-term cooperation between professional designers and excluded individuals – in our case, homeless people gathering at the newly created venue in…

07.05

European Picnic Płock 2016

A joint performance by folklore ensembles from the partner cities of Plock (DZIECI PLOCKA) and Darmstadt (POLONEZ).

07.05

Concert of the ROBERT BOSCH CHOIR

10.05
15.05

13th Nysa Film Festival / Neiße Filmfestival

The Neisse Film Festival will take place for the thirteenth time in ten locations at the junction of three countries – Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany – from May…

10.05

Series of Open Lectures within the Project: 25 Years of Good Neighborliness. Tandem Student Exchange Program 2016

Lecture No. 1: Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the Republic of Poland and the Federal Republic of Germany / Vertrag zwischen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und der Republik…

12.05
30.06

Civil Society for Sustainable Development – Seminar and Workshops

The partnerships of Polish and German Kolping Families, always built on the friendship of their members, serve as a unifying and bonding factor for the entire Kolping Work community. The…

12.05

Book Promotion of Jana Fuchs' „The Site of the Great Synagogue"

We invite you to an event related to the publication of Jana Fuchs's book "The Site of the Great Synagogue: Transformations of Bankowy Square after 1943." Taking part in the…

12.05
07.06

URBAN UTOPIAS

From May 12 to 19, 2016, the events at the Goethe-Institut Pop Up Pavillon are devoted to the topic of URBAN UTOPIAS. Dark and less pessimistic visions of the future…

13.05
14.06

Exhibition by Claudia Reinhardt „Dead Loves"

Claudia Reinhardt "Dead loves" at the Malopolska Garden of Arts in Kraków. The very title of Claudia Reinhardt's exhibition reveals her two most important themes. Love and death are at…

17.05

Series of Open Lectures within the Project: 25 Years of Good Neighborliness. Tandem Student Exchange Program 2016

Lecture No. 2: Deutsch-polnische Konfrontationen im Theater und Film (Philipp Kadelbachs „Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter" und Jan Klatas „Transfer!"). Speaker: Dr. Artur Pelka.

17.05

Germany and Poland in a Multipolar International Order. Strategic Vision and Potential Alliances

The dynamic nature of Polish-German relations constantly prompts us to take on new research challenges and broaden the discussion related to the peaceful cooperation of both states. As we know,…

19.05
22.05

Association „From Aid Grew Friendship Koźmin Wlkp. – Bellheim"

The 25-Year Treaty Celebrated within the 35th Anniversary – of wonderful cooperation and friendship between the residents of Kozminek Wielkopolski and Bellheim.

20.05

Queens of Crime. Bonda and Neuhaus on Their Path to the Top.

This will be a meeting with the most popular crime fiction authors in Poland and Germany – Katarzyna Bonda and Nele Neuhaus. The writers will talk about, among other things,…

21.05

From Self-Publishing to the Top of Bestseller Lists. Nele Neuhaus in Warsaw

A meeting for aspiring writers and fans of the German crime fiction author Nele Neuhaus. During the meeting, Nele Neuhaus will encourage and motivate aspiring authors to realize their dreams…

21.05

Outdoor Spectacle „DUNDU Dances with the Stars" at the 27th International Puppetry Art Festival in Bielsko-Biała.

Time stands still. A story of the eternal longing for safety and friendship begins. Embark with DUNDU on a journey through light and sound, in which magical events will lead…

22.05
28.05

Exchange of Professional Experience Among Firefighters (Divers) During a Training and Workshop Camp

A training and workshop camp took place from May 22 to 28, 2016 as part of the professional experience exchange for firefighters from Poland and Germany. Attached are photographs from…

22.05

„Little Red Riding Hood. A Fairy Tale by the Brothers Grimm as a Play of Light" by Berlin's United Puppets Theater at the 27th International Puppetry Art Festival in Bielsko-Biała

Little Red Riding Hood meets the big, bad wolf on her way to grandmother's house. The wolf has evil intentions, so he persuades the girl to pick flowers along the…

22.05
28.05

Exchange of Professional Experience Among Firefighters (Divers) During a Training and Workshop Camp

As part of the professional experience exchange for firefighters, a training and workshop camp for firefighter-divers will be organized. Participants will include firefighters from the Voluntary Fire Brigade Water Rescue…

22.05

Polonia Day

Polish Community Day is an event that has been organized regularly by the Polish Council, National Association in Berlin, ever since the Polish parliament designated May 2 as Polish Community…

24.05
25.05

Conference „Polish Borderlands in the Process of Transformation"

Borderlands are regions subject to dynamic transformations. The transformations of Poland's borderlands are determined by the institutional influence of state and regional authorities, the geopolitical situation, and European Union policy…

24.05

International Scientific Conference „Cooperation Between Poland and Germany in the Area of Security: Twenty-Five Years of Shared Experiences"

We invite you to the International Academic Conference "Polish-German Cooperation in the Area of Security: Twenty-Five Years of Shared Experience." This anniversary conference is organized on the occasion of the…

24.05

Series of Open Lectures within the Project: 25 Years of Good Neighborliness. Tandem Student Exchange Program 2016

Lecture No. 3: Migrants or Europeans? On Polish Literature in Germany. Speaker: Prof. Dr. Hab. Joanna Jablkowska.

25.05
26.06

Exhibition of Ben Muthofer's Works

The retrospective exhibition of Ben Muthofer's work at the Gallery of Contemporary Art presents sculptures, paintings, and prints by the artist, created over several decades. The works shown in Opole…

26.05
26.05

KALEIDOSCOPE

A kaleidoscope of acoustic possibilities will be presented using amplification in the Main Hall of the National Forum of Music. During this evening, only the ground floor and amphitheater will…

28.05

IMAGES AND PARAPHRASES – Musical Performance by the Chamber Ensemble for North-Eastern and Afternoon Music „ProForma" from Olsztyn, Conducted by Marcin Wawruk, Directed by Marek Markiewicz

A musical performance by the Chamber Ensemble of North-Eastern and Afternoon Music "ProForma" from Olsztyn, under the musical direction of Marcin Wawruk and directed by Marek Markiewicz. "The requirement to…

28.05

IMAGES AND PARAPHRASES – Musical Performance by the Chamber Ensemble for North-Eastern and Afternoon Music „ProForma" from Olsztyn, Conducted by Marcin Wawruk, Directed by Marek Markiewicz

A musical performance by the Chamber Ensemble of North-Eastern and Afternoon Music "ProForma" from Olsztyn, under the musical direction of Marcin Wawruk and directed by Marek Markiewicz. "The requirement to…

30.05

„Polish-German Summer Stage"

Collegium Polonicum in Slubice has the honor of inviting you to the cultural event titled "Polish-German Summer Stage," which will take place on May 30, 2016. At 7:00 PM, we…

31.05

Series of Open Lectures within the Project: 25 Years of Good Neighborliness. Tandem Student Exchange Program 2016

Lecture No. 4: Polish-German Theatre Relations over the Past Twenty-Five Years. Speaker: Prof. Dr. Hab. Malgorzata Leyko.

01.06

Festival in Morawa on Children's Day

2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the Kindergartenverein und Bildungsstaette Hedwig e.V., which established the St. Hedwig Kindergarten and Educational Centre in Morawa. By organizing a Children's Day Festival in…

01.06

25×25 Polish-German Children's Day

A Children's Day celebration for children from Kostrzyn nad Odra and Seelow. The program includes artistic presentations by children from schools and kindergartens on both sides of the Oder, as…

01.06

„Higher Education – Its Role and Future. Polish and European Experiences"

"Higher Education – Its Role and Future: Polish and European Experiences." A Polish-German conference. Conference participants will attempt to answer questions about the challenges currently facing higher education: How should…

03.06
23.06

Made in Germany

Made in Germany is a review of contemporary German cinema, inspired by the presentation of our western neighbors' cinematography that takes place every year at the Berlinale. The Perspektive Deutsches…

03.06
05.06

A Weekend with Benjamin Bilse

June 3: "The Story of Mr. Benjamin." A performance by Teatr Avatar. The venerable walls of the Knight's Academy will hear the concert of their friend from 100 years ago….

05.06
12.06

Spaces of Polish-German Cooperation from the Perspective of the Communities of Illingen and Tuchów in Building Good Partnership Practices and the Future

The Municipality of Tuchow is carrying out a project titled "Spaces of Polish-German Cooperation from the Perspective of the Communities of Illingen and Tuchow in Building Good Partnership Practices and…

06.06

German Fairy Tale Reading Competition

The competition is intended for students of middle schools and post-middle-school vocational schools. Registration deadline: June 1, 2016.

06.06
31.08

Traveling Exhibition entitled: „Gerhart Hauptmann. Images from Life" at the Municipal Museum „Gerhart Hauptmann House" in Jelenia Góra

The traveling exhibition "Gerhart Hauptmann: Images from a Life" is a new photographic display being prepared by the Municipal Museum "Gerhart Hauptmann House" in Jelenia Gora and the Gerhart Hauptmann…

07.06
09.06

Ordinary Migration? The Cultural, Historical and Current Dimension of Migration – Polish-German Experiences in Light of the Good Neighborliness Treaty

The conference will address historical and current migration issues, with the aim of analyzing their paradigms, related to the causes and conditions of migration, experiences of alienation and otherness, hybrid…

07.06

Series of Open Lectures within the Project: 25 Years of Good Neighborliness. Tandem Student Exchange Program 2016

Lecture No. 5: Effects of Treaty Provisions – Research on Polish-German History in Warsaw and Berlin. Speaker: Dr. Magdalena Saryusz-Wolska.

07.06
08.06

The Image of Personal Dramas of Germans and Poles in Reports and Photographic Reports from 1945-2015 in the Context of Resettlement. From Hatred to Reconciliation

The aim of the conference is to highlight the personal dramas of displaced persons – Germans and Poles – in the context of events caused by World War II, to…

08.06
12.06

DIALOGUE IN/ABOUT CULTURE – DIALOG VON/IN DER KULTUR. Intercultural Workshops in Wrocław – European Capital of Culture 2016 – for a Group of German Slavists

DIALOG IN/VON DER KULTUR. Slavic Studies Study Trip / Slawistische Studienreise WRO-BRES – June 8-12, 2016. The project "Dialog w/o kulturze – Dialog in/von der Kultur" was carried out by…

08.06
12.06

DIALOGUE IN/ABOUT CULTURE – DIALOG VON/IN DER KULTUR

The project is addressed to students of Slavic and Polish studies from three German university centers: in Mainz, Munich, and Leipzig. Its aim is to create conditions for young people…

09.06

International Conference „The Refugee Problem as a Challenge for Contemporary Europe"

From June 7 to 10, 2016, representatives of the partner District of Bodensee from Germany will be visiting the Czestochowa District. The group of guests will number 7 persons, most…

09.06
10.07

INSTINCT OF PLAY

From June 9 to 17, 2016, the Pop Up Pavillon is entirely devoted to the INSTINCT OF PLAY. Performers include: the band Käptn Peng & Die Tentakel von Delphi, writer…

09.06

Polish-German Scientific Workshop entitled Botanical Gardens as a Tourist Attraction

We invite those interested to take part in Polish-German academic workshops titled "Botanical Gardens as a Tourist Attraction." The workshops will take place on June 9 of this year at…

10.06
12.06

Big Book Festival 2016

Big Book Festival is the largest international literary festival held in the capital of Poland. The fourth edition of the event will take place under the motto "The Great Escape."…

10.06

XII. Landesfinale Polen Jugend debattiert international

XII. Landesfinale Jugend debattiert international in Polen Jugendliche debattieren auf Deutsch zur Frage „Sollen die Olympischen Spiele abgeschafft werden?" Sich mit einem Thema kritisch auseinanderzusetzen, Argumente für und wider zu…

10.06

Industrial Spectacle by Titanick Theater „Smelting Symphony" Inaugurating Industriada 2016 at the „Elektrownia" Gallery

This is a spectacle of impressive uniqueness and scale, employing monstrous constructions, elaborate costumes, live music, and spectacular fire effects in an extraordinary set design inspired by industrial aesthetics, combined…

15.06

Concert „Memories of the Borderland"

The 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the Republic of Poland and the Federal Republic of Germany is an excellent occasion…

16.06
17.06

Gdy ja to my / When I am we

WHEN I IS WE. "When I Is We" is the latest project by the Koncentrat Art Group, realized in Warsaw and Berlin with the participation of Polish and German artists,…

16.06
19.06

„Here History Does Not End…730 Years of Polish-German History of Malbork"

2016 is an exceptionally important year for the history of Malbork, the year marking the 730th anniversary of the granting of city rights to our town. The main celebrations are…

17.06

Conference: Cooperation Within the Framework of City Partnerships

The conference will be devoted to the achievements of cooperation between non-governmental organizations within the partnership of the cities of Chojnice and Emsdetten. It will be organized on the 25th…

17.06

GRANICA | GRENZE

In connection with the 25th anniversary of the Polish-German Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, celebrated in 2016, the ifa Institute and the Youth Association of the German Minority…

17.06
18.06

Meeting at the Borderland in Trzebiel 2016

"Meeting at the Border – Trzebiel Days 2016" is a recurring event held on the Polish-German borderland. This year, we would like to recall and promote the German history of…

18.06

InterTony Festival

A festival of loud rock music celebrating the friendship between musicians from partner cities is a new initiative of the Foundation for the Development of the Chojnice and Czluchow Region…

20.06
20.06

Mobile Application „Warsaw, Warsze": Multimedia Walk in the Footsteps of Warsaw's Jews from Grzybowski Square to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews

The project will create a free mobile application aimed at disseminating knowledge about Jewish Warsaw. Recognizing the potential of new media, we will develop an app that functions as a…

23.06
24.06

European Union-Russia. Ways Out of the Crisis

The aim of the conference is to analyze contemporary EU-Russia relations and to search for ways out of the current crisis. Papers and discussion will focus on presenting the divergent…

23.06
24.06

International Conference „Russia-European Union. Ways Out of the Crisis. German, Russian and Polish Points of View"

The conference aims to identify and analyze the current state of Russia-EU relations (existing barriers and obstacles) and to put forward proposals aimed at restoring good cooperation, thereby strengthening the…

26.06
04.09

Inauguration of the Solniki 44 Theater Stage – Siedlisko Kultury

After twelve years of theatrical activity on an independent basis, first as Kompania Doomsday and for the past seven years as Grupa Coincidentia, we are happy to share the news…

26.06

Inauguration of the Solniki 44 Theater Stage – Siedlisko Kultury / Presentation of the Performance „Faza REM Phase"

REM Phase. Figurentheater Wilde&Vogel and Grupa Coincidentia. Performers: Pawel Chomczyk, Lucja Grzeszczyk, Michal Jarmoszuk, Samira Lehmann, Dagmara Sowa, Stefan Wenzel. Live music: Charlotte Wilde. Set design and puppets: Michael Vogel….

28.06

PARABELLUM_Noch ist Polen nicht verloren

Official premiere of a special edition of the independent strategic magazine PARABELLUM, containing a survey on the situation in Germany and Poland ahead of the July NATO summit. The supplement…

30.06
02.07

10th Congress of Societas Humboldtiana Polonorum

"Longevity a blessing or a curse? Medical, technological, cultural, socio-economic and legal aspects", "Ein langes Leben – Segen oder Fluch? Medizinische, technologische, kulturelle, sozio-ökonomische und rechtliche Aspekte." We all wish…

30.06
02.07

Workshops and Dance Performances by Folk Ensembles DZIECI PŁOCKA (Płock/Poland) and POLONEZ (Darmstadt/Germany)

We cordially invite you to this year's Heinerfest in Darmstadt! The motto of the accompanying event AlleWeltTreff at the Heinerfest festival is this year the 25th anniversary of Polish-German good…

30.06
03.07

6th THEATER ELLIPSE OF CREATIVITY TEK FESTIVAL

This will be the sixth edition of the Festival – a truly unique event in our city! The Festival will consist of a joint happening, intensive theatre workshops (with a…

01.07

Theater Performance „Krabat"

Grupa Coincidentia, Figurentheater Wilde&Vogel. KRABAT. Director and text adaptation: Christiane Zanger. Set design and puppets: Michael Vogel. Live music: Charlotte Wilde. Cast: Pawel Chomczyk, Florian Feisel, Dagmara Sowa, Michael Vogel….

01.07
31.08

New Issue of „Political Review" (136/2016)

Political myths contribute to shaping collective memory, which is of fundamental importance for political communities. They thus formulate the self-image of the community and serve as a guidepost. The texts…

01.07
31.08

Poznań Little Town

Should the year 1920 be added to the Poznan June monument? – we ask in the new edition of the magazine "Miasteczko Poznan," recalling the Poznan workers killed near the…

02.07
31.07

Silence Zone Festival in the Royal Łazienki Park

Saxophone sounds in the open air – a German weekend at the Strefa Ciszy Festival. The Saturday concert by the Sonic Art quartet will be the main event of the…

03.07
10.07

Polish-German Summer School for Young Journalists of Regional and Local Media from Ukraine

From July 3 to 10 of this year, 20 young journalists from regional and local media in Ukraine will take part in a Polish-German summer school at the University of…

06.07
10.07

German Panorama. On the Border

The Cyprian Norwid Regional and Municipal Public Library in Zielona Gora, the Filmfestival Cottbus, and the Lubuskie Association of Cultural Activities Enthusiasts DEBIUT invite you to the 2nd Zielona Gora…

07.07
22.07

25×25 Dialogue of Cultures

The project "Dialogue of Cultures" is a trilateral initiative, linked to the German-French-Polish artistic residency program in Genshagen titled "George Sand – Frederic Chopin," and presents its results. Invited to…

07.07
01.09

OLD TOWN ORGAN CONCERTS

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF THE POZNAN PARISH CHURCH. OLD TOWN ORGAN CONCERTS. POLAND – POZNAN – 2016. POZNAN PARISH CHURCH – COLLEGIATE BASILICA. A series of organ recitals in the…

08.07
10.07

This Border Without a Border

On July 8, during the ceremonial inauguration of the Hanseatic Festival, we will present an artistic vision highlighting the 25th anniversary of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness. The performance on…

09.07

Baltic Spectrum of New Music (German Part of the Project)

The Baltic Spectrum of New Music is a series of concerts by the Polish string quartet NeoQuartet in five countries around the Baltic Sea. The idea behind the project is…

15.07
28.08

ESCAPE-FLUCHT Documentary Theater Traveling by Freight Train from Poland to Germany

World War II caused millions of people to flee their homelands. Teatr Gdynia Glowna and the German theatre Das Letzte Kleinod, traveling through Russia, Poland, and Germany, found witnesses from…

15.07

Antagon theaterAKTion with the Performance „Ginkgo" at the 20th International Festival of Outdoor and Street Theaters FETA

In 2016, the jubilee 20th edition of FETA will take place. It is a festival tradition to begin each new decade by presenting the most valuable performances from the previous…

17.07
22.07

Festival „Theater Village"

Thanks to the "Theatre Village" festival, our village with its multicultural history becomes a bridge between the East and West of Europe. Previous projects, especially last year's Polish-German-Belarusian edition of…

18.07
23.07

The Role of Trade Unions in Supporting Teachers and Schools in Achieving High Teaching Performance in Poland and Germany – Seminar

A seminar for teachers organized by NSZZ Solidarnosc, UEF Lodz, and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, held in Freiburg (Baden-Württemberg). The topic will be improving the quality of education using…

23.07

ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE GREAT WAR – RECONCILIATION WITH WHAT REMAINED AFTER THE WAR

ARCHAEOLOGY OF RECONCILIATION and ROADSIDE LESSONS OF HISTORY ON THE GREAT WAR ALONG THE RAWKA RIVER AS LESSONS OF RECONCILIATION (1915-2015). The post-gas-attack landscape along the Rawka River still bears,…

24.07
29.07

„New Methods of Teaching History"

Thanks to the exhibition "Courage and Reconciliation," which tells the long and difficult story of the road to Polish-German understanding, Krzyzowa has gained a new attraction, both in terms of…

29.07
15.08

Świdnica Bach Festival

Bach Festival Swidnica 2016 – Curiosity about the World, Curiosity about People. World-class stars, the stunningly beautiful interior of the Church of Peace, masterful performances on historical instruments, and over…

01.08
30.09

A New Formula for Civil Society in a Time of European Crisis

The project "A New Formula for Civil Society" aims to conduct a substantive and timely debate on the current relations between German and Polish society on the occasion of the…

01.08
30.09

„We Europeans" – Partnership Exchange

From August 29 to September 2, 2016, the Association of Families and Friends of Persons with Mental Disorders "Nadzieja" in Kluczbork will host participants with disabilities and their caregivers from…

04.08
04.09

Biennale of Polish-German Art CUBE – Visual Arts Exhibition

The modern world, through the pace of life and constant change, often leads to people's alienation, their retreating into their own "shells." We subconsciously seek refuge in spaces that in…

05.08
13.08

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SAILING CRUISE

A sailing trip organized by Rotary Club Gizycko in cooperation with the Rotary Country Committees Poland – Germany and Germany – Poland, and co-financed by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation…

14.08
21.08

The Ordoliberal Concept of the Social Market Economy – Implementation in Germany and Poland

From August 14 to 21, 2016, the JUBILEE 25th, this time week-long, seminar will take place in Vlotho on the Weser, on the topic: "The Ordoliberal Concept of the Social…

15.08
28.08

International Film Workshops „One Take"

The Summer Film Workshops in Leba offer the sea, a wonderful beach, and awe-inspiring Shifting Dunes. For many years, young filmmakers from Poland and Germany have also been meeting here….

16.08
21.08

PARDES FESTIVAL – ENCOUNTERS WITH JEWISH CULTURE

The Spichlerz Kultury Foundation invites you from August 16 to 21, 2016 to a unique cultural event: the Pardes Festival – Encounters with Jewish Culture in Kazimierz Dolny. The honorary…

19.08
21.08

17th National Congress of German Language Teachers

The 17th National Congress of PSNJN: "Coolturstadt Wroclaw – Kunst und Theater im Deutschunterricht" will take place from August 19 to 21, 2016 in Wroclaw, the European Capital of Culture….

20.08
06.10

JESTERS AND PRIESTS – Three Decades of Expressionist Painting in Wrocław

The exhibition is organized to celebrate the city of Wroclaw – European Capital of Culture 2016. Through this exhibition, we wish to present two outstanding Wroclaw painters, professors at the…

21.08
27.08

International Summer School „History Before the Tribunal. International Law and the Study of the Past"

During a week of lectures and seminars, participants will acquire skills enabling the use of an international legal perspective in historical assessments and international dialogue. Integrating an international group of…

26.08
18.09

Organ Concerts

The Diocesan Institute of Sacred Music in Opole (dir. Rev. Prof. UO Dr. Hab. Grzegorz Pozniak), in partnership with the Hochschule für Katholische Kirchenmusik und Musikpädagogik in Regensburg (Rector Prof….

28.08
03.09

Danzig als Drehscheibe der Geschichte

Die Deutsch-Polnische Gesellschaft in Thüringen e.V. möchte Sie auf eine Studienreise nach Gdańsk / Danzig einladen, wo gerade an den 36. Jahrestag der Geburt der Solidarność-Bewegung und den 77. Jahrestag…

29.08
06.09

Mood for Wood

Mood for Wood is an exciting design workshop for students of design programs from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. From August 29 to September 6, students will use their…

29.08

Singer Jazz Festival: Concert by the Duo Oleś Brothers with Guest Appearance by Leszek Żądło (Germany) – Saxophone

Brothers Marcin (double bassist) and Bartlomiej Oles (drummer) have been creating original music for over ten years, with jazz as their main point of reference. They are the creators of…

30.08

Poetry Stop: Else Lasker-Schüler

Performers: Paulina Lombarowicz, Monika Soszka. Accompaniment: Dariusz Falana (clarinet). Else Lasker-Schuler (1869-1945) was born into a wealthy Jewish family in Wuppertal and received an upbringing typical for a young lady…

30.08

Singer Jazz Festival: Concert by the Duo Maciej Obara/Dominik Wania with Guest Appearance by Leszek Żądło (Germany) – Saxophone

Maciej Obara and Dominik Wania first met as members of Tomasz Stanko's ensemble, and it was alongside him that they began their musical friendship. They now form a near-perfect duo….

31.08

Singer Jazz Festival: Trio Jachna/Wójciński/Szpura with Guest Appearance by Leszek Żądło (Germany) – Saxophone

The Jachna/Wojcinski/Szpura Trio was created specially for the Singer Festival. They will also perform for the first time with the outstanding saxophonist Leszek Zadlo, presenting an open improvised style and…

31.08

4:30 PM Singer Jazz Festival: „Tell Me Your Story" – Meeting with Leszek Żądło, Outstanding Saxophonist and Jazz Composer of Polish Origin, Permanently Residing in Germany

Current leader Leszek Zadlo of the European Art Ensemble also works as a professor at the music academies in Würzburg and Munich. He operates with a very personal musical language,…

02.09
09.09

DEMPOL. Polish-German Training Seminar for Police.

A seminar on the role of the police in the Holocaust and the contemporary combating of hate crimes by police in Poland and Germany. The project responds to the need…

02.09

Singer Jazz Festival: Concert by the Sphere Ensemble with Guest Appearance by Leszek Żądło (Germany)

Performers: Leszek Zadlo (saxophone), Ania Rybacka (vocals), Kuba Dybzynski (clarinet), Marek Kadziela (guitar). Sphere is a project by multiple award-winning musicians of the New Scene, strongly connected to the Danish…

02.09

Singer Jazz Festival: „EXILE FROM PARADISE" – Unknown Compositions from a Musical by Krzysztof Komeda Performed by the Leszek Żądło European Art Ensemble

Performers: Leszek Zadlo (saxophone), Leszek Kulakowski (piano), Piotr Kulakowski (double bass), Jacek Pelc (drums). A truly exceptional concert! Audiences could see the original version of Krzysztof Komeda's "Expulsion from Paradise"…

03.09

Poetry Stop: Rose Ausländer

Performers: Sylwia Najah, Marcin Blaszak. Accompaniment: Dariusz Falana (clarinet). Rose Auslander (1901-1988) was born in Czernowitz into a fairly liberal family. Yet she was familiar with Jewish tradition and religion…

03.09

A Walk Through German Opole

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, we wish to recall the German roots of Opole. Journalists from Gazeta Wyborcza, together with the Socio-Cultural…

03.09

Concert on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Association

As part of the anniversary celebrations, the Association has planned a concert at the Opole Philharmonic. During the concert, Symphony No. 8 by Franz Schubert, "Die Unvollendete," and Symphony No….

04.09

25×25 Open Day Jubilee

25×25 Open Day. The Jubilee is above all a project promoting the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness and the anniversary of the founding of the…

04.09

Poetry Stop: Nelly Sachs

Performers: Barbara Szeliga, Piotr Wiszniowski. Accompaniment: Miroslaw Kuzniak (violin). Nelly Sachs (1891-1970) was born in Berlin into an assimilated Jewish family. Her mother managed the household and raised their only…

04.09

Poetry Stop: Mascha Kaléko

Performers: Ewa Dabrowska, Joanna Przybylowska. Accompaniment: Miroslaw Kuzniak (violin). Mascha Kaleko (1907-1975) was born in Chrzanow. At the beginning of World War I, she fled with her parents westward to…

04.09

Singer Jazz Festival: „Berlin as a Center of European Culture in the 1920s and Today"

Hosted by Adam Baruch. The event will take place as part of the 13th Warsaw Singer Festival of Jewish Culture. Free admission.

05.09
09.09

11th Economic Forum of Young Leaders

11th Economic Forum of Young Leaders. The challenges facing contemporary education and labor market trends, as well as the fourth industrial revolution, the internet of things, and the impact of…

07.09
12.09

A Castle in Poland – I Would Love to Live There

The project involves a Polish-German youth exchange.

08.09

Concerts on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Partnership Between Cologne and Katowice

Baroque Factory – MUSICA MOVENS. An exceptional concert on the occasion of the City's Birthday and the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Katowice and Cologne. Baroque Factory sets off…

13.09

Jubilee Concert of the Synagogue Choir – Wrocław

Jubilee Concert – 20th Anniversary of the Artistic Activity of the Choir of the White Stork Synagogue under the direction of Stanislaw Rybarczyk. September 13, 2016, Tuesday, 7:00 PM. Free…

14.09

Jubilee Concert of the Synagogue Choir – Berlin

Jubilee Concert – 20th Anniversary of the Artistic Activity of the Choir of the White Stork Synagogue under the direction of Stanislaw Rybarczyk. September 14, 2016, Wednesday, 8:00 PM. Free…

16.09
18.09

HERITAGE OF CHORAL MUSIC PENDERECKI

September 16, 2016, 7:00 PM. Church of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr, Zory, ul. Borynska 45. HERITAGE OF CHORAL MUSIC PENDERECKI. Repertoire: Sacred compositions for a cappella choir by Krzysztof…

17.09

Jubilee Fair „Polish-German Meetings, Berlin 2016"

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Polish-German Treaty, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Columbiahalle from 3:00 PM, the next "Polish-German Meetings" will take place. The program…

18.09

Jubilee Concert of the Synagogue Choir – Warsaw

Jubilee Concert – 20th Anniversary of the Artistic Activity of the Choir of the White Stork Synagogue under the direction of Stanislaw Rybarczyk. September 18, 2016, Sunday, 7:00 PM. Tickets:…

19.09
15.10

Good Practices in Addiction Treatment in Poland and Germany

The Silesian Blue Cross Foundation plans, in cooperation with a German partner, from September 19 to October 15, 2016, to prepare and carry out a study visit by Polish addiction…

20.09
21.09

10th International Conference „Safety of Children and Youth on the Internet"

On September 20-21, 2016, the 10th International Conference "Safety of Children and Young People on the Internet" will take place at the Airport Hotel Okecie, ul. 17 Stycznia 24, Warsaw….

22.09

LECTURE: „War Cemeteries as Warnings and Stimuli for Reflection"

Please note: at the request of guests from Germany, there is a CHANGE OF DATE for the lecture titled "War Cemeteries as Warnings and Stimuli for Reflection," which is part…

24.09
25.09

Świdnicka Street Festival

Along a stretch of one kilometer, a series of cultural, artistic, sports, and fashion events will be held, along with numerous workshops and competitions, as well as meetings with entrepreneurs….

29.09

Screening of the Documentary Film „The Forgotten Righteous Consul Feliks Chiczewski 1889-1972"

At the Lern- und Gedenkort Jawne, part of the Verein EL-DE-Haus e.V. in Cologne, the German-language version of a documentary film directed by Jacek Kubiak about the history of the…

03.10
07.10

Cooperation of Rescue Services from Poland and Germany

The aim of the project is the professional development of Polish and German firefighters through theoretical training and practical exercises in the field of high-angle and technical rescue. The project…

04.10

„Russian Propaganda in Germany After the Aggression Against Ukraine"

During the seminar, a presentation on the topic "Russian Propaganda in Germany after the Aggression against Ukraine" will be delivered by Prof. Piotr Madajczyk.

07.10
09.10

„And Time Flows into Eternity" Polish-German Study Trip to Krosno Odrzańskie

"And Time Flows into Eternity" – In the Footsteps of Wilfried Reinicke in Krosno Odrzanskie. A Polish-German study trip for multipliers, journalists, students, and other interested persons, October 7-9, 2016….

08.10

Concert on the Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Association

On the occasion of both the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness and the founding of the Association of German Societies, the Association invites you to…

08.10
16.10

International Animated Film Workshops „PHASES 2016"

The aim of the workshops is to integrate young people from three countries (Germany, Ukraine, and Poland) through the joint production of animated (experimental) films. Work will take place in…

08.10
15.10

Educational Trip to Warsaw

As the association aubiko for exchange, education, and communication, we support understanding between cultures and therefore organize a variety of educational projects. Some of our staff have themselves lived and…

09.10

„Eternal Return" REVOLVEr Dance Theatre

The performance by the Berlin-based REVOLVEr Dance Theatre is part of the Dance Bridge Warsaw – Berlin project, co-sponsored by the City of Warsaw and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation….

12.10

Project „Dance Bridge Warsaw – Berlin"

An open showing of the results of the collaboration between the Zawirowania Dance Theatre group and the REVOLVEr Dance Theatre. The collaboration takes place within the framework of the Dance…

14.10

Polish-German Sound Factory

The concert will comprise two parts. In the first, works by Polish and German composers will be presented, as part of the Polish-German Sound Factory project, which is based on…

15.10
24.10

Poland-Germany Forum at the Szczecin European Film Festival '16

The Szczecin European Film Festival is a film event, a forum for meetings and cooperation in the sphere of cinema, located directly on the Polish-German border. SEFF is organized by…

16.10

Broken Chain (unCHAINed) – Cultural and Educational Event Combined with a Concert by CHAIN ENSEMBLE

The idea behind the project is to enable active participation in culture for people who have not previously been interested in Polish music and have had no close contact with…

17.10

Broken Chain (unCHAINed) – Cultural and Educational Event Combined with a Concert by CHAIN ENSEMBLE

The idea behind the project is to enable active participation in culture for people who have not previously been interested in Polish music and have had no close contact with…

17.10

Innovation and International Competitiveness of Germany and Poland. New Challenges for Enterprises and the State

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES: To exchange research findings, opinions, and experiences on increasing the innovativeness and international competitiveness of economies and enterprises in the current technological, economic, and institutional conditions governing these…

17.10

„Germany and Poland in a Multipolar International Order. Strategic Vision and Potential Alliances".

Conference participants will attempt to present the conditions shaping the new multipolar international order and the place of Poland and Germany in this process.

18.10
22.10

With Fire in the Head 2

The Dramatic Theatre in Walbrzych will carry out the second edition of the international artistic-research project "Fire in the Head – Encounters with German Drama for Young People" from October…

18.10

Broken Chain (unCHAINed) – Cultural and Educational Event Combined with a Concert by CHAIN ENSEMBLE

The idea behind the project is to enable active participation in culture for people who have not previously been interested in Polish music and have had no close contact with…

18.10
20.10

Regional Publishing Review MojeTwojeNasze Olsztyn 2016

Program of the Review of Regional Publications "MineTwojeNasze," Olsztyn 2016: "Where Spirit Meets Space – Temples, Masterpieces, Monuments." October 18-19, 2016, ul. 1 Maja 5. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM…

18.10

Lecture „Berlin Palimpsest*, or a Few Words About (Non-)Memory and Its Implants" – Dr. Dominika Gortych

The capital of Germany concentrates many threads of the so-called German cultures of memory, becoming a kind of palimpsest composed of layers of what is willingly remembered, but also of…

18.10

Lecture „Berlin-Multikulti" – Dr. Masiakowska-Osses and Short Film „Stowaway"

Lecture: "Berlin – Multikulti." Berlin has long attracted representatives of other nations and cultures. Guest workers, refugees, displaced persons, international students, and artists seek their place in this melting pot…

19.10

Broken Chain (unCHAINed) – Cultural and Educational Event Combined with a Concert by CHAIN ENSEMBLE

The idea behind the project is to enable active participation in culture for people who have not previously been interested in Polish music and have had no close contact with…

19.10

Screening of the Film „The Invisible Frame"

"The Invisible Frame" – a fictionalized documentary, dir. Cynthia Beatt, 2009/60 min/Polish subtitles. Twenty years after German reunification and the fall of the Wall, actress Tilda Swinton sets out on…

19.10

Lecture „Between Foreign Land and Homeland. Polish Berlin" – Małgorzata A. Quinkenstein

We will examine the remarkable connections of Poles with Berlin and of Berlin with Poles, and the constant presence of Polish themes in the city on the Spree. The story…

20.10

Berlin Cheap Thursday

5:00 PM "Oh Boy," dir. Jan Ole Gerster, 2012/83 min. Niko (Tom Schilling) is a "perpetual student" with an empty bank account and a confiscated driver's license. He cannot even…

20.10
08.11

Jesters and Priests – Three Decades of Expressionist Painting in Wrocław

The exhibition is organized to celebrate the city of Wroclaw – European Capital of Culture 2016. Through this exhibition, we wish to present two outstanding Wroclaw painters, professors at the…

20.10
21.10

Polish-German Meeting of Occupational Health and Safety Services – Development of Cooperation and Exchange of Experiences

October 20, 2016. 9:00 AM – Participation in the Polish-German Dialogue on "Occupational Health and Safety 2016." 3:00 PM – Working meeting with the participation of Polish and German occupational…

21.10

Performance „Dog's Heart" (Hundeherz)

The return to Poznan of the international theatre group from Brandenburg, well known to the Malta festival audience. The show is based on the satirical story by Mikhail Bulgakov from…

22.10

„The Berlin Wall – Life in a Divided City"

"The Berlin Wall – Life in a Divided City" (Mauerjahre – Leben im geteilten Berlin, documentary film, Germany, 2011, 51 min., dir. Reinhard Joksch). The Berlin Wall was a symbol…

22.10

„Berlin ist in!"

Cultural workshops for children aged 10-12. Led by Dr. Agnieszka Pawlowska, assistant professor in the Department of German Language Teaching at the Institute of Germanic Studies, Adam Mickiewicz University. The…

22.10

Discover Brandenburg! – Presentation by Klara Piwnicka-Hensche

The tourist attractions of Brandenburg include clean rivers and lakes, an extensive network of cycling and hiking trails, palaces (including the Sanssouci park and palace complex in Potsdam, listed as…

22.10

Musical Performance Cabaret Brecht

Musical performance Cabaret Brecht – Nolwenn Korbell (vocals, guitar) and Didier Dreo (electric guitar). The show was created in 2013 on commission from the Centre Dramatique National d'Alsace in Strasbourg….

23.10

„Berlin. Symphony of a Great City" – Silent Film

"Berlin: Symphony of a Great City" (Berlin: Die Sinfonie der Großstadt), a silent film, dir. Walther Ruttmann, 1927 (67 min). An experimental documentary depicting a single day in the life…

23.10

„From Life in the Kiez (German for Neighborhood), Through Bohemia to Berlin Salons" – Meeting with Dorota Danielewicz

"From Life in the Kiez (German for neighborhood), through Bohemia to the Berlin Salons." A meeting with Dorota Danielewicz about the many dimensions of Berlin. We will get to know…

27.10
29.10

„School of German Law"

In the winter semester 2016/2017, workshops on German law are planned: October 27-29, 2016 on the Europeanization of criminal law; November 18-19, 2016 on constitutional law; December 8-10, 2016 on…

03.11
25.06

VSPS Migration Program

The annual program of the Visegrad School of Political Sciences, "Perceptions of migration in Visegrad School and Germany" (VSPS Migration Program), was created to influence the public debate on the…

08.11
09.11

„Colloquium Opole 2016. Poland, Czech Republic, Germany Facing the Challenges of Migration and Integration"

The international academic conference series "Colloquium Opole," whose first editions were organized back in the 1970s, gathers scholars, experts, and practitioners from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany, as well…

10.11

Concert in Berlin on the Occasion of Poland's National Independence Day

The concert, organized annually by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Berlin, will this year feature an extraordinary program and is being prepared with exceptional ambition. In reference…

10.11

Concert in Berlin on the Occasion of Poland's Independence Day

On November 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM, an exceptional concert organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Berlin will take place in the great concert hall of…

10.11
17.11

Augmented City – Norbert Delman – Residency WRSW I BRLN 2016

You are invited to the exhibition opening "Augmented City" by Norbert Delman on 10.11 (Thursday) at 7pm. The presentation is the final project of the bilateral artist in residence program…

14.11
25.11

German Cinema Week in Olsztyn

The Association of German Societies of Warmia and Masuria and the Awangarda 2 Arthouse Cinema invite you to: German Film Week in Olsztyn, November 14-20, 2016. "Between reason and hands,…

17.11
18.11

The Problem of Excessive Length of Proceedings in a Democratic State Governed by the Rule of Law.

The subject of the project is to examine how Poland and Germany can fulfill the guarantee, contained in their constitutions and in Article 6 of the European Convention for the…

18.11
26.11

More Light!

The project "More Light!," whose motto echoes the famous last words of the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, is an attempt to present the phenomenon of light in artistic activities…

18.11
19.10

German-Belarusian-Polish Seminar, Organized within the „School of German Law" – in the Field of Constitutional Law

In the winter semester 2016/2017, workshops on German law are planned: October 27-29, 2016 on the Europeanization of criminal law; November 18-19, 2016 on constitutional law; December 8-10, 2016 on…

18.11
19.11

International Conference „Silesian Baroque Glass"

The aim of the conference is to share knowledge with Poles and Germans, residents of the borderland, about the common cultural heritage of Silesia based on research into one of…

20.11

Jazz Concert by the Duo Mateusz Smoczyński (vn) – Stephan Braun (vc)

CONCERT OF LAUREATES OF THE INTERNATIONAL ZBIGNIEW SEIFERT JAZZ VIOLIN COMPETITION. Mateusz Smoczynski – violin, Stephan Braun – cello. Smoczynski and Braun form an extraordinary jazz duo. Of instruments not…

20.11
27.11

14th Warsaw Festival of Films on Jewish Themes, November 20-27, 2016

The 14th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival will take place from November 20 to 27, 2016. The main partner of the festival is the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish…

22.11
15.12

JESTERS AND PRIESTS – Three Decades of Expressionist Painting in Wrocław

The exhibition is organized to celebrate the city of Wroclaw – European Capital of Culture 2016. Through this exhibition, the organizers wish to present two outstanding Wroclaw painters, professors at…

24.11
25.11

Expert Conference „In search of a Weimar consensus on the future of the European Union: How to overcome the output failure?"

During the conference, specialists from Germany, France, and Poland will discuss the main challenges facing the EU: fiscal and economic policy, migration and asylum policy, security, and the future institutional…

30.11
18.05

„Deutsch-Land, or a Journey Through the German Länder"

The project takes place in five stages across five different schools in the Silesian Voivodeship. At each school, workshops, games, and activities are held about a specific German federal state,…

01.12
02.12

International Conference „European Women in Politics from the Early Modern Period to the Present"

The Institute of History of the University of Wroclaw and the Institute of History of the Technical University of Dresden invite you to the international conference "European Women in Politics…

01.12
02.12

3rd International Forum of Caregivers and Therapists for People with Disabilities – Understanding Aggression

The main objective of the 3rd Forum is to popularize knowledge about aggression – its causes, symptoms, methods of prevention, and therapy. This will take place during a two-day conference…

01.12
02.12

3rd International Forum of Caregivers and Therapists for People with Disabilities – Understanding Aggression

The main objective of the 3rd Forum is to popularize knowledge about aggression – its causes, symptoms, methods of prevention, and therapy. This will take place during a two-day conference…

07.12
09.12

„Self and Other in the Context of the Contemporary Migration Crisis. Experiences and Tasks of the Churches and Society".

The Polish Ecumenical Council (PRE) is organizing an international ecumenical conference from December 7 to 9, 2016, at the Sanctuary of St. Hyacinth, the Center for Culture and Science of…

07.12

#EuropeanTownHall Meeting in Warsaw with Michael Roth and Konrad Szymański

The theme of the event is the role of civil society, culture, and good neighborly relations in the face of Europe's future. Representatives of academia, civil society, and young people…

08.12
10.12

German-Belarusian-Polish Seminar, Organized within the „School of German Law" – in the Field of Civil Law

In the winter semester 2016/2017, workshops on German law are planned: October 27-29, 2016 on the Europeanization of criminal law; November 18-19, 2016 on constitutional law; December 8-10, 2016 on…

08.12

Polish-German Relations on the 25th Anniversary of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness. How Much Partnership and How Much Dispute?

The dominant theme in Polish-German relations in 2016 will be the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation of June 17, 1991. A…

10.12

30th Anniversary of MDSM

30 Years of the International Youth Meeting Centre in Oswiecim. On December 7, it was 30 years since the establishment of the Meeting Centre, a Polish-German project that is the…

10.12

25 Years of Joint Research on the Polish-German Borderland / Third Regional Publishing Fair

The socio-political transformations that began in Poland in 1989 and the reunification of the two German states the following year opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. In political and…

12.12

Debate: „Poland and Germany Look East"

We invite you to a discussion about Eastern Europe, its place in the politics of Warsaw and Berlin, and Polish-German cooperation in the field of Eastern policy. Guests: Malgorzata Kopka…

01.01
02.11

Treasury of Knowledge – DigiBib

A TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE about the history of Jews in Upper Silesia. January 24, 2017 – September 30, 2017. Nothing can replace the smell of old prints, dusty documents, and…

11.01
17.04

Jesters and Priests – Three Decades of Expressionist Painting in Wrocław

The exhibition is organized to celebrate the city of Wroclaw – European Capital of Culture 2016. Through this exhibition, we wish to present two outstanding Wroclaw painters, professors at the…

19.01
21.01

German-Belarusian-Polish Seminar, Organized within the „School of German Law" – in the Field of Administrative Law and Judiciary

In the winter semester 2016/2017, workshops on German law are planned: October 27-29, 2016 on the Europeanization of criminal law; November 18-19, 2016 on constitutional law; December 8-10, 2016 on…

09.02
10.02

Action Art – Moment and the Passage of Time

The project "The Art of Action – Moment and the Passage of Time" comprises an exhibition by Antoni Karwowski, a Polish-German seminar on action art, presentations, and performative activities. Performance…

10.02

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The organizers of the Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin (UTP), the Polish Foundation Generations for Generations, and the Berlin-based association Policultura invite you to the next UTP lecture,…

16.02

Slaska and Rembas „I Did Not Die" – Album Promotion

We invite you to a special event dedicated to Polish graves in Berlin and German graves in Szczecin. This is the subject of the book "Nie umarlem" ("Ich bin nicht…

10.03

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The Polish Foundation Generations for Generations and the Berlin-based association POLICULTURA e.V. invite you to the next lecture by Dr. Habil. Janusz Leon Wisniewski on the topic "Permeation and Persistence,…

25.03

City Game as a Form of Intercultural Training

City Game as a Form of Intercultural Training. The city game is a form of intercultural training that can be implemented in the process of learning/teaching any foreign language and…

25.03

City Games as a Form of Intercultural Training in the Process of Learning/Teaching Any Foreign Language

Thanks to the city game, it is possible to link culture and social realities with the practical learning of a foreign language. The aim of the workshops is to prepare…

29.03
29.05

Political Review No. 141/2017

In the latest issue 141 of "Przeglad Polityczny," among other things: THE CONSERVATIVE REVOLUTION. NEW INTERPRETATIONS: Fritz Stern – National Socialism as Temptation; Golo Mann – Neither from the Right…

29.03

Inauguration of the School of German Law and Foreign Policy at the Faculty of Law and Administration of UKSW

The inauguration of the School of German Law and Foreign Policy will take place in the Faculty Council Hall (room 1724, building 17) at the Faculty of Law and Administration…

02.04
03.04

Conference „Cash or Cashless Money? – The Perspective of Poland and Germany"

The Institute of Economics and Management at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, together with the University of Bremen, is organizing a conference in Lublin on April 2-3,…

03.04
20.12

DOC LAB POLAND 2017

DOC LAB POLAND is Poland's largest program for documentary filmmakers, consisting of three intensive sessions: – in April, at the Mazovian Institute of Culture – in May/June, during the Kraków…

03.04
30.06

Publication and Promotion of the Polish Translation of Ulrike Guérot's Book „Warum Europa eine Republik werden muss! Eine politische Utopie"

Publication and promotion of the Polish translation of Ulrike Guerot's book "Warum Europa eine Republik werden muss! Eine politische Utopie."

03.04
20.12

DOC LAB POLAND

DOC LAB POLAND is Poland's largest program for documentary filmmakers, consisting of three intensive sessions: – in April, at the Mazovian Institute of Culture – in May/June, during the Kraków…

07.04

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The Polish Foundation Generations for Generations and the Berlin-based association POLICULTURA e.V. invite you to the next UTP lecture, which will be delivered by Prof. Dr. Hab. Dagmara Jajesniak-Quast. The…

29.04
30.11

Joint Firefighting Exercises.

The project titled "Joint Firefighting Exercises as an Opportunity for Developing Polish-German Cooperation and Acquiring New Skills" envisions joint exercises and meetings of volunteer firefighters from both countries. During the…

01.05
30.11

Exhibition of a Single Painting. Paintings from the Collections of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden and Hamburger Kunsthalle

The presentation of paintings from the collections of German museums is part of a concept of temporary exhibitions featuring a single work, implemented by the Royal Lazienki since 2016. In…

05.05
09.05

Polish Radio Choir – Music Without Borders

Polish Radio Choir – Music Without Borders. May 5, 2017 (Friday) – Nuremberg, St. Karl Borromäus Kirche, 8:00 PM. May 6, 2017 (Saturday) – Grafenrheinfeld, Kreuzauffindung Kirche, 6:00 PM. May…

06.05

CITY GAME „IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DIFFERENT FAITHS"

The city game – designed for families – will allow participants to discover one of the most fascinating aspects of the cultural heritage of Gdansk. It is one of those…

09.05

Book Promotion – Heinz Schilling, „Martin Luther. A Rebel in Times of Upheaval", Poznań 2017, Nauka i Innowacje Publishing House (Poznań German Library, vol. 44)

Heinz Schilling's book presents Martin Luther against the backdrop of his times, not as a solitary hero but as a rebel waging a fierce battle for religion and its role…

09.05
10.05

Conference „The Warsaw Uprising 1944. State of Research and Public Reception in Poland and Germany"

From November 3, 2016 to April 2, 2017, the exhibition "Warsaw Uprising 1944" was shown at the Friedrich Ebert Memorial Foundation in Heidelberg. In addition to the main exhibition, numerous…

10.05
11.05

International Scientific Conference: The Hermeneutic Heritage of the Reformation

On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the Faculty of Theology of the Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw invites you to the International Academic Conference "The Hermeneutical…

11.05
12.05

CaRE! Conservation and REstoration Conference

The international academic conference "CARE! Conservation and REstoration Conference 2017," organized by the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw…

11.05

Gerard Kwiatkowski – Film Screening

In the 1960s, Elblag became one of Poland's centers of the avant-garde. The most outstanding artists came to work and exhibit at the EL Gallery, founded by Gerhard Jurgen Blum-Kwiatkowski….

12.05

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The Polish Foundation Generations for Generations and the Berlin-based association POLICULTURA e.V. invite you to the next UTP lecture, "Poles in the Wehrmacht" – a presentation of the book by…

18.05

Gerard Kwiatkowski – Un(der)appreciated Worker of Art

In the 1960s, Elblag became one of Poland's centers of the avant-garde. The most outstanding artists came to work and exhibit at the EL Gallery, founded by Gerhard Jurgen Blum-Kwiatkowski….

18.05
21.05

German-Polish-Ukrainian Congress „Energy and Environment"

The Polish-German Society in Rzeszow and the German-Polish Society in Hamburg are pleased to announce that from May 18 to 21, 2017, they are organizing a German-Polish-Ukrainian Congress "Energy and…

18.05

Vernissage of the Exhibition „Verbum Domini manet in aeternum. The Wschowa Zion – Center of Greater Poland Protestantism"

The Wschowa Regional Museum and the Cultural Department for the Former Territories of West Prussia, Greater Poland, Volhynia, and Galicia cordially invite you to the opening of the temporary exhibition…

18.05
31.12

Verbum domini manet in aeternum. The Wschowa Zion – Center of Greater Poland Protestantism

The temporary exhibition of the Wschowa Regional Museum, "Verbum domini manet in aeternum. The Wschowa Zion – A Center of Greater Poland's Protestantism," is part of the celebrations marking the…

19.05

Summary Conference within the Polish-German Project TAPA (Tourist Activity in Cross-Border Protected Areas)

A conference summarizing the TAPA project titled "Tourism Activity in Protected Areas." Friday, May 19, 2017 at Collegium Polonicum in Slubice (Conference Center, ul. Kosciuszki 1, 69-100 Slubice). Block I…

22.05
24.05

International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference „Culture of the Reformation and Reforming in Culture"

Ever since Max Weber, academic and philosophical reflection has recognized that the Reformation is not merely a historical phenomenon but above all a socio-cultural one. It is associated with, among…

27.05

Conference „Opportunities for Assistance to People with Disabilities and Seniors in the Kwidzyn and Osterholz Districts – Exchange of Experiences"

A project carried out by the District Offices of Kwidzyn and Osterholz, with the participation of partners: the District Senior Council of Osterholz, the District Family Support Centre, and the…

28.05
04.06

57th Kraków Film Festival

The 57th Kraków Film Festival will take place from May 28 to June 4, 2017. It is one of the oldest and most recognized events dedicated to documentary films, animated…

01.06

Civic Education of Adults in the Face of Migration in Poland, Germany and Ukraine

We are pleased to invite you to an international debate on the topic of adult education in the context of migration. We have invited representatives of academic communities as well…

08.06
18.06

Scientific Seminar entitled: „The Former Province of East Prussia in 1945-1947. Comparison of the Soviet and Polish Parts"

A Polish-German academic seminar with the participation of scholars, doctoral students, and students from the Faculty of History at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and the Historisches Seminar at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität…

21.06
25.06

PLACES AND BORDERS. LOCAL FESTIVAL | ORTE UND GRENZEN. ORTFEST

PLACES AND BORDERS: A LOCAL FESTIVAL is an interdisciplinary, inclusive, and activating cultural and artistic-educational event in a rural setting, with the creative participation of residents and organizations from both…

23.06

Premiere of the Film „Unforgettable Stories"

"Unforgettable Stories" is the title of a reportage presenting the personal histories of former and current German and Polish residents of Trzebiel, a small town in the border region. The…

23.06
26.06

Big Book Festival 2017 – The Great Reading Festival

Big Book Festival is the largest international literary festival held in Warsaw. In 2017, the fifth edition of the event will take place. Over three days, more than 50 meetings…

01.07
31.07

Publication of the Quarterly Fabryka Silesia – 500 Years of the Reformation.

The aim of this issue is to showcase the cultural heritage of Protestants and Protestantism, with a particular focus on Upper Silesia as an important European region. Articles and essays…

01.07
07.07

Ecology in Schools and the Schwarzwald-Baar District as a Lifestyle – Mutual Exchange of Experiences – Education Management Study Trip

The project aims to exchange Polish-German experiences in the field of ecology. The intended outcome is to deepen knowledge in this area among teachers from both countries. Germany, as a…

03.07
31.10

Project „In the Footsteps of Memory", a Series of Artistic Events Celebrating the Multiculturalism of Słupsk and the German-Jewish-Polish Roots of the City

The project "In the Footsteps of Memory" is the result of a collaboration among the Slupsk Cultural Center, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish…

04.07
05.07

International Symposium „Giessen and Others – Transdisciplinary Theater Education"

The Institute of Applied Theatre Studies (Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft), established in 1982 at Justus Liebig University in Giessen (Germany) on the initiative of Polish critic Andrzej Wirth and theatre theorist Hans-Thies…

05.07
09.07

10th International Johannes Brahms Festival and Choral Competition

The 10th International Johannes Brahms Festival and Competition in Wernigerode (Germany). This is the tenth edition of the Festival, which until now has been held annually. The Festival is intended…

05.07
09.07

10th International Johannes Brahms Festival and Competition in Wernigerode (Germany)

The Ostrowski Teachers' Choir named after Stanislaw Wiechowicz, working under the direction of Janusz Lipinski, has returned from Wernigerode, where it participated in the highly prestigious 10th International Johannes Brahms…

27.07
30.07

500th Anniversary of the Reformation 1517-2017

A project marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in Poland, in Kraków, and in Germany, in Berlin. Two concerts performed by Capella Cracoviensis under the baton of Marek Toporowski….

30.07
03.08

Junior Bach Academy

The Bach Academy Junior consists of orchestral workshops for the youngest participants, held during the Bach Festival in Swidnica. In 2017, it is organized in cooperation with the Jugendmusiziergruppe "Michael…

01.08
15.10

Publication of the Quarterly Fabryka Silesia – 500 Years of the Reformation.

500 Years of the Reformation. The aim of this issue is to showcase the cultural heritage of Protestants and Protestantism, with a particular focus on Upper Silesia as an important…

03.08
13.08

Retrospective of Fred Kelemen's Work at the 17th T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival in Wrocław

The subject of the project is organizing a retrospective of the work of Fred Kelemen – an outstanding German director and cinematographer, and a long-time collaborator of Bela Tarr. Kelemen…

04.08
06.08

Seminar for Journalists MOST

During the seminar, journalists from Germany, Poland, and Russia meet to jointly prepare and produce reports on topics relevant to the region. The project is carried out by the Association…

11.08
19.08

MASURIA 2017 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SAILING CRUISE ON THE GREAT MASURIAN LAKES

7 yachts: Maxus 28, sleeping on boats for 6 persons (skipper + 5 crew members), number of participants: 35 + 7 skippers, age of participants: 18-25 years.

13.08

„Trails Instead of Walls" – Concerts Inaugurating the Guitar Academy Festival: Gniezno – Poznań – Berlin

"Trails Instead of Walls" – the opening concert of the 10th Akademia Gitary Festival – featuring the Kammerorchester Berlin, Lukasz Kuropaczewski (guitar), and Maciej Frackiewicz (accordion). Program: 1. J.S. Bach…

19.08
27.08

International Summer School „Memory and Law: A Legal Perspective on Historical Assessments."

The project, initiated in 2016 by the Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding and carried out in cooperation with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, involves conducting an international summer school…

28.08

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: „KOMEDA AHEAD" – CONCERT OLEŚ BROTHERS & CHRISTOPHER DELL |PL, DE|

An international ensemble of outstanding improvisers, virtuosos, and composers. Artists from Poland and Germany interpret the music of the Polish jazz legend Krzysztof Komeda, drawing on both the jazz tradition…

01.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: CONCERT THE BROTHERS NAZAROFF |DE, US, LV|

Performing: Daniel Kahn (vocals, accordion), Sasha Lurje (vocals) – as guest, Jake Shulman-Ment (violin), Bob Cohen (mandolin), Michael Alpert (guitar), Hampus Melin (percussion, drum). The Brothers Nazaroff is an international…

01.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: Musical Walk Through the Streets of Warsaw

The tranquil atmosphere at the starting point of the walk seems not to betray its turbulent history. This is the address of the old Nalewki street in Muranow, the site…

01.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: Concert – Rolf Kühn |DE| & Trio Jachna/Mazurkiewicz/Buhl |PL|

World-class German clarinetist and jazz saxophonist Rolf Kühn – the Resident Guest of this edition of the Singer Jazz Festival – will perform with the Jachna/Mazurkiewicz/Buhl trio. This new trio…

01.09
15.12

Publication of Free E-book Visions of the Past. Polish-German Sites of Remembrance.

Responding to the expectations of reviewers, readers, and teachers, we have decided to prepare a selection from the monumental edition of the work "Polish-German Sites of Remembrance" (vols. 1-4), published…

02.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: Concert – Rolf Kühn |DE| & Minim Experiment |PL/IT/DK|

World-class German clarinetist and jazz saxophonist Rolf Kühn – the Resident Guest of this edition of the Singer Jazz Festival – will perform with musicians forming the international project Minim…

02.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: Jewish Dance Workshop Led by Michael Alpert

Accompaniment: Daniel Kahn (accordion), Christian Dawid (clarinet), Jake Shulman-Ment (violin), Michael Tuttle (double bass), Hampus Melin (drum). Michael Alpert – multi-instrumentalist, singer, researcher, and educator of Yiddish culture, polyglot –…

02.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: Meeting with Rolf Kühn |DE|, Outstanding German Clarinetist and Saxophonist, Performing on Stage for Nearly 70 Years!

Rolf Kühn – a world-class clarinetist and jazz saxophonist, laureate of the most prestigious German critics' award Ehrenurkunde 2009 and the BZ-Kulturpreis. He gave his first concert in 1948, and…

02.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: KLEZMER NIGHT: DANIEL KAHN & THE PAINTED BIRD |US/DE| | COMMON BOND |IL|

Performing: The Painted Bird – Daniel Kahn (vocals, accordion, piano, guitar, ukulele, banjo, harmonica), Christian Dawid (clarinet), Jake Shulman-Ment (violin), Michael Tuttle (double bass), Hampus Melin (percussion). Common Bond –…

03.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival: Concert "StrangeLoveSongs" – Daniel Kahn, Sasha Lurje & Friends |DE, LV|

"StrangeLoveSongs"… strange love, strange songs, strange languages. Daniel Kahn and Sasha Lurje invite you to a performance featuring the most despicably beautiful songs. As the artists promise, audiences will die…

03.09

14th Singer's Warsaw Festival – CLARINET SUMMIT: IRCHA CLARINET QUARTET (Mikołaj Trzaska, Wacław Zimpel, Paweł Szamburski, Michał Górczyński) |PL| / Rolf KÜHN |DE| / Christian DAWID |DE| / BRACIA OLEŚ (Bartłomiej Oleś, Marcin Oleś) |PL|

A true "summit meeting" – six outstanding clarinetists plus a "dream rhythm section"! During the concert, we will have the opportunity to hear the biggest jazz star of this year's…

04.09
08.09

Economic Forum of Young Leaders

During the Economic Forum of Young Leaders, which has been dubbed the "Davos for young people" and "young Krynica," future elites gain knowledge and share it with others. Take part…

05.09
07.09

Economic Forum of Young Leaders 2017

Join the leaders of contemporary Europe. Great achievements always have their beginnings. Be at the center of events. Where young leaders from across Europe strengthen their connections. Where experienced leaders…

11.09

International Conference: „The Labor Market as a Challenge – Vocational Training as an Opportunity"

We will discuss the current state of the labor market and vocational education with decision-makers and practitioners from Poland and abroad. We will talk about the role of the state…

11.09
16.09

„Easy Means Simple, or Easy-to-Understand Information" – Polish-German „Easy Text" Workshops

"Easy Means Simple: Information That Is Easy to Understand" – Polish-German "easy text" workshops. The Richard Strauss Association invites you to participate in educational workshops on "easy language." One might…

15.09

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The Berlin-based association POLICULTURA e.V. invites you to the next UTP lecture, "Beyond the Canon – The Art of Polish Women Artists," delivered by Prof. Dr. Hab. Joanna M. Sosnowska….

18.09
15.03

Printing of the Polish Version of Beate Störtkuhl's Book „Moderne Architektur in Schlesien 1900 bis 1939. Baukultur und Politik"

In her book, the author presents the history of modern architecture in Silesia between 1900 and 1939 against the backdrop of the specific political and social situation on both sides…

21.09

Expert Seminar „Poland-Germany-Russia: How to Talk Respectfully About Shared History?"

The seminar will bring together a select group of Polish, German, and Russian experts. It will consist of three panels: I. The reception of Polish and German historical policy in…

25.09
29.09

Civic Initiatives 25 + „I Can Do It for Sure" – Vocational Training in Germany for People with Disabilities

A trip from September 24 to September 29, 2017 to GSE Gesellschaft fur Soziale Dienstleistungen Essen mbH for a group of people with intellectual disabilities and their trainers, for a…

28.09
29.09

6th International Copyright Conference CopyCamp: The Internet of Copyrighted Things

Does copyright affect your life? What is the connection between copyright and culture, education, science, technology, health, and even food? Look for answers with the Modern Poland Foundation, the organizer…

29.09

Scientific Seminar: Future of Europe – Polish and German Perspectives

Wishing to participate in the European debate on the future of Europe, the Faculty of Law and Administration of UKSW is organizing an international academic seminar on September 29, 2017…

29.09

Scientific Seminar: Future of Europe – Polish and German Perspectives

We invite you to an academic seminar in the Schuman Auditorium at Auditorium Maximum (building no. 21). Academic seminar: Future of Europe – Polish and German Perspectives. Venue: Faculty of…

02.10
06.10

Tell Me Your Story

BACKGROUND: In light of the events of the past two years, the topic of refugees in Europe and Poland has sparked much controversy and discussion, including among young people. The…

03.10
26.11

„Warsaw of the 1960s in the Color Photographs of Hans-Joachim Orth"

The temporary exhibition "Warsaw of the 1960s in the Color Photographs of Hans-Joachim Orth" is organized by the Meeting House with History in cooperation with the Herder Institute in Marburg….

04.10
05.10

Europa na nowo/Europa neu denken

Civil society plays a key role in building partnership ties between Poland and Germany. The seminar "Europe Anew" aims to intensify dialogue on the future of the European project and…

06.10

Study Trip

As part of the Polish-German project titled "Energy Self-Sufficiency of the Region on the Polish-German Border," a study trip is being organized to a bioenergy village (Ivenack) and a locality…

12.10

Workshops

As part of the Polish-German project titled "Energy Self-Sufficiency of the Region on the Polish-German Border," workshops will be held in Eberswalde. During the joint workshops, Polish and German specialists…

13.10
14.10

Świat pod lupą. Warszawskie Meetings International

Where is the world headed? What connects new technologies, migration, security and the global order? What role do cities and their residents play in a changing world? These are the…

13.10

Seminar

As part of the Polish-German project titled "Energy Self-Sufficiency of the Region on the Polish-German Border," a seminar will be held in Przelewice. During the joint seminar, Polish and German…

13.10

Heritage of the Reformation in Central and Eastern Europe 1517-2017. Seminar and Concert

The Seminar is organized by the Jan Nowak-Jezioranski College of Eastern Europe in Wroclaw in cooperation with the Deutsches Kulturforum Östliches Europa and the editorial team of New Eastern Europe….

14.10
10.12

Fourth Generation

Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Fear Eats the Soul. Direction: Agnieszka Jakimiak. Dramaturgy and set design: Mateusz Atman. Translation: Iwona Nowacka. Choreography: Agata Maszkiewicz. Music: Lukasz Jedrzejczak. Curator: Marta Keil. Production: Jakub…

14.10

Arton Review. Screening of the Film "Gerard Kwiatkowski. Under(un)appreciated Art Worker"

We invite you to a screening of the documentary film "Gerard Kwiatkowski: The Under(valued) Art Worker." In the 1960s, Elblag was one of the centres of avant-garde art in Poland….

14.10
15.10

New Narrative – Shared Responsibility in Central and Eastern Europe16510 The World Under the Magnifying Glass. Warsaw International Meetings

We invite you to an international seminar with the participation of experts from Germany, Poland and Russia. Together with our guests, we want to reflect on the practical dimension of…

18.10

Pre-Premiere Screening of the Film "Losers PL"

The film about the Club of Polish Losers in Berlin is a positive and inspiring story of the activities of a group of Poles that can serve as an excellent…

26.10
29.10

Central Celebrations of 500 Years of the Reformation in Poland

In 2017, the world is commemorating the events of 500 years ago, when Martin Luther published 95 theses in Wittenberg calling for a discussion on the condition of Western Christianity….

09.11
23.11

500 YEARS OF THE REFORMATION (1517–2017)

Programme: 500 Years of the Reformation (1517–2017). 7 November – 23 November 2017. Tuesday, 7 November, 6:00 PM: 500 Years of the Reformation (1517–2017) – Lutherans in Poland, lecture by…

14.11

Second German-Polish Expert Round Table

In 2017, challenges to the German-Polish relations on European issues have abounded. First of all, the two countries differ on some of the ideas for the future of the EU,…

20.11

New Silk Road

The New Silk Road is a major geopolitical project of the 21st century that will influence the global order. Through the expansion of road, rail, air and maritime connections, economic…

02.12
03.12

Premiere of the Performance "The Fire Raisers" by M. Frisch at the Witkacy New Theatre in Słupsk

Max Frisch "Biedermann und die Brandstifter" (The Arsonists). Translation: Slawa Lisiecka. Direction: Torsten Munchow. Set design: Tobias Nachtrodt. Music: Tom Leonhardt. Cast: Bozena Borek, Igor Chmielnik, Monika Janik, Jerzy Karnicki,…

03.12
10.12

4th Bohdan Osadchuk New Eastern Europe School

We invite students, Ph.D. candidates, and young leaders to take part in the fourth edition of the Bohdan Osadchuk New Eastern Europe School. The aim of the School is to…

07.12

conference: MYTH and REALITY – Countering Disinformation in the V4

The Visegrad Insight, issued by Res Publica, is pleased to invite you to attend an upcoming conference on MYTH and REALITY – Countering Disinformation in the V4 as well as…

08.12

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The Berlin association POLICULTURA e.V. invites you to the next UTP lecture, to be delivered by Prof. Dr hab. Jan Lucjan Rydel – "Wyspianski's The Wedding: Literary Fiction or True…

12.02

#EuropeanTownHall Meeting in Warsaw

Ladies and Gentlemen, many alarming phenomena threaten the future of the European Union today: rising populism, citizens' disillusionment with politics. Meanwhile, lasting solutions are best sought with the support of…

22.02

Presentation of the Textbook "Europe – Our History" Volume II

The German Historical Institute in Warsaw, in cooperation with the Polish-German Textbook Commission, invites you to the presentation of the Polish-German collaborative textbook "Europe – Our History," Volume II: The…

01.03

Lecture by Matthias Diefenbach

The Institute of Applied History's project concerns forced labour in the construction of the motorway between Frankfurt an der Oder and Poznan. In the winter of 1940/41, at least 37…

01.03
30.10

Conversations about Pomerania

Post-production of archival video materials on the post-war history of Pomerania as a historical region.

01.03
11.12

"Unconventional Learning of German Basics: Eurythmy Movement-Art Classes for Children Aged 6 to 12 – In the Footsteps of L. Feininger"

In the Footsteps of Lyonel Feininger is a project of unconventional German language instruction, carried out in the Wolin municipality since March 2018, in which nearly 100 students from Poland…

04.03
10.03

The Mastersingers of Nuremberg / Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg

The Poznan Grand Theatre announces the March premiere of Richard Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg." This opera is the complete opposite of the composer's dark musical dramas. It is rather…

06.03
29.04

Der Warschauer Aufstand, Austellung des Museums des Warschauer Aufstands

Am 6. März 2018 findet um 19.00 Uhr im NS-Dokumentationszentrums der Stadt Köln eine feierliche Eröffnung der Ausstellung "Warschauer Aufstand 1944" statt. Die Sonderausstellung wird erneut an einem wichtigen Ort…

06.03
29.04

Opening of the Exhibition "The Warsaw Uprising" at the Nazi Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne

On 6 March 2018 at 7:00 PM, the ceremonial opening of the exhibition "Warsaw Uprising 1944" will take place at the Nazi Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne. This…

08.03
29.03

DECISION-MAKERS. The Right to Vote. 100 Years of Women's Suffrage in Poland, Austria and Germany

In carrying out the project Decydentki: The Right to Choose, we want to jointly consider what choices we make today as women and whether we are satisfied with the possibilities…

15.03

Film "Warsaw Uprising"

On 15 March at 7:00 PM, the film "Warsaw Uprising" will be screened at the Nazi Documentation Centre in Cologne. The introductory lecture will be given by Dr Karol Mazur,…

19.03

Russia after the Elections, Challenges for Europe

On 18 March, presidential elections will be held in Russia. The vote is merely a formality that will extend Vladimir Putin's rule until 2024. This does not mean, however, that…

22.03

Meeting with a Witness of History – A Warsaw Uprising Insurgent

22 March, Thursday, 7:00 PM – a meeting with Bogdan Bartnikowski, Warsaw Uprising veteran and former prisoner of KL Auschwitz. Moderator: Dr Werner Jung (NS-DOK). This is a side event…

25.03

City Games as a Form of Intercultural Training in Learning/Teaching Any Foreign Language

Urban games are a form of intercultural training that can be implemented in the learning/teaching process of any foreign language and in bilingual education. Through urban games, it is possible…

01.04
30.11

Looking for Tereska

The mystery of the photograph of a girl named Tereska. In the picture, we see a frightened child drawing her own world on a blackboard. The photograph was taken by…

09.04
27.09

Project "In the Footsteps of Emil Krebs"

The project "In the Footsteps of Emil Krebs" will be realised from 9 April to 27 September 2018 in Swidnica (Lower Silesian Voivodeship). It will include language competitions, methodological workshops…

12.04

Seminar "Poles by Choice in the Fight for Independence"

We cordially invite teachers and educators to the seminar "Poles by Choice in the Fight for Independence." During the seminar, we will present the profiles of Poles of German origin…

26.04

Panel Discussion "The Warsaw Uprising in the Context of the Second World War"

26 April, Thursday, 7:00 PM, panel discussion "The Warsaw Uprising in the Context of World War II." Panellists: Dr Pawel Kowal, Prof. Christoph Klessmann. Moderator: Dr Marek Lasota. This is…

04.05
30.09

Thematic Section for the Historical Magazine "The Centuries Speak" 9/2018 entitled "Germans in Poland, Poles in Germany"

The history of the Middle Ages and the early modern period is almost entirely absent from the numerous popular history publications. This is especially true of the shared history of…

06.05
12.05

German-Polish Workshops: Sacred Architecture in Wrocław

The workshops are devoted to the specificity of 19th-century sacral architecture in Wroclaw, using the example of unrealised designs by the architect C.J.Ch. Zimmermann (1831–1911). In 1867–1868, Zimmermann created several…

10.05
13.05

"Social Movements in Europe in the 20th Century: 1968 in Central and Eastern Europe" – International Meeting in Warsaw

An international meeting on social movements in 20th-century Europe, with an emphasis on the events of 1968 in Central and Eastern Europe. A group of guests from Germany, Spain, Bulgaria,…

11.05
10.06

REVOLUTION WORKSHOPS

In a joint project of the Galeria Miejska Arsenal, Teatr 8. Dnia and Estrada Poznanska, we invoke the spirit of the May '68 revolution on its fiftieth anniversary; we want…

11.05
19.05

13th FELIX MENDELSSOHN MUSIC DAYS IN KRAKÓW'S KAZIMIERZ

The 13th Felix Mendelssohn Music Days is an international chamber music festival organised by the Judaica Foundation – Centre for Jewish Culture in Kraków's Kazimierz district for 12 years. This…

15.05
30.06

ART BRIDGES – Open Door Choreographic Workshops at Wrocław Opera and Close Up! at Semperoper Ballet

ART BRIDGES is a partnership comprising the Open Door choreographic workshops at the Wroclaw Opera set to Polish music and the Close Up! workshops at the Semperoper in Dresden set…

18.05

Confronting the Past in 2018. World War II Monuments in Central and Eastern Europe

The 2016 law banning communist and other totalitarian propaganda led to a new wave of reckoning with the past, at the centre of which – since autumn 2017 – stand…

19.05

Conference "Demographic Problems of Our Municipalities over 25 Years of Partnership"

On 19 May 2018 at 11:00 AM, at the Municipal Office in Biala, in the historic Assembly Hall, a ceremonial conference entitled "Demographic Challenges of Our Municipalities Over 25 Years…

21.05
31.12

Project "Contemporary German Comics at the 29th International Festival of Comics and Games in Łódź"

The project "Contemporary German Comics at the 29th International Comics and Games Festival in Lodz" will be realised from 21 May to 31 December 2018 in Lodz. As part of…

23.05
24.05

Polish Borderlands in Transformation, Part V

The recent European crises – financial and migratory – and the changing geopolitical situation (including the US elections, Brexit) have led to increasingly frequent discussions in public and academic debate…

23.05
26.05

37th Conference of the Joint Polish-German UNESCO Textbook Commission of Historians and Geographers "World War II in History Education in Poland and Germany: Knowledge, Teaching Methods and Presentation Forms"

World War II is one of those topics that provoke lively discussions both in the public sphere and in history education. These discussions take on particular significance due to the…

25.05
24.06

Month of Photography in Kraków

The Krakow Photomonth is a leading European photography festival and one of the largest recurring events devoted to the visual arts in Poland. The guest curator of the sixteenth edition…

25.05
26.05

Modern Media in Polish, German and Czech Libraries – Opportunity or Threat? – Librarians' Congress of the Nysa Euroregion

The aim of the congress is to compare the situation in Polish, German and Czech librarianship in the context of the development of information technologies relating to books and publications….

25.05
27.05

Conference of the Association of Polish Germanists entitled "Academic, Cultural and Social Facets of University German Studies" / "Wissenschaftliche, kulturelle und gesellschaftliche Facetten der Hochschulgermanistik"

Description of the conference: From the very beginning of its use, the concept of German studies has been assigned various meanings. Today's German studies, both as an academic sub-discipline and…

27.05

Polish Diaspora Day in Berlin

For the ninth time, the Board of the Polish Council of the State Association in Berlin, together with Poles and the Polish diaspora in Germany, celebrates Polonia Day by organising…

27.05
03.06

Premiere of Anna Konik's Film "Clouds Float Above Us" at the 58th Kraków Film Festival

Anna Konik's film is a personal attempt to record the history and experiences of the Jewish population, resettlers from the Eastern Borderlands and the German minority, who constitute the identity…

01.06
02.06

International Academic Conference "In Search of What Connects Us…" on the Occasion of 25 Years of Partnership Cooperation

PROGRAMME: Day 1, 1 June 2018 (Friday). 9:00 AM – Ecumenical thanksgiving service "moleben" for the gift of 25 years of ecumenical cooperation, Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Lublin, ul….

03.06
09.06

Exchange of Professional Groups of Foresters for Professional Development

Programme: Arrival of a group of approximately 10 foresters from Germany to Poland as a continuation of the exchange of professional groups within the framework of long-standing cooperation; the Gdansk…

06.06
07.06

Polish-German Media Days

Warsaw/Schwerin, 2 May 2018. Invitation to the 11th Polish-German Media Days and the ceremony of the 21st Polish-German Tadeusz Mazowiecki Journalism Award. The 11th Polish-German Media Days will take place…

08.06

Polish-German Workshops on Regional Economic Effects in Protected Areas

Invitation to participate in Polish-German workshops at the Muritz National Park. Within the framework of the Polish-German project "Regional Economic Effects of Tourism in National Parks Using the Example of…

15.06

Celebrations of the 600th Anniversary of Łomża Receiving City Rights

1) Blessing of the figure of Christ carrying the Cross, square in front of the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Lomza (Lomza Cathedral). 2) Holy Mass for the…

15.06

Polish University of Three Generations in Berlin – Lecture and Vernissage

The Berlin association POLICULTURA e.V. invites you to the next UTP lecture, "Aesthetics and Politics," to be delivered by Dr Katarzyna Kasia, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Visual Culture Management…

15.06

Lecture "Paderewski – Master of Music and Statesman"

A lecture at the Museum of Nature in Drozdowo entitled "Paderewski – Master of Tones and Statesman," followed by a screening of a film about Ignacy Jan Paderewski, in connection…

16.06

Lecture "Marian and Józef Lutosławski – Martyrs for the Cause of Independence"

The lecture will be given by Tomasz Szymanski – assistant professor and sociologist at the Museum of Nature in Drozdowo. The main theme of the lecture will be the contribution…

18.06

conference: Perspectives of Germany and Poland on the Future of Gas in Europe

Perspectives of Germany and Poland on the Future of Gas in Europe The Visegrad Insight and the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Warsaw invite to international public conference to discuss with…

20.06

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018 Part 2. Poles and Germans on Their Countries and European Policy

The Polish and German governments differ in their ideas about the future direction of European policy. At the same time, both societies strongly support their countries' EU membership. A few…

22.06
24.06

Big Book Festival 2018

Big Book Festival 2018 – EXPEDITION. FORGET ABOUT BORDERS! The sixth edition of the international Big Reading Festival, the trendiest and most urban literary event in Poland. The programme features…

22.06
26.06

SURVIVAL Art Review

For the 16th time, the SURVIVAL Art Review will take place in Wroclaw – one of the largest art reviews in public spaces in Poland. SURVIVAL is an artistic event…

22.06
23.06

Academic Conference entitled "The Corridor". Demarcating the Polish-German Border in the Years 1918–1920

A Polish-German academic conference involving scholars, doctoral students and students from Poland and Germany (mainly from the Faculty of History at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and the Historisches Seminar…

30.06

Twin Cities Partnership Festival InterTony 2018

The InterTony Festival is the result of years of musical cooperation between the partner cities of Poland, Germany and the Netherlands: Chojnice, Emsdetten and Hengelo. It is organised by volunteers…

30.06

World Premiere of the Performance "WHAT A PIG – a show for the young, the older and vegetarians"

On 30 June 2018 at 4:00 PM, the world premiere of the performance "What a Pigsty – A SHOW FOR LITTLE ONES, BIGGER ONES AND VEGETARIANS" is planned at the…

30.06

World Premiere of the Performance "WHAT A PIG – a play for the young, the older and vegetarians"

On 30 June 2018 at 4:00 PM, the world premiere of the performance "WHAT A PIGSTY – a show for little ones, bigger ones and vegetarians" is planned at the…

02.07
15.08

Off-Site Conversations – Call for Sound-Based Project Ideas

The Goethe-Institut announces a competition for ideas for cultural activities based on sound and carried out in medium-sized cities. An idea is a general concept, with information about the intended…

12.07
31.08

Exhibition Władysław Bartoszewski (1922–2015). Against the Current – Memory – Reconciliation

Exhibition: "Bartoszewski 1922–2015. Against the Current – Memory – Reconciliation." The exhibition is devoted to the activities of Wladyslaw Bartoszewski. The authors wished to present the biography of the former…

28.07
05.08

Bach Academy and Bach Academy Junior

The Bach Academy is an orchestral workshop in historically informed performance for students and young musicians starting their careers (aged 19 and over), playing period instruments, held during the Bach…

29.07

Lautten Compagney Berlin at the Bach Festival in Świdnica

Lautten Compagney Berlin. Henry Purcell / John Playford / Thomas Ravenscroft. Tickets: 30 PLN / 20 PLN / 1 PLN. Details at www.bach.pl/bilety

01.08
20.12

Common Ground / Literary-Photographic Project

"[…] secondly, don't forget that they have been sitting here for several centuries. – But we sat here for centuries before them. – And before that, they were sitting on…

09.08
18.08

International Music Festival "Sacrum Non Profanum"

Invitation to the 14th International Music Festival Sacrum Non Profanum, 9–18 August 2018, Szczecin, Berlin, Trzesacz. The premise of the event is to draw on the works of Ignacy Jan…

23.08
28.08

Model European Union Warsaw 2018

Bringing Europeans Together Association (BETA) e.V. is pleased to invite you to this year's edition of Model European Union Warsaw. MEUW is a simulation of the legislative process of the…

25.08

Beyond Borders: Polish-German Guitar Orchestra

Beyond Borders: Polish-German Guitar Orchestra. For this year's edition of the Akademia Gitary festival, the excellent German ensemble Bielefelder Gitarrenensemble, based at the Bielefeld Music School, has been invited. For…

26.08

Beyond Borders: Polish-German Guitar Orchestra – CONCERT

Beyond Borders: Polish-German Guitar Orchestra. For this year's edition of the Akademia Gitary festival, the excellent German ensemble Bielefelder Gitarrenensemble, based at the Bielefeld Music School, has been invited. For…

26.08
31.08

SOFA School 2018

6th SOFA – School of Film Agents. Representatives of the Netflix platform and the Swedish Film Institute are among the mentors of the 6th edition of SOFA – workshops aimed…

26.08

Beyond Borders: Polish-German Guitar Orchestra – GUITAR HAPPENING

The Guitar Happening of the Akademia Gitary festival is an event that has enjoyed enormous popularity for several years. The initiative, which started as a spontaneous meeting of participants of…

31.08
31.10

New Issue of "Political Review"

Other Germany, Today's Germany is a special issue of "Przeglad Polityczny" in which we present the social and political transformations that are changing the face of the Federal Republic in…

01.09

SEGAL DAY IN SANOK

SEGAL DAY IN SANOK. 5:00 PM Opening of the exhibition of paintings by Leon Getz. 5:15 PM About Kalman Segal, a lecture by Prof. Dr Tomasz Chomiszczak, KEN University. 5:45…

02.09
04.11

What Remained / Was ist geblieben – Exhibition Opening in Frankfurt an der Oder

Azem Deliu / Piotr Lakomy / Magdalena Lazarczyk / Dominika Olszowy / Mateusz Rosinski / Rafal Wilk. Olaf Nicolai / VALIE EXPORT. Curator: Marta Gendera. The starting point for the…

02.09

Vortrag Irena Sendlerowa, die Retterin aus dem Warschauer Getto

Urszula Ussakowska-Wolff aus Anlass des Irena-Sendler-Jahres 2018

03.09
07.09

Young Leaders Economic Forum

FEML is an official partner programme of the Economic Forum in Krynica – the largest international business and economic event in eastern Europe. The Polish-German project involves collaboration on media…

12.09
17.09

Polish-German Festival for Young Musicians, Bremen 2018

The 2nd German-Polish Festival for Young Musicians, Bremen 2018, will take place from 12 to 17 September 2018. The main goal of the workshops will be to support young emerging…

14.09
21.10

What Remained – Exhibition Opening in Gorzów Wielkopolski

Azem Deliu / Piotr Lakomy / Magdalena Lazarczyk / Dominika Olszowy / Mateusz Rosinski / Rafal Wilk. The starting point for the exhibition is a question about the fallibility of…

15.09

Jubilee Celebration on the 100th Anniversary of Poland's Regaining of Independence

On 11 November 1918, the dream of generations of Poles came true – the Polish State was reborn. After the partitions and 123 years of subjugation, Russification and Germanisation, after…

18.09
19.09

12th International Conference "Online Safety for Children and Young People"

The conference will be devoted to a broad spectrum of issues related to the safety of children and young people on the internet. The event is addressed to representatives of…

19.09

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018

Europa-Union Land Brandenburg e.V., Kreisverband Europa-Union Potsdam und Potsdam-Mittelmark, Gesellschaft für deutsch polnische Nachbarschaft Sasiedzi e.V., Europa-Zentrum Potsdam, Berlin-Brandenburgische Auslandsgesellschaft (BBAG) e.V. had the pleasure of inviting you to the…

19.09
23.09

Music.Design.Form Festival 2018

MDF Festival – MUSIC.DESIGN.FORM is a recurring international project whose first edition begins on 19 September at the Mieczyslaw Karlowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin. The idea of the festival is based…

20.09

What Remained – Meeting with Edwin Bendyk

How can we explain the fascination with German history among residents of western Polish cities? What are the future scenarios for Polish cities? Memory and centenary independence celebrations, civic foresight,…

21.09

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland. Buchvorstellung in Oberhausen

Andrzej Kaluza stellt das Buch vor – mit besonderem Blick auf Oberhausen und das Ruhrgebiet. Moderation: Leonard Paszek Im Anschluss: Cezariusz Gadzina & Atom String Quartet: „Baltic Breeze" Buchvorstellung und…

22.09

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018

Media reports today very frequently feature information about difficult experiences that can arise from contact with people from other cultures. This phenomenon can also occur at the border with one's…

22.09

Festival of the German Minority Culture

On 22 September 2018, Wroclaw will become the capital of Germans in Poland. The largest cultural event of the German minority invites you to performances by groups of young rising…

22.09

In the Footsteps of Christa Wolf's "Patterns of Childhood". Tracking Nelly – Meeting with Robert Piotrowski as part of the Exhibition "What Remained"

Christa Wolf left her hometown at the age of 16. Yet she returned to it in her writing throughout her life. Although little remains in the post-German, Polonised city, in…

24.09

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland. Ein Lesebuchlexikon. Buchvorstellung – Haus am Dom, Frankfurt am Main

Dieter Bingen, Andrzej Kaluza und Peter Oliver Loew stellen das Buch vor – mit besonderem Blick auf Frankfurt und das Rhein-Main-Gebiet Musikalische Begleitung: Vitold Rek (Bass) Buchvorstellung und Lesung mit…

27.09

Similarities and Differences – Mutual Relations and European Policy as Perceived by Poles and Germans. Results of the Poland-Germany Barometer 2018

The Polish-German Business Circle EUROPA FORUM had the pleasure of inviting you to the first autumn EF meeting, devoted to the topic: Similarities and Differences – Mutual Relations and European…

28.09

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018

The debate on the current state of Polish-German relations was combined with a presentation of the latest Barometer Poland-Germany survey findings prepared by Dr Agnieszka Lada from the Institute of…

29.09

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018

On 29 September 2018, we had the pleasure of inviting you to a debate on current Polish-German relations in connection with the presentation of the results of the Barometer Poland-Germany…

01.10
07.10

PATHS OF FREEDOM "100 Years of Polish Independence – 100 Years of the German Republic"

The guiding theme of this year's seven-day Polish-German seminar within the "Roads of Freedom" series is the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence and the Weimar Republic, and the phenomenon of…

05.10
07.10

1918–2018. One Hundred Years after the Great War. Lessons for Civil Society. Educational Project.

A seminar will be held in Krzyzowa from 5 to 7 October 2018, addressed to teachers and educators from Poland and Germany. It is part of the educational project "1918–2018:…

05.10
06.10

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018, The Current State of Polish-German Relations

On 6 October in Krzyzowa, a meeting with Dr Agnieszka Lada (Institute of Public Affairs) took place, devoted to "The Current State of Polish-German Relations." The debate was combined with…

06.10

Concert of the "Trust – Vertrauen. Poles and Germans United by Music" Project

It may seem like a truism to say that cooperation requires mutual understanding and the ability to adopt the other person's perspective. However, in today's world, where mutual communication is…

10.10
11.10

International Seminar "The Year 1918 in Eastern Europe"

The International Seminar "The Year 1918 in Eastern Europe" is devoted to the centenary of events in Central and Eastern Europe that culminated in the restoration of independence by Czechia,…

12.10
13.10

Science: Polish Perspectives – Berlin 2018

After a great success of last year's SPP in Germany, we're back to Berlin this year! Meet other representatives of Polish scientific diaspora from DACH countries, representing all disciplines spanning…

12.10
13.10

"The World Under a Magnifying Glass"

12–13 October 2018, Centrum Kreatywnosci Targowa, Targowa 56 in Warsaw. "The World Under the Magnifying Glass" is an invitation to meetings and conversations in which we will jointly pose questions…

17.10

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018, "What Germans and Poles Think of Each Other"

What do Poles and Germans think about each other? Do the political upheavals of recent years produce results? A large Polish-German study was prepared and presented to answer these questions….

17.10

The Great War in the Shadow of the Karkonosze Mountains. German and Polish Memorial Sites in the Jelenia Góra Region from the Perspective of the Past Century

The Society of Friends of Jelenia Gora and the Association of Karkonosze Municipalities invite you to the opening of an exhibition and a debate on World War I commemorations in…

18.10
02.06

German-Belarusian-Polish Legal Colloquium

The project is the fruit of a collaboration initiated by the University of Bialystok between universities from three countries connected by a shared history: Germany, Belarus and Poland. Within the…

19.10

Poland-Germany Barometer 2018, Current Polish-German Relations

The "Barometer Poland-Germany" is a project that regularly collects and presents the opinions of Poles and Germans on Polish-German relations and their current challenges. The surveys have been conducted since…

19.10

"Regional Economic Effects of Tourism in National Parks"

The West Pomeranian University of Technology and the University of Greifswald are pleased to invite you to an international conference entitled "Regional Economic Effects of Tourism in National Parks," to…

24.10
25.10

Warsaw Security Forum 2018

The fifth edition of the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) will take place on 24–25 October 2018. The event will gather approximately 900 participants from over 40 countries to debate the…

24.10

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland. Buchvorstellung in Hamburg

Polen in Deutschland – das ist eine Geschichte mit unendlich vielen Facetten. Ein umfangreiches „Lesebuchlexion" zeigt nun an ausgewählten Beispielen auf unterhaltende und lehrreiche Weise, wie Polinnen und Polen, „polnische"…

25.10
29.10

Study Visit as part of the "SOCIAL ACTIVATION OF SENIORS" project

PROGRAMME OF THE STUDY VISIT WITHIN THE PROJECT "SOCIAL ACTIVATION OF SENIORS." Day 1 (25 October 2018 – Thursday): Arrival in Pluznica in the evening hours – accommodation (Tomasik Agritourism…

26.10
07.12

Fotoausstellung „Polish Summer"

„Polish Summer" ist eine fotografische Analyse aktueller gesellschaftlicher Prozesse und Zustände vor dem Hintergrund der Neugründung Polens vor 100 Jahren. Der Architekturhistoriker, Künstler und Photograph Tomasz Lewandowski bereist seit einem…

30.10

100th Anniversary of Poland's Regaining of Independence

The Association for the Promotion of Polish Language, Culture and Traditions at the Polish Parish in Schwabisch Gmund / Baden-Wurttemberg, together with the "Slask" Song and Dance Ensemble named after…

30.10

Workshops and Performance "WHAT A PIG" by Zdrojowy Animation Theatre in Jelenia Góra at Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater Zittau

Workshop at 9:15 AM at the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater Zittau and at 10:00 AM the performance WHAT A PIGSTY, whose world premiere took place in June at the Zdrojowy Animation Theatre in…

30.10

100th Anniversary of Poland's Regaining of Independence

The Association for the Promotion of Polish Language, Culture and Traditions at the Polish Parish in Schwabisch Gmund / Baden-Wurttemberg, together with the "Slask" Song and Dance Ensemble named after…

30.10

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland. Buchvorstellung in Bonn

Polen in Deutschland – das ist eine Geschichte mit unendlich vielen Facetten. Ein umfangreiches „Lesebuchlexion" zeigt nun an ausgewählten Beispielen auf unterhaltende und lehrreiche Weise, wie Polinnen und Polen, „polnische"…

08.11
25.11

More Light!

The function of light in art and public spaces, its symbolism, meaning and mysticism have become the theme around which the events of the next edition of the "More Light!"…

09.11
10.11

Europa na nowo – Europa neu denken

Recent years in Polish-German relations have been marked by numerous tensions. Germany's migration policy and its attitude towards Russia are the subject of numerous controversies in Poland. At the same…

09.11

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland. Buchvorstellung in Mainz

Peter Oliver Loew und Andrzej Kaluza stellen das Buch vor – mit besonderem Blick auf Mainz und Rheinland-Pfalz. Polen in Deutschland – das ist eine Geschichte mit unendlich vielen Facetten….

12.11
18.11

16th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The 16th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival will take place from 12 to 18 November 2018 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and at JCC Warsaw. It…

16.11
24.01

German Film Week 2018

This year's edition of the German Film Week features 7 films. Among them is "In the Aisles," which was very well received at the Berlin International Film Festival and offers…

16.11
19.11

ON FIRE 3

FIRE IN THE HEAD 3 is the third edition of Polish-German meetings devoted to new drama and theatre for young audiences, organised by the Dramatic Theatre in Walbrzych in cooperation…

18.11

16th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The Last Supper as the Closing Film of the 16th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival. The closing gala of the 16th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival will take place on Sunday, 18…

19.11

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland – Buchvorstellung in Düsseldorf

Dieter Bingeen und Dietmar Osses stellen da Buch vor – mit besonderen Blick auf das Rheinland und Nordrhein-Westfalen. Polen in Deutschland – das ist eine Geschichte mit unendlich vielen Facetten….

20.11

"Happy Birthday: Independence Cruise in Berlin"

As part of the celebrations of 11 November and the 100th anniversary of the restoration of independence of the Republic of Poland, the Verein für interkulturelle Begegnungen e.V. and the…

22.11

Polnische Spuren in Deutschland. Buchvorstellung in Stuttgart

Peter Oliver Loew stellt das Buch vor – mit besonderem Blick auf Stuttgart und Süddeutschland. Polen in Deutschland – das ist eine Geschichte mit unendlich vielen Facetten. Ein umfangreiches „Lesebuchlexion"…

27.11
09.12

3rd Ecumenical Pilgrimage for Climate Justice

GO FORTH! This motto unites people of different faiths who want to go on pilgrimage and contribute to climate and nature protection. The pilgrimage is already under way – it…

03.12
05.12

"Social Movements in Europe in the 20th Century: The Transformations of 1989/1990" – International Meeting in Potsdam

An international meeting on social movements in 20th-century Europe, with an emphasis on the events of 1989–1990. A group of guests from Poland, Spain, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece and the host…

03.12
04.12

Conference "The Troublesome Heritage of the Third Reich in Poland"

The legacy of the Third Reich is a troublesome heritage. German plans of conquest and Hitler's genocidal policy – in Poland directly linked to the urban planning visions of the…

06.12
07.12

DIGITAL STORIES LAB – Breaking out of the bubble

DIGITAL STORIES LAB is a two-day workshop for professionals interested in new digital storytelling formats. Under the guidance of international mentors, participants will explore how to use technology and audiovisual…

06.12
09.12

Environmental Protection and Renewable Energy in Agriculture – Opportunities to Improve Nature and the Environment

Report from a study visit to Germany (Bavaria) from 6 to 9 December 2018, as part of the project: Environmental Protection and Renewable Energy Sources in Agriculture – Opportunities for…

14.12
20.12

Decoding Belarus

In Minsk, Polish, German and Belarusian journalists will meet to discuss literary reportage and prepare texts for a book about contemporary Belarus.

16.12

Ravensbrück, City of Women

"Ravensbruck: City of Women" is a theatrical production about the phenomenon of the only concentration camp for women. What was life like for thousands of female prisoners from across Europe,…

20.12

Ravensbrück. City of Women.

"Ravensbruck: City of Women" is a theatrical production about the phenomenon of the only concentration camp for women. What was life like for thousands of female prisoners from across Europe,…

21.01
15.11

"Gerhart Hauptmann and Poles 1945–46"

The project "Gerhart Hauptmann and the Poles 1945–46" aims to highlight the contribution of the Poles who arrived in the Jelenia Gora region in 1945 to the formation of the…

28.01

Guests, Guests! New Germans

On a January evening, we will meet at the Teatr Maly for a reading of the play "Je suis Fassbinder / Germany in Autumn 2016" by Falk Richter, a German…

28.01

Educational Project "Beyond the Template"

An exchange of experience between Polish and German teachers, exploring the German school system, particularly in the Bundesland of Hamburg, participation in an open lesson incorporating movement and movement breaks,…

18.02

Guests, Guests! New Germans

The project "Guests, Guests! – New Germans" involves the realisation of four staged readings of new German drama, directed by young Polish theatre-makers on the small stage of the Wspolczesny…

22.02
24.02

BRIMBORIUM sound-art festival

Over a hundred years have passed since Luigi Russolo wrote "The Art of Noises: A Futurist Manifesto," yet sound art has not lost its transgressive quality, continuing to surprise and…

01.03
30.11

Cooperation of Polish and German Experts in the Field of Cultural Education

The project involves an exchange of a group of educators and staff from various institutions in Gdansk and Frankfurt am Main (12 persons per city). As part of the project,…

07.03
02.06

ewa partum. my gallery is an idea. gallery address archive

The exhibition ewa partum. my gallery is an idea is a reconstruction of the history of one of the independent art institutions of the People's Republic of Poland era, in…

15.03
30.11

DOC LAB POLAND 2019

First session – Centrum Lowicka, ul. Lowicka 21 in Warsaw. Second session – Krakow Film Festival. Third session – Warsaw Film Festival. DOC LAB POLAND is the largest programme in…

16.03
17.03

OP_Fame / Future Art Market Education – Conference and Workshops – Part I

A new year brings new resolutions and challenges. Do you dream of travel? Of taking part in international artistic events? Of discovering interesting places and people? This year, OP ENHEIM…

24.03

Telemann – St. Luke Passion

Telemann – Passion According to St. Luke. Performers: Jaroslaw Thiel – conductor, Isabel Schicketanz – soprano, Tobias Hunger – tenor (Evangelist), Andreas Post – tenor, Martin Schicketanz – bass. Dresdner…

29.03
30.03

(In)visibility of the Translator. How Research on the Role of Translators Contributes to the Humanisation of Translation Studies

An international conference co-organised with the Department of Polish Studies at the University of Mainz/Germersheim, entitled "(In)visibility of the Translator: How Research on the Role of Translators Contributes to the…

30.03

OP_Fame / Future Art Market Education – Conference and Workshops – Part II

OP_FAME is a series of workshops, conferences, study visits and discussions prepared by OP ENHEIM, featuring numerous specialists in the visual arts. This educational project was created to give artists…

08.04
31.10

Dresden – In the Footsteps of Klementyna Hoffmanowa

Premiere of the film about Klementyna Hoffmanowa on 25 November 2019 at 10:00 AM during the jubilee gala celebrating the 145th anniversary of the Klementyna Hoffmanowa 9th Secondary School in…

11.04
12.04

Neighbourly Relations as a Field of Cooperation or Conflict. Conflicting Interests of Germany and Poland in the EU's Eastern Neighbourhood

An academic conference organised in cooperation with the Institut für Politische Wissenschaft und Soziologie an der Universität Bonn. The aim of the project (conference + post-conference publication) is: to diagnose…

12.04
22.09

Maria Loboda "Sitting Here Bored Like a Leopard" / "Siedząc tutaj znudzona jak lemparcica"

Solo exhibition by Maria Loboda. Opening on 12 April at 7:00 PM.

15.04

In.!5 Years of Poland in the European Union

A conference presenting a report on the 15th anniversary of Poland's EU membership. We want to show how Poland has changed over these years, and what role we have played…

30.04
31.05

Visit to Ciełuszki – Photographs by German Photographer Martin Franz

The exhibition entitled "A Visit to Cieluszki" presents photographs by German photographer Martin Franz. Friendly residents, romantic street scenes and the virgin nature of the vast Narew River valley are…

06.05
29.05

Functioning in the European Labour Market: Vocational Internships of ZSP No. 10 Students in Germany

The project involves organising vocational internships in Germany for students of the Secondary School Complex No. 10, at four selected companies whose profiles match the vocational training of the Polish…

10.05
24.05

Cinema as a Laboratory – The Legacy of German Documentary and Avant-Garde Cinema at the 16th Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival!

This year, audiences at Poland's largest documentary film festival will have a special opportunity to see the latest documentary films produced in Germany and presenting that country's culture. The presentation…

12.05

CONCERT BY BERLIN PIANO TRIO on Sunday 12 May 2019 as part of the 14th F. Mendelssohn Music Days in Kraków's Kazimierz, 10–20 May 2019

The Felix Mendelssohn Music Days is an event organised by the Judaica Foundation – Centre for Jewish Culture in Kraków's Kazimierz district for 14 years now. It is a celebration…

14.05

Polish-German Academic Seminar "Production and Recycling of Composites"

The subject of the project is the organisation of a joint Polish-German scientific seminar entitled "PRODUCTION AND RECYCLING OF COMPOSITES." Every manufacturing process generates waste materials which, according to the…

16.05
19.05

"POLISH-GERMAN WOMEN'S FORUM: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE"

In May 2019, we are planning a meeting in the Osnabruck district in Germany, with 25 Polish women participating, including those who have experienced violence, those who work with victims…

17.05
19.05

Congress of the Association of Polish Germanists "Spuren der deutschen Sprache und Kultur in Polen und anderen nicht deutschsprachigen Ländern Europas", Opole 2019

"Spuren der deutschen Sprache und Kultur in Polen und anderen nicht deutschsprachigen Ländern Europas" / "Traces of the German Language and Culture in Poland and Non-German-Speaking Countries of Europe" is…

18.05
30.10

"Andreas Ernst (1861-1929) – Architect from Kłodzko" / "Andreas Ernst (1861-1929) – ein Glatzer Architekt"

12 June 2019 marks the 90th anniversary of the death of the Klodzko architect ANDREAS ERNST. On this occasion, the Museum of the Klodzko Region in Klodzko has the honour…

19.05

11th Biała Podlaska Wind Orchestra Parade

The project will begin with the arrival of the German brass band from Hagen to Biala. Its main goal is to conduct musical workshops for the Biala Brass Band and…

19.05
24.05

Off-Site Conversations: What's Up on the Słupia River? – A Week by the River

We invite you to spend a week by the Slupia River. A week of Polish-German sound art activities along the Slupia River will be inaugurated on Sunday, 19 May, with…

19.05

Polish Diaspora Day in Berlin

For the tenth time, the Board of the Polish Council of the State Association in Berlin, together with Poles and the Polish diaspora in Berlin, celebrates Polonia Day by organising…

20.05
16.06

Recruitment for the Screenwriting Residency Programme 2019

Screenwriting residencies at the Villa Decius in Kraków. The Villa Decius Association and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, in partnership with the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, invite Polish and German authors…

24.05
01.06

Off-Site Conversations: Smoke Festival

The next edition of the Dym festival will take place in a revised format. A key part of the May edition will be an artist residency organised in cooperation with…

27.05

Theodor Fontane – Wanderings through Brandenburg

Theodor Fontane – Journeys through Brandenburg. An inaugural lecture for the project of the Zbigniew Herbert Regional and Municipal Public Library, "Theodor Fontane's Journeys through the March of Brandenburg," realised…

28.05

Shared Direction, Different Perspectives – Polish and German Views on Mutual Relations and the World Order. Poland-Germany Barometer 2019

The Institute of Public Affairs, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation invite you to the presentation of results and debate: A Common Direction, Different Perspectives –…

29.05
19.06

"Equality"

Painting exhibition – "Equality." Magdalena Szilke, Dagmar Wildforster, Robert Jaworski, Uwe Siemens

29.05
04.06

"4 June 1989 – Poland, Europe, the World" – "Tygodnik Powszechny" Supplement

Supplement: 4 June 1989 – Poland, Europe, the World. Andrzej Paczkowski, Patrycja Bukalska – Poland's 1989, Step by Step. Antoni Dudek – Seen from the Other Side. Lukasz Kaminski –…

05.06

Off-Site Conversations: Sonic Portrait of the City, Siemianowice Śląskie – Final Event

The closing event of the Sound Portrait of the City (part of the project Rozmowy Zamiejscowe / Ortsgesprache – Goethe-Institut). 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Summary of the project and…

07.06
28.06

"Do You Know This Land", or the Bicentenary of Stanisław Moniuszko

If Stanislaw Moniuszko were still alive, he would be celebrating his two hundredth birthday this year. On this occasion, the Zamek na Wodzie in Wojnowice, together with Meeting Point Music…

09.06
16.06

ART BEYOND BORDERS

The project "Art Beyond Borders" is realised jointly with the German organisation Lebensgemeinschaft Wickersdorf e.V., which, like us, provides care for people with intellectual disabilities. Every June, we meet for…

10.06
15.06

Polish-German Seminar "History, Art and Memorial Sites on the Silesian-Lesser Poland Borderland" in Zator and Surroundings

The Polish-German seminar takes the form of a meeting between a group of art historians from the University of Wroclaw and theologians and historians from the Universities of Halle and…

12.06

Conference "Theodor Fontane's Wanderings through the March of Brandenburg"

An academic conference "In the Footsteps of Theodor Fontane through the March of Brandenburg," organised by the Zbigniew Herbert Regional and Municipal Public Library in Gorzow Wielkopolski and the Stiftung…

13.06
16.06

Finale of the Annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA – SARP, 2019 Edition

The Annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA – SARP is a continuation of the 19-year competition for the best diploma project in the field of industrial architecture, in which young architects…

14.06

25th Anniversary of Cooperation between the Municipality of Szczecinek and the Municipality of Gellersen

The Conference for the 25th Anniversary of the Cooperation between the Municipality of Szczecinek and the Municipality of Gellersen, which will take place on 14 June 2019, will consist of:…

14.06
22.06

Off-Site Conversations: "Music of the City"

Final events of the "Music of the City" project, 14–21 June. Six sound workshops led by German sound artist Ralf Schreiber. During the workshops, participants will jointly create an installation…

15.06

Twin Cities Partnership Festival InterTony 2019

The InterTony Festival is organised by volunteers from the Foundation for the Development of the Chojnice and Czluchow Region, the Chojnice Cultural Centre and musicians and volunteers from partner cities…

15.06
16.06

International Polish-German Youth Football Project 2019

The International Polish-German Youth Football Project 2019 is a football tournament for players born in 2006 and 2009. It is a major sporting event that has become a permanent fixture…

16.06

Meine Europäische Heimat – Komeda Evening in Berlin

Meine Europäische Heimat – a Komeda evening in Berlin: a lecture about the musician, a concert and an exhibition. In 2019, the Foundation Pokolenia Pokoleniom is organising, under the patronage…

16.06
10.06

Evening Dedicated to Krzysztof Komeda on the Occasion of the Jubilee Year

On TVP Polonia, 15 May, live in the "Halo Polonia" studio, editor Claudia Carlos talks with Cornelius Ochman, Director of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and Barbara Czechmeszynska-Skowron, President of…

17.06
21.06

Research in Libraries in Hamburg and Berlin

Research at the Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg and the Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin, aimed at gathering information about the pre-war city of Marienburg (Malbork) and its residents, which will be…

21.06
29.06

Premiere of the Performance "Cuckoo" at Westfluegel Leipzig

"I like to remember things my own way. The way I remembered them, not necessarily the way they happened." – David Lynch, Lost Highway. A broken cuckoo clock – that…

21.06
22.06

Big Book Festival 2019 – International Great Reading Festival

Big Book Festival is the largest international festival of literature and reading held in Warsaw. The seventh edition of the event is organised under the motto LEAP SIDEWAYS! and will…

23.06

Off-Site Conversations: Cantata of the Looms

An extraordinary event at the historic Mill. The social landscape of Lower Silesia is full of remarkable stories, traces of the German, Polish, Czech and Jewish language and culture. Among…

27.06

TIMELINE: DEADLINE

As part of the jubilee 20th edition of the Spoiwa Kultury festival, we are launching a new series, TIMELINE, whose aim is to present Polish and German works of theatrical…

30.06

Performance "La Luna" at the 27th International Street Art Festival 2019

The production "La Luna" at the 27th International Street Art Festival. Theater des Lachen Puppen- und Schauspiel e.V. will stage "La Luna," showcasing contemporary German outdoor theatre as a voice…

01.07
31.07

Historical Magazine "The Centuries Speak" July Issue (07/2019)

Germans in Poland, Poles in Germany 1914–1947 is the leading theme of the expanded August issue, which now numbers 88 pages. The authors are leading specialists on this subject from…

01.07

Mario Forte, Mark Feldman, Mateusz Smoczyński

Programme: Mario Forte – Mark Feldman – violin duo. Mateusz Smoczynski – acoustic violin, baritone violin

07.07

Mateusz Smoczyński, Benjamin von Gutzeit, Mario Forte and Kuba Płużek Trio

An extraordinary concert by laureates and participants of the International Zbigniew Seifert Jazz Violin Competition. The concert will feature: Mateusz Smoczynski (PL) – 1st Prize laureate in 2016, Mario Forte…

09.07
30.09

"Spaces of In-Between" (Hommage à Otto Freundlich)

Opening of exhibitions and a panel discussion referencing the figure of the eminent German painter, sculptor and theorist of Jewish origin – Otto Freundlich, whose biography is linked to Poland,…

12.07
08.09

Exhibition of Hildegard Skowasch's Work "Close Your Eyes"

The exhibition of Hildegard Skowasch's work in Gdansk will offer a comprehensive insight into her oeuvre: sculptures (paper and ceramic), drawings, linocuts, collages and watercolours. The presentation will cover the…

16.07
30.09

Documentary Film "Death Lists – Operation Intelligentsia" directed by Hanna Zofia Etemadi

The documentary film "DEATH LISTS – Aktion Intelligenz," directed by Hanna Zofia Etemadi, reveals the unprecedented actions taken by the Nazis many months before the invasion of Poland. These actions…

18.07

Poland, Germany – Together on Security

The contemporary world is changing rapidly, and new challenges are emerging. World leaders are increasingly saying that NATO is outdated. The idea of creating a European army is also gaining…

19.07
24.07

Dialogue in Action. Polish-German Presentations and Workshops at the "Theatre Village" Festival

Festival "Theatre Village" at Teatr Wegajty, 19–24 July 2019. Working programme (programme updates available at www.teatrwegajty.eu). Productions and showings: "Carefree" (working title), a new production by the Other School of…

24.07
28.07

"All the Pleasure on the Women's Side" and "A Long Journey for a Smile", or Cinema as a Laboratory in July

"All the Pleasure Is on the Women's Side" and "A Long Journey for a Smile" – Cinema as Laboratory in July. This coming Wednesday, 24 July, there will be a…

27.07
01.09

Thomas May, Art Installation "Yellow Dandelions"

In 1890, Stanislaw Wyspianski set out on an educational journey across Europe, which led through Austria, northern Italy, Switzerland, France and Germany. From 22 to 29 July he stayed in…

27.07

Carnival of the Animals – A Theatre-Music Performance for Children and Adults as part of the 10th Kraków Theatre Miniatures

Camille Saint-Saens CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS. Direction: Tristan Vogt, Joachim Torbahn, Iwona Jera. Performers: Joachim Torbahn – live painting, Tristan Vogt – narrator, and an ensemble: Stefan Hippe – accordion,…

01.08
31.12

"Crime Without Punishment"

The 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland is an occasion to address the topic of Nazi crimes committed in Poland and against the Polish population, which – unlike…

02.08
11.08

International Art Plein Air "Forest Inspirations V"

The Forest Culture Centre in Goluchow is organising the International Art Plein Air "Forest Inspirations V" from 2 to 11 August 2019. It will be a gathering of painting artists…

02.08

La Folia Barockorchester

2 VIII Friday. 7:00 PM Pentecostal Church – Swidnica. South wind. Tickets – 40/30/1 PLN. 1h15' without an interval. Free childcare bach.pl/abracadabra. LA FOLIA…

04.08

Bach Academy / Marcin Świątkiewicz

4 VIII Sunday. 6:00 PM former Church of St. Barbara (Miodowe Pola restaurant) – Swidnica. My beloved, thou art fair. 2h including an interval. BACH ACADEMY. Justyna Mlynarczyk, Piotr…

10.08

Bach Academy / Mahan Esfahani / Aapo Häkkinen

10 VIII 2019 9:00 PM Pentecostal Church – Swidnica. Concert for two harpsichords. 1h30' without an interval. BACH ACADEMY. Katarzyna Czubek, Michaela Koudelkova – recorder. Seojin Kim, Katarzyna Olszewska –…

11.08

Bach Academy Junior; Community Choir / W.A. Mozart Missa Brevis / Orchestral Workshop Finale

11 VIII Sunday. 4:00 PM St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslaus Cathedral – Swidnica. 45' without an interval. Concert at the conclusion of orchestral workshops. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Missa brevis…

15.08

Premiere of the Documentary-Biographical Film about Archbishop Henryk Muszyński entitled "Primate of Dialogue – In Verbo Tuo"

A documentary-biographical film about Fr. Prof. Archbishop Henryk Muszynski, depicting his childhood and youth spent in Koscierzyna, his seminary studies in Pelplin, and the entire path from his priestly ordination…

23.08

Wspomnienia z młodości, i.e. życie w cieniu totalitaryzmu

The meeting focuses on the fates of four individuals who are the authors of memoir publications issued by the KARTA Centre: Joachim Ceraficki "Wasserpolacken: The Account of a Pole in…

24.08
31.08

In Between? Image and Memory. Study Visit and Photography Workshops16310 Memories of Youth, or Life in the Shadow of Totalitarianism

Photography workshops, meetings with local residents, lectures on the history of World War II and conversations about a difficult past are just some of the elements of the interdisciplinary programme…

25.08
01.09

Leszno Barok Plus Festival

www.lesznobarokplus.pl

28.08

Wann begann der Zweite Weltkrieg? Museale Darstellungen des Kriegsausbruchs in Deutschland, Litauen, Polen und Russland

Wann begann eigentlich der Zweite Weltkrieg für die Bewohner Europas? Im September 1939 mit dem deutschen Überfall auf Polen, im Mai 1940 mit der Besetzung Frankreichs und der Beneluxstaaten durch…

29.08

Debate "Together on Difficult History – 80 Years after the Outbreak of World War II"

80 years after the outbreak of World War II, it is worth attempting a conversation about this difficult history. Experts from both countries will discuss how, after 80 years, these…

02.09
06.09

14th Young Leaders Economic Forum

Every great success always has its beginning. Be at the centre of events where young leaders from across Europe strengthen their connections, where experienced leaders inspire the younger generation to…

04.09
07.09

Walk to Knowledge – Knowledge Transfer and Experience Exchange between Kwidzyn County and Osterholz

Kwidzyn Industrial and Technology Park – conference on 6 September 2019.

04.09
17.01

Difference in Similarity + Similarity in Difference [exhibitions marking the 30th anniversary of the Düsseldorf-Warsaw twin cities partnership]

Poles and Germans have been neighbours for over a thousand years. In 2019, two cities – Dusseldorf and Warsaw – celebrate the 30th anniversary of their city partnership. We wish…

05.09
09.09

Crisis Management in Local Governments – Exchange of Best Practices

06.09

Concert by Charlotte Brandi "The Magician Live"

The idea behind the project is to enrich the 2019 Lodz Festival of Four Cultures with a distinctive German element – a performance by the extraordinary vocalist from Dortmund, Charlotte…

06.09

Records of Polish and German Experiences During World War II in Selected Publications of the KARTA Centre

The meeting programme includes: an INTRODUCTION to the idea of the social archive and information about the Open Archiving System as a place for searching private collections relating to the…

15.09
22.09

Third Polish-German Summer School for Young Regional and Local Media Journalists from Ukraine

The aim of the project is to acquaint a group of 15 young Ukrainian journalists with the methods and conditions of regional and local media in Poland and Germany, and…

16.09
17.09

Conference "The University and Communication. Higher Education in German and Polish Territories as a Cross-Border Phenomenon (until 1939)"

The Polish Historical Mission and the Haus des Deutschen Ostens in Munich, in cooperation with the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, the Julius Maximilian University of Wurzburg and the Freunde…

16.09

Creating Peace. Faith in Democracy – A Time of Challenges

Conference for Peace. Presentation of Protestant documents on democracy and a discussion on the role of Churches and religion in a pluralistic society. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY

16.09
20.10

Exhibition "Poland ReNewed"

POLSKA ODNOWA (POLISH RENEWAL) | exhibition. Dates: 16 September – 20 October 2019. Venue: ECS, Trap Gallery (next to the auditorium). Admission: free. OPENING: 21 September, Saturday, 4:30 PM. Admission:…

18.09

Open-Air Symphonic Concert of Film Music Performed by the Combined Youth Orchestras of Music Schools from Hamm and Kalisz

As part of the centenary celebrations of the Music School in Kalisz, on 18 September 2019 at 6:00 PM, a symphonic concert will be performed by students of the music…

19.09
20.09

Conference "Breaking Borders, Rising Walls"

The Kultura Liberalna Foundation invites you to the fourth edition of the international conference "Cracking Borders, Rising Walls," which will take place on 19–20 September 2019 at the Arnold Szyfman…

20.09

Polish-German Dialogue and the KARTA Method

Originating from a civic initiative of the 1980s, the KARTA Centre maintains the largest social archive in Poland. In its work, this Warsaw-based non-governmental organisation focuses on history as seen…

23.09

Screening of "The Chronicler"

Screening of the film Chronicler directed by Markus Welsch. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director and Mieczyslaw Niescior, a witness to history. While doing cleaning…

23.09
27.09

International Conference XIVth IADA Congress Warsaw 2019

The international conference XIVth IADA Congress Warsaw 2019 is organised by the Internationale Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Archiv-, Bibliotheks- und Graphikrestauratoren (IADA) and the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of…

26.09
28.09

30th Symposium of the Polish-German Society for Mental Health entitled "Psychiatry in Times of Social Uncertainty"

PSYCHIATRY IN TIMES OF SOCIAL UNCERTAINTY IS THE LEADING THEME OF THE 30TH SYMPOSIUM OF THE POLISH-GERMAN MENTAL HEALTH SOCIETY, TAKING PLACE IN WARSAW FROM 26 TO 28 SEPTEMBER 2019….

26.09

Debate "Ecology – Left-Wing, Right-Wing, or Shared?"

What are the greatest challenges facing Poland in terms of ecology? What kind of climate policy does Poland need? Is eco-politics in Poland reserved for left-wing parties? Ecology or the…

26.09

You Should Be Joyful. Anatol (1931–2019). From the Collection of Prof. Oskar Gottlieb Blarr

You Should Be Joyful. Anatol (1931–2019). From the Collection of Prof. Oskar Gottlieb Blarr. Olsztyn Castle, 2nd attic floor (opening in the Copernicus Halls). Anatol (Karl Heinz Herzfeld 1931–2019) was…

28.09

Sound Mill

Following presentations of Polish-German projects within the "Long-Distance Conversations" programme in Gorzow Wielkopolski, Slupsk, Jaworzno, Siemianowice Slaskie and Dzierzoniow, the participating artists, curators and coordinators will meet at the Hilbert…

29.09
23.02

Temporary Exhibition "Rise of the Dwarves. Protest in Poland"

The exhibition explains the history of the protest movement of the 1980s, which originated from strike committees at the University of Wroclaw. The exhibition presents objects such as photographs, posters,…

01.10
22.10

Film Series "1939-1989-2019: History to (Re)think"

From 1 to 22 October 2019, every Tuesday at 5:00 PM, we invite you to the film series "1939–1989–2019: History to (Re)consider." The screenings will take place at the Willy…

01.10

Halka by Stanisław Moniuszko – Concert Performance

In 2019, the Poznan Grand Theatre will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Stanislaw Moniuszko, the patron of the Poznan opera stage. Among the many events planned for…

02.10
03.10

Warsaw Security Forum 2019

Warsaw Security Forum is a leading conference in Central and Eastern Europe devoted to international security, military affairs, cybersecurity, transatlantic cooperation, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing Poland,…

03.10
28.11

"Berlin, Symphony of a Great City" and "Beuys. Art is Revolution" – German Avant-Garde as part of the Avant-Garde Film Academy I

"Berlin, Symphony of a Great City" and "Beuys: Art Is Revolution" – the German avant-garde within Avant-garde Film Academy I. In the 2019/2020 winter semester, a new elective course for…

04.10

Screening of "All the Pleasure on the Women's Side"

A screening of the film "All the Pleasure Is on the Women's Side" directed by Barbara Miller will take place on 4 October at TR Warszawa. The director addresses the…

05.10

JugendFestivalMłodych

The 2nd JugendFestivalMlodych. The event is aimed at young people belonging to the German Minority, as well as all young people interested in German culture and language. The event is…

09.10
10.10

Boris Nemtsov Forum: Fighting Fears – In Russia and Beyond

The Nemtsov Forum is one of the most important platforms for dialogue among politicians, activists, intellectuals and journalists from Russia, Europe and the United States who share liberal values and…

10.10
11.10

Academic Conference "Between Warsaw and Dresden. The Wettins in the Years 1697–1815"

We cordially invite you to an international academic conference devoted to Polish-Saxon relations from the late 17th to the early 19th century, entitled "Between Warsaw and Dresden: The Wettins in…

10.10

Screening of "The Spirit of Bauhaus" at Iluzjon

A screening of the film "The Spirit of Bauhaus" will take place on 10 October at the Iluzjon cinema. The directing duo Niels Bolbrinker and Thomas Tielsch answer in their…

10.10
28.11

"Berlin, Symphony of a Great City" and "Beuys. Art is Revolution" – German Avant-Garde as part of the Avant-Garde Film Academy I

In the 2019/2020 winter semester, a new elective course will be offered for students at the University of Warsaw and the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, prepared by the…

11.10
15.10

Tragic History. Shared Memory. Youth Workshops Sobibór 2019

On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the uprising and escape of prisoners from the Sobibor extermination camp, the Foundation "Polish-German Reconciliation" is organising an international youth meeting entitled…

11.10
13.10

ARTISTS – NEIGHBOURS – EUROPEANS / reportage

ARTISTS-NEIGHBOURS-EUROPEANS is a reportage produced by the Polish Foundation Pokolenia Pokoleniom with the support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation (translations, promotion). The protagonists are three sculptors: Marc Haselbach, a…

11.10
13.10

Report from the Warsaw Art Fair, Joint Exhibition by 3 Sculptors: Wojciech Adalbert Hoeft, Mateusz Sikora, Marc Haselbach

The project "Artists-Neighbours-Europeans" involves creating a reportage about three friends, all sculptor artists. Mateusz Sikora, a Pole, has his studio in Warsaw; Marc Haselbach is German and has his studio…

12.10

1st Toruń-Göttingen Seminar "1939-1989-2019: War, Breakthrough, Partnership – Polish and German Narratives"

The project initiates regular Torun-Gottingen Seminars. It fits within the cooperation between the Polish-German Society in Torun and the German-Polish Society in Gottingen, as well as the intensive partnership between…

22.10

Conference and Thematic Section for "The Centuries Speak" entitled "The Berlin Wall and Its Fall Through the Eyes of Poles and Germans" as part of the "1939-1989-2019" programme

Conference and thematic section for "The Centuries Speak" entitled "The Berlin Wall and Its Fall as Seen by Poles and Germans" within the programme "1939–1989–2019." 4:00–4:15 PM Opening of the…

22.10
23.10

V4-Germany Round Table

In autumn 2019 scholars and think tank experts from Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia meet in Zamek na Wodzie to discuss the gap between good economic and suboptimal political…

22.10

The Fates of Former Forced Labourers Based on the Oral History Archive and Educational Portal "War and Memory"

The fate of forced labourers working for the Third Reich was shared by approximately 20 million Europeans, including nearly two million Poles. Despite this, their stories remain largely unknown. In…

22.10

International Conference: Poland-Germany – 30 Years after the Autumn of Nations 1989 and in the Global Year of Bauhaus

The year 1989 turned out to be a year of freedom, which the philosopher of Solidarity, Fr. Jozef Tischner, elevated to the rank of the supreme human value. For Poland,…

24.10

"Erase the Shame! Artists from the Sachsenhausen Collection"

The exhibition "Erase the Shame!" presents the works of eight artists – former prisoners of the Oranienburg and Sachsenhausen concentration camps: Jan Budding (Dutch), Peter Edel and Hans Grundig (German),…

25.10
29.10

Partnership Workshops

Development workshops for the Bochnia–Saarlouis partnership of associations will take place in Bochnia. The programme includes a historical lecture by Prof. A. Stempin, an exhibition of collages featuring the family…

26.10

United Europe. Concert on the 30th Anniversary of Polish-German Reconciliation in Krzyżowa, after the Fall of the Berlin Wall

We cordially invite you to a gala concert under the patronage of the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Szczecin, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary…

18.11
24.11

17th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The 17th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival will take place from 18 to 24 November 2019 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, the Praha Cinema and JCC…

21.11

And the Walls Will Fall – Inaugural Concert of the transVOCALE Festival

A Mury runa! – Und die Mauern werden fallen! (And the Walls Will Fall!) Thirty years ago, in 1989, first in Poland and then in the GDR, a period of…

25.11
26.11

3rd International Academic Conference "Threats and Challenges of Contemporary World Security. The Socio-Cultural Dimension"

http://znob.portal.prz.edu.pl/pl/miedzynarodowa-konferencja/

27.11
30.11

Jazz Juniors Festival

Jazz Juniors led by Pieronczyk. From New York icons, through jazz legends, to representatives of the young European and Polish improvised music scene – that is what the upcoming edition…

29.11

Debate. Saxon Palace, Reconstruction in a European Capital. A Challenge for the 21st Century.

The Saski 2018 Association and the INTBAU Poland Association, together with the Association of Guardians of the Cultural Heritage of Warsaw, invite you to the debate THE SAXON PALACE –…

19.12

Poland, Germany – Together on Ecology

What unites and what divides Poland and Germany in their view of ecology? Is a common position of these two countries on this matter within the EU possible? What should…

01.01
16.12

Docudrama Film entitled "Cross over Swastika – Operation Intelligentsia"

The film "The Cross Above the Swastika – Aktion Intelligenz" is the final part of a camp triptych devoted to little-known events connected with the Nazi Aktion Intelligenz, which aimed…

14.01

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES

Unknown film testimonies from the first months of the German occupation, recorded by German soldiers and businessmen stationed in Warsaw. During the meeting, we will present the most interesting fragments…

15.01
19.01

International Messiaen Days Görlitz-Zgorzelec | sounding colours

Dear Music Lovers! In less than a week, the 4th International Messiaen Days Gorlitz-Zgorzelec will begin. The festival will open at 6:00 PM with an extraordinary light installation by Jan…

15.01
19.01

4th INTERNATIONAL MESSIAEN DAYS GÖRLITZ ZGORZELEC 'sounding colours'

The International Messiaen Days Gorlitz-Zgorzelec stretch a rainbow of sounds over the Nysa River, providing unique audiovisual experiences. From 15 to 19 January 2020, this young Polish-German festival will present…

24.01

InEuropeWeTrust. Europe and beyond. Digital Sovereignty. Europe on the Road to Independence

We want to discuss the process of digitalisation, which has given digital businesses new power over the lives of citizens, enterprises and states. Undoubtedly, our security in this area will…

25.01
26.01

In Between? – image and memory

Presentation of works – the results of the international project "In Between? – image and memory," realised in the summer of 2019 in the Kashubia region by the European Network…

02.02

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29.02

Docudrama Film entitled "The Traveller – Operation Intelligentsia"

The film "THE TRAVELLER – AKTION INTELLIGENZ" is a story based on the memoirs of Marian Glowka – a teacher and scoutmaster from Silesia, arrested in the spring of 1940…

01.03
08.03

Poland and Germany for Young People

A project by German Studies students at the University of Warsaw – a study trip to Hamburg, Ladelund and Berlin. It includes a series of practical meetings on broadly understood…

04.03
06.12

D-PL-CZ Training "Leading Groups and Projects in the Context of Diversity"

Leading Groups and Projects with a Diversity Perspective – International Training +++ 2020 cycle +++ Link DE: https://www.lanternafuturi.net/de/fortbildungen/2020-projekte-diversitaetsbewusst-leiten/ Link PL: https://www.lanternafuturi.net/pl/szkolenia/2020-prowadzenie-grup-i-projektow-w-aspekcie-roznorodnos… Link CZ: https://www.lanternafuturi.net/cs/skoleni/vedouci-skupin-a-projektu-vedome-pracujicis-diverzitou/ This year-long training programme enables participants…

24.03
25.03

Translating Film Images into Words

In an era of advancing globalisation and the mediality of culture, translation cannot refer solely to processes involving the transfer from one language to another, but must also encompass all…

27.03
29.03

Competition for the Visual Identity of the "Annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA-SARP"

The subject of the Competition for the visual identity of the Annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA – SARP is the design of identity elements associated with the Award, which should…

30.03
06.04

Doc Lab Poland – Doc Lab Start Workshops

DOC LAB START is a component of DOC LAB POLAND for documentary projects in the development or early filming stage that have international potential (for co-production or distribution). It is…

02.04

MSN CINEMA #1 Paweł Althamer, "Forest" and Luc Jacquet, "Once Upon a Forest"

The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival invite you to the first online Film Thursday as part of the MSN CINEMA series. In…

02.04
31.05

Political Review No. 159/2020

"Przeglad Polityczny" – A Magazine of Ideas, has from the very beginning engaged with the public sphere in the broadest sense. We are one of the last "second circulation" periodicals,…

03.04
09.04

Doc Lab Poland – Doc Lab Go Workshops

DOC LAB GO! is a component of DOC LAB POLAND for documentary films in an advanced editing stage that have international distribution and festival potential. It is organised for directors,…

09.04

MSN CINEMA #2 Akademia Ruchu, "Vigil II" and Nikolaus Geyrhalter, "Homo Sapiens"

The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival invite you to the first online Film Thursday as part of the MSN CINEMA series. In…

17.04
30.11

Temporary Exhibition of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews – "Muranów"

3 million cubic metres of rubble. That is what remained of Warsaw's Jewish district in 1943. The war obliterated streets and buildings, and the Holocaust wiped out their residents. The…

21.04

Video Commentaries on the Exhibition "Poetry and Performance. An Eastern European Perspective"

The Wroclaw Contemporary Museum invites you to listen to short commentaries on the exhibition "Poetry and Performance: An Eastern European Perspective" prepared by its curators – Tomas Glanc, Sabine Hansgen…

23.04

MSN CINEMA #4

The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival invite you to an online Film Thursday as part of the MSN CINEMA series. In the…

01.05
13.07

Collective Viewing of the Exhibition "Poetry and Performance. An Eastern European Perspective"

"Watching Together" is a series prepared together with artists, art historians and curators involved in the creation of the Wroclaw edition of the exhibition "Poetry and Performance: An Eastern European…

04.05
05.05

Docudrama Film entitled "The Traveller – Operation Intelligentsia"

The film "THE TRAVELLER – AKTION INTELLIGENZ" is a story based on the memoirs of Marian Glowka – a teacher and scoutmaster from Silesia, arrested in the spring of 1940…

07.05

Forgotten Allies? Poles on the Fronts of World War II. Panel Discussion on the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II

The active participation of Poles in military operations during World War II remains a little-known topic in contemporary Germany and Western Europe. By organising the panel discussion "Forgotten Allies? Poles…

07.05

MSN CINEMA #6

The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw and the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival invite you to the next online Film Thursday as part of the MSN CINEMA series. In…

07.05
12.05

#Creating Space: A digital future with Ethics in mind

The first part of the #Creating Space training will take place from 7 to 12 May 2020 and will be held online. What will it be about? Hate speech and…

13.05

Ost/Wschód: Polish and German Perspectives on the East

We cordially invite you to the first online debate within the "Ost/Wschod" initiative: Polish-German Debates on the East. The debates will be conducted in English with two experts, one from…

15.05
31.08

Virtual Painting Exhibition entitled Polish-German Gardens

The project "Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists" is a joint initiative of two NGOs: the Polish Foundation Pokolenia Pokoleniom and the German association Policultura. The project involves using…

19.05
24.05

Stepmother Homeland, or My Stolen Mother

The European theatre project premiere of "Stepmother Homeland, or My Stolen Mother," planned for 15 May 2020, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On 7 May, all cast members…

21.05

MSN CINEMA

In the film series accompanying the exhibition "The Age of Penumbra: Art in Times of Planetary Change," we present works corresponding to the themes explored by the artists participating in…

03.06

Doc Lab Poland – Doc Lab Go Project Pitchings

Presentation of documentary projects developed in the Doc Lab Poland – Go programme. Guests invited to the presentation include: film festival programmers, television representatives, sales agents and distributors. The main…

03.06
05.06

CEDOC Market

CEDOC MARKET (Central European Documentary Market) (formerly DOC LAB POLAND Co-Production Market), organised by DOC LAB POLAND in cooperation with KFF INDUSTRY during the Krakow Film Festival, is the only…

04.06

Doc Lab Poland – Doc Lab Start Project Pitchings

Presentation of projects developed during the Doc Lab Poland – Start workshops. Guests invited to the DOCS TO START presentation include producers from Poland (some projects may be looking for…

20.06
21.06

5th International Youth Football Tournament

The WBS Warsaw Football Academy is pleased to present an international sports project whose main goal is to build a Polish-German bond through football and the joint integration of Polish…

27.06
11.07

Central European Genealogical Meetings

We cordially invite you to take part in the second edition of the Central European Genealogical Meetings organised by the Warsaw Genealogical Society, the State Archives in Lodz and the…

01.07
30.09

Cross-border Initiative for Green Smart Cities

The aim of the project is to develop a universal cross-border research toolkit for analysing the ecological activities of municipalities. As a result of this analysis, a local government unit…

01.07
30.06

Virtual Painting Exhibition entitled Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists

Artists for Ecology. We invite you to view a virtual exhibition of paintings organised by the Polish Foundation Pokolenia Pokoleniom and the German association Policultura Verein, with the support of…

01.07
31.10

FILM REPORTAGE "Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists"

We invite you to watch a film report about the project "Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists": coverage of exhibitions online, in Warsaw and Berlin, from Skaryszewski Park, artists'…

03.07
05.07

LiederLauschen am Rand

From 3 to 5 July 2020, the Polish-German festival LiederLauschen am Rand will take place for the second time in the border area of the Freienwald Valley, where we gather…

08.07
10.07

4th International Jazz Violin Competition named after Zbigniew Seifert Online

This year's 4th edition of the Seifert Competition has been moved to the virtual online space due to the global pandemic. Nevertheless, you will be able to follow the competition…

15.07
30.11

Klima(t) 2.0 Publication of Best Practices in Mitigating Negative Effects of Climate Change and Human Activity

The Pismo Foundation will produce five works – texts meeting the highest standards, both in terms of form and literary quality. The texts, prepared according to these principles, will be…

18.07

Joseph von Eichendorff – A Poet Who Connects

On 18 July 2020, a ceremony honouring the great Silesian Romantic poet J. v. Eichendorff will take place in Lubowice, highlighting the significance and role of his work today in…

18.07

PATHS OF FREEDOM – In Polish-German Relations 75 Years after the End of World War II and in Times of the Pandemic in Poland and Germany

This year we invite you to a premiere: the Roads of Freedom Seminar – online. Because the traditional Polish-German meeting in Oswiecim and Krzyzowa is not possible in its usual…

24.07

Theatre Village, Part I, Online

Theatre Village – a theatre festival, artistic barter and summer university devoted to issues of socially engaged theatre – has been held in Wegajty since 2003. However, this year's edition…

31.07

Screening of Paul Meyer's Film "Female Conspirators" – Polish Women in the Resistance 1939–1945

Screening of the documentary film "Conspirators" about Polish women in the resistance movement 1939–1945, directed by Paul Meyer. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the director.

01.08
30.11

Wasteland: Kultura dla Klimatu / Kultur für das Klima

We invite you to participate in online debates accompanying the 18th edition of the SURVIVAL Art Review, featuring artists, curators and activists from Wroclaw and Berlin, as part of the…

03.08

"When the White Lilacs Bloom Again"

"Kiedy znow zakwitna biale bzy" (When the White Lilacs Bloom Again) – a German-Polish concert featuring evergreens from the 1920s to the 1960s. In this lively concert, the orchestra presents…

04.08
02.09

Exhibition on Władysław Bartoszewski in Weimar

On 4 August of this year, an exhibition dedicated to the memory of Wladyslaw Bartoszewski was opened at the Weimar city hall. The event took place thanks to the cooperation…

14.08
30.09

CORONAVIRUS COULD NOT INFECT ART – New Editions of the Exhibition "Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists" in Warsaw and Berlin

"The coronavirus failed to infect art" – new editions of the exhibition "Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists" in Warsaw and Berlin. "…In times of pandemic, this exhibition is…

20.08
31.08

Polish August '80

Polish August '80 is a project realised by several institutions from Poland and Berlin – the Wola Cultural Centre, the Pilecki Institute in Berlin, the Centre for Historical Research of…

21.08
30.08

Mood for wood – let's build furniture together!

Grow your community is the motto of the 6th edition of the international design workshop Mood for Wood. From 21 to 30 August in Poznan, students and young designers from…

21.08
30.08

Mood for wood – wir bauen gemeinsam Möbel!

Grow your community ist das Motto der 6. Ausgabe des internationalen Design-Workshops Mood for Wood. Vom 21 bis 30 August werden in Posen Studenten und junge Designer aus Polen und…

24.08
31.08

Haendel XXI – Online

The "Haendel XXI online" project was born from the inspiration of the outstanding Polish singer, countertenor Michal Slawecki. The artist's idea was to reinterpret the musical masterpieces of the Baroque…

02.09
30.09

Poland – Germany after World War II

Publication of the third issue of "The Centuries Speak" devoted to the shared history of Poles and Germans. The history of post-war Poland's relations with the two German states is…

04.09

Concert by Niklas Paschburg at the Łódź of Four Cultures Festival

Young German composer Niklas Paschburg released his second album "Svalbard," recorded and produced by Andy Barlow (Lamb), on 7K! in February 2020. Bob Boilen called Niklas Paschburg's debut album "oceanic,"…

04.09
20.09

EXHIBITION "POLISH-GERMAN GARDENS THROUGH THE EYES OF ARTISTS" IN BERLIN

EXHIBITION "POLISH-GERMAN GARDENS THROUGH THE EYES OF ARTISTS" IN BERLIN. The Berlin opening of the exhibition "Polish-German Gardens Through the Eyes of Artists" on 4 September 2020 was perfectly timed…

08.09
10.09

We are the Young Voice of Europe – Media Coverage of the Young Leaders Economic Forum 2020

We are the Young Voice of Europe – media coverage of the Economic Forum of Young Leaders 2020 is a project carried out as part of the 15th Economic Forum…

09.09
04.10

Show me your hands // Marta Romankiv and Łukasz Surowiec

"Show me your hands" Marta Romankiv and Lukasz Surowiec. In mid-August, we launch a Polish-German project in cooperation with Galerie Kreis (Nuremberg, Germany). As part of this initiative, Kraków-based artists…

13.09

"STILL LIFE" COMPOSITION BY ANTONINA NOWACKA as part of the "Beuys" project

The Ephemera Festival and the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw's exhibition "The Age of Penumbra" will close with an evening combining two performances – a composition by Antonina Nowacka…

16.09

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "Our Little Poland"

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

17.09
16.09

Exhibition FLECK&FLECK / INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE

The Foundation Pokolenia Pokoleniom, the Policultura Association and curator Barbara Czechmeszynska-Skowron invite you to view the virtual exhibition FLECK&FLECK INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE / GENERATIONSUBERGREIFENDER DIALOG, organised with the support of the…

18.09
01.11

Magical Engagement

The exhibition Magical Engagement, over which the Spider of Many Threads has spread her leg-strokers, is a place where we weave together activist, artistic, anti-fascist, animist, magical and queer-feminist threads….

19.09

Microcosm of Skaryszewski Park as part of the "Klima(t) 2.0. Universal Climate Meetings" project

Where: starting point – the main entrance of Teatr Powszechny in Warsaw, then proceeding to Skaryszewski Park. For whom: children aged 9–13. Led by: Igor Siedlecki, nature educator. Number of…

24.09
27.09

Theatre Village Part II – Teatr Węgajty

We cordially invite you to Part II of the Theatre Village

25.09
27.09

Polish-German Rowing Battle of Warsaw

On the centenary of the Battle of Warsaw, two rowing clubs from Poland and Germany will meet to get to know each other better and jointly commemorate this great historical…

26.09

Macrocosm of Skaryszewski Park as part of the "Klima(t) 2.0. Universal Climate Meetings" project

Where: starting point – the main entrance of Teatr Powszechny in Warsaw, then proceeding to Skaryszewski Park. For whom: children aged 9–13. Led by: Zuzanna Jagiello, nature educator. Number of…

01.10
30.11

Bogusław Fleck & Wojciech Otton Fleck – An Intergenerational Dialogue of Painters

The German association Policultura and the Polish Foundation Pokolenia Pokoleniom are involved in organising and promoting a series of exhibitions of paintings by representatives of two generations of the Fleck…

03.10

Macrocosm of Skaryszewski Park – A Walk for Families with Children, as part of the "Klima(t) 2.0. Universal Climate Meetings" project

Where: starting point – the main entrance of Teatr Powszechny in Warsaw, then proceeding to Skaryszewski Park. For whom: a walk for families with children aged 6 and over. Led…

04.10

"Dispersal Everywhere!" An Exercise in Solidarity from a Distance

"Dispersion Everywhere!" An Exercise in Solidarity from a Distance. LIGNA & 13 CHOREOGRAPHERS. Plac Solidarnosci + online broadcast with the participation of: Alejandro Ahmed, Bebe Miller, Bhenji Ra, Edna Jaime,…

08.10
26.10

2nd International Festival named after Józef Madeja

The International Jozef Madeja Festival is a unique artistic event organised in October in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. During the festival, numerous interesting events take place – concerts, lectures, master…

10.10
11.10

Klima(t) 2.0 – Universal Climate Meetings

The next instalment of meetings devoted to climate change and ways of fighting for the future of our planet begins. The idea behind these meetings is to combine scientific, activist…

12.10
14.10

Doc Lab Poland

DOC LAB POLAND is the largest and most comprehensive programme for documentary filmmakers in Poland, focusing on supporting auteur, creative documentary cinema while emphasising a producer-oriented approach. It comprises a…

12.10

WORKING WITH THE CAMERA IN DOCUMENTARY FILM – Lecture by cinematographer and documentarian Wojciech Staroń as part of Doc Lab Poland 2020

Award-winning cinematographer and director of acclaimed documentaries (including "The Argentine Lesson" and "The Brothers") will talk about working with the camera in documentary filmmaking. How do you find the right…

14.10

BUSINESS MODELS IN FILM PRODUCTION. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN SERVICE PRODUCTION – Lecture by Małgorzata Zacharko as part of Doc Lab Poland 2020

**ATTENTION! CHANGE OF LECTURER** Due to circumstances beyond our control, the lecturer for tomorrow's session BUSINESS MODELS IN FILM PRODUCTION: INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION THROUGH PRODUCTION SERVICES has changed. The lecture will…

15.10

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "Wind. A Documentary Thriller"

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

16.10
16.12

Air Wants to Go. Dominik Lejman

Air Wants to Go. Dominik Lejman. Curator: Hubertus v. Amelunxen. Opening: 16 October 2020, 6:30 PM. Exhibition dates: 17 October – 16 December 2020. Practical information, opening programme and registration:…

17.10

OP_Talks | Meeting with the Artist and Curator of the Exhibition entitled Air Wants to Go

OP_Talks | Meeting with Dominik Lejman and Hubertus v. Amelunxen. Venue: OP ENHEIM, Salon Herz, 5th floor. Free admission. Sign up: visit@openheim.org. Exhibition opening: https://bit.ly/AirWantsToGo_FB. The event is part of…

17.10

OP_Talks | Art Market and the Pandemic

OP_Talks | Meeting with art dealer Volker Diehl from Galerie DIEHL in Berlin. Venue: OP ENHEIM, Salon Herz, 5th floor. Free admission. Sign up: visit@openheim.org. Exhibition opening: https://bit.ly/AirWantsToGo_FB. The event…

18.10
23.01

Lady Dada. Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven

Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven (1874–1927), a German precursor of the artistic avant-garde forgotten by art history, was one of the most colourful figures of New York's bohemia in the second decade…

21.10

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "Scars" dir. Agnieszka Zwiefka

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

22.10
22.11

Project "More Light!"

The key theme of the next edition of the "More Light" project is the discovery of the metaphysics of light, both in art and in everyday life. The project opens…

25.10
24.01

"C Z A S N A S Z — U N S E R E Z E I T — O U R T I M E Günther Uecker at the Four Domes Pavilion"

The famous installation "Sandmill" by Gunther Uecker, one of the most outstanding contemporary German artists, is presented at the Four Domes Pavilion of the Museum of Contemporary Art. This is…

04.11

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "Sonny" + "Jerzy and Jerzy on the Lakes"

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

05.11

International Online Academic Conference Eco(Theo)Logically – Christians Facing Challenges

The climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges of the modern world. The time when ecology appeared only on the agendas of environmental organisations has passed. Today, the topics…

06.11

Performance "Still Life" directed by Agnieszka Jakimiak as part of the "Beuys" project

"Still Life" is a collection of elegies that allow us not so much to work through loss as to realise what the awareness of absence and lack brings with it….

10.11
23.11

Cinema as a Laboratory II

Six exceptional German films now available on mdag.pl! This is the second week of the exceptional film project. Cinema is a magical space that encourages experimentation and allows us to…

10.11
23.11

Cinema as a Laboratory II

A new online project – more films on mdag.pl in November! Cinema is a magical space that encourages experimentation and allows us to gain knowledge about the world and form…

12.11

Klima(t) 2.0 Christoph Titz (DE) & Morrison Tres (PL): "Green Manifesto" – A Concert-Spectacle in Tribute to Mother Earth

Ethnic jazz-rock fusion combined with inspiring visuals! A unique blend of music, visualisation and ecological education. 12 November 2020, 7:00 PM. ONLINE CONCERT ON YOUTUBE. Christoph Titz (DE) & Morrison…

14.11

A Monument Made of Paper | Webinar for Artists on Arolsen Archives

Monument of Paper | Arolsen Archives as a Source and Partner for Historical and Cultural Projects. Led by: Ramona Brau. Online event. Broadcast available on the ZOOM platform after registration….

14.11

Stolpersteine in Poland – Who Commemorates Whom and for Whom?

Stolpersteine in Poland – Who Commemorates Whom, and for Whom? Guests: Ramona Brau, Mikolaj Grynberg, Anna Makowka-Kwapisiewicz. Moderation: Agata Ganiebna. Online event. Participation in the debate via ZOOM platform. The…

16.11

Webinar: How Can I Successfully Complete a Project? – Project Management for Beginners

Are you planning your first project, or have you already gained some experience in project management? Our webinar "How Can I Successfully Complete My Project?" is just right for you….

16.11
22.11

18th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival – DAVID'S CAMERA WJFF.pl

The 18th WARSAW JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL "CAMERA OF DAVID WJFF.pl" will take place from 16 to 22 NOVEMBER 2020! The main partner of the festival is the POLIN Museum of…

18.11

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "The Whale from Lorino"

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

19.11
20.11

29th Rock & Chanson Festival "Cologne-Wrocław-Paris"

A legend of the Polish music scene – Maryla Rodowicz, the band Pectus, Andreas Langsch and Marcel Adam will headline the 29th edition of the Rock & Chanson Festival in…

20.11
24.11

Premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's Fidelio at the Baltic Opera in Gdansk

Baltic Opera in Gdansk. Ludwig van Beethoven FIDELIO. Premiere: 20 November 2020 at 7:00 PM. LIVE STREAMING: https://bit.ly/2ZZkHlm. About the production: Fidelio, although Beethoven's only opera, is not the sole…

25.11

Online Guided Tours | Air Wants to Go

Guided tours of the exhibition Air Wants to Go. Dominik Lejman. Curator: Hubertus v. Amelunxen. Tour schedule: 25 November, 6:00 PM | Tour with Agata Saraczynska in Polish. 2 December,…

26.11

Building Bridges – Symposium in Memory of Władysław Bartoszewski with the Opening of the Exhibition "Władysław Bartoszewski: Against the Current. Memory. Reconciliation. Dialogue of Cultures"

Wladyslaw Bartoszewski – historian, politician, diplomat; a witness to the most brutal war in European history. Throughout his life he was committed to the development and deepening of good Polish-German…

28.11

OP_Fame | Webinar with Diana Lelonek

OP_Fame | Art Project – How to Begin? How to Search for Information? Workshop for Artists. Led by: Diana Lelonek. Online event. Broadcast available on the ZOOM platform after registration….

01.12
05.12

Meeting Space – Theatre Village 2020, Part 3 Online

We invite you

02.12
05.12

MEETING SPACE – Theatre Village 2020, Part 3 Online

We invite you (programme updated with links)

02.12

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "The Hibernators Syndrome"

We invite you to the December edition of the WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION – an event presenting each year the most interesting Polish documentaries of recent years. On the coming…

02.12

"Bridge Builder" – Documentary Film by Zofia Kunert

Welcome: Prof. Dr. Julia von Blumenthal, President of the European University Viadrina. Dr. Hans-Gerd Happel, Chairman of the Karl Dedecius Foundation Board. Panel participants: Dr Marcin Barcz, assistant to W….

02.12

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "A Lesson of Love"

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

05.12

50th Anniversary of Willy Brandt's Kneeling at the Ghetto Heroes Monument

Live broadcast from the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the kneeling of German Chancellor Willy Brandt at the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes during his visit to Warsaw on…

05.12

OP_Fame | Webinar with Angelika Markul

OP_Fame | Process. Workshop for Artists. Led by: Angelika Markul. Online event. Broadcast available on the ZOOM platform after registration. Number of participants: max. 20. Registration: visit@openheim.org. OP ENHEIM invites…

10.12

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "A Lesson of Love"

WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION is a series of screenings of the most interesting and most award-winning Polish documentary films of recent years, accompanied by meetings with the filmmakers. The first…

12.12

Tacet | Concert Series

Tacet | Experimental Music Concert Series. Curator: Pawel Szroniak. 3.09 | Antje Vowinckel. 1.10 | The Pitch – (Baltschun, Nutters, Olsen, Thieke). 12.12 | Reinhold Friedl // online event. Admission…

16.12

Warsaw Doc Hot Selection screening of "An Ordinary Country"

We invite you to the final edition this year of the WARSAW DOC HOT SELECTION – an event presenting each year the most interesting Polish documentaries of recent years. On…

05.01
15.01

Call for Applications: DOC LAB POLAND 2021

For the seventh time, the Wladyslaw Slesicki Film Foundation, together with the Krakow Film Festival, announces a call for DOC LAB POLAND – the largest programme for professional documentary filmmakers…

01.03
30.08

"Smart Energy" and Pandemic Effects in Polish and German Border Municipalities

The aim of the project is: 1. to prepare workshops on the effects of the pandemic in Polish and German border municipalities, 2. to prepare Polish and German case studies…

12.03

"Stolp. Women's Day"

Premiere of the play "Stolp. Women's Day" at the new Witkacy Theatre in Slupsk! The guest of the television programme "Finde mich" is Adela Sparr: a woman who survived the…

12.03

'Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province' | Book launch by Urszula Biel and screening of 'Marital Hygiene'

Urszula Biel's book is a continuation of her first monograph on the cinema industry of the Silesian Voivodeship in the years 1918–1939. The current research area is the Upper Silesian…

19.03

Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province. Meeting with Dr Urszula Biel.

An author's meeting about Urszula Biel's book, which is a continuation of her first monograph on the cinema industry of the Silesian Voivodeship in the years 1918–1939. The current research…

25.03
08.04

Recruitment for the Academy In.Europa 2.0

Recruitment has begun for the In.Europa 2.0 Academy. The In.Europa Institute, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the Representation of the European Commission invite you to participate in the spring…

29.03
30.05

Open Call • Hommage à Penderecki – Searching for New Sound and Format

Join us! in penderecki@home "Actions for Free Jazz Orchestra." Do you know Penderecki? The Polish-German musical project Hommage a Penderecki – In Search of New Sound and Format is a…

09.04
13.04

"New Perspectives"

"New Perspectives" – a series of concerts and recordings by NeoQuartet as part of promoting the contemporary cultural heritage of Germany and Poland. New Perspectives is a project connecting two…

08.05
01.08

Exhibition "Not Just Bauhaus. Interwar German Photography and Polish Traces"

When the post-war world was reinventing itself, photography became, alongside film, a modern means of artistic expression, communication and documentation. It accompanied its era throughout its development, depicting it from…

15.05
15.06

Rekrutierung für das Stipendium für Drehbuch- und Bühnenautoren in der Villa Decius in Krakau

Der Verein Villa Decius und die Stiftung für deutsch-polnische Zusammenarbeit in Kooperation mit dem Literarischen Colloquium Berlin laden polnische und deutsche Drehbuch- und Bühnenautoren ein, sich um ein einmonatiges Stipendium…

15.05
15.06

Call for Applications: Screenwriters and Playwrights Residency at Villa Decius

The Villa Decius Association and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, in partnership with Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, invite Polish and German screenwriters and playwrights to apply for one-month residencies at the…

17.05

75 Years of DEFA: History and Legacy (discussion)

On 17 May 1946, DEFA, the state film studio of what would become the GDR, was founded in the Soviet occupation zone. It produced 700 feature films, 750 animated films…

24.05

Murderers Are Among Us (film + discussion)

Murderers Are Among Us (Die Mörder sind unter uns), 1946, dir. Wolfgang Staudte. This film, shot right after the war in the Soviet occupation zone, draws on the finest cinematic…

27.05
19.09

Cold Revolution. Central and Eastern European Societies Facing Socialist Realism, 1948–1959

In the "cold" climate of the 1950s – amid rising international tensions and the consolidation of communist dictatorships – a social revolution took place in the countries of Central and…

28.05

Trace of Generations. From the Synagogue to the Jewish House of Prayer in Bytom – Photography Workshop with a Guided Tour of Bytom

Bytom is an extremely fascinating city with a centuries-old history, located at the crossroads of cultures, languages and traditions. The diverse interests of the various social groups living in Bytom…

29.05
15.06

La Rondine – Performance Premiere

The premiere of the production "La Rondine," a co-production of the Silesian Opera in Bytom with the Meininger Staatstheater/Kulturstiftung Meiningen-Eisenach, originally staged in Germany in 2019. The show was directed…

31.05

Solo Sunny (film + discussion)

Solo Sunny, 1980, dir. Konrad Wolf. Sunny is a singer travelling with a group of performers across the GDR. She tries to organise her personal and professional life, which in…

02.06

Historical Podcast "The Synagogues of Bytom. Places of Prayer, Learning and Gatherings"

Bytom is a fascinating city with a centuries-old history, situated at the crossroads of cultures, languages and traditions. For centuries, representatives of several religions, including Jews, have lived side by…

07.06

Keys (film + discussion)

Klucze (Die Schlüssel), 1972, dir. Egon Günther. A young German couple from the GDR decides to spend their holiday in Kraków. He is a student with a principled approach to…

08.06

'Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province' | Book launch by Urszula Biel and screening of 'Marital Hygiene'

A meeting with Urszula Biel, devoted to her latest book "Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province: Cinemas, Owners, Audiences." The meeting will be accompanied by: a screening of excerpts…

09.06

"Children of Reconciliation" – Online Meeting

The online meeting entitled "Children of Reconciliation," held on 9 June 2021, opened a series of events within the "8 x Reconciliation" programme marking the 30th anniversary of the Polish-German…

10.06
03.09

Music Beyond Borders – Poster Exhibition by Dr. hab. Max Skorwider as part of the Save the Music social campaign by the MEAKULTURA Foundation

On 10 June, an exhibition of Music Beyond Borders posters by Max Skorwider will open at the Deutsches Polen-Institut in Darmstadt. The exhibition is part of the Save the Music…

12.06

'Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province' | Book launch by Urszula Biel and screening of 'Marital Hygiene'

We invite you to the book launch of Urszula Biel's "Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province: Cinemas, Owners, Audiences," Poznan 2020. The meeting with the author will be accompanied…

14.06

"Treaty Witnesses" – Online Meeting

On 14 June, an online meeting entitled "Witnesses of the Treaty" took place. It was part of the "8 x Reconciliation" event series marking the 30th anniversary of the Polish-German…

15.06

Forum "Cross-border Joint Urban and Regional Development in the Polish-German Area of Interconnections – Visions and Projects for 2030"

What is the occasion? On 17 June of this year, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the Federal Republic…

17.06

Neighbourliness Obliges – 30 Years of Polish and German Local Government Cooperation – 30 Years of the Treaty – 30 Years of FWPN

Online conference on the ZOOM platform with simultaneous interpretation into Polish and German. More information about the project: https://www.miasta.pl/aktualnosci/sasiedztwo-zobowiazuje-30-lat-wspolpracy-polskich-i-niemieckich-samorzadow https://www.miasta.pl/aktualnosci/30-lat-wspolpracy-polskich-i-niemieckich-samorzadow-zbieramy-materialy-archiwalne-z-miast Attached photo: Photo from the Zgorzelec City Hall Archives

17.06
19.06

From Reconciliation to Everyday Life? 30 Years of Polish-German Neighbourliness

During the conference in Warsaw, on the exact anniversary of the signing of the Treaty, a conversation with witnesses of history will bring us closer to the events of 1990/91….

17.06

'Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province' | Book launch by Urszula Biel and screening of 'Marital Hygiene'

We invite you to a special screening of the film "Marital Hygiene" and a discussion about Urszula Biel's book "Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province: Cinemas, Owners, Audiences." In…

18.06

Historical Podcast "Strength Lies in Diversity. The Rabbis of Bytom"

Bytom is a fascinating city with a centuries-old history, situated at the crossroads of cultures, languages and traditions. For centuries, representatives of several religions, including Jews, have lived side by…

19.06

Twin Cities Partnership Festival InterTony

The festival has been organised since 2016 by volunteers from the Foundation for the Development of the Chojnice and Czluchow Region in cooperation with volunteers from partner cities and the…

19.06

Central European Genealogical Meetings

Join us LIVE ONLINE via Zoom from 10:00 to 14:00 for five genealogical lectures. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oSkxsLu8RNGhfdLuou3sqA?fbclid Conference programme: 1. A Genealogist at the National Historical Archive in Grodno – Dr…

23.06

'Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province' | Book launch by Urszula Biel and screening of 'Marital Hygiene'

A meeting with Urszula Biel, director of the Amok Cinema in Gliwice, devoted to her latest book "Film Culture of the Upper Silesian Province: Cinemas, Owners, Audiences." The meeting will…

25.06
31.12

MARIAN HEMAR Das vergessene Lied / The Forgotten Song

"Marian Hemar – The Forgotten Song" is a musical-theatrical project marking the 120th anniversary of Marian Hemar's birth and the 100th anniversary of Karl Dedecius's birth, produced by the Association…

25.06
04.07

Kumzits – Artistic Interventions in Kazimierz

Kumzits is an experimental artistic collaboration programme between Berlin, Jerusalem and Kraków, consisting of a series of art projects and urban interventions in Kazimierz, the historic Jewish quarter of Kraków….

30.06

DEBATE #1: 30 Years of the Polish-German Treaty: Where Do We Stand? (PL/DE)

DEBATE #1: 30 Years of the Polish-German Treaty: Where Do We Stand? Poles in Germany, the German Minority in Poland. 1. Panel I: 21st Century Challenges: The Democracy Deficit and…

01.07
31.07

Politics of (In)accessibility

With the international symposium "Politics of (In)Accessibility," we aim to examine various approaches to accessibility and compare the situation in the Polish, German-speaking and Russian contexts. We are interested both…

09.07
13.07

500 Years of the Sigismund Bell on Wawel

The Sigismund Bell was cast in Kraków in 1520. It was commissioned by Sigismund I the Old, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, who reigned from 1507 to…

11.07
12.07

"Understanding Beyond Divisions" – NeoQuartet concert series promoting the shared contemporary cultural heritage of Germany and Poland

Understanding Beyond Divisions is a project that connects two cultures, three generations of creators and several schools of composition. The event presents, in a coherent and engaging manner, the most…

21.07
25.07

Sounding Jerusalem / Brzmienia Jerozolimy

The project, supported by the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, brings together various Jewish musical traditions, drawing from the roots of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish cultures and the creative…

21.07
25.07

Sounding Jerusalem / Brzmienia Jerozolimy

The project, supported by the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, brings together various Jewish musical traditions, drawing from the roots of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish cultures and the creative…

21.07
25.07

Sounding Jerusalem / Brzmienia Jerozolimy

The project, supported by the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, brings together various Jewish musical traditions, drawing from the roots of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish cultures and the creative…

21.07
25.07

Sounding Jerusalem / Brzmienia Jerozolimy

Project, wspierany przez Naczelnego Rabina Polish, Michaela Schudricha, łączy w sobie różne musical tradycje żydowskie zaczynając od korzeni wywodzących się z culture Żydów sefardyjskich and Żydów aszkenazyjskich i twórczych wpływów…

22.07
25.07

SOUNDING JERUSALEM André Ochodlo & Mélange Oriental (A/D/IL/PL)

The project, supported by the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, brings together various Jewish musical traditions, starting from roots in Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish culture and the creative influences…

22.07
25.07

SOUNDING JERUSALEM André Ochodlo & Mélange Oriental (A/D/IL/PL)16110 Sounding Jerusalem / Brzmienia Jerozolimy

The project, supported by the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, brings together various Jewish musical traditions, starting from roots in Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish culture and the creative influences…

26.07
31.07

Polish-German Art Festival. Warm Pole

The Warm Pole: Artistic residencies, workshops, and meetings in Prószków. On 29 July 1921, in Prószków (Opole region, Poland), the highest temperature ever recorded on present-day Polish territory was measured….

29.07

The Richters and the Taterkas. In Search of Family Ties and Traces of Memory

Bytom is a fascinating city with a centuries-long history, situated at the crossroads of cultures, languages, and traditions. For centuries, representatives of several religions lived side by side there, including…

02.08
13.08

Residence at Genshagen Palace as Part of the Programme „In Conversation with Belarusian Writers. German-Polish-Belarusian Residence Programme"

As part of the programme, two Belarusian creators will come to the Genshagen Palace for a residency: Maryja Martisievich – poet, essayist, translator, and blogger, and Uladzimir Lobach – ethnologist,…

05.08

Concert Hans Peter Salentin & Friends

Concert Hans Peter Salentin & Friends as part of the 17th International Jazz Workshops in Leszno on 5 August 2021.

10.08

Online Debate at the Genshagen Foundation

A conversation with three Belarusian writers and poets: Maryja Martysevič and Uladzimir Lobach, who, as part of the project "In Conversation with Belarusian Writers: A German-Polish-Belarusian Residency Programme," are on…

13.08
15.08

Olesnica Circus and Art Festival

Oleśnica once again has the honour of inviting you to an extraordinary celebration of New Circus! This is already the 7th edition of the Oleśnica Circus-Arts Festival, during which a…

14.08
24.08

Residence at the International Centre for Dialogue in Krasnogrud

As part of the programme "In Conversation with Belarusian Writers: A German-Polish-Belarusian Residency Programme," two creators from Belarus will come to the International Centre for Dialogue in Krasnogruda: Maryja Martysevič…

17.08

Borderland/Belarus

Meeting with poet Maryja Martysevič and writer Uladzimir Łobacz at the café "A Song about Porcelain" in Krasnogruda. The meeting will be moderated by Krzysztof Czyżewski.

19.08

Belarus Time – Online Debate

We cordially invite you to a debate with the participation of Maryja Martysevič and Uladzimir Lobach – Belarusian writers who are currently on a residency at the International Centre for…

20.08
31.12

Exhibition entitled „Stalag XX B – An Untold Story"

From 20 August, the Malbork City Museum will present the exhibition "Stalag XX B – The Untold Story." Stalag XX B was a prisoner-of-war camp that operated until 1945 in…

24.08
22.11

Modern Art – A Dialogue between Art Museums from Poland and Germany

From August to November 2021, the Genshagen Foundation is organizing a Polish-German museum exchange, during which, over four online meetings, German and Polish contemporary art museums will jointly address current…

26.08

30 Jahre – 610 Berlin Warschau

Anlässlich des 30-jährigen Bestehens der Städtepartnerschaft zwischen Berlin und Warschau, sowie des Abschlusses der Deutsch-polnischen Verträge von 1991, zeigt das Startup Filmfestival 610 Berlin Warschau vom 26.8.-1.9.2021 Filme des jungen…

26.08
24.09

Fleck & Fleck Intergenerational Dialogue

On Thursday, 26 August, the next instalment of the project "Fleck & Fleck Intergenerational Dialogue," supported by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, took place – a vernissage of the exhibition…

30.08
30.09

Political Review No. 167 (2021)

The 167th issue of "Przegląd Polityczny" will be published on 30 August – one of the most distinguished journals for Polish culture and politics, published continuously since 1983. In the…

02.09
05.09

FINAL OF THE ANNUAL POLISH-GERMAN INTEGRATION AWARD BDA – SARP 2021

The annual Polish-German Integration Award BDA – SARP is a continuation of the competition for the best diploma project in the field of industrial architecture, organized for over 20 years,…

02.09
04.09

14th Innowica Theatre Meetings 2021

Thursday (2 September) 9:00 PM Teatr Kalambur "Karbido-Stolik, or colonial whispers for 4 gentlemen and a table" (Nowica 9) 11:00 PM Nowica 9 + Friends (Nowica 9). Friday (3 September)…

03.09

Partnership(s) (of Cities) between Lower Silesia and Saxony

Conference summarizing the project: 30 Years of the Partnership between Lower Silesia and Saxony – Cooperation between Local Governments: Current State, Perspectives, and Recommendations. The aim of the conference is…

04.09
12.09

Radio Total. Festival of Visual Arts on Air

"Radio Total: A Visual Arts Festival on the Airwaves" is a unique event presenting phenomena of artistic and cultural life in the Tri-City area from the mid-1980s to the present…

04.09
12.09

Radio Total. Festival of Visual Arts on Air

"Radio Total: A Visual Arts Festival on the Airwaves" is a unique event presenting phenomena of artistic and cultural life in the Tri-City area from the mid-1980s to the present…

06.09
10.09

30 Years – Generation of Friendship – Economic Forum of Young Leaders

30 Years – Generation of Friendship – support of the Young Leaders' Economic Forum is a project carried out as part of the 16th Young Leaders' Economic Forum, which will…

07.09

„The Traveller" („Der Reisende") by A. Boschwitz / Classics in German / Buch, meaning Book

We invite you to an online discussion meeting from the CLASSICS IN GERMAN series, centred on the book "The Traveller" by U. A. Boschwitz. Participation in the discussion is free…

07.09
23.11

Buch, meaning Book – Online Discussion Club Dedicated to German-Language Literature

The project "Buch, czyli książka" ("Buch, meaning book") is an online book discussion club focused on German-language literature. Already in September, we set off on a fascinating journey through German-language…

08.09
15.09

Theatre Workshop Moist Mother Earth

The project "Feuchte Mutter Erde" brings together actors and dancers from Poland, Germany, and Belarus. The goal is to draw attention to the importance of women's role in civil society….

10.09
25.06

Fleck & Fleck Intergenerational Dialogue – Film

The Pokolenia Pokoleniom Foundation, under a grant from the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, produced a film inspired by the project "Poles by Choice," titled "Fleck & Fleck Intergenerational Dialogue." The…

11.09
12.09

Jewish Music Days in Szczecin 2021

The fourth edition of the Jewish Music Days in Szczecin will feature highly international programmes. We will treat Jewish culture as an occasion to showcase many traditions and styles. After…

14.09
24.09

Polish-German Plein Air Painting Workshop. Santok 2021

The plein air event will take place in the picturesque village on the Warta River, in Santok. Experienced and accomplished artists as well as students from Poland and Germany will…

15.09

IDENTITY WORKSHOP: Poles in Germany. German Minority in Poland. A Common Identity? (PL)

A workshop aimed at discovering common traits among Poles and people representing the German minority in Germany and Poland – what unites us, what divides us, and why? The workshop…

17.09

The Notwist Concert at the Łódź of Four Cultures Festival

The Ł4K Festival has consistently, for many years, strived to bring the contemporary or classical musical achievements of the most interesting German artists closer to the people of Łódź. The…

20.09
30.11

„10 Years" – A Chronicle of Partnership – How the Perception of the Partner, Historical and Social Issues, and Relations between Residents Has Changed over the Years

After a break in direct contacts caused by the pandemic, actions are needed to bring the residents of both cities closer together and revitalize their relations. As part of the…

21.09

The Latest in German / Buch, meaning Book

We invite you to an online discussion meeting from the LATEST IN GERMAN series, centred on the book "A Dream of an Okapi" by M. Leky. Participation in the discussion…

22.09

DEBATE #2: Poles in Germany, German Minority in Poland: A Sense of Pride or Inferiority? (PL/DE)

The exceptional – by European standards – relations between Poland and Germany are probably more emotionally charged than any others. The range of feelings between the neighbouring countries stretches from…

23.09

A Unique Concert. What Connects Bronisław Huberman with Bytom?

Who does not know the name of Bronisław Huberman, born in Częstochowa – one of the most outstanding violin virtuosos of the first half of the 20th century, and at…

24.09
08.10

Mein Haus – mein Wohnblock. Die Montwiłł-Mirecki Wohnsiedlung in Lodz

The Montwiłł-Mirecki Housing Estate is a unique phenomenon – one of the first and largest modernist residential developments in Poland (1928–1931), whose construction was initiated by the city authorities to…

24.09
31.12

Exhibition „Mein Haus – mein Wohnblock. Die Montwiłł-Mirecki Wohnsiedlung in Lodz, 1928-31"

The exhibition presents the Józef Montwiłł-Mirecki Housing Estate in Łódź, a somewhat forgotten yet significant realization in the history of Polish architecture, which was shown at international exhibitions, including Die…

24.09
24.10

Multimedia Exhibition by Andreas Müller-Pohle at the Białystok Interphoto International Photography Festival 2021

Andreas Müller-Pohle: Video Works 1996–2021. The career of Berlin-based artist Andreas Müller-Pohle began in the mid-1970s when, drawing on the principles of "Visualism," he introduced radically minimalist elements into the…

24.09
24.10

Exhibition Opening – ANDREAS MÜLLER-POHLE – VIDEO WORKS 1996–2021

The exhibition in Białystok is the first survey of the artist's video works, beginning with the expressive Entropy (1996), a poignant "iconoclastic" response to the disappearing analogue photography, torn apart…

25.09
26.09

Can Art Save the Planet | Conference

CAN ART SAVE THE PLANET? Conference | OP ENHEIM 25, 26 September 2021. Venue: Salon Herz, 5th floor. Free admission. Registration: visit@openheim.org. PROGRAMME >>> coming soon at openheim.org. Can art…

30.09

Angel of Dusk

"Angel of Twilight" is a nearly two-hour concert of songs from the Weimar Republic era, mostly set to lyrics and music by Friedrich Hollaender. These songs are primarily known through…

30.09

Inscriptions at the Jewish Cemetery in Pszczyna. Lecture

The old inscriptions on tombstones from the Pszczyna Jewish cemetery constitute a very interesting source for research on the culture and mentality of Upper Silesia. They are evidence of the…

30.09

Angel of Dusk

"Angel of Twilight" is a nearly two-hour concert of songs from the Weimar Republic era, mostly set to lyrics and music by Friedrich Hollaender. These songs are primarily known through…

30.09

Angel of Dusk

"Angel of Twilight" is a nearly two-hour concert of songs from the Weimar Republic era, mostly set to lyrics and music by Friedrich Hollaender. These songs are primarily known through…

01.10
28.02

Colours, Shapes and Sounds in the World of Mathematics – 100 Years of Five-Dimensional Geometry

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Theodor Kaluza's "Theory of the Fifth Dimension," an exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and objects was held at the Gründerzentrum bbw Hochschule in…

02.10

Celebrations of the 30th Anniversary of the Union of German Social and Cultural Associations in Poland and the 30th Anniversary of the Treaty on Good Neighbourliness

On 17 June 1991, the treaty between the Republic of Poland and the Federal Republic of Germany on good neighbourliness and friendly cooperation was signed. Shortly afterwards, on 27 August…

03.10
07.10

„Razam" „Femina – Wondrous Circle of Life", „Femina – Wunderbar Lebenskreis"

Performance presentations: 3 October 2021 – 5:00 PM, Market Square in Wiązów; 4 October 2021 – 5:00 PM, Ziębice Cultural Centre – Ziębice; 6 October 2021 – 5:00 PM, Market…

06.10
22.10

Pohlnische Capelle / Capella Polska

Pohlnische Capelle | Capella Polska. 6 October 2021, 6:00 PM / 6th October 2021, 6:00 p.m. Collegium Minus UAM, Aula Lubrańskiego, Wieniawskiego 1, 61-712 Poznań. 22 October 2021 ON-LINE /…

09.10

Femina – Wondrous Circle of Life / Wunderbar Lebenskreis

We are attaching the poster for the event that was created earlier but has been moved from 6 October 2021 to 9 October 2021 at 4:00 PM due to weather…

09.10

„Femina – Wondrous Circle of Life"

The performance has been moved from 6 October 2021 to 9 October 2021 due to bad weather conditions. Performance presentations: 4 October 2021 – 5:00 PM, Market Square in Wiązów;…

09.10

Celebrations of the 30th Anniversary of the Union of German Social and Cultural Associations in Poland and the 30th Anniversary of the Treaty on Good Neighbourliness

On 17 June 1991, the treaty between the Republic of Poland and the Federal Republic of Germany on good neighbourliness and friendly cooperation was signed. Shortly afterwards, on 27 August…

11.10
13.10

Conference „Erich Maria Remarque Read Today. On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Writer's Death"

The international academic conference and accompanying exhibition will be devoted to the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque (1898–1970). To readers of various generations around the world, Remarque remains…

14.10

EUROPEAN ROOTS OF THE POLISH LANGUAGE

The educational portal https://polskiikropka.pl/ invites you to participate in the webinar EUROPEAN ROOTS OF THE POLISH LANGUAGE, organized with the support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. The training is…

14.10

„A Place of Reconciliation" – Meeting around the Publication by Waldemar Czachur and Gregor Feindt „Kreisau | Krzyżowa. 1945 – 1989 – 2019"

Why do thousands of young people visit the small Lower Silesian village of Krzyżowa every year? Why does this place inspire people from all over Europe? What was the Krzyżowa…

18.10

Historical Podcast „Berta, Mina and Selma. Jewish Women of Pre-War Bytom"

On one hand modest, sometimes seemingly hidden, even withdrawn from certain spheres of public life, yet on the other hand remarkably caring and engaged, mainly in social and charitable activities….

18.10

Historical Podcast entitled „Berta, Mina and Selma. Jewish Women of Pre-War Bytom"

On one hand modest, sometimes seemingly hidden, even withdrawn from certain spheres of public life, yet on the other hand remarkably caring and engaged, mainly in social and charitable activities….

22.10
31.12

New Languages for Planet A

On the pages of "Dwutygodnik," we are carrying out the project "New Languages for Planet A." Within this framework, until the end of this year, Polish and German authors will…

27.10

GERMAN LOANWORDS AS AN AID IN LEARNING THE POLISH LANGUAGE

The educational portal https://polskiikropka.pl/ invites you to participate in the webinar EUROPEAN ROOTS OF THE POLISH LANGUAGE, organized with the support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation. The training is…

04.11

Academic Conference „Trace of Generations. Jewish Cultural Heritage in Poland"

The premise of the academic conference "Trace of Generations: Jewish Cultural Heritage in Poland" is to reflect on the dynamics of change in the presence of Jewish heritage in social…

04.11
30.06

Exhibition „Trace of Generations. From the Synagogue to the Jewish House of Prayer"

The project titled "Trace of Generations: From the Synagogue to the Jewish House of Prayer in Bytom" comprises an exhibition, a documentary film with an accompanying publication, and numerous educational…

04.11

Bartoszewski Promemoria. The Neighbour's Language

"I seek a teacher and a master […] / let him once more name things and concepts" – T. Różewicz. In the Year of Karl Dedecius, we cordially invite you…

05.11
30.01

The Splendour of Power. The Wettins on the Throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

The exhibition "The Splendour of Power: The Wettins on the Throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth" is the first attempt since 1997 to present the shared Polish-Saxon history to the public,…

07.11
12.11

Cold War on the Western Baltic

On 7–12 November 2021, workshops will be held in the Tri-City area with the participation of students from 3 partner universities. Through meetings, lectures, and excursions to sites key to…

09.11
12.11

SOFA – eWarsaw Workshop

School of Film Advancement ist ein dreiteiliges Qualifizierungs- und Begegnungsprogramm mit Workshops in Warschau, Tbilisi und Vilnius. SOFA lädt bis zu 18 junge Filmvermittler*innen, Filmagent*innen und Creative Entrepreneurs aus Polen,…

15.11
22.11

19th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival – DAVID'S CAMERA WJFF.pl

THIS YEAR'S 19TH EDITION OF THE WARSAW JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL "KAMERA DAWIDA" WILL TAKE PLACE ON 15–21 NOVEMBER AT THE POLIN MUSEUM IN WARSAW AND ONLINE ACROSS ALL OF POLAND!…

16.11

International Conference „Eco-Forum 2021. Polish-German Green Deal?"

The aim of the international conference organized by the Department of Constitutional Law at the University of Wrocław and the Department of Eastern European History at Ludwig Maximilian University of…

19.11
30.11

Scream Amplifier – Belarusian Art in Times of Protest

"Scream Amplifier – Belarusian Art in Times of Protest" is the theme of the latest special issue of Dwutygodnik, which will be published on 19 November. In it, you will…

25.11

Scream Amplifier – Belarusian Art in the Age of Protest / Online Debate

A Polish-Belarusian-German discussion within the project "Scream Amplifier – Belarusian Art in Times of Protest," prepared by Dwutygodnik in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw and the Belarusian House Foundation,…

25.11
27.11

Online Polish-German seminar „Understanding and tackling the climate crisis as a matter of justice"

In seminar participants are going to get deeper insight into the historical and current connection between the climate crisis and racism. They will get the opportunity to learn – and…

25.11
27.11

Seminar on Racism and the Climate Crisis

In Poland and Germany, as in other countries of the global North, challenges related to the current climate crisis lead to demarcation and the desire to defend privileges. This fosters…

25.11
31.01

KRAKÓW NATIVITY SCENE – A Polish Christmas Tradition at the Hetjens Museum

The exhibition at the Hetjens Ceramics Museum in Düsseldorf was organized by the Museum of Kraków, the Polish Institute in Düsseldorf, and the Hetjens Ceramics Museum in Düsseldorf. It is…

25.11
26.11

4TH INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ON THREATS AND CHALLENGES OF CONTEMPORARY WORLD SECURITY – POLITICAL AND LEGAL DIMENSION

The 4th Conference is a continuation of the academic discussion undertaken in previous editions and will seek to answer further questions that remained unanswered at earlier conferences. What actions aimed…

26.11

Immigrantism – Sewing Words with Teodor Ajder

"Immigrantism – Sewing Words" with Teodor Ajder, moderated by Yulia Krivich, is… a communal poetry reading. Teodor was born in Chișinău (Moldova), spent part of his life in Romania and…

27.11
31.12

Germany and Poland in a New Euro-Atlantic Constellation – Article Series

At the intersection of Joe Biden's new strategy and Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer's new proposals, a new Euro-Atlantic constellation is taking shape. Thanks to funding under the "30 Years of the Treaty….

27.11
31.12

Debate „Poland and Germany in a Changing World" – Ochmann, Górka-Winter, Prien, Behrendt

We invite you to watch the debate "Poland and Germany in a Changing World." Which areas offer the best opportunities for developing cooperation and improving relations between Poland and Germany?…

01.12

In.Europa European Seminar: Germany. New Coalition

We invite you to the seminar "Germany: The New Coalition" – the first meeting in the series In.Europa Seminars: Climate, Rule of Law, Economy, Future, which will take place on…

02.12

Premiere of the „Solidarity Breaks Down Walls" Section

"Solidarity" was changing not only Poland but also its surroundings. On the 40th anniversary of the message to the working people of Eastern Europe, we are launching a "Solidarity Breaks…

07.12

New Languages for Planet A – Polish-German Online Debate

Online discussion with Polish-German simultaneous interpretation. Participants: Frank Raddatz, Marcin Stachowicz, Andreas Weber, Urszula Zajączkowska. Moderated by Agnieszka Słodownik. Climate catastrophe is often mentioned alongside a crisis of imagination. So…

08.12
25.02

Project Page „Trace of Generations. From the Synagogue to the Jewish House of Prayer in Bytom"

The project titled "Trace of Generations: From the Synagogue to the Jewish House of Prayer in Bytom" comprises an exhibition, a documentary film with an accompanying publication, and numerous educational…

09.12

In.Europa European Seminar: Climate. The World Looks at Europe

We invite you to the seminar "Climate: The World Looks at Europe" – the next meeting in the series In.Europa European Seminars: Climate, Rule of Law, Economy, Future. Thursday, 9…

09.12

OP_Talks | Berenika Partum and Yagner Anderson. On Practices of Breaking Stereotypes

OP_Talks | Berenika Partum and Yagner Anderson. On practices of breaking stereotypes. 9 December, 6:30 PM > Online event. Broadcast available in the event: LINK and on the OP ENHEIM…

10.12

COSMO in Polish

We invite you to listen to the COSMO po polsku radio programme dedicated to the project Schlaf gut / Sleep Well, which consists of Polish and German lullabies recorded by…

15.12

Presentation of the Thematic Edition of the Silesian Historical Quarterly „Sobótka" – Online Debate

On 15 December 2021 at 5:00 PM, a presentation of the special issue of the Silesian Historical Quarterly "Sobótka" will take place, devoted to the Polish-German Treaty on Good Neighbourliness…

15.12

In.Europa European Seminar „What Awaits Us in Europe in 2022" –

The In.Europa Institute cordially invites you to the European Seminar "What Awaits Us in Europe in 2022," which will take place on 15 December 2021 at 5:00 PM. The end…

15.12

Presentation of the Thematic Edition of the Silesian Historical Quarterly „Sobótka" – Online Debate

On 15 December 2021 at 5:00 PM, a presentation of the special issue of the Silesian Historical Quarterly "Sobótka" will take place, devoted to the Polish-German Treaty on Good Neighbourliness…

25.12
31.12

Schlaf gut / Sleep Well

"Schlaf gut / Sleep Well" is a musical project consisting of ten lullabies (in Polish and German), created with the support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, celebrating the 30th…

29.12

About the Project „Schlaf gut / Sleep Well" on Polish Radio for Children

We invite you to listen to the radio programme dedicated to the musical project "Schlaf gut / Sleep Well." More about the project at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMU20Jf73XTQFSQpaqb5qkw. Link to the radio station:…

23.01

About the Project „Schlaf gut / Sleep Well" on the „Good Sound" Programme

We invite you to listen to the radio programme "Good Sound" dedicated to the musical project "Schlaf gut / Sleep Well." "Schlaf gut / Sleep Well" is a project created…

02.02
30.06

With No One Else's Eyes

A photography project for 30 young people with visual impairments or blindness, who will become our guides. We will witness their lives and their cities that they love. The initiative…

26.02
17.03

Paradox – On the Edge of Documentary

A joint curatorial project of the paradoks festival (Leipzig) and the WRO Art Center, dedicated to documentary formats that go beyond the boundaries of conventional cinema. Journalistic investigations and reconstructions,…

01.04
13.05

Exhibition „When the Sun Is Low – The Shadows Are Long / When The Sun Is Low – The Shadows Are Long / Калі сонца нізка – цені доўгія"

Belarusian philosopher Ihar Babkou called Belarus the "Kingdom of Ruins," referring to phenomena of abandonment and orphanhood, and at the same time to the richness of a place frequently described…

04.04
03.06

Political Review No. 171/2022

In the issue of "Przegląd Polityczny" (171/2022), to be published in April, we present a debate on the connections between political order and forms of religious life. The debate, initially…

10.04

International Conference „Sabina Spielrein and the Early Pioneers of Psychoanalysis"

The first international conference, "Sabina Spielrein and the Early Pioneers of Psychoanalysis," is dedicated to Sabina Spielrein, a Jewish pioneer of psychoanalysis who was murdered in the Holocaust, as well…

14.04

Panel „Long-Term Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine for Transatlantic Relations and the Strategic Autonomy of the European Union"

[English version below] The panel "Long-term Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine for Transatlantic Relations and for the Strategic Autonomy of the European Union" is the second discussion organized as…

26.04
03.05

Szczecin Classic Academy – An Out-of-This-World Course – 4th Edition

Szczecin Classic is the largest and most prestigious classical music festival in Western Pomerania. During the festival, an international music course, Szczecin Classic Academy, is held for students and graduates…

02.05

Berlin Premiere of the Performance „Pilecki's Herbarium"

Performance "PILECKI'S HERBARIUM." "I tried to live my life in such a way that in the hour of death I could feel joy rather than fear." Cavalry Captain Witold Pilecki….

04.05

Europe without Russian Energy: Is It Possible, When and What Will It Mean?

The panel "Europe without Russian Energy: Is It Possible, When, and What Will It Mean? Closer Integration or Survival of the Fittest?" is the third discussion organized as part of…

04.05
31.05

Special Issue of the Monthly „Znak": Here Speaks Ukraine

The May issue of the monthly "Znak" is devoted to the ongoing war. We gave voice to creators from Ukraine so they could tell in their own words what this…

06.05
08.05

Women's Texts for Theatre

German-language theatre is one of those areas of contemporary culture that reacts very quickly to social and political problems, to discourses taking place in public space, and to the challenges…

07.05

Warsaw Premiere of the Performance „Pilecki's Herbarium"

We invite you to the premiere of the performance "PILECKI'S HERBARIUM." "I tried to live my life in such a way that in the hour of death I could feel…

08.05
11.05

German Dance Scene 2022 as Part of the 16th Edition of Mandala Performance Festival

German Dance Scene 2022 as part of the 16th Mandala Performance Festival. We invite you to presentations of NON-PLAYABLE CHARACTER performed by Julia Plawgo, Antonia Steffens' performance "An Attende," and…

17.05
03.07

Call for Applications for the Forum of Cultural Dialogue Residence Programme. Fellowships for Screenwriters and Playwrights 2022

The Villa Decius Association and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, in partnership with Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, invite Polish and German screenwriters and playwrights to apply for one-month residencies at Villa…

24.05
26.05

Interdisciplinary Academic and Teaching Conference: Nature – Spirit and Power

Nature – Spirit and Power. Nature, as an important subject of human reflection, has inspired the imagination since at least the mid-18th century. The openness of this vast discourse, which…

25.05

Wessen Stimme zählt? | Galerie Nord | Kunstverein Tiergarten

Was bedeutet Assimilation für Künstler:innen in Berlin? Wer wird in der politischen Mitbestimmung in Berlin berücksichtigt, wer ausgegrenzt? Werden die veränderten gesellschaftlichen Realitäten im Kulturbetrieb zur Kenntnis genommen? Eine Diskussion…

26.05
07.06

Zdzisław Jurkiewicz. Die Sonne in der Küche

The Wrocław Centre of Culture and Art and TOP in Berlin invite you to an exhibition of Zdzisław Jurkiewicz, an artist whose apartment in the 1970s became a veritable capsule-laboratory…

27.05
06.08

Zdzisław Jurkiewicz. Die Sonne in der Küche

Since 1964, Zdzisław Jurkiewicz lived and worked in a small apartment on ul. Łaciarska in Wrocław, and it was precisely this space that served as the figure connecting the various…

27.05
30.05

ORGANy PLUS+ Festival 2022 SPRING: MONIUSZKO_150

In 2022, we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of the Polish composer and author of national operas – Stanisław Moniuszko (1819–1872). This is an excellent opportunity to present…

30.05
02.06

Long-Term Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine for Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

The panel "Long-term Consequences of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine for Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus" is the fourth discussion organized as part of this year's Warsaw European Forum. The debate featured…

31.05

The Haunted Manor

In 2019, we celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Stanisław Moniuszko, patron of the Poznań stage. On that occasion, among many events, we presented a concert version of…

01.06
03.06

CEDOC Market – Co-Production Market

CEDOC MARKET (Central European Documentary Market) (formerly DOC LAB POLAND Co-Production Market), organized by the Władysław Ślesicki Film Foundation in cooperation with the Kraków Film Festival, is the only co-production…

03.06
05.06

3rd Toruń-Göttingen Seminar „Migration and Integration. Polish and German Perspectives in a European Context"

The project is a continuation of the Toruń-Göttingen Seminars / Göttinger-Thorner Seminare initiated in October 2019. It is part of the intensive cooperation between the Polish-German Society in Toruń and…

03.06

Expert Seminar: 18 Years of Poland in the EU. High Stakes. Poland in the Europe of the Future

The In.Europa Institute has the honour of inviting you to the expert seminar "18 Years of Poland in the EU: A High-Stakes Game. Poland in the Europe of the Future."…

06.06
11.06

Art and Religion of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period in the Sudeten Foothills

Polish-German Seminar Wrocław-Halle-Siegen "Art and Religion of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period in the Sudetes Foreland." Morawa Palace, 6–11 June 2022. The Department of Renaissance and Reformation…

06.06
17.06

I Hear Good Sounds – Let Us Cherish Memories

The project "I Hear Good Sounds – Let Us Cherish Memories" will become Szczecin's celebration of inclusive culture. Concerts featuring seniors from Poland and Germany, a conference, a reportage, and…

10.06

Film Screening: „The Eleventh: Know Thy Neighbour"

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

11.06

Kozzi Film Festival – Film Screening: Die Waldgänger

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

11.06

Kozzi Film Festival – Film Screening: „Seeds (Die Saat)"

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

12.06

Rotary Club Warsaw Goethe Charity Gala Evening

The "Gala Evening" serves to foster a better understanding of both countries, their culture, and their similarities. The invited artists – Steffen Moeller and Sara Lobnig – are the best…

12.06

Kozzi Film Festival – Film Screening: „Free or Dead"

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

12.06

Kozzi Film Festival – Film Screening: „Fabian or Going to the Dogs"

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

13.06

Kozzi Film Festival – Film Screening: „Close Range Shot"

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

14.06

Kozzi Film Festival – Film Screening: „Exile"

This is already the eighth edition of the Kozzi Film Festival in Zielona Góra. Counting from the 2012 meeting in Kargowa, this is the eleventh edition of the film event….

18.06

InterTony Festival

InterTony Festival 2022 is a rock festival of city partnerships organized by the Foundation for the Development of the Chojnice and Człuchów Region and Rockinitiative Emsdetten eV, along with other…

25.06
26.06

International Integrative Polish-German Youth Football Project

The WBS Warsaw Football Academy is pleased to present an international sports project whose main objective is to build Polish-German bonds through football and joint integration of Polish-German youth groups….

25.06
03.07

Maiseh. Programme of Artistic Interventions in Urban Space

Artists: Wojtek Blecharz, Hadassa Goldvicht, Cecylia Malik, Stefanie Oberhoff, Christoph Rothmeier, Kobi Vogman, Yuval Yairi. Curators: Curatorial Collective for Public Art (Berlin): Yael Sherill, Lianne Mol, Julia Kawka; HaMiffal (Jerusalem):…

02.07

Concert

Joint concert of wind orchestras from Gogolin and Schongau.

13.07

Online Debate „Integration and Disintegration Tendencies in the EU in the Context of the War in Ukraine"

The panel "Integration and Disintegration Tendencies in the EU in the Context of the War in Ukraine" is the fifth online discussion organized as part of this year's Warsaw European…

18.07
24.07

18th International Jazz Workshops

The 18th International Jazz Workshops in Leszno will take place on 18–24 July. For many years, the workshops have been regarded as one of the most interesting and most creative…

21.07
24.07

SHALOM Leolam – Prayer for Peace

The premiere of the musical project "SHALOM Leolam" will be the culmination of the 17th International Meetings with Jewish Culture at the Agnieszka Osiecka Atelier Theatre in Sopot in July…

21.07
01.08

Mood for wood – international design workshop

Mood for wood is an international design workshop for students and young designers interested in actually realizing their ideas. During the workshops, students, with the help of renowned architects and…

23.07

„Colours, Shapes and Sounds in the World of Mathematics – 100 Years of Theodor Kaluza's Five-Dimensional Geometry." „Interactive Hybrid Exhibition."

We invite you to the vernissage of the project "Colours, Shapes and Sounds in the World of Mathematics – 100 Years of Theodor Kaluza's Five-Dimensional Geometry" at the Gallery Museum…

28.07
16.10

Solniki 44 – Programme 2022

Siedlisko Kultury Solniki 44 launches its programme of artistic events for the summer-autumn season 2022. This year's programme takes place within several projects that we organize, partner, or benefit from…

31.07
07.08

„Polish-German Artistic Crafts Workshops 2022"

This year's workshops were already the fourth summer project of Gymnasium mit Regionaler Schule Altentreptow and the Bonin Foundation. Taking part were not only young people who had already got…

02.08

Online Discussion „What Will Be the Consequences of NATO Enlargement?"

The panel "What Will Be the Consequences of NATO Enlargement?" is the sixth discussion organized as part of this year's Warsaw European Forum 2022. The debate featured Andreas Umland from…

02.08
12.08

Literary Residence at Genshagen Palace as Part of the Project „Continuing the Conversation – Polish-German-Belarusian Residence Programme for Authors from Belarus"

Two Belarusian writers, Palina Stsepanenka and Tsikhan Charniakievicz, will spend a ten-day literary residency at the Genshagen Palace in Germany. During the residency, the writers will participate in the "Tandem…

05.08
14.08

International Art Plein Air „Forest Inspirations VI"

Painters from Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands will take part in the International Plein Air "Forest Inspirations VI," which will be held at the Centre of Forest Culture in Gołuchów…

09.08

The Modern Girl. A Musical Story about Women in Poland and Germany in the Interwar Period

The concert's extraordinary format combines Polish and German hits from the interwar period, performed by mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk and composer and pianist Tomasz Prasqual, with a narrative about the situation…

10.08

Creative Workshops with Elements of Improvisation: On Hospitality…

The workshops are part of the project "Modern Girl: A Musical Story about Women in Poland and Germany in the Interwar Period." After each concert, mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk and composer…

12.08
22.08

Literary Residence at the International Centre for Dialogue in Krasnogrud as Part of the Programme „Continuing the Conversation – Polish-German-Belarusian Residence Programme for Authors from Belarus"

Two Belarusian writers, Palina Stsepanenka and Tsikhan Charniakievicz, will spend a ten-day literary residency at the International Centre for Dialogue in Krasnogruda.

18.08

„Literature in the Face of Violence". Meeting with Belarusian Writers Polina Stepanenko and Cichan Czarniakiewicz

Meeting with participants of the residency programme "Continuing the Conversation – a Polish-German-Belarusian Residency Programme for Authors from Belarus" at the literary café "A Song about Porcelain" in Krasnogruda. The…

18.08

Literature in the Face of Violence. Meeting with Belarusian Writers Polina Stepanenko and Andriej Januszkiewicz

The meeting is organized within the residency programme "Continuing the Conversation – a Polish-German-Belarusian Residency Programme for Authors from Belarus," which Pogranicze carries out together with the Genshagen Foundation and…

20.08

Joseph von Eichendorff kehrt nach Lubowitz zurück / Returns to Łubowice

– Szenario u. Regie / script and direction: Krystian Migoc – Mitwirkende / Performers: * Marta Wąs, Weronika Ciosek, Izabela Migocz, Mikołaj Woźniak, Łukasz Libowski, Jarosław Mrożek, Krystian Migocz, and…

22.08

Optics, art, and sound: celebrating 100 years of Kaluza's 5th dimension in a geographically distributed interactive hybrid exhibition

On 22 August, at the SPIE OPTIC + PHOTONICS Conference, Professor Cornelius Hahlweg (bbw Hochschule Berlin) delivered a lecture titled "Optics, art, and sound: celebrating 100 years of Kaluza's 5th…

23.08
25.08

19th National Congress of German Language Teachers

The 19th National Convention of German Language Teachers, titled "Projects in German Language Lessons," will take place on 23–25 August 2022 in Łomża. The initiative aims to promote the German…

01.09
03.09

15th Innowica Theatre Meetings 2022

1 September 2022 (Thursday) 8:00 PM Fatamorgana Project (Ukraine) 9:30 PM Scena Supernova "The Skinny Soldier" 11:00 PM Nowica 9. 2 September 2022 (Friday) 1:00 PM Śpiewnice 4:00 PM Hedwig…

01.09
03.09

Traces of Memory – Victims and Their Perpetrators. The Nazi Regime in Germany 1933–1945 (Seminar)

The Cultural Memory Association "Vestigia Memoriae" is co-organizing an academic seminar together with Gedenkstätte und Museum Sachsenhausen and Ständige Konferenz der NS-Gedenkorte im Berliner Raum. Seminar participants will visit exhibitions,…

02.09
04.09

Poland and Germany Facing New Challenges in Europe. Meeting of the KZTPN and the Board of the Federal Association of German-Polish Societies

As part of the project, a meeting of the Boards of the Federal Association of German-Polish Societies (DPG BV) and the National Association of Polish-German Societies (KZTPN) will take place….

07.09

German Day at the German Historical Institute in Warsaw

The KARTA Centre, in the year of its 40th anniversary, is conducting a series of Open Days summarizing four decades of selected areas of activity – of significant importance for…

07.09
09.09

17th Economic Forum of Young Leaders

The Young Leaders' Economic Forum (FEML) has been a Partner Programme of the Economic Forum organized in Krynica-Zdrój for sixteen years, and since 2020 in Karpacz. FEML is a meeting…

08.09

Concerts on the Occasion of ROSH HASHANAH (Jewish New Year) – YEAR OF EDITH STEIN 2022

The salon concert project is entirely dedicated to commemorating the figure of the Patron Saint of Europe. During the events, original texts by Edyta Stein will be presented, along with…

09.09
16.09

Partner Meeting for Exchange of Experience and Further Cooperation

The project involves organizing a meeting of Polish and German partners in the form of a study visit by the German partner to Trąbki Wielkie. About 60 people will participate…

09.09
11.09

Silence and Wind / Stille und Wind – Movement Performance

Polish-German Theatrical Project. Movement theatre performance titled "Silence and Wind" / "Stille und Wind" – based on the novel by German writer Hermann Hesse, "Narcissus and Goldmund," an extraordinary story…

09.09

The Modern Girl. A Musical Story about Women in Poland and Germany in the Interwar Period

The concert's extraordinary format combines Polish and German hits from the interwar period, performed by mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk and composer and pianist Tomasz Prasqual, with a narrative about the situation…

10.09

Vocal and Creative Workshops for German Language Teachers

The workshops are part of the project "Modern Girl: A Musical Story about Women in Poland and Germany in the Interwar Period." After each concert, mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk and composer…

10.09

7th Festival of German Minority Culture

This is already the 7th edition of the Festival of German Minority Culture in Poland! Exceptionally rich, full of stars and young performers. The Festival is not only an attractive…

11.09

Polish-German-Ukrainian Integration and Networking Workshops for Artists

The workshops are part of the project "Modern Girl: A Musical Story about Women in Poland and Germany in the Interwar Period." After each concert, Polish artists based in Germany…

11.09

Concert on the Occasion of ROSH HASHANAH (Jewish New Year) – YEAR OF EDITH STEIN 2022

The salon concert project is entirely dedicated to commemorating the figure of Edyta Stein – Patron Saint of Europe. During the events, her original texts will be presented, along with…

11.09

The Modern Girl. A Musical Story about Women in Poland and Germany in the Interwar Period

The concert's extraordinary format combines Polish and German hits from the interwar period, performed by mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk and composer and pianist Tomasz Prasqual, with a narrative about the situation…

12.09

50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Poland–Germany 1972–2022

The conference "50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Poland-Germany 1972–2022" will focus on a critical analysis of Polish-German relations to date and an attempt to forecast their further development. The project…

14.09
24.09

Polish-German Plein Air Painting Workshop. Santok 2022

The plein air event will take place in Santok, a picturesque village on the Warta River, located at the confluence of the Noteć and Warta rivers. Participants will work creatively…

15.09
17.09

31st Polish-German Symposium – The Risk of Freedom?!

We cordially invite you to the 31st Polish-German Symposium – The Risk of Freedom?! In the world we live in, freedom has become such an overriding value that the dangers…

15.09
18.09

Conference „Alexander von Humboldt in Franconia, Silesia and Poland"

The Dolina Małej Panwi Association is organizing an international conference "Alexander von Humboldt in Franconia, Silesia, and Poland" on 15–17 September 2022 in Ozimek, Opole Voivodeship, and plans to publish…

16.09

Pantha du Prince at the Łódź of Four Cultures Festival

PANTHA DU PRINCE. His style evolved from house music and minimal techno to something he describes as "sonic house." Through an integral approach, he combines different areas of artistic expression:…

16.09
18.09

The Forgotten Heritage of the Sudetes. A Weekend with the Works of Erich Fuchs at the Lubomirski Princes Museum

We invite you to the Lubomirski Princes Museum for a journey through the pre-war Sudetes! The exhibition of works by Erich Fuchs, one of the most important Lower Silesian artists…

16.09
21.09

Deutsch-Polnisches Festival für junge Musiker, Bremen 2022

Das diesjährige VI. Deutsch-Polnischen Festival für junge Musiker, Bremen 2022, findet vom 16.-21. September statt, mit über 100 Teilnehmenden aus Deutschland und Polen sowie Gästen aus der Ukraine. Meisterkurse unter…

17.09

Pantha Du Prince Concert at the Ł4K Festival

The next edition of the Festival is another opportunity to discover new music from our western neighbours. The Ł4K Festival, as every year, establishes contacts and maintains cooperation with the…

17.09

Concert on the Occasion of ROSH HASHANAH (Jewish New Year) – YEAR OF EDITH STEIN 2022

The salon concert project is entirely dedicated to commemorating the figure of Edyta Stein – Patron Saint of Europe. During the events, her original texts will be presented, along with…

18.09

Concert on the Occasion of ROSH HASHANAH (Jewish New Year) – YEAR OF EDITH STEIN 2022

The salon concert project is entirely dedicated to commemorating the figure of Edyta Stein – Patron Saint of Europe. During the events, her original texts will be presented, along with…

19.09

Europe – An Opportunity or a Threat to Our Values? Debate in the Series „Conversations under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism"

We cordially invite you to the first debate in the series Conversations under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism. The topic of the meeting will be "Europe – an…

19.09
20.09

International Academic Conference: „Every Person Has the Right to Leave Any Country, Including Their Own […]."

International academic conference: "Jeder hat das Recht, jedes Land, einschließlich seines eigenen, zu verlassen […]." Migrationsbewegungen zwischen den deutschen und polnischen Gebieten vom Mittelalter bis 1989 "Everyone has the right…

22.09
24.09

WENDE? WENDEN! 6th Congress of the Central European Association of Germanists (MGV)

On 22–24 September 2022, the Department of German Language and the Department of Literature and Culture of German-Speaking Countries at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, together with…

25.09
30.09

Social-Ecological Market Economy

This year, a group of experts will address the problem of coexistence between economy and ecology. This is a key issue for our future. Christian democracy finds itself between the…

28.09
01.10

Museum as a Place of Tensions, Field of Conflict, Space for Dialogue in Central Europe. Things – Actors – Spaces

Shared Heritage. 29th Conference of the Working Group of Polish and German Art Historians and Conservators. Szczecin, 28 September – 1 October 2022. The Museum as a Place of Tensions,…

01.10
30.09

Policies of (In)Accessibility / Publication

The publication "Politics of (In)accessibility" is a summary of an international symposium held last year and co-funded by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, as well as an exhibition of the…

02.10

Concert on the Occasion of ROSH HASHANAH (Jewish New Year) – YEAR OF EDITH STEIN 2022

The salon concert project is entirely dedicated to commemorating the figure of Edyta Stein – Patron Saint of Europe. During the events, her original texts will be presented, along with…

03.10
07.10

Contemporary Pantomime Academy – Freedom Zone

Contemporary Academy of Pantomime – Freedom Zone. We invite you to physical theatre workshops. The main idea is the exchange of experience regarding modern means and techniques of expression in…

04.10
05.10

Warsaw Security Forum

The Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) is an annual conference held in strategic partnership with NATO and the National Security Bureau, bringing together ministers from NATO and EU countries, military officials,…

05.10

INAUGURAL CONCERT / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

05.10
09.10

6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Dear Guests, Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work…

06.10

BAROQUE INSPIRATIONS / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

06.10
22.10

Gdańsk GRASSings_2022

Gdańskie Grassowania_2022 – a series of events celebrating the 95th birthday of Günter Grass. The programme, prepared by a broad coalition of cultural and academic institutions, includes an international interdisciplinary…

06.10

Johann Adolf Hasse: The Divine Saxon!

Johann Adolf Hasse: The Divine Saxon! Performers: Dennis Orellana – countertenor, Pohlnische Capelle, Mikołaj Zgółka – concertmaster. Programme: Johann Adolf Hasse Sinfonia a quattro D-dur nr 1, op. 5, Aria…

06.10

Mendelssohn in Lower Silesia / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

07.10

FROM THE ERA OF THE MASTER / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

08.10

JAZZY FELIX / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

08.10

The Mendelssohns in Duszniki / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

09.10

FINAL CONCERT / 6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Duszniki is a place often associated with the Chopin Festival and its piano music. The Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy International Chamber Music Festival will, in turn, bring closer the work of another…

11.10
14.10

„Bridges of Partnership that Connect People" – A Polish-German Project

The project was initiated by the partner districts of Świdnica and Bergstraße. On 12 October at 4:00 PM, a partnership conference will be held at the Church of Peace in…

21.10
23.10

Exchange of City Experiences in Partnership Cooperation in the Face of Humanitarian Crises

Organization of a seminar with expert participation focusing on the exchange of experiences in organizing partnership cooperation and providing support to communities facing humanitarian crises. Organization of an exhibition titled…

21.10
09.11

4th International Festival named after Józef Madeja

The 4th edition of the Józef Madeja International Festival begins on 22 October. Concerts and masterclasses will be held in Poznań, Kórnik, and Jankowice. The Józef Madeja International Festival is…

22.10

Partiturbuch Ludwig: Polish-German Inspirations in 17th Century Music

Concert – Marco Scacchi and Adam Drese. Master and pupil in the royal chapel in Warsaw. Programme featuring works by M. Scacchi, T. Merula, A. Jarzębski, M. Mielczewski, F. Lilius,…

22.10
23.10

Specialist Seminar with Exchange of Experience between Polish and German Police Officers

Seminar on "The Tasks of IPA Associations in Today's Europe," led by a representative of the Polish Section of IPA, member of the Presidium of the Regional Group in Opole.

22.10
23.10

Specialist Seminar with Exchange of Experience between Polish and German Police Officers

Seminar on "The Tasks of IPA Associations in Today's Europe," led by a representative of the Polish Section of IPA, member of the Presidium of the Regional Group in Opole.

25.10

Polish-German Conference „German Russlandpolitik. History – Present – Perspectives"

The Western Institute invites you to a Polish-German conference "German Russlandpolitik: History – Present – Perspectives." The conference will take place in Warsaw on 25 October from 2:00 PM to…

25.10

Conference on German Policy towards Russia: Warsaw, 25 October, from 2:00 PM

The Western Institute invites you to a Polish-German conference "German Russlandpolitik: History – Present – Perspectives." The conference will take place in Warsaw on 25 October from 2:00 PM to…

27.10

Die Kraftvolle Stimme der Lehrenden – Vocal Workshops for Polish Language Teachers in Germany

This is the fourth edition of vocal and creative workshops within the musical-educational project "Modern Girl." This time, opera singer Marta Wryk and composer Tomasz Prasqual will meet with teachers….

29.10
30.10

Partiturbuch Ludwig: Polish-German Inspirations in 17th Century Music

Concerts – Marco Scacchi and Adam Drese. Master and pupil in the royal chapel in Warsaw. Programme featuring works by M. Scacchi, T. Merula, A. Jarzębski, M. Mielczewski, F. Lilius,…

29.10
30.10

Partiturbuch Ludwig: Polish-German Inspirations in 17th Century Music – Workshops, Lectures, Concerts

Concerts 29 October 2022 National Museum in Szczecin, Old Town Hall Partiturbuch Ludwig. Polish-German inspirations in 17th-century music. Performers: Capella Jenensis. Programme featuring works by A. Drese, G.A. Pandolfini Mealeo,…

05.11
19.11

Female Landscape: Women's Landscape in Cinema

Female Landscape – Meetings with women of film and their work. Łódź UNESCO City of Film, together with Potsdam – its partner City of Film, invite you to the joint…

05.11
19.11

Female Landscape: Women's Landscape in Cinema

The event is organized by Łódź and Potsdam – UNESCO Cities of Film, the National Centre of Film Culture in Łódź, and the Film Museum in Potsdam. The project curators…

11.11
12.12

Janusz Dąbkiewicz – Geschichtensammler_In / Kolekcjoner_ka history

Die Ausstellung von Janusz Dąbkiewicz mit dem Titel GeschichtensammlerIn ist in der Geschichte des Kulturaustausches zwischen Polen und Deutschland das erste künstlerische Project, das die Parallelität zwischen den historischen Gestalten…

14.11
20.11

20th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival „DAVID'S CAMERA"

The 20th Warsaw Jewish Film Festival "CAMERA OF DAVID" will take place from 14 to 20 November at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (main partner), the…

14.11

Bartoszewski Promemoria Symposium: Europe as a Common Perspective. Germany, Poland and Ukraine in 2022/2315910 Janusz Dąbkiewicz – Geschichtensammler_In / Collector of Stories

14 November 2022, 2:00 – 8:00 PM European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) hybrid format (Logensaal and ZOOM) Languages: German and Polish (simultaneous interpretation, also online) 2nd conference in the…

17.11
18.11

Polish-German Round Table

The fourth edition of the Polish-German Round Table devoted to Eastern policy of Germany and Poland will take place at the Wojnowice castle. Our task is to bring the positions…

17.11
31.12

Mischa Kuball „Reference Spaces" More Light!

"Reference Spaces" is the first retrospective exhibition of the work of Mischa Kuball, featuring pieces from the last thirty years. A series of fascinating and conceptually masterful light installations has…

19.11

Unveiling of the Bust of the Duke of Warsaw Frederick Augustus I

The Museum of the National Anthem in Będomin and the Historical Memory Society "Memoria Restituta" have the honour of inviting you to the unveiling ceremony of the bust of the…

23.11

Das moderne Mädel. Eine musikalische Erzählung über polnische und deutsche Frauen in der Zwischenkriegszeit

The fourth concert in the "Modern Girl" series. This unique concert format combines Polish and German hits of the interwar period performed by mezzo-soprano Marta Wryk and composer-pianist Tomasz Prasqual,…

25.11
30.11

4Ukraine „Blue Fields – Open Day Centre for Children, Youth and Adults" as Part of the Project Line „BRIDGES OF THE FUTURE. POLAND AND GERMANY FOR UKRAINE".

The task will involve establishing an open community centre with internet access for children and young people from Ukraine, Poland, and Germany, where joint workshops on cultural exchange and history…

25.11
26.11

30 Years in the Rhythm of the Triangle – 30. Rock Chanson Festival „Cologne-Wrocław-Paris" – 15th Young Talent Competition

The 30th Rock&Chanson Festival "Cologne-Wrocław-Paris" will take place on 25–26 November 2022 in the concert hall of the Köln-Porz district town hall. The concert on 25.11.2022 will consist of two…

29.11

Polish-German Dialogue on the Future „Our European Values, our Future"

INVITATION Polish-German Dialogue on the Future online, 29 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM "Our European Values, our Future" REGISTRATION Dear Guests, over 30 years after the signing of…

29.11

Warsaw against Moscow. GASIMOV / BRYC / JURASZ / GRALA

The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation invites you to a debate: WARSAW AGAINST MOSCOW. CAN PROMETHEISM BE A SOLUTION FOR RUSSIA IN 2022? centred on the book by Zaur Gasimov "Warschau…

30.11

WspieramyWSieciUkraina / Support for Ukrainian Women

We will help Ukrainian women adapt to the new business and professional reality in Poland. We will connect enterprising women from Poland and Ukraine. We invite you to free workshops….

03.12

Stille Nacht Concert in the Year of Edith Stein 2022

Christmas-related music is not limited to carols. Composers inspired by the festive atmosphere drew on carol motifs to create works not directly related to Christmas (e.g. Chopin's Scherzo in B…

04.12

Stille Nacht Concert in the Year of Edith Stein 2022

Christmas-related music is not limited to carols. Composers inspired by the festive atmosphere drew on carol motifs to create works not directly related to Christmas (e.g. Chopin's Scherzo in B…

05.12

Meeting with Jerzy Haszczyński on His Book „Slaughterhouse Number One and Other Reportages from Germany"

The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation invites you to a meeting with Jerzy Haszczyński devoted to his book "Slaughterhouse Number One and Other Reportages from Germany" (Wydawnictwo Czarne 2022). Moderation: Joanna…

09.12

Stille Nacht Concert in the Year of Edith Stein 2022

Christmas-related music is not limited to carols. Composers inspired by the festive atmosphere drew on carol motifs to create works not directly related to Christmas (e.g. Chopin's Scherzo in B…

09.12

Forum In.Europa "Ukraine's European Path to Victory"

Forum In.Europa Political and military perspective on the war in Ukraine. How to ensure Ukraine's victory? An expert seminar on the future of Ukraine with the participation of parliamentarians, think…

10.12

Stille Nacht Concert in the Year of Edith Stein 2022

Christmas-related music is not limited to carols. Composers inspired by the festive atmosphere drew on carol motifs to create works not directly related to Christmas (e.g. Chopin's Scherzo in B…

11.12

Silent Night Concert in the Year of Edith Stein 2022

Christmas-related music is not limited to carols. Composers inspired by the festive atmosphere drew on carol motifs to create works not directly related to Christmas (e.g. Chopin's Scherzo in B…

16.12
01.03

Political Review No. 175/176

Publication of a double issue of "Przegląd Polityczny" (175/176). This issue will address such topics as: Thucydides and Tolstoy; How the war in Ukraine is changing us; Thomas Mann's grey…

17.12

Silent Night Concert in the Year of Edith Stein 2022

Christmas-related music is not limited to carols. Composers inspired by the festive atmosphere drew on carol motifs to create works not directly related to Christmas (e.g. Chopin's Scherzo in B…

18.12

4Ukraine – A Story from Bethlehem – Weihnachtsgeschichte

A Polish-German-Ukrainian project. The performance tells the story of a family from Bethlehem. It will be presented during the winter season. It is a spectacular outdoor theatrical form featuring 3.5-metre-tall…

28.12

Jazz Carol Singing

"Jazz Carolling" – Julia Sawicka Project is a series of concerts of Polish and Ukrainian carols in original arrangements. Outstanding jazz musicians from Poland, Ukraine, and Germany will take part…

29.12

Jazz Carol Singing

"Jazz Carolling" – Julia Sawicka Project is a series of concerts of Polish and Ukrainian carols in original arrangements. Outstanding jazz musicians from Poland, Ukraine, and Germany will take part…

06.01

4Ukraine – A Story from Bethlehem – Weihnachtsgeschichte

A Polish-German-Ukrainian project. The performance tells the story of a family from Bethlehem. It will be presented during the winter season. It is a spectacular outdoor theatrical form featuring 3.5-metre-tall…

07.01

4Ukraine – A Story from Bethlehem – Weihnachtsgeschichte

A Polish-German-Ukrainian project. The performance tells the story of a family from Bethlehem. It will be presented during the winter season. It is a spectacular outdoor theatrical form featuring 3.5-metre-tall…

08.01

4Ukraine – A Story from Bethlehem – Weihnachtsgeschichte

A Polish-German-Ukrainian project. The performance tells the story of a family from Bethlehem. It will be presented during the winter season. It is a spectacular outdoor theatrical form featuring 3.5-metre-tall…

15.01
15.04

Experiences of a German Organisation Supporting Refugees from Ukraine

As part of the project, we completed an internship at the German organisation supporting war refugees from Ukraine with a disabled family member, Interaktiv e.V. We are incorporating elements of…

26.01

Centre vs Periphery. A Division More Important than Right vs Left?

Is the division between centre and periphery becoming more important than the division between right and left? Does the metropolis develop at the expense of the provinces? What impact does…

31.01
03.02

Patchwork Association

From 31 January to 3 February 2023, three representatives of the Patchwork Association completed an internship in Berlin as part of the Polish-German Cooperation project at the non-profit organisation InterAktiv,…

09.02

Conversations under the Dome: Ecumenism-Church-Europe – The Future of Europe and the Task of the Church

In September 2022, during the first debate in the series "Conversations under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism," a discussion was held on the topic: "Europe – an opportunity…

01.03
31.05

We Apply the Experience Gained during the Internship

Since 1 March we have begun consultations for war refugees, incorporating the experience gained at the InterAktiv organisation in Berlin. Three of our representatives are applying the knowledge acquired during…

01.03
30.06

„4 UKRAINE" Women's Strenght

The aim of the project is to create a campaign promoting the courageous attitudes of Ukrainian women fleeing the war and of those women who are involved in helping refugees…

03.03

Impressions without Borders – Concert

"Impressions without Borders" is a project prepared by the Baltic Neopolis Orchestra, the International Cooperation Centre in Grodno, and the Europäische Gesamtschule Insel Usedom school, in partnership with the Ukrainian…

06.03

Screening of the Documentary Film „In the Depths of Gusen" and Debate

The documentary film "In the Depths of Gusen" (dir. Mirosław Krzyszkowski, Marek Zając) tells the story of KL Gusen through the prism of a camp day – from dawn to…

06.03
07.03

„How to Effectively Help Refugees? The Experience of Poland and Germany"

8th European Local Government Congress – Panel "How to effectively help refugees? The experience of Poland and Germany" Europe is currently facing the greatest refugee crisis since World War II,…

07.03
10.03

Poland and Germany in Tourism for Young People

The study trip to Berlin is connected with tourism in the broadest sense – an area of the economy that, after a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, is…

11.03

#SZYMBORSKA

Anlässlich des 100. Geburtstages der polnischen Lyrikerin Wisława Szymborska präsentieren Celina Muza, Alix Dudel und Michaela von Pilsach eine Hommage an die großartige Dichterin und Literaturnobelpreisträgerin (1996). Szymborskas Gedichte gehören…

11.03
12.03

Workshop Stage: STREET

We have opened enrolment! Are you interested in theatre? Do you want to see how a performance is created from taking the script in hand to the moment of the…

26.03
30.03

Women's Forum from Gdańsk and Bremen with the Participation of Ukrainian Women (4th Forum) entitled „Women in Times of Crisis"

Following the success of three women's forums in the partner cities of Gdańsk and Bremen (2017/2018/2021), women will once again gather to take part in the event "Women in Times…

28.03

Polish Traces in Germany – Kaleidoscope. Book Presentation

Welcome: Basil Kerski, ECS Gdańsk Cornelia Pieper, Consul General of the FRG, Gdańsk Benjamin Weiss, Federal Agency for Civic Education, Bonn Participants will include the editors of the Kaleidoscope: Dieter…

29.03

Polish Traces in Germany – Kaleidoscope. Book Presentation

Welcome: Kornelia Kurowska / Ewa Romanowska, Borussia Foundation, Cornelia Pieper, Consul General of the FRG Presentation: Peter Oliver Loew, German Institute for Polish Affairs, Darmstadt Poles and Germans are linked…

29.03

Polish Traces in Germany – Kaleidoscope. Book Presentation

Welcome: Aleksandra Burdziej, Chairwoman of the Polish-German Society in Toruń Radosław Osiński, Film Curator at Kino Centrum in the Centre for Contemporary Art "Znaki Czasu" in Toruń Screening of the…

30.03

Polish Traces in Germany – Kaleidoscope. Book Presentation

Welcome: dr Rafał Żytyniec, Director of the Historical Museum in Ełk Presentation: Prof. dr Peter Oliver Loew, Director of the German Institute for Polish Affairs in Darmstadt Poles and Germans…

30.03

Polish Traces in Germany – Kaleidoscope. Book Presentation

Presentation of the book Polish Traces in Germany: Dr. Andrzej Kaluza, German Institute for Polish Affairs, Darmstadt Discussion Polish Traces in Germany / Kaleidoscope Poles and Germans are linked by…

31.03

4Ukraine. Migration Challenges: Lessons from Poland and Germany

Europe is currently facing the greatest refugee crisis since World War II, which at the same time poses a major challenge for host countries. This problem particularly affects Poland and…

12.04
20.04

KOTydż workshops

The KOTYdż Project is a workshop project for design students from Poland and Germany that also engages local communities in Poznań neighbourhoods. Based on non-formal DIY education, the workshops are…

14.04

LOEWE AND MAYER AND Szczecin Stories

Two of Szczecin's greatest composers on one stage at the same time! There has never been a concert like this before. Carl Loewe (1796-1869) and Emilie Mayer (1812-1883), the master…

16.04
16.05

GETTO / GHETTO – Concerts Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

In the spring of 2023, we wish to honour the heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto on the 80th anniversary of their struggle with a series of concerts in Warsaw, Gdańsk,…

16.04

Warsaw Masada 1943. 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

You are invited to the performance! "Warsaw Masada 1943. The 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising." Link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/182244144584250 When? 16.04.2024 > 6:00 PM Where? Pilecki Institute…

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08.01

Exhibition „A Sea of Fire around Us. The Fate of Jewish Civilians during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising"

It is human to fear, it is human to suffer, it is human to resist evil. In 2023, the Jewish Historical Institute Association and the POLIN Museum are organising an…

22.04
23.04

Carmina Burana Will Unite Us

Carmina Burana Will Unite Us The Słubice Music Society and the Adoramus Choir, together with Karl Liebknecht Gymnasium, invite you to an extraordinary event. On 22 April 2023, in the…

27.04
29.04

Regional Perspectives in Polish-German Relations

A meeting of experts dealing with Polish-German dialogue in order to discuss current problems and challenges in bilateral relations, and to prepare an analysis with recommendations for further constructive actions,…

28.04
30.04

Polish-Ukrainian-German Culture Salon

The Polish-Ukrainian-German Culture Salon is a space for meetings and cultural exchange for people from Idzbarki and the surrounding area. At its core is joint music-making by Polish and Ukrainian…

04.05
15.06

Call for Applications for the Residence Programme for Screenwriters and Playwrights at Villa Decius

Villa Decius Institute for Culture and the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, in collaboration with Literarisches Colloquium Berlin and the J. Słowacki Theatre in Kraków, invite Polish and German screenwriters and…

11.05
19.05

Participatory design workshop- Kotydz

KOTYdż Project KOTYdż is a workshop project for design students from Poland, Germany, and Hungary that also engages local communities in Poznań neighbourhoods. Based on non-formal DIY education, the workshops…

12.05
16.07

Exhibition „Without Master, Without Lord. Moving Image and Feminist World-Making"

"Without Master, Without Lord. Moving Image and Feminist World-Making" is an exhibition presenting films about women made by women. The screening comprises stylistically diverse works. Their common denominator is that…

12.05
04.06

Cinema as Laboratory III as Part of the 20th Jubilee Edition of the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival!

As part of the jubilee 20th edition of Millennium Docs Against Gravity, Poland's largest film festival, specially selected German film productions are being presented for the third time, and meetings…

15.05
30.06

„4 Ukraine" A FEW GIRLS AND THEATRE

A FEW GIRLS AND THEATRE is a Polish-German project presenting and promoting female artists from Ukraine who have left their country and live and create in Poland or Germany. As…

17.05
19.05

CLIMATE JUSTICE IN THE EUROPEAN DEBATE. Seminar for Civil Society Representatives from Poland and Germany

The climate crisis affects everyone – but not equally. Those who suffer the most worldwide contribute the least to it – and are often not entitled to decide on the…

18.05
19.05

Conference: How to Achieve Lasting Peace – Ukraine and the World after the Guns Fall Silent

The conference will bring together a select group of experts who will discuss the key issues that Ukraine will need to address after the war: ensuring democracy and the rule…

19.05
21.05

Popular Science Conference – The Polish-German Border in the Interwar Period

The conference, organised by the Association in cooperation with the German Minority Research Centre, will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning. As part of the conference, 7 papers will…

19.05

UKRAINE. THE SECOND YEAR OF WAR | Meeting as Part of the „Political Review" Debates

On 19 May 2023, at 5:00 PM, at the headquarters of the Cultural-Educational Association "Kolegium Gdańskie," ul. Kotwiczników 20 in Gdańsk, a meeting entitled "Ukraine. The Second Year of War"…

19.05

„4Ukraine" Musical Bridges – Ukraine, Poland, Germany – Workshops, Study Visits, Concerts

The inaugural concert of the Musical Bridges – Ukraine, Poland, Germany project, prepared in cooperation with the 20th International Early Music Festival in Lviv, combined with a lecture by the…

22.05
30.10

20th Anniversary of the Partnership between Kobyla Góra and Kirchenlamitz – A Chronicle of Memories

A Polish-German project commemorating the conclusion of a city partnership agreement. As part of the project, the partners will visit each other, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the partnership, and…

23.05

PARIA by Stanisław Moniuszko

Moniuszko returns to Berlin! "Paria" – an opera by Stanisław Moniuszko – rediscovered after years, dazzles. The work, awarded the International Opera Awards in 2021, will be performed at the…

24.05
26.05

Conference with Scholars and Practitioners: „Languages and Language Education in the Course of Social Change"

The conference is aimed at scholars and practitioners interested in supporting multilingualism in its broad understanding. The conference language is German. Lectures will be given by specialists from Germany and…

26.05
29.05

Workshop „Polish-German Zero-Waste"

The main topic of the workshops will be ecology, specifically the practical application of the "zero-waste" principle. From the theoretical model through a series of workshop activities, participants will create…

26.05

Concert by Beata Bednarz

Beata Bednarz – a vocalist with a unique timbre and vocal range. For an entire generation of Polish vocalists, she is a model of professionalism, excellence, and passion in singing….

28.05
03.06

DOC LAB POLAND & UKRAINE

DOC LAB POLAND-UKRAINE is an event organised in cooperation with the Ukrainian documentary festival Docudays UA from Kyiv, as well as German partners: Dok Leipzig and German Films, and the…

28.05

A Walk at Dusk

"A Walk at Dusk" is a research activity in the Zwierzyniecki Forest in Białystok and an attempt to attune oneself to the surrounding place and explore it with new tools….

28.05
15.06

Opening of the Exhibition The Victor. The Primate for the Church and the Fatherland

The opening of the exhibition will take place at the Diocesan Museum in Łomża. The aim of the exhibition is above all to bring the figure of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński…

28.05

Conference „Father of Free People – Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński"

The event will take place at the Witold Lutosławski Chamber Philharmonic in Łomża. The lecture will be given by Marek Zając – head of the Polsat Rodzina channel and an…

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02.06

Cultural Influences in the Hanseatic Zone in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period. Between Global History and Local Reception of a Historical Phenomenon

The main goal of the project is to organise a conference devoted to cultural influences in the Hanseatic zone. The conference programme also includes presentations by young researchers of projects…

31.05

Debate: Ukrainian Refugee Women Artists on the Polish Labour Market

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.isp.org.pl/pl/wydarzenia/ukrainskie-artystki-uchodzczynie-na-polskim-rynku-pracy Working in the freelance professions is characterised by a high risk of precarity, through the lack of stable and regular income, irregular commissions, project-based activities, etc. In…

02.06

From the Cinema from Across the Border Series: Bettina

Bettina Wegner is a poet, vocalist, and lyricist. She was born in Berlin in 1947 and grew up in a left-leaning family that after the war chose East Berlin as…

02.06

From the Cinema from Across the Border Series: Olaf Jagger

Well-known German comedian and cabaret artist Olaf Schubert, while tidying up the basement of his parents' house, finds old radio tapes on which an interview that his mother conducted with…

02.06
03.06

The Future of the Polish-German Textbook Commission of Historians and Geographers

A session of the Polish-German Textbook Commission of Historians and Geographers will take place at the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice. On Friday, 2 June, at 1:00 PM, an open lecture…

02.06
04.06

4th Toruń-Göttingen Seminar „Poland-Germany-Europe. Europe and the European Union from a German and Polish Perspective"

The theme of this year's seminar invites an open conversation about the Polish and German perspectives on Europe and the European Union. The starting point for discussion is the undeniable…

03.06
30.09

Cross-Border City Walks

Szczecin amazes with its diversity and captivates with the richness of its architecture. Many townhouses hide in their walls numerous secrets, fascinating stories, and anecdotes. We invite you on thematic…

05.06

From the Cinema from Across the Border Series: Axiom

Axioms are statements accepted as true that do not need to be proven. Julius, the film's protagonist, likewise does not need to prove that the stories or identities he invents…

05.06

Screening of the Film Vor Zeit and Meeting with Director Juliane Henrich

Director Juliane Henrich – or more precisely her alter ego, writer Nannina Matz – sets out in search of her own family history. What she finds are whimsical depictions of…

05.06

From the Cinema from Across the Border Series: Monte Verità. Intoxicated by Freedom

Hanna is a young wife and mother of two daughters, living alongside her well-to-do husband who works as a portrait photographer. Unfortunately, she cannot find herself in the role that…

07.06

THE GRÜNEBERGS – THE LEGACY OF A FAMOUS DYNASTY OF ORGAN BUILDERS FROM POMERANIA – SYMPOSIUM

ON WEDNESDAY, 7 JUNE 2023 (4:00 PM) AT THE JAN SZYROKI CONCERT STUDIO OF POLISH RADIO SZCZECIN SA, A SYMPOSIUM WILL BE HELD: THE GRÜNEBERGS – THE LEGACY OF A…

11.06

The Viennese and the Berliner: Final Concert of the 11th Edition of Sinfonia Varsovia Academy

From roughly the mid-18th century, outdoor music for wind instruments, known as Harmoniemusik, became popular at Austrian courts. The ensembles performing it were called Harmonie. They numbered from 5 to…

11.06

The Viennese and the Berliner: Final Concert of the 11th Edition of Sinfonia Varsovia Academy

From roughly the mid-18th century, outdoor music for wind instruments, known as Harmoniemusik, became popular at Austrian courts. The ensembles performing it were called Harmonie. They numbered from 5 to…

12.06
30.08

Political Review 178/2023

Issue 178 of "Przegląd Polityczny" published in June 2023. Table of contents: https://przegladpolityczny.sklep.pl/produkt/pp-178-2023/

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26.10

Virtual Visit to Toruń. In the Footsteps of Nicolaus Copernicus – Theatre Workshops

Theatre workshops for children on the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, introduction to Polish history, presentation of selected Polish cities (with particular emphasis on Toruń) and their…

15.06
10.09

Annelise Konrat-Stalschus Return to Gołdap

An exhibition of works by Anneliese Konrat-Stalschus, born in 1926 in Gołdap. In 1945 she fled to Berlin and there began to create. The material she works with is fabric…

17.06
18.06

International Integrative Polish-German Youth Football Tournament

BVB Academy WBS Warsaw, operating within the framework of the German School Association in Warsaw, is pleased to present an international sports project whose main goal is to build Polish-German…

17.06

InterTony Festival

InterTony is an unusual event on the Polish events map. First, it is organised on a non-profit basis, and dozens of volunteers work on its realisation. It focuses on collaboration…

17.06

Psalms Speak – Psalmen sprechen – Псалми говорять

We cordially invite you to a concert concluding the first phase of the "Psalms Speak" project, carried out by the Polish Evangelical Society, Poznań branch, in cooperation with the Evangelical-Augsburg…

18.06

Premiere of the Performance „Vaudeville Liegnitz or the Last Night of the Weimar Republic"

We take you on a journey to the year 1933. In the provincial town of Liegnitz, a vaudeville theatre called "Walhalla Palace" is operating at that time. It is struggling,…

19.06

„At the Intersection of Culture and Politics. Theatre and Cabaret in Germany after the Nazi Seizure of Power" Panel Discussion

The day of 30 January 1933, when Adolf Hitler took the seat of Chancellor of the Weimar Republic, became a turning point not only in the political history of Germany,…

22.06

„Conversations under the Dome – Europe-Church-Ecumenism" – Debate „The Church in Public Space"

We cordially invite you to the third debate in the series Conversations under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism. The topic of the meeting will be "The Church in…

23.06
25.06

Exhibition „Little Anarchy" by Aleksandra Ska at the 48 Stunden Neukölln Festival

Little Anarchy is an open, participatory project that aims to overcome divisions created by the oppressive patriarchal system based on gender, race, religion, and other categories. Above all, it questions…

23.06
25.06

Exhibition „Home Edition" by Krzysztof Kurłowicz at the 48 Stunden Neukölln Festival

The project is an artistic exploration of human nature. It can be viewed as individual images or as a whole. I chose to use instant films (Polaroid and Fujifilm instax…

24.06

Concert of the Berlin State and Cathedral Choir in Warsaw

As part of a partnership visit by the Berlin State and Cathedral Choir (Staats- und Domchor Berlin) to the Holy Trinity Evangelical-Augsburg Parish in Warsaw, we will have the opportunity…

24.06

Psalms Speak – Psalmen sprechen – Псалми говорять

We cordially invite you to a concert concluding the second phase of the "Psalms Speak" project, carried out by the Polish Evangelical Society, Poznań branch, in cooperation with the Evangelical-Augsburg…

28.06

„4Ukraine" Musical Bridges – Ukraine, Poland, Germany

On 28 June, as part of a large-scale project of the Lviv National Philharmonic entitled "Ukraine. Muses are not Silent", the first Ukrainian event in the series of anti-crisis international…

29.06

Premiere Screening of the Docudrama entitled „Stone Trace. Natolin 1939"

The Bliżej Tradycji i Kultury Cultural Association, together with the Ursynów Cultural Centre "Alternatywy," invites you to a screening of the film "Kamienny ślad. Natolin 1939" directed by Hanna Zofia…

30.06
03.07

Meetings of Orchestra Members from Dobrzyca and Rastede

Participation of the Dobrzyca orchestra in the International Music Days in Rastede.

30.06
02.07

12th Congress of Societas Humboldtiana Polonorum „PANDEMIC and its IMPACTS"

Societas Humboldtiana Polonorum SHP), the Scientific Society of former scholarship holders of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, was established in 1989. Since then, SHP has been organizing, every three years,…

01.07
05.08

"Sisterhood of Ukrainian Women – A Bridge to the Future"

The project encompasses a series of educational-informational meetings for women and children, aimed at integrating Ukrainian women in Europe, facilitating their adaptation, and providing psychological and emotional relief. We plan…

01.07
22.12

Becoming Beginners. Design in the Age of Post-Growth

The pace of current changes directly affects the field of design. Research and design methods are losing their applicability in addressing the challenges of today, prompting reflection on existing ways…

01.07
30.09

Litteraria Copernicana No. 3/2023: Stupidity

The leading theme of the issue is stupidity and related categories: ignorance, unawareness, error, prejudice, naivety, simplicity… present for centuries in philosophical discourse, exemplified in various ways in literature and…

03.07
05.07

SUMMER ACADEMY – GDAŃSK 2023

Innovative ideas for German lessons, new approaches in the didactics and methodology of teaching German as a foreign language, top experts straight from Germany. All of this in the summer…

03.07
06.07

Filling Blind Spots. Placing Ukraine on Europe's Cultural Map

A conference combined with workshops on methods of presenting culture and its institutions in an international context.

13.07
14.07

Trilateral Polish-German-American Round Table

A closed seminar for security experts and officials. Discussions will focus on trilateral cooperation between Germany, Poland, and the United States, which is crucial for shaping security on the eastern…

13.07
14.07

Trilateral Polish-German-American Round Table

A closed seminar for security experts and officials. Discussions will focus on trilateral cooperation between Germany, Poland, and the United States, which is crucial for shaping security on the eastern…

14.07
17.07

Baltic Opera Festival

Baltic Opera Festival is a unique event for all fans of fine music. Over four days on Tri-City stages, at the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk and the Forest Opera in…

17.07
23.07

19th International Jazz Workshops

The 19th International Jazz Workshops will be held in Leszno from 17.07.2023 to 23.07.2023 and are aimed at pupils, students, and graduates of music schools and conservatories from Poland. The…

20.07
23.07

Project „ARTconvers"

ARTconvers is an integration-cultural activity of an artistic-therapeutic nature, based on the cooperation of two institutions within a partnership agreement focused on therapy and work with people with disabilities and…

23.07
30.07

B.A.C.h-Moll-Messe

As part of the Bach Festival, 3 special concerts will take place in collaboration between musicians from Poland and Germany, featuring a programme of German Baroque and Classicism music: 23.07,…

19.08

Tender Farewell – Workshops on Caring for the Deceased

What must and what can be done when a loved one has passed away at home? How can the family care for the body in those first hours, before the…

21.08
24.08

Training for Funeral Ceremony Masters

As the last of the rites of passage, a funeral is a significant event for a community. Many of us think of it rather as a burdensome task that must…

24.08
25.08

Common Heritage: A Series of Polish-German Baroque Music Concerts

The Akademia Muzyki Dawnej Association (Poland) in cooperation with the German-Polish Society Mannheim-Ludwigshafen is organising the project "Shared Heritage: a series of concerts featuring Polish-German Baroque music." On 24 August…

24.08
27.08

Universal Orchestra of Jelenia Góra

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members" is the motto of this year's edition. It was inscribed by Coretta Scott King,…

31.08

Classical Concert for Viola and Piano / Warsaw Singer Festival

World-class chamber musicians – violist Krzysztof Komendarek-Tymendorf and pianist Anna Prabucka-Firlej in a repertoire of: M. Bruch, M. Wajnberg, P. Moss, E. Bloch, M. Reger, and J. Williams. Concert programme:…

31.08
02.09

16th Innowica Theatre Meetings 2023

Thursday 31.08 6:00 PM Ogień z Wody – stage / plein air 8:00 PM Nowica 9 – stage / plein air 9:00 PM Teatr Robotniczy / Teatr Scena M "Wielki…

01.09

Poetry Stop | Rose Ausländer (1901-1988) / Warsaw Singer Festival

Selected poems of the poet will be presented by: Anna Rozenfeld and Piotr Wiszniowski Accompaniment: Przemysław Skałuba (clarinet) Venue: Plac Grzybowski (by the fountain) Free admission

01.09

Concert | Daniel Kahn |US/DE| & Jake Shulman-Ment |US|: „The Building" / Warsaw Singer Festival

Performers: Daniel Kahn (accordion, piano), Jake Shulman-Ment (violin) Born in Detroit and living in Hamburg, troubadour and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Kahn and New York violin master Jake Shulman-Ment have been playing…

02.09

Poetry Stop | Nelly Sachs (1891-1970) / Warsaw Singer Festival

Selected poems of the poet and Nobel laureate will be presented by: Anna Rozenfeld and Rafał Rutowicz Accompaniment: Przemysław Skałuba (clarinet) Venue: the square in front of the Yiddish Culture…

02.09

Completorium G.G.Gorczycki – Chórtownia Workshop Choir

On the first weekend of September, we invite you to a Choir concert at which the ensemble will prepare and perform Completorium and Laetatus sum by Gorczycki in Bytom, at…

02.09

Concert | Daniel Kahn |US/DE| & Christian Dawid |DE|: „Borders & Ballads" / Warsaw Singer Festival

Performers: Daniel Kahn (accordion, piano), Christian Dawid (clarinet) Jewish troubadour Daniel Kahn, together with his long-time companion, the legendary Berlin-based klezmer multi-instrumentalist Christian Dawid, will perform a programme of new…

03.09

Completorium G.G.Gorczycki – Chórtownia Workshop Choir

On the first weekend of September, we invite you to a Choir concert at which the ensemble will prepare and perform Completorium and Laetatus sum by Gorczycki in Bytom, at…

03.09

Thomas Handzel |DE|: "Mameloshn" / Warsaw Singer Festival

Performers: Thomas Handzel (vocals), Alper Elmaci (piano) Thomas Handzel, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland, was born in Frankfurt am Main. After completing his secondary education, he studied philosophy…

03.09

Concert | Daniel Kahn |US/DE|, Jake Shulman-Ment |US| & Christian Dawid |DE|: "Unbroken Birds" / Warsaw Singer Festival

Unbroken Birds. Revolutionary klezmer-punk hymns for the apocalypse! Performers: Daniel Kahn (accordion, piano), Jake Shulman-Ment (violin), Christian Dawid (clarinet) For over 10 years, Daniel Kahn & The Painted Bird moved…

03.09

Completorium G.G.Gorczycki – Chórtownia Workshop Choir

On the first weekend of September, we invite you to a Choir concert at which the ensemble will prepare and perform Completorium and Laetatus sum by Gorczycki in Bytom, at…

07.09
10.09

Cooperation between the Municipalities of Szczecinek and Gellersen

The planned activities will include mutual participation of partners in the following events: lectures, seminars, study trips, discussion panels (cooperation and strategy for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the partnership),…

07.09
08.09

Ceremony of Unveiling the Monument to the Memory of Children – Victims of Germanisation in 1939-1945

07.09.2023 Kino Goplana (ul. Parkowa 4, Połczyn-Zdrój) 11:00 AM 1. Historical-educational panel: "Germanisation and denationalisation of Polish children – history and the present." SPEAKERS: · Prosecutor of the IPN in…

08.09

Polish-German-Ukrainian Seminar from the Series Social Market Economy

The Polish-German-Ukrainian seminar from the Social Market Economy series, entitled "Economic and Energy Transformation in the Context of the Consequences of the War in Ukraine," is organised on 8 September…

08.09
10.09

Tournament of True Musicians Edition 8.5 | EXPERIMENT

The guiding idea of the Tournament of True Musicians is to create a space for dialogue between traditional culture in its raw, in crudo version and the contemporary living experience…

08.09
17.09

Łódź of Four Cultures Festival

The Łódź of Four Cultures Festival is an annual event that for over two decades has gathered artists from various disciplines from around the world who come to Łódź to…

10.09

Żniwniok 2023 – Municipal Harvest Festival Celebrations

A traditional harvest festival with a colourful parade that will pass through the streets of the city. One of the highlights of the event will be a concert by Stadtkapelle…

12.09

Author Meeting and Debate on the Book by Rolf Nikel „Enemies, Strangers, Friends". Poland and Germany

While contacts between Poland and Germany at the level of economy and civil society are flourishing, political relations are in a phase of stagnation. Therefore, far-sighted politicians and bridge-builders are…

14.09

Author Meeting and Debate on the Book by Rolf Nikel „Enemies, Strangers, Friends, Poland and Germany"

While contacts between Poland and Germany at the level of economy and civil society are flourishing, political relations are in a phase of stagnation. Therefore, far-sighted politicians and bridge-builders are…

15.09
17.09

SOUNDS OF SILENTS. Warsaw Silent Film Days

SOUNDS OF SILENTS. Warsaw Silent Film Days From 15 to 17 September 2023, screenings of silent films with live music will take place at Warsaw's Kino Muranów. SOUNDS OF SILENTS…

15.09
18.09

3rd International Conference on Cluttering

From 15 to 18 September 2023, the 3rd International Conference on Cluttering (the 3rd World Conference on Cluttering) will take place at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of…

15.09

Twin City Associations – An Instrument for Supporting Paradiplomacy

OBJECTIVE: analysis of the activities of twin city associations as examples of good practice that can be applied in other local governments in Lower Silesia and Saxony to support the…

16.09
17.09

3rd World Conference on Cluttering

The Third International Conference on Cluttering will take place on 16 and 17 September 2023 at the University of Silesia in Katowice. The conference will be accompanied by outreach events…

16.09

Moka Efti Orchestra Concert at the Łódź of Four Cultures Festival_IDENTITY

16 September 2023, 7:00 PM MUSIC / CONCERTS OF 4 CULTURES / Moka Efti Orchestra feat. Severija (+ after party) – ragtime, swing, blues, Charleston The only concert in Poland!…

18.09
28.09

Intergenerational Polish-German Plein Air Painting Workshop. Danków 2023

The plein air event will take place in the picturesque village of Danków from 18 to 28 September 2023. This charming area, rich in forests and lakes, will provide an…

18.09
20.09

Author Meeting with Natalka Sniadanko and Conference 30 Jahre CONVIVIUM…

The Institute of German Philology at the University of Łódź invites you to an author's reading with Ukrainian writer and translator Natalka Śniadanko, who will read excerpts from her latest…

20.09
17.12

About Sharing. Art on the Border (Polish-German)

National borders are created by drawing lines on maps at places indicated by those currently in power. So-called natural borders do not exist – even though they often follow rivers…

20.09
17.12

Exhibition „About Sharing. Art on the Border (Polish-German) / About Sharing. Art on the border (Polish-German) / Vom Teilen. Kunst an der (deutsch-polnischen) Grenze"

Borders are constructed by people and for people; they have the power to exclude and to designate who is the Other, the Stranger, who must remain beyond the dividing line….

25.09
26.09

16. Editionswissenschaftliches Kolloquium

This is already the sixteenth conference in this series, at which issues related to the editing of historical sources from Central and Eastern Europe will be discussed. This time, the…

25.09
27.09

CONFERENCE AND STUDY TRIP „HALF-TIMBERED ARCHITECTURE – COMMON HERITAGE ANTIKON 2023"

We cordially invite you to participate in the 20th Polish-German Conference and study trip "Timber-frame architecture – shared heritage ANTIKON 2023," which will take place on 25–27 September 2023 in…

27.09
30.09

Academic Conference „Politics of Justice: Text, Image and Practice"

An international interdisciplinary conference devoted to the thought of Walter Benjamin, with particular emphasis on the concept of justice. Researchers from Poland, Germany, the USA, Israel, and many other countries…

28.09
30.09

Living in Uncertain Times – From Trauma to Recovery, 32nd Polish-German Symposium

The Annual Symposia of PNTZP have been held for 30 years. They provide an opportunity for representatives of the growing number of Polish-German Partnerships to meet and exchange knowledge and…

28.09
09.10

Time for Theatre Festival

The guiding theme of this year's festival is a Polish-German-Ukrainian cultural bridge, which is why audiences in the capital of Greater Poland will see two performances from Germany and two…

29.09
01.10

7th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Felix Mendelssohn first appeared in Duszniki-Zdrój in 1823. He performed there with a local orchestra, composed, and rested. What traces of the composer remain today in this small spa town…

30.09
01.10

Jubilee of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers

The Board of the Polish Association of German Language Teachers, together with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and Goethe Institut Warschau, cordially invites you to the anniversary celebrations of the…

03.10
18.10

The Power of Women's Stories – Creative Workshops for Women

We invite you to two series of workshops for women titled "The Power of Women's Stories" in Szczecin (MPB Branch No. 7 in Szczecin) and Berlin (SprachCafe Polnisch II Branch)….

03.10
04.10

Warsaw Security Forum 2023

Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) is a leading European platform dedicated to transatlantic cooperation. Since 2014, WSF has been organised by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation in strategic cooperation with NATO and…

03.10

ORGANy PLUS+® Festival 2023: AUTUMN / + JANCA

On Tuesday, 3 October, at 7:30 PM, the first concert in the jubilee series of this year's ORGANy PLUS+® edition will take place at the Corpus Christi parish church in…

04.10

Pohlnische Capelle | Facing East | Poznań

Performers: Mikołaj Zgółka – concertmaster Pohlnische Capelle Darius Klišys – birbyne Bozhena Korchynska – sopilka Kapela janczarska Yełdyryn Paweł Iwaszkiewicz – schalmei Marek Nahajowski – schalmei Patrycja Betley – percussion…

05.10

Pohlnische Capelle | Facing East | Dresden

Performers: Mikołaj Zgółka – concertmaster Pohlnische Capelle Darius Klišys – birbyne Bozhena Korchynska – sopilka Kapela janczarska Yełdyryn Paweł Iwaszkiewicz – schalmei Marek Nahajowski – schalmei Patrycja Betley – percussion…

06.10

Performance „Marlene und die Dietrich"

A performance directed by Carsten Kirchmeier, under the musical direction of Matthias Stötzel, about an absolute cinema legend. "Marlene und die Dietrich" is a musical biography of an extraordinary woman,…

07.10
31.12

Theatre in Kattowitz/Katowice 1907-1945

The exhibition, devoted to the past of the Katowice theatre, is a joint project of students and lecturers from Martin Luther University in Halle-Wittenberg, Friedrich Schiller University in Jena (Aleksander…

07.10

Szczecin-Wolgast. Common Paths in Culture and History in the Co-Creation of the Pomerania Euroregion

Stowarzyszenie Czas Przestrzeń Tożsamość | Verein Czas Przestrzeń Tożsamość Miasto Wolgast | Stadt Wolgast invite you to the opening | laden zur Eröffnung of the photographic exhibition and a festive…

08.10
11.10

The Role of Beethoven and His Music in Nazi-Occupied European Countries

As part of a research project, the music history of European countries occupied by Nazi Germany will be jointly investigated for the first time by an international team. The work…

12.10

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES | Occupied Warsaw 1939–1945

We invite you to the first meeting in the "Home movies: unwanted archives" series, during which we will screen and discuss unknown film testimonies from the first months of the…

13.10

The Era of New Comfort. Well-Being and Its Fluid Definitions

The discussion opens a series of meetings that will take place this autumn at the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw as part of the artistic-research project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the…

13.10

The Era of New Comfort. Well-Being and Its Fluid Definitions

The discussion opens a series of meetings that will take place this autumn at the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw as part of the artistic-research project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the…

13.10

The Era of New Comfort. Well-Being and Its Fluid Definitions

The discussion opens a series of meetings that will take place this autumn at the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw as part of the artistic-research project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the…

13.10

The Era of New Comfort. Well-Being and Its Fluid Definitions

The discussion opens a series of meetings that will take place this autumn at the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw as part of the artistic-research project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the…

13.10

Book Launch entitled Juliusz Bursche – Thoughts, Activities and Legacy

We invite you to the promotion of a freshly published book about Juliusz Bursche, Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession based in Warsaw from 1905 to 1939,…

13.10

The Era of New Comfort. Well-Being and Its Fluid Definitions

The discussion opens a series of meetings that will take place this autumn at the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw as part of the artistic-research project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the…

14.10
29.10

5th International Festival named after Józef Madeja

On 14 October 2023, the 5th jubilee edition of the Józef Madeja International Chamber Music Festival will begin. Concerts and master classes will take place in Poznań, Kórnik, Jankowice, and…

16.10

Bartoszewski Promemoria Symposium 3: Forms of Solidarity in the Face of Contemporary Crises

The topic of the symposium will be contemporary forms of solidarity in the face of current crises, including the war in Ukraine. Particular emphasis will be placed on various forms…

17.10

From Theatre to the Silesian Opera. The Visionary Mission of the Civic Community of Bytom

We will tell a slice of history devoted to the residents of Bytom, both those who had lived there for generations and those who arrived during the industrial revolution and…

17.10
21.10

Methods of Education Management at the Local Government Level

The project involves the exchange of good practices among local government officials in the area of education management. The planned events will provide an opportunity for discussion and conversation about…

17.10

Lecture and Presentation – From Theatre to the Silesian Opera

Lecture and presentation – From Theatre to the Silesian Opera. The Visionary Mission of the Civic Community of Bytom at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries, dr Aleksandra…

17.10
20.10

Polish-German Open-Air Workshops: Ancient Ceramic Firing Techniques

In the second half of October, ceramics enthusiasts from Poland and Germany will meet for artistic workshops held at the Ramin manor – a place whose scenic assets will foster…

17.10

From Theatre to the Silesian Opera. The Visionary Mission of the Civic Community of Bytom at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Century

We will tell a slice of history devoted to the residents of Bytom, both those who had lived there for generations and those who arrived during the industrial revolution and…

17.10

From Theatre to the Silesian Opera. The Visionary Mission of the Civic Community of Bytom at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Century

Lecture and presentation – From Theatre to the Silesian Opera. The Visionary Mission of the Civic Community of Bytom at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries – Izabella…

19.10

Lecture and Presentation – From Theatre to the Silesian Opera

We will tell a slice of history devoted to the residents of Bytom, both those who had lived there for generations and those who arrived during the industrial revolution and…

19.10
22.10

City of Women

Emma Hütt, winner of the Debiut TR award, studying at the Institute of Applied Theatre Studies in Giessen, a young director from Berlin, reaches for "The Book of the City…

20.10

From Theatre to the Silesian Opera. The Visionary Mission of the Bytom Community at the Turn of the 19th and 20th Century

This meeting is a preview of the forthcoming bilingual publication titled "The Life for Art of Franz Landsberger. The Visionary Mission of the Bytom Community at the Turn of the…

23.10
29.10

21st Warsaw Jewish Film Festival DAVID'S CAMERA

The Warsaw Jewish Film Festival CAMERA OF DAVID will take place from 23 to 29 October 2023 at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, the Muranów cinema,…

25.10

New Services, New Goods, New Comfort

The next discussion in the autumn series of debates held as part of the artistic-research project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the Comfortocene" at the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw. One of…

26.10

Where Is Freedom? Wo ist die Freiheit?

The Czas Przestrzeń Tożsamość Association and the city of Wolgast invite you to a debate as part of the project initiative | im Rahmen der Projektaktion Szczecin-Wolgast. Blisko coraz bliżej….

26.10

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES | Encounter with the East

When entering the territories of Poland in September 1939, and then in June 1941 the former Kresy (Eastern Borderlands), many Germans were equipped with amateur cameras – hence their first…

05.11
02.02

Polski w Niemczech/Polnisch in Deutschland 11/2023

During a joint editorial workshop held on 27 October 2023, the table of contents for this year's edition of the specialist journal "Polski w Niemczech / Polnisch in Deutschland" was…

08.11

The Future Doesn't Work! Fantasies and Rebellion of the Overworked

The topic of work and its significance for human beings is extremely complex. Methods for measuring the degree of "wellbeing" – that is, an employee's sense of satisfaction at work…

09.11

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES | Jewish Population under German Occupation

There are many amateur films showing the Jewish population and ghettos in the territories of the former Polish Republic in the early period of German occupation. It is precisely these…

09.11

Book Launch of „Tadeusz Mazowiecki. Writings and Documents. Prime Minister. 1989–1990"

"The success of the future government's actions depends on whether it will be accepted and understood by society. All social and political forces represented in parliament, as well as those…

13.11

From Theatre to the Silesian Opera

We will tell a slice of history devoted to the city and its residents during the industrial revolution, about visionaries who contributed to the creation of the first municipal theatre…

15.11
17.11

„Some Like Poetry…"

Wisława Szymborska rarely travelled, yet her work reached and continues to reach the farthest corners of the globe, as evidenced by the foreign-language translations of her poetry and numerous international…

15.11
15.12

Wim Wenders – Master of Road Cinema

43 art-house cinemas across Poland invite you to a retrospective of films by Wim Wenders. Over the past half-century, many works from Wenders' rich body of work have been featured…

16.11
18.11

Conference titled: Converences and Divergences. Modernism beyond East and West

Convergences and Divergences. Modernism beyond East and West The conference addresses the history of modern architecture from a horizontal and non-hierarchical perspective, overcoming outdated and simplistic categories such as East…

17.11

Polish Culture Day – Virtual Visit to Toruń. In the Footsteps of Nicolaus Copernicus

Polish Culture Day at the Old Town Hall (Dornse) in Braunschweig. The central theme of the Polish Culture Day will be the city of Toruń and the 550th anniversary of…

18.11

Musical „Miracle on the Vistula, a Story of the Battle of Warsaw"

German-Polish aid for Ukrainian children wounded as a result of military operations in Ukraine. A charity concert featuring the Artistic Ensemble of the Polish Army. Admission tickets serve as donations…

22.11

Laboratory of Happiness Research. Life After Comfortocene

Goethe-Institut in Warsaw and the Bęc Zmiana Foundation invite you to an evening as part of "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life after the Comfortocene" 5:30 PM, opening of the exhibition "Comfort…

22.11
09.12

Arka Agathe

A project by the Emigration Museum in Gdynia on the occasion of the 90th birthday of the Maritime Station Arka Agathe is a series of performative, workshop, educational, integration, theatrical,…

22.11
23.11

Conference „Threats and Challenges of Contemporary World Security. Cybersecurity of Information Technologies"

The organisers of the planned conference intend to make a broad spectrum of information technology cybersecurity issues the subject of the papers and discussions, including such topics as: – Cybersecurity…

23.11

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES / Various Polands

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES / Different Polands 23 November 2023, 6:00 PM, Dom Spotkań z Historią, ul. Karowa 20, Warsaw How did the situation of residents of the Second Polish…

23.11

Extraordinary Havdalah Concert

We warmly invite you to an EXTRAORDINARY HAVDALAH CONCERT, which will take place on 23 November 2023, Thursday, at 6:00 PM at the White Stork Synagogue, ul. Włodkowica 7, in…

24.11
15.12

Abstraction and Empathy

Once, the tension between abstraction and empathy could be illustrated with images of a meander and classical Greek sculpture – today, with a Bitcoin chart and scenes from TV series….

24.11
25.11

31. Rock&Chancon Festival „Köln-Breslau-Paris" – Musikalische Klänge im Geiste des Weimarer Dreiecks

Das 31. Rock&Chanson Festival „Köln-Breslau-Paris" soll am 24-25.11.2023 stattfinden. Am ersten Tag wird das Konzert aus zwei Teilen bestehen. Im ersten Teil wird es einen Nachwuchswettbewerb geben. Es werden zwei…

24.11

Cinema in Wolgast

Miasto Wolgast | Stadt Wolgast Stowarzyszenie Czas Przestrzeń Tożsamość | Verein Czas Przestrzeń Tożsamość w ramach akcji projektowej | im Rahmen der Projektaktion Szczecin-Wolgast. Blisko coraz bliżej. Wspólne drogi w…

25.11

From Theatre to the Silesian Opera

We will tell a slice of history dedicated to the residents of Bytom, both those who had lived here for generations and those who arrived during the industrial revolution and…

25.11

Szczecin-Wolgast. Closer and Closer. Shared Paths in Culture and History

The City of Wolgast and the Association Czas Przestrzeń Tożsamość invite you to the ceremonial planting of a Memorial Tree and the placement of a bench on An den Anlagen…

25.11
26.11

2nd Forum „Present in the Church"

On November 25–26, 2023, the 2nd Forum "Present in the Church – 2023" will take place in Gdańsk. The Forum is organized by the Congress of Catholic Men and Women….

25.11
26.11

THEATRE AT THE BORDER – Hush, Hush, Quieter Please

"Silence, Silence, Silence, Please" is a fictionalized documentary performance about the Russian war in Ukraine. It is based on the true stories of people who are involved in the war…

28.11

ABOUT GRIEF WITH TENDERNESS – Thematic Evening at Kino Muranów

The Institute of Good Death and ARTE invite you to a thematic evening on grief and a compassionate approach to the experience of loss. We will show 3 inspiring documentaries,…

02.12

Abstract Photography from the MuFo Collection

An event organized by the SPLOT Foundation in cooperation with MuFo. The medium of photography has its origins in the pursuit of achieving a perfect and faithful reflection of reality….

07.12

Prussian Censorship – Discussion on the Book by Prof. Grzegorz Kucharczyk

A discussion featuring: Prof. Monika Przybysz and Prof. Marek Tobera, devoted to the book "Cenzura Pruska" (Prussian Censorship) by Prof. Grzegorz Kucharczyk. Moderated by Gabriela Masztafiak – Nowa Konfederacja.

07.12

HOME MOVIES: UNWANTED ARCHIVES | Amateur Film Recordings as a Historical Source

We will discuss amateur films as a source for historical research. What new insights do these materials bring to our knowledge of Nazism and World War II? How do they…

07.12

Prussian Censorship – Discussion on the Book by Prof. Grzegorz Kucharczyk

A discussion featuring: Prof. Monika Przybysz and Prof. Marek Tobera, devoted to the book "Cenzura Pruska" (Prussian Censorship) by Prof. Grzegorz Kucharczyk. Moderated by Gabriela Masztafiak – Nowa Konfederacja.

07.12

„Conversations Under the Dome – Europe – Church – Ecumenism" – Debate „Turning Point. Clash of Worlds"

We warmly invite you to the fourth debate in the series "Conversations Under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism." The meeting's topic will be "Turning Point. Clash of Worlds"…

08.12

Meeting Around Zygmunt Klukowski's Book „Zamojszczyzna 1918–1959"

The Workshop of the Jerzy Kłoczowski Institute of East-Central Europe at the "Brama Grodzka – Teatr NN" Center, the HistoriaBEZKITU.pl portal, and the Karta Center cordially invite you to a…

08.12
10.12

Analysing Perception of the Polish Parliamentary Election from a Comparative Perspective

From December 8 to 10, students from the Faculty of Political Sciences and International Studies at the University of Warsaw will travel to Germany for workshops on the perception abroad…

10.12
17.12

A MUSICAL JOURNEY IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GRÜNEBERGS

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "A MUSICAL JOURNEY IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GRÜNEBERGS" IN TRIBUTE TO BARNIM GRÜNEBERG. One hundred and ninety-five years ago (December 27, 1828), one of the most esteemed…

10.12
17.12

A MUSICAL JOURNEY IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GRÜNEBERGS

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL "A MUSICAL JOURNEY IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE GRÜNEBERGS" IN TRIBUTE TO BARNIM GRÜNEBERG. One hundred and ninety-five years ago (December 27, 1828), one of the most esteemed…

10.12

„Abstraction and Empathy"

We invite you to a curatorial tour of the exhibition "Abstraction and Empathy." Once, the tension between abstraction and empathy could be illustrated with images of a meander and classical…

12.12

Discussion on the Book „We Are Not Building a Fourth Reich"

A discussion about the book "Nie budujemy IV Rzeszy" (We Are Not Building a Fourth Reich). The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and Bellona Publishing invite you to a meeting dedicated…

12.12

Discussion on the Book „We Are Not Building a Fourth Reich"

A discussion about the book "Nie budujemy IV Rzeszy" (We Are Not Building a Fourth Reich). The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and Bellona Publishing invite you to a meeting dedicated…

14.12

Youth in Action. Civic Education – Art as a Tool for Dialogue and Social Change

The seminar "Youth in Action. Civic Education – Art as a Tool for Dialogue and Social Change" will present international and intercultural projects carried out by Dorożkarnia over the past…

20.12

MAREK JANOWSKI / 40 YEARS OF SINFONIA VARSOVIA

PERFORMERS: Sinfonia Varsovia. Marek Janowski, conductor. PROGRAM [100']: Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" [39']. I. Allegro ma non troppo (Awakening of Cheerful Feelings…

06.01

Jazz Christmas Carolling

Christmas concert "Jazzowe kolędowanie" (Jazz Caroling), 7:00 PM. Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko Roman Catholic Parish, ul. Kościelna 1.

26.01
08.02

German Film Week

German Film Week 2024. On January 26, 2024, in 10 cities in Poland, the German Film Week will begin presenting the latest films from our western neighbor. This largest review…

30.01

Digitalisation of Administration from the Perspective of Polish and German Local Governments

Digital transformation presents both great opportunities and challenges for the economy, society, and the state. New technologies will enable many administrative procedures to be conducted online, but the importance of…

30.01

Digitalisation of Administration from the Perspective of Local Governments

Digital transformation presents both great opportunities and challenges for the economy, society, and the state. New technologies will enable many administrative procedures to be conducted online, but the importance of…

30.01
30.11

All This Kafka / Komplett Kafka

An exhibition of twenty large-format illustrations by Nicolas Mahler, selected from the book "Komplett Kafka" (All About Kafka) by Nicolas Mahler, which originally and wittily combines the author's biography with…

31.01
11.06

Franz Kafka's Deceptions – Series of Kafka Workshops

A series of six workshops devoted to specific works by Franz Kafka, whose hundredth death anniversary is being observed in 2024. We invite everyone to the workshops led by Grzegorz…

31.01

„The New Opening? Perspectives of the Polish-German cooperation as the result of the change of government in PL"

On January 31, 2024, in Berlin, an event with the participation of Polish and German parliamentarians will take place, dedicated to discussing the opportunities and prospects for revitalizing cooperation between…

31.01
11.06

Franz Kafka's Deceptions – Series of Kafka Workshops

A series of six workshops devoted to specific works by Franz Kafka, whose hundredth death anniversary is being observed in 2024. We invite everyone to the workshops led by Grzegorz…

16.02

Lecture at the Polish Three Generations University in Berlin at Humboldt University

Jan Sowa – dialectical-materialist theorist and social researcher. Doctor of sociology, habilitated in cultural studies. He was a member of the Committee on Cultural Studies of the Polish Academy of…

27.02

Presentation of the Exhibition Catalogue „Everyday Life. Forced Labour 1938-1945"

The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the Documentation Center for Forced Labor in Berlin-Schöneweide invite you to the presentation of the Polish edition of the catalog of the Center's permanent…

15.03

Three Generations University

Artur Gruszczak – professor of social sciences, head of the Department of National Security at the Jagiellonian University. Lecturer at the Centre International de Formation Européenne in Nice. His research…

17.03
19.03

Brine Valley and the Discovery of Healing Waters of Pomerania and Kuyavia

From March 17 to 20, a conference entitled "The Salt Valley and the Discovery of Health-Promoting Waters of Pomerania and Kuyavia – Ciechocinek 2024" will take place in Ciechocinek. The…

20.03
24.03

Jugend musiziert Warschau 2024

The international youth music competition "Jugend musiziert" is held under the honorary patronage of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Viktor Elbling, and the President of Warsaw,…

21.03

„Conversations Under the Dome – Europe – Church – Ecumenism" – Migration, Integration – Opportunities, Threats. The Task of the Churches

We invite you to the Evangelical Church of the Holy Trinity in Warsaw for the next 5th debate (and the first in 2024) as part of the cyclical project "Conversations…

01.04

Divided Europe: A New Understanding in a Globalized World

The war in Ukraine has changed the conditions for our world. The image that Western Europe had of Russia and the concept of "change through trade" policy have revealed their…

01.04
31.07

"Europäische Integration: Geschichte und Gegenwart" by Kiran Klaus Patel

The project concerns the publication of the book "Europäische Integration: Geschichte und Gegenwart" by Kiran Klaus Patel in Polish. The book was originally published by Verlag C.H.Beck oHG in German….

04.04

Rethink / Rebuild: Freedom of Movement

Rethink / Rebuild is a creative-educational project realized with the support of the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, which emphasizes intercultural values and the development of shared perspectives for the future…

10.04
28.04

mattermorphosis – Exhibition

mattermorph0sis – exhibition. Fluid bodies, chaotic landscapes, and invisible systems. April 10 – April 28, 2024. WRO Art Center, Widok 7. IP Studio, Ruska 46A, loc. 401.3. OPENING April 10….

10.04
17.04

1st Kahlbaum Days GörlitZgorzelec

The Europrymus Association e.V. Zgorzelec and ENO mbH Görlitz, in cooperation with the volunteer initiative "Inicjatywa PRO Kahlbaum," are carrying out a cross-border project in the European City of Görlitz-Zgorzelec…

12.04

Rethink/Rebuild: Film Screening with Somatic Workshop

During this event, the short film program will be enriched with a special somatic workshop. After the screening, there will be a short time for discussion, reflection, and a brief…

15.04
15.06

Königsberg and East Prussia

We recently celebrated the hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Poland's consulate in Königsberg. The official return to the historical Polish name of the city is a…

19.04

Three Generations University in Berlin

Prof. UWr Dr. hab. Anna Pacześniak – political scientist and Europeanist, professor at the University of Wrocław, collaborates academically and in teaching with the Free University of Brussels. She also…

20.04
30.06

Polish-German Essay Series „Looking from Poland"

The aim of the project is to offer German readers insight into the Polish public debate. As part of the project, we offer readers of the forumdialog.eu portal the opportunity…

22.04
22.05

All This Kafka / Komplett Kafka

An exhibition of twenty large-format illustrations by Nicolas Mahler, selected from the book "Komplett Kafka" (All About Kafka) by Nicolas Mahler, which originally and wittily combines the author's biography with…

22.04

„THE HAUNTED MANOR" Stanisław Moniuszko – Concert Performance

Moniuszko in Berlin for the third time! "Halka," "Paria," and now "The Haunted Manor" – before us is the third concert performance of an opera by the patron of the…

24.04
28.04

Concert by Participants of the NFM Orchestra Academy and Orchesterakademie Staatskapelle Berlin

On April 27, 2024, in the Main Hall of the NFM in Wrocław (seating 1,800), the final concert of the 8th season of the NFM Orchestra Academy will take place,…

26.04
30.04

The Magic Mountain, dir. Michał Borczuch

No one has perhaps yet interpreted isolation in terms of enchantment. In Thomas Mann's novel, a metaphor for the crisis of European culture, the mountain sanatorium allowed its patients to…

27.04
03.05

SZCZECIN CLASSIC „THE SIXTH SENSE"

Mysterious, intuitive, inspiring, and exciting. The largest classical music festival in Western Pomerania, SZCZECIN CLASSIC, returns under the motto "6th Sense" and will once again captivate the people of Szczecin,…

28.04

Rethink/Rebuild: Keine Grenzen | Zine workshop + discussion panel

Rethink Rebuild: Keine Grenzen will combine a valuable workshop on zine making and a discussion on how small print forms influence grassroots and independent action. The workshop has been put…

30.04

LasFest. Prologue

"Rotz und Wasser" by Lehmann und Wenzel/Ulrike Kley (DE) – a show about tears – for audiences aged 5 and up. Two Clowns squeeze out various kinds of tears. The…

01.05

LasFest. Prologue

Performance "I am not in a Room" by Figurentheater Wilde & Vogel/Choreographia(Inter)Austriaca (DE/AT). Melodiously buzzing bees – a fly whose sounds are the last thing the poet hears before death…

04.05
05.05

LasFest. Prologue

"Kukułka. A Fictional Document" by Figurentheater Wilde & Vogel/Lehmann und Wenzel/Grupa Coincidentia/Łukasz Kos (DE/PL). "I like to remember things my own way. How I remembered them, not necessarily the way…

08.05

About Death with Curiosity – Thematic Evening at Kino Muranów

The Institute of Good Death and ARTE television invite you to a thematic evening on ways of experiencing death across different cultures and eras. We want to show death as…

09.05

Academic Conference „900 Years of the Establishment of the Lubusz Bishopric"

The 900th anniversary of the establishment of the Lubusz bishopric (1124–2024), falling in 2024, is an important occasion to bring these events back into public awareness and the scholarly dimension….

09.05

Academic Conference „Shared Heritage – Shared History"

An interdisciplinary Polish-German conference devoted to archaeology, cultural heritage, and the history of the Lubusz bishopric.

09.05
03.06

Cinema as Laboratory IV as Part of the 21st Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival

From May 10 to 19, viewers of the 21st Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival, organized in cinemas in Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdynia, Poznań, and Katowice, will be able to discover…

11.05
12.05

Virtuosos of Europe – Inaugural Concerts of the German-Polish Cultural Summer 2024 Festival

The project continues the artistic and scholarly-research collaboration between the early music ensembles Consortium Sedinum (Szczecin) and Orchester für Alte Musik Vorpommern (Pasewalk). The main theme of the events is…

11.05
12.05

Virtuosos of Europe – Inaugural Concerts of the Cultural Summer 2024

The project continues the artistic and scholarly-research collaboration between the early music ensembles Consortium Sedinum (Szczecin) and Orchester für Alte Musik Vorpommern (Pasewalk). The main theme of the events is…

11.05

Academic Symposium „History – Europe – Security"

The Zamość Academy and the Zamość District Staroste, in cooperation with the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and the Union of Poles in Germany, invite you to the academic symposium "History…

13.05

„LAYERS" – Film Premiere by VestAndPage

We invite you to the Polish premiere of the film "LAYERS" – directed by VestAndPage, as part of Butohpolis. 6th International Butoh Art Festival. May 13, 2024 (Monday), 7:00 PM….

14.05

Academic Conference: Education on the Borderland and the Borderlands of Education

Polish-German Academic Conference: "Education on the Border and Borders of Education. Contexts and Contemporary Challenges of the Polish-German Borderland." May 14, 2024, 10:00 AM. Jakub z Paradyża Academy, ul. Chopina…

14.05
18.05

Deinstitutionalisation

Project title: "Deinstitutionalization – New Care Systems for Seniors and People with Disabilities Based on the Example of the Kwidzyn and Osterholz Districts." Location: Kwidzyn. Transfer of knowledge and good…

14.05

Conference: Education on the Borderland and the Borderlands of Education

Polish-German Academic Conference: "Education on the Border and Borders of Education. Contexts and Contemporary Challenges of the Polish-German Borderland." May 14, 2024, 10:00 AM. ul. Chopina 52.

16.05

In Gusen. Documentary by Marek Zając and Mirosław Krzyszkowski

The Foundation for the Memorial to the German Resistance, the Foundation for German-Polish Cooperation, and the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity cordially invite you to a film screening followed by…

17.05
10.10

Exhibition Opening: „Franz Wagner 1887-1942 Kłodzko Sculptor / ein Glatzer Bildhauermeister"

The Museum of the Kłodzko Land in Kłodzko has the honor of inviting you to the opening of an exhibition presenting the work and biography of Franz Joseph Wagner, which…

17.05

Lecture at the Three Generations University in Berlin

Prof. Andrij Portnov. Andrij Portnov (Andrii Portnov) is Professor of Ukrainian History at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt an der Oder and Director of the Viadrina Center of Polish…

23.05
24.05

Civil Society and Democracy. Challenges and Threats to Journalism Education

The discussion on the role of civil society and self-organization is an enormous challenge for education. This question resurfaces especially in the face of armed conflicts, such as the Russian…

23.05
24.05

Academic Conference „The Third Reich and the Warsaw Uprising"

The Polish-German academic conference "The Third Reich and the Warsaw Uprising," organized on the 80th anniversary of the event, aims to present the August insurrection as part of the German…

23.05
25.05

The Presence of the Past in Museums and Memorial Sites

Conference of the Joint Polish-German Textbook Commission with the participation of the Joint German-Czech Textbook Commission. Meeting of the Presidium of the Polish-German Textbook Commission, ceremonial presentation of the Maria…

24.05
25.05

„Pomerania-Pommern-Pomorze – Shared Heritage"

"Pomerania-Pommern-Pomorze – shared heritage" is a scholarly-artistic project based on collaboration between early music ensembles Consortium Sedinum (Szczecin) and Titans Rising (Berlin). The main theme is showcasing the tradition of…

24.05
29.07

Creators: Fabric from Pomerania

Were it not for her, Kashubian colorful embroidery would likely never have come into existence. Thanks to the active efforts of Teodora Gulgowska – an artist, community activist, and longtime…

24.05
29.07

Creators: Fabric from Pomerania

Were it not for her, Kashubian colorful embroidery would likely never have come into existence. Thanks to the active efforts of Teodora Gulgowska – an artist, community activist, and co-founder…

25.05

BIM BAM BOM TV/Performance

The event BIM BAM BOM TV is a project created by students from the class led by Prof. Heike Baranowsky at the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg, devoted to…

28.05
29.05

FROM CRISIS TO FUTURE. NEW RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MUSEUM IN UKRAINE

Rebuild Ukraine – this will be a huge challenge for #Ukraine, for international donors, but foremost for the Ukrainian people and civil society. #Germany will host the next international Donors…

29.05
22.09

PUTTING THINGS BACK IN PLACE. JEWISH BRESLAUERS AND THEIR OBJECTS

"PUTTING THINGS BACK IN THEIR PLACE. JEWISH BRESLAUERZY AND THEIR OBJECTS." OPPENHEIM, Wrocław, May 29 – September 22, 2024. Packed belongings, only the essentials or all of one's possessions –…

31.05
02.06

5th Toruń-Göttingen Seminar

The first Toruń-Göttingen Seminar took place in October 2019. Since then, every year, alternating between the two partner cities – Toruń and Göttingen – we have maintained the tradition of…

02.06
08.08

Bavarian Lions and Polish Eagles – Following the Traces of Shared History

A research team of German Studies students from the University of Warsaw investigates Polish traces in Bavaria – in history, culture, and art. During a study trip to Murnau, they…

02.06
08.06

MOST Youth Bridge for Ukraine

Participants from Großalmerode and Krzyż, who started a project collecting donations for Ukraine in 2022, wish to meet for the second time. Through workshops, they will get to know each…

02.06
05.06

Workshops „Translating Literature in Polish-German Cultural Dialogue – Wisława Szymborska and the Reception of Her Work"

Since 2016, the Polish-German workshops "Literary Translation in the Polish-German Cultural Dialogue" have served to establish and deepen cooperation between future Polish Germanists and German Polonists. At the center of…

02.06

Screening of the Film „At Times Life Is Bearable. A Playful Portrait of Wisława Szymborska"

Documentary film by Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska. The well-known television journalist Katarzyna Kolenda-Zaleska, in her directorial debut, portrays the Polish Nobel laureate Wisława Szymborska. Known for her modesty and intelligent humor, the…

04.06

„Translating Literature"

Two translators, Elżbieta Kalinowska and Andreas Volk, received the Karl Dedecius Prize in 2022 for their commitment to the Polish-German cultural dialogue. Elżbieta Kalinowska has translated over 20 contemporary novels…

06.06

GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „When Will It Be Like It Never Was"

Kino znad granicy is a review of German and Polish films that is part of a larger project: Kozzi Film Festiwal 10 (13). Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater,…

06.06
06.08

Bavarian Lions and Polish Eagles – Following the Traces of Shared History

Study trip by the student research group #TAG (Touristik-Architektur-Geschichte) to Bavaria. In the town of Murnau, we will visit the Municipal Archive to collect materials about the POW camp Oflag…

06.06
09.06

Polish-German Seminar „The Politicality of Constitutional Law"

The Polish-German seminar is a project bringing together law students from the University of Warsaw and the University of Bonn, who, under the guidance of their lecturers, explore the topic…

06.06
09.06

Author Meeting with Ingo Schulze and Conference Charisma – Figurationen und Spektren

The Institute of German Philology at the University of Łódź invites you to an author's meeting with the German writer Ingo Schulze, who will read excerpts from his latest novel…

08.06

Festival „Kafka in Podgórze"

With "The Metamorphosis" and unfinished novels such as "The Trial" and "The Castle," Franz Kafka entered the canon of world literature long ago, and although one hundred years have passed…

08.06
15.06

As a Result of This Dream

Exhibition of competition entries "W skutek tego snu" (As a Result of This Dream) – an exhibition of competition works by students of the Animated Film Studio at the Jan…

08.06

City Game „Find Kafka's Lost Manuscript"

The world of literary scholars and admirers of Franz Kafka's work was shaken by the news that the lost manuscript of the writer's last work has, with high probability, been…

09.06

A DIFFERENT POINT OF HEARING. SINFONIA VARSOVIA FOR ITS CITY

The festival's closing concert is a kind of listening experiment and simultaneously a complement to the opening concert. This time, the audience will not participate in the performance, but during…

09.06

GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Perfect Days"

The "Kino znad granicy 2024" series is part of the 10th (13th) Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

09.06

GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Perfect Days"

The "Kino znad granicy 2024" series is part of the 10th (13th) Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

09.06

GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Red Sky"

The "Kino znad granicy 2024" series is part of the 10th (13th) Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

09.06

GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „The Teachers' Lounge"

The screening of German films as part of the "Kino znad granicy 2024" project is part of the 10th (13th) Kozzi Film Festiwal.

13.06
14.06

Seminar: CLIMATE MIGRATION AS A MATTER OF JUSTICE

We invite you to a special seminar on climate migration, taking place June 13–14, 2024, in Kraków. The event will focus on migration caused by climate change and its connections…

14.06

Conversations Under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism

The next debate in the series "Conversations Under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism" will feature: Dr. Marek Prawda – Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

14.06

Foxes Don't Lie

Ulrich Hub is a multiple award-winning German playwright and director. He writes contemporary morality tales for children. He creates modern worlds and colorful, intriguing characters, through which he smuggles universal…

14.06

Conversations Under the Dome: Europe – Church – Ecumenism

Meeting topic: The Culture of Remembrance. What Does Poland Expect from Germany? The event will feature: Dr. Marek Prawda – Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director…

14.06

Lecture / Three Generations University

Lecture topic: Political Transformations in Belarus and Their Impact on Political Relations with Poland. In the lecture, I would like to analyze Poland's political relations with Belarus and the impact…

15.06

InterTony Festival 2024

For the ninth time, we will have the opportunity to attend the InterTony Festival, whose idea is to connect international music communities from partner cities. Nine groups from five countries…

19.06
19.07

Przegląd Polityczny 184/2024

A new issue of "Przegląd Polityczny" (184/2024) has been published.

22.06

Happiness Research Laboratory. Life After Comfortocene

A closing event for the research phase, lasting over a year, within the "Happiness Research Laboratory" project of the Gdańsk partner, the Institute of Urban Culture, where the focus is…

22.06
20.07

45 Years of Partnership Between Kraków and Nuremberg

This year, Kraków and Nuremberg are celebrating the 45th anniversary of their city partnership. The official agreement, concluded in 1979, was brought to life by the residents of both cities…

22.06

Along the Trail of the Lubusz Bishopric on the Other Side of the Oder

Study trip "Along the Trail of the Lubusz Bishopric on the Other Side of the Oder" as part of the project "Shared Heritage – Shared History. 900th Anniversary of the…

01.07
03.07

SUMMER ACADEMY – GDANSK 2024

Innovative ideas for German lessons, new approaches in the didactics and methodology of teaching German as a foreign language, top experts straight from Germany. All this in summer in Gdańsk,…

04.07

Meeting with the Translator and Author of the Book „Night on Śnieżka"

The book "A Night on Śnieżka. Theodor Fontane and His Karkonosze" is essential reading for anyone who would like to discover the Karkonosze Mountains as they once were, compare their…

05.07
07.07

Antagon Theater at the ULICA Festival

July 5, 8:30 PM Teatr KTO "Arcadia," Main Market Square in Kraków. 9:00 PM antagon theaterAKTion "Ashes," Market Square in Limanowa. July 6, 9:00 PM antagon theaterAKTion "Ashes," Galeria Krakowska….

12.07

EMBASSY OF NATURE + OVERGROWTH

A closing event for several months of work within the Happiness Research Laboratory project. The result of this work is the interactive installation EMBASSY OF NATURE + OVERGROWTH – a…

12.07

Concert „Aga und die Jungs" – 10th World Music Festival

Concert by Aga und die Jungs. Special guest – Irek Grzebielucha (Igitata/Ghetto). The ensemble "Aga und die Jungs" was formed in 2018 and has since played numerous concerts in their…

14.07
21.07

20th International Jazz Workshops

The 20th International Jazz Workshops will take place in Leszno from July 14 to 21, 2024, and are aimed at students, university students, and graduates of music schools and academies…

16.07
25.07

STN:ORT Festival 2024

The project creates a space for shared intergenerational and international experiences. It brings together different social strata and creates a platform for cooperation, discussion, and projects. It is a long-term…

17.07

Glebobranie – Presentation of Glebak and a Story About Urban Soil

A closing event for the research phase of the "Happiness Research Laboratory" project, which the Wrocław partner, BWA Gallery, together with the Centrala collective, dedicated to soil-related issues in the…

20.07
25.07

Baltic Opera Festival

Baltic Opera Festival is one of the largest outdoor opera events in Europe. Tomasz Konieczny – a world-renowned singer – invites not only opera and classical music lovers to Gdańsk,…

01.08

PEREGRINUS 23. International Theatre Festival Sommerwerft

"Peregrinus" is a performance by Teatr KTO inspired by the poetry of T. S. Eliot – a wandering street show depicting a day in the life of a modern everyman….

02.08

ARCADIA 23. International Theatre Festival Sommerwerft

"Arcadia," a performance by Teatr KTO, is a picturesque tale about life and all its stages. Through impressionistic images full of movement, color, and sound, we can slow down for…

03.08

Book Premiere: "Prince Hermann v. Pückler-Muskau"

The first Polish biography of Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau. 150 years ago, gardener and designer Eduard Petzold published the first biography of his master, the famous Prince Hermann von Pückler-Muskau….

05.08
23.08

SHARED HERITAGE SHARED FUTURE

The project involves cooperation between conservation and restoration students from Poland and Germany in rescuing medieval wall paintings in the branch church in Mętno Małe. As part of the workshops,…

08.08
22.08

Margins of Utopia: Institute of Creative (p)Articipation

The first session of the creative summer school (p)Artycypacja will take place on the grounds near the Gropius Granary in Jankowo Pomorskie, with the participation of students and instructors from…

16.08
18.08

Ale Wiocha Festival 7

We invite you to three days of art, fun, and nature in Lubiąż near Wrocław! Ale Wiocha Festival, edition 7 – we look forward to seeing you 🙂 The German…

21.08
22.08

Point Zero

Research and screenwriting for the documentary film "Point Zero." Zero or point zero is the colloquial term for the front line in Ukraine. Point zero is either everyday life or…

22.08

Rescue or Stigma? Life After the Holocaust

The meeting will feature Rafał Kotomski and Fr. Grzegorz Michalczyk, authors of the book-length interview "Ocalałam" (I Survived) – a conversation with Krystyna Budnicka, one of the last survivors of…

24.08

CARMINA BURANA – Philharmonic Under the Stars

"My 'complete works' are from now on Carmina burana" – so wrote Carl Orff to his publisher. The entirety of this phenomenal work consists of twenty-five sections enclosed on both…

24.08

Theatrical Performance entitled „The Winged Steed"

Weather permitting, the performance will take place at the ruins of the former Eichendorff castle in Łubowice.

25.08

Concert in Memory of Angelus Silesius

The August Tumski Evening, organized on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the birth of Angelus Silesius, will be entirely devoted to this outstanding German poet. In the first…

26.08
02.09

Music Festival „Chopin. Romantique"

"Chopin. Romantique" is an educational-artistic project aimed at pianists, piano educators, and audiences. At the Romantic Palace in Turzno near Toruń, from August 26 to September 2, a Piano Competition,…

27.08

Concert „ARUMNEMEN DI WELT!" [Around the World] Performed by "MOON&MELODY"

The drama of the inevitability of fate and the distinctive irony of Jewish humor. Surprisingly intertwined stage actions, monologues, and dialogues. Jewish poetry and prayers, songs subtly woven from many…

27.08
29.08

4TH MMT SUMMER SCHOOL

The fourth edition of the MMT Summer School in Poznań is intended for economics students, doctoral students, practitioners, and young researchers interested in Modern Monetary Theory. We offer an international…

28.08

Puppet and Actor Performance „Republic of Dreams"

Direction: Frank Soehnle. Set design: Leonard Wanner, Frank Soehnle. Music: Sören Gundermann. Cast: Matylda Matuszak, Arkadiusz Porada, Torsten Gesser. Accompaniment: Søren Gundermann (piano). Rights: Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co….

28.08
02.09

Local Labour Market and Vocational Education in Partner Districts – Exchange of Experiences

The project involves the exchange of best practices between local government officials from the Wodzisław District and the Recklinghausen District in the areas of vocational education, dual training, and the…

29.08
08.09

Outdoor Performance „Totentanz Circus"

The project continues the cooperation between the Antygrawitacja Foundation, the student theater StuThe, and Zirkus ZweiPommernhoch e.V from Greifswald. With this project, we aim to summarize a certain stage of…

29.08
31.08

Never Again War

A musical performance on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. A refreshed version of the well-received Sopot performance Wojna/Krieg/Milkhome, which commemorates the tragic…

30.08
01.09

Tournament of True Musicians | 9th Edition

The guiding idea of the Tournament of True Musicians is to create a space for dialogue between traditional culture in its raw, in crudo version and the contemporary, living experience…

01.09

Never Again War | PREMIERE

A musical performance on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. A refreshed version of the well-received Sopot performance Wojna/Krieg/Milkhome, which commemorates the tragic…

01.09

Classical Concert | ROYAL STRING QUARTET: String Quartet in A minor Op. 13 (1827) by F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Performers: Izabella Szałaj-Zimak (1st violin), Elwira Przybyłowska (2nd violin), Paweł Czarny (viola), Michał Pepol (cello). Royal String Quartet is one of Europe's leading string quartets. 25 years of playing, concerts…

02.09
31.10

Erinnerungskultur Polen Deutschland

In the period September 2–7, the first part of the historical-linguistic project "Erinnerungskultur Polen Deutschland" took place in Ober-Ramstadt, Germany. The aim of this event is to improve mutual relations…

03.09
10.12

Premiere of the Podcast Episode „Eastern Bloc"

"Centrally about the East" – such is the motto of the podcast "Blok wschodni" (Eastern Bloc), hosted by Paulina Siegień and Wojciech Siegień. We want to speak centrally about the…

05.09
07.09

17th Innowica Theatre Meetings 2024

September 5 / Thursday 6:00 PM Zuzanna Wiatr "DZIEWICTWO, osobna kategoria istot zamkniętych." 8:00 PM Dominika Jucha / Ewelina Smereczyńska "Fale." 10:00 PM Nowica 9. 11:00 PM Pleśń. September 6…

05.09
06.09

„In Search of a New Socio-Economic Order in the European Union and Ukraine"

Polish-German seminars on the Social Market Economy, organized for over 30 years, are part of the rich tradition and mission of the Polish Economic Society in the area of promoting…

05.09
07.09

14TH POLISH-GERMAN LEGAL FORUM

The District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Opole, together with co-organizers and partners, invites you to the 14th Polish-German Legal Forum in an online format (Zoom platform) with simultaneous PL-EN-GER…

06.09
13.09

Intergenerational Polish-German Painting Plein Air

The painting plein air is addressed to artists and students of art schools and will take place September 6–13, 2024, in Santok and Stare Polichno (Lubuskie Voivodeship). The aim of…

06.09
07.09

The Centre of Worlds Is Here 2024

THE CENTER OF WORLDS IS HERE. Cultivation/Use/Rewilding. September 6–7, 2024. Curatorial team: Lila Kalinowska, Jadwiga Sawicka. "The Center of Worlds Is Here" is an international interdisciplinary project in urban space….

06.09

International Thematic Networks for Small and Medium-Sized Cities

The aim of the event is to develop practical recommendations for local governments on how to engage effectively in multilateral cooperation within European associations of local governments. Supporting international local…

14.09

Vernissage of the Exhibition „Paul Aust – The Giant Mountains as a Cure for Everything"

We invite you to the opening of the exhibition "Paul Aust – The Karkonosze as a Cure for Everything," which will present approximately 100 works by this artist from private…

14.09

Buch, czyli książka: Juli Zeh „Among Neighbours" – Live Book Discussion Club.

We invite you to the first event of the 4th edition of Buch, czyli książka! We start with an in-person meeting – we will discuss the book by Juli Zeh,…

15.09
22.09

8th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn

Musical art has developed since the dawn of time in two currents: sacred and secular. In composers of different eras, this dualism was more or less pronounced, but it certainly…

15.09
22.09

8th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn

Musical art has developed since the dawn of time in two currents: sacred and secular. In composers of different eras, this dualism was more or less pronounced, but it certainly…

16.09
19.09

PalGes 2024 Outreach Event

A series of popular science lectures accompanying the paleontological conference PalGes 2024. After the lectures, there will be a tour of the paleontological laboratories of the Faculty of Biology at…

16.09
21.09

Joint Meeting of the Polish Paleobiologists and Paläontologische Gesellschaft – PalGes 2024

The international paleontological conference "Joint Meeting of the Polish Paleobiologists and Paläontologische Gesellschaft – PalGes 2024" will take place September 16–21 in Warsaw, at the Faculty of Biology of the…

20.09
22.09

Concerts „EUROPA DA GAMBA – In the Footsteps of Gottfried Finger and August Kühnel Across Europe"

EUROPA DA GAMBA. Tracing Gottfried Finger and August Kühnel across Europe. CONCERTS: • FRANKFURT AM MAIN, St. Aposteln Kirche, Friday September 20, 2024, 7:00 PM • MANNHEIM, Spitalkirche St. Matthäus,…

20.09
20.10

Happiness Research Laboratory. Life After Comfortocene

Happiness Research Laboratory. Life After the Comfortocene is a long-term artistic-research project initiated in 2022 by the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw, the Bęc Zmiana Foundation, and the Center for Culture and…

21.09

Buch, czyli książka: „All for Nothing" Walter Kempowski, Live Book Discussion Club

We invite you to the second event of the 4th edition of Buch, czyli książka! We meet in person again, this time in Warsaw! We will discuss the book "Wszystko…

22.09

Łódź of Many Cultures Festival 2024: From Steigert to Scheibler

Starting point: corner of Przędzalniana and Milionowa (near the Steigert villa). End: FUZJA, ul. Milionowa 6a. Free admission. The eastern part of the former Górna district was once a true…

23.09

The Boundary of Language – Grzegorz Jankowicz Author Workshop in the „Kafka's Boundaries" Series

During the next workshop in the "Kafka's Boundaries" series, we will discuss the story "The Great Wall of China," which was published posthumously under this title by Kafka's friend Max…

23.09

Buch, czyli książka: Meeting with Małgorzata Gralińska, Translator.

We invite you to the third event of the 4th edition of Buch, czyli książka! A meeting with the translator of Walter Kempowski's book "Wszystko na darmo" (All for Nothing),…

26.09
27.09

Jewishness and Pop Culture in Poland and Germany

The conference addresses forms of representation of Jewishness in popular culture in Poland and Germany throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The conference proceedings will be accompanied by numerous events:…

27.09
03.02

Schupmann Collection Photography

An exhibition of German photography from the collection of Ingrid and Michael Schupmann. The Schupmann collection, created out of passion, ultimately became a fascinating narrative about the history of black-and-white…

27.09
29.09

GFPS Jubilee in Warsaw

Dear Friends, GFPS is celebrating a special jubilee and we warmly invite you to join the celebrations! This year we have as many as 4 reasons to celebrate: the 30th…

28.09
25.10

„12 Perspectives of Contemporary Saxon Photography"

12 perspectives on contemporary Saxon photography. Fotoforum Dresden is a non-profit organization founded and supported by photography artists, curators, art collectors, and photography enthusiasts. On one hand, the association provides…

29.09
02.10

German-Polish Women's Forum in Gdansk

The Women's Forum, taking place in Gdańsk on September 29 – October 2, 2024, is a unique opportunity for open dialogue between women from Poland and Germany. The aim of…

01.10

Buch, czyli książka: „Death Comes Even in Summer" Zsuzsa Bánk, Online Meeting

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Śmierć przychodzi nawet latem" by Zsuzsa Bánk, translated by Elżbieta Kalinowska, Wydawnictwo Czarne 2023. Moderated by Natalia Prüfer. We meet online;…

01.10
02.10

Warsaw Security Forum 2024

Warsaw Security Forum is one of the leading European conferences on security. The event is dedicated to transatlantic cooperation and focused on developing responses to common challenges, with particular emphasis…

02.10

ORGANy PLUS+® 2024 Festival: PREMIERES / + PASSIO CHRISTI

Johann Gottlob Harrer, a native of Zgorzelec, was the successor to Johann Sebastian Bach as Kapellmeister at Leipzig's St. Thomas Church. He composed a vast amount of instrumental and vocal-instrumental…

05.10

ORGANy PLUS+® 2024 Festival: +PUCKLITZ

The penultimate concert of the ORGANy PLUS+ 2024 festival will be dedicated to Gdańsk music. Johann Daniel Pucklitz – this name should already be familiar to all who are interested…

06.10

Łódź of Many Cultures Festival 2024: Roosevelt

Tickets: 20 PLN https://www.bilety24.pl/koncert/1143-roosevelt-koncert-niemieckiego-tworcy-muzyki-elektronicznej-na-dworcu-lodz-fabryczna-festiwal-lodz-wielu-kultur-112974?id=646320 At the Łódź of Many Cultures Festival, Roosevelt's performance will be a perfect example of how diverse sources of inspiration, from German krautrock to modern electronic…

07.10

How (Not) to Translate Kafka?

In 1935, the first Polish translation of a work by Franz Kafka was published. It was "The Trial," the translation of which had for years been attributed to Bruno Schulz,…

09.10
12.10

„Postwar. Art and Architecture" – Conference of the Polish-German Working Group on Art History and Heritage Conservation

On October 9–12, 2024, the 31st Conference of the Polish-German Working Group on Art History and Monument Conservation will take place at the Museum of Architecture in Wrocław, entitled "Postwar…

10.10
30.11

People and Books

The project "People and Books" is an opportunity to showcase reading diversity despite territorial or mental borders (age, gender, ethnic, professional, or identity differences). The project presents 10 representative stories…

11.10
26.10

XXX KomedaJazzFestival Leszek Kułakowski „My Little Słupsk Homeland"

30th Komeda Jazz Festival: October 11–26, 2024. During the golden Polish autumn, Słupsk will once again become the jazz capital of Poland. The 30th KJF will take place October 11–26,…

11.10
10.11

Nowa Amerika – Exhibition by Michael Kurzwelly

Richard Buckminster Fuller, the American architect and visionary, once said that the best way to predict the future is to invent it. Michael Kurzwelly has made this saying the motto…

11.10
13.10

Congress of Polish-German and German-Polish Societies

We warmly invite all those interested in open Polish-German dialogue (not only members of Polish-German Societies) to the Congress of Polish-German and German-Polish Societies, which will take place on October…

12.10

Photography Exhibition and Concert – Konrad Pawicki, Band Susanne Folk

On Saturday, October 12, at the Begegnungszentrum Wolgast, at Hufelandstrasse 2, a special event will take place – a photography exhibition realized as part of the project "My z Dobrej…

12.10

Neighbourhood of Nature in Białystok. „Cyclarium Słoboda" Picnic

Picnic – a closing event for several months of work within the Happiness Research Laboratory in Białystok. The result of this work is a rest, relaxation, and meeting zone called…

15.10

BcK online: „Blood Tree" Kim De L'Horizon

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Drzewo krwi" by Kim De L'Horizon, translated by Elżbieta Kalinowska, Wydawnictwo Literackie, 2024. Moderated by Marcin Wilk. We meet online; participation…

17.10

Kafka at the Goethe-Kino

On the occasion of the Franz Kafka Year, the Goethe-Kino series will screen the Austrian TV film "The Castle," directed by Michael Haneke, based on a fragment of Franz Kafka's…

18.10
09.02

Illusions of Omnipotence. Architecture and Everyday Life Under German Occupation

The exhibition tells the story of the German occupation from the perspective of architecture and everyday life in the Warthegau (Warta Region) established by Germany in 1939. The new order…

19.10

Upcycling Fyrtel – Fashion from Recycling – Sewing Workshops and Fashion Show

Led by: Agnieszka Gierach, Monika Tymicka, Dariusz Oleszczuk (DJ Prezo). The Local Initiatives Center "Spójnik" and Podzielnia invite you to a neighborhood workshop! During the workshops, we will create a…

20.10

The Presence of the Antoni Radziwiłł Family in Berlin's Cultural Life

On October 20, an exhibition about Antoni Radziwiłł and his family and their role in Berlin's life in the 1820s and 1830s will be held. The exhibition will be guided…

22.10
27.10

31st International Film Festival Etiuda&Anima 2024

The International Film Festival Etiuda&Anima, now held in a new October slot, will present audiences with a broad overview of ambitious and unconventional filmmaking from around the world. Meetings with…

23.10

A Life True to Biography.

The life of Franz Kafka was not filled with adventures – at least not the kind that could easily fill volume after volume of biography. And yet the life of…

24.10

Gorzów and Landsberg. 23 Years Since F. Schleiermacher's Stay in Gorzów Wlk.

"Gorzów and Landsberg. 230 years since Schleiermacher's stay in Gorzów Wielkopolski." We invite you now to the related events on October 24, 2024: • Polish-German seminar • Book launch: "The…

25.10

„Scraps of Kafka" – Theatre Performance

"Scraps from Kafka" is a program specially prepared by the IMPRO KRK Group, directed by Mateusz Pakuła, on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, which falls…

25.10

Will Free Shops Save the World – Debate // Polish Sign Language Interpretation

Participants: Michael Kurzwelly, Małgorzata Murao, Kalina Olejniczak, and Katarzyna Wągrowska. Moderated by Magdalena Maciudzińska-Kamczycka. Polish Sign Language interpretation: Eunika Lech and Joanna Mitschke-Mazur. In 2018, the first permanent freeshops –…

25.10
27.10

Justine & Juliette

This is a love story with a happy ending. A story about two sisters. Justine and Juliette. Tired of reality and a boring life, the sisters return to the land…

25.10
27.10

Justine & Juliette

This is a love story with a happy ending. A story about two sisters. Justine and Juliette. Tired of reality and a boring life, the sisters return to the land…

25.10

We Create Our Own Education System – Youth Workshops

Moderated by: Jakub Nowocin, Marta Rybczyńska, Katarzyna Witek-Dryjańska. About education, it would seem that everyone has a formed opinion. Statements about school often depend on one's worldview or political views….

26.10

How to Build New Worlds – Debate

Participants: students from Poznań private schools, representatives of the city of Słubfurt, and international volunteers from the Center for Intercultural Initiatives Horyzonty. Moderated by Jakub Juszkiewicz Wrotek. We invite you…

26.10

Theatre from Koblenz at the Puppet and Actor Theatre

In October, the Social and Cultural Association of Germans in the Opole Silesia Region is holding the 21st edition of the German Culture Days in Opole Silesia. One of the…

30.10

Dresden Vespers

Performers: Jarosław Thiel – conductor. ensemble polyharmonique. Wrocław Baroque Orchestra. Program: J.S. Bach, Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied – Motet BWV 225. J.D. Heinichen, Dixit Dominus in F major…

30.10

Webinar: Leisure Time and Cultural Participation – Ukrainian Refugee Women in Poland

We invite you to the presentation of the report "Leisure Time and Cultural Participation – On the Socio-Cultural Needs of Ukrainian Women Refugees in Poland," which was produced as part…

04.11

„Kafka: Towards a Minor Theatre" – Lecture by Philipp Schulte

Kafka did not fail in the theater; he was simply unable to adapt to the conditions that the theater of his time – and still today – is subject to….

04.11
10.11

22nd Warsaw Jewish Film Festival „DAVID'S CAMERA"

The Warsaw Film Festival on Jewish Themes "KAMERA DAWIDA" will take place November 4–10, 2024, at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Muranów Cinema, and JCC Warsaw….

05.11

Buch, czyli książka: „Go, Went, Gone" Jenny Erpenbeck, Online Meeting

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Iść, Szedł, Poszedł" by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Eliza Borg, Sonia Draga Publishing, 2020. Moderated by Natalia Prüfer. We meet online;…

05.11

„Fragments of the Infinite. Franz Kafka in Polish Theatre" Lecture by Anna R. Burzyńska

Polish theater regularly draws on the texts of Franz Kafka: the postwar reception of his work includes several stagings of "Amerika" (directors included Lidia Zamkow, Zygmunt Hübner, Jerzy Grzegorzewski, among…

06.11
24.11

„Smoking zapinany pod szyję" Exhibition by Zbigniew Sałaj

After more than three decades, Zbigniew Sałaj returns to the theme of patterns, but in a different context – one of Kafkaesque absurdity, with an imagination reaching far beyond the…

08.11
16.03

Franz Wagner | Kłodzko Sculptor – Lecture and Exhibition

Am 8. November 2024 lädt das Kulturreferat für Schlesien zum Vortrag über das Leben und Wirken von Franz Wagner (1887-1942) ein. Joanna Jakubowicz, Kunsthistorikerin und Kuratorin am Museum der Glatzer…

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18.11

Premiere of the Polish Edition of the Book "Europäische Integration: Geschichte und Gegenwart"

The project concerns the publication of the book "Europäische Integration: Geschichte und Gegenwart" by Kiran Klaus Patel in Polish. The book was originally published by Verlag C.H.Beck oHG in German….

14.11

Concert from the Jazz at the Philharmonic Series – Hans Peter Salentin &amp

Hans Peter Salentin – trumpet (Hochschule für Musik Würzburg). Jazz Orchestra of the Warmia and Mazury Philharmonic conducted by Bartosz Smorągiewicz. The concert program will feature compositions by Prof. Hans…

14.11

Bartoszewski Promemoria Symposium 4 „Peaceful Communication: Mediation, Language, Politics"

Following last year's discussion on modern forms of solidarity in the face of contemporary crises, the next symposium will focus on peaceful communication and the mitigation of conflicts and crisis…

17.11
19.11

Teaching the History of Mutual Connections. Multilateral Dialogue on Teaching Ukrainian History in the Context of Russia's War Against Ukraine

The current full-scale war launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine in February 2022 prompted negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership. Ukrainian authorities, scholars, and teachers are working intensively on new…

18.11
19.11

Teaching the History of Mutual Connections

The main aim of the conference is to discuss how the history of Ukraine has been presented in textbooks in Central and Eastern European countries, as well as new initiatives…

19.11

Heritage Under Threat. Destruction of Cultural Property as an Element of Russia's Policy Towards Ukraine

The debate "Endangered Heritage. Destruction of Cultural Property as an Element of Russia's Policy Toward Ukraine" aims to present this topic drawing on the knowledge and experience of experts in…

19.11

Buch, czyli książka: „The Comfort of Round Things" Clemens J. Setz, Live Book Discussion Club

Join us for the final event of the 4th edition of Buch, czyli książka! Reading: "Pociecha rzeczy okrągłych" by Clemens J. Setz, translated by Agnieszka Kowaluk, Wyd. Filtry 2024. Moderated…

19.11
22.11

Study Visit in Berlin by Students from the Curatorship and Art Theory Study Group at UAP

The aim of the trip is to enrich the curriculum of the curatorship and art theory program through meetings and discussions with curators from the most important exhibition institutions of…

20.11
08.12

Exhibition „Ideation. Ideas and Prototypes"

The two-year phase of the "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life After the Comfortocene" is coming to an end. This artistic-research project, initiated in 2022 by the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw, the Bęc…

23.11
24.11

Bridges of Art – B10 Exposition at the Warsaw Art Fair

Two German artists, sculptor Wojciech Hoeft and painter and sculptor Witold Stypa from Berlin, along with two Polish artists, painter Irena Imańska and painter Marek Kuś, will present their works…

24.11
28.11

History in Dialogue. History Workshops.

A specialist program for multipliers of international youth exchange (teachers, educators, and cultural animators from Poland and Germany). "History in Dialogue" is a workshop during which we intend to confront…

26.11

Home Movies: Unwanted Archives | Summary

House of Encounters with History, ul. Karowa 20 | FREE ADMISSION. Summary of the Home Movies: Unwanted Archives project, in which we presented to the public a selection of amateur…

29.11
30.11

32nd Rock & Chanson Festival "Köln-Breslau-Paris – Weimar Triangle – A Musical Journey"

The concert on November 29, 2024, will consist of two parts. In the first part, a Young Talent Competition will take place (2 candidates with an accompanist each from France,…

29.11

Imagine the Future: Youth Leading the Way

We are delighted to invite you to the final event of the Youth Leadership for Emerging Future program, led jointly by Ashoka, Save the Children, and the Humanitarian Leadership Academy….

29.11

PostKomfort Party – Conversations About Comfort

The finale of the project "Happiness Research Laboratory. Life After the Comfortocene" – and once again we invite you to the POST KOMFORT PARTY and conversations about the comfort of…

29.11

Meeting Around the Book by Tytus Jaskułowski

A meeting centered on the book by Prof. Tytus Jaskułowski, "Diplomacy in the Eyes of Intelligence. The Genesis, Course, and Effects of Hans-Dietrich Genscher's Visit to the PRL in January…

02.12

The Boundary of Existence 2 – G. Jankowicz Workshop in the „Kafka's Boundaries" Series

Franz Kafka worked on the story entitled "Investigations of a Dog" in September and October 1922. The narrator is a dog recounting experiences from various stages of its life, primarily…

06.12
08.12

Festival of Polish-German Affairs FRANKLY SPEAKING

A new three-day festival showcases important and timely topics shared by Poles and Germans. We meet creators of fiction and non-fiction from both countries, engage in discussions about challenges rooted…

06.12
31.01

„The Whale" – Theatre Performance by Samuel D. Hunter

The play will be staged in many German cities. See the attached list. Starting December 6, 2024, through January 31, 2025. In the theater's repertoire: https://landgraf.de/schauspiel-saison-2025-2026/der-wal/ https://www.dieharke.de/lokales/nienburg-lk/nienburg/torsten-muenchow-in-nienburg-aus-dem-grossstadtrevier-in-den-fettanzug-von-der-wal-TRFZLJQNA5CAROLUGHMURRJG6U.html

13.12
15.12

Spiegelneuronen. Mirror Neurons

Can an audience of several hundred people become a simulation of the human brain, with all its synapses and connections? We will find out on December 14 and 15 at…

13.12
16.03

Sinta Werner LAYERS

"Layers" is a solo exhibition by artist Sinta Werner (b. 1977 in Hattingen, Germany). In her art, the artist explores the relationships between two- and three-dimensionality, between reality and its…

06.01

Festive Hanukkah Concert

The Jewish choir Clil will come to Barzew with a festive Hanukkah program. Historian Prof. Ruth Leiserowitz will deliver a lecture on Jews in Wartenburg/Barzew. Admission is free. The occasion…

15.01

Quatuor pour la fin du temps – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Messiaen Days 2026. January 15, 2026 & May 1–3, 2026. We are pleased to announce that on January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM, on the exact 85th anniversary of its…

15.01

Guided Tour – Stalag VIII A

Guided tour of Stalag VIII A. 5:00 PM. Alexandra Grochowski. Location: European Center Memory, Education, Culture – Stalag VIII A Memorial Site. Before the concert, we invite you on a…

17.01

Three Generations University in Berlin

Lecture by Dr. Jarosław Kuisz: "Polish-German Misunderstandings, Outdated Reconciliation." Moderated by Dr. Piotr Olszówka. Dr. Jarosław Kuisz is a legal historian, political analyst, and writer. In 2009 he founded the…

15.02
13.04

Exhibition by Marta Klonowska „The Glass Menagerie"

The Center for Polish Sculpture invites you to an exhibition by Marta Klonowska, entitled "The Glass Menagerie." The title of the exhibition alludes to the famous play by Tennessee Williams,…

01.03
21.03

National German-Language Song Contest DACHL

Competition Objectives: 1. Promoting the German language through reading and creative writing. 2. Stimulating interest in the German language. 3. Raising the level of knowledge and language skills of children…

01.03
30.04

Dance Without Borders. 50 Years of Jugendtanzkorps Rheinsternchen and 10 Years of Libra Gostynin

Under this title, a project is being carried out by the Gostynin dance group LIBRA. A special occasion for undertaking it is the round anniversaries of the dance groups from…

07.03
16.03

International Workshop

Exploring local Jewish heritage in the Polish-German context. History and concepts for Jewish sites in Ziębice/Münsterberg German-Polish Interdisciplinary Student Workshop Workshop in Ziębice In March 2025, a student workshop focusing…

07.03
15.09

Exhibition „1945. Not an End, Not a Beginning"

On the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, we will present an exhibition about people who, on the ruins of the old world, tried to rebuild their…

07.03
09.03

Chórtownia Workshop Choir – Preparatory Workshops for the Performance of Gustav Mahler's „Symphony of a Thousand"

The Chórtownia Foundation, a platform bringing together choral singing enthusiasts, will participate in a unique international project! As part of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Silesian Philharmonic,…

10.03
24.03

Development and Literary Workshops „The Power of Women's Stories"

Location: Polki w Berlinie e.V., Storkower Str. 158, 10407 Berlin. Dates: March 10, 17, 24 (Mondays), 5:00–8:00 PM. Led by: Beata Zuzanna Borawska. Registration: beata.zuzanna.borawska@gmail.com. Participation in the workshops is…

10.03
13.03

Poet Ron Winkler in Poland

A series of meetings – in Wrocław, Warsaw, Rzeszów, and Łódź – with German poet Ron Winkler, whose poetry collection Fragments of Water, translated by Tomasz Ososiński, was published in…

02.04
04.04

Energy Efficiency of Wastewater Treatment Plants

The conference will focus on key challenges and modern solutions for optimizing energy consumption at wastewater treatment plants. The event will bring together representatives of German institutions and industry companies,…

04.04
28.06

German Law Course of the German Law School in Warsaw

The German Law Course is a joint project of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw and the Faculty of State and Law Sciences of the…

07.04

Polish-German Local Government Roundtable

Energy transformation is a challenge for society as a whole, and its effects are particularly felt by citizens at the municipal level. At the same time, municipalities are often responsible…

10.04

Concert by Beethovenorchester Bonn in Warsaw as Part of the 29th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival

As part of the 29th Easter Ludwig van Beethoven Festival (April 6–18, 2025), a concert by the Beethovenorchester Bonn conducted by Dirk Kaftan will take place on April 10, 2025,…

11.04

Three Generations University in Berlin

Dr. hab. Marcin Kościelniak. Institution: Department of Theater and Drama, Faculty of Polish Studies, Jagiellonian University. Topic: Abortion and Democracy. The Church, the Opposition, and the Exclusion of Women's Rights,…

16.04

Opening Borders. Poland–Germany 1984–2024

Poles and Germans – two neighboring nations burdened by tragic history – have spent the past 40 years building dialogue, learning mutual understanding, overcoming stereotypes, and breaking down distrust. However,…

27.04
03.05

Szczecin Classic Festival – „7 Wonders"

Szczecin Classic returns – the largest classical music festival in Western Pomerania, prestigious and popular, has firmly established itself in the cultural calendar of Szczecin, Poland, and Europe. This year's…

03.05

Forced Labour During World War II: The Case of Görlitz

Forced labor during World War II using the example of Görlitz. Guided bicycle tour by Alexandra Grochowski. In addition to the POW camp Stalag VIII A, traces of violence can…

08.05
31.12

Truth – Memory – Reconciliation. The Legacy of W. Bartoszewski on the 10th Anniversary of His Death

In 2025, we mark the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War II and the tenth anniversary of the death of Władysław Bartoszewski. It is an occasion to recall…

09.05
31.12

Marienburg-Malbork. 1945. End and Beginning.

80 years after the end of World War II, the Malbork City Museum, in cooperation with the State Archive in Gdańsk, Kulturreferat für Westpreußen, Posener Land und Mittelpolen, and the…

09.05
02.06

Cinema as Laboratory V

As part of the Cinema as Laboratory V project, during this year's edition of the Millennium Docs Against Gravity Film Festival, a total of 22 films produced or co-produced by…

13.05
13.12

1945. Is This Freedom? – Curatorial Tour

"1945. Is This Freedom?" is an exhibition organized by the Pan Tadeusz Museum, a branch of the Ossolineum National Institute, on the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of the end…

14.05
15.06

Premiere of Ya-Wen Fu's Installation NON-BODY as Part of the 21st WRO Media Art Biennale 2025

When: opening events May 14–18, 2025; exhibitions through June 15, 2025. Where: Wrocław, Poland, multiple locations: WRO Art Center, National Forum of Music, Jerzy Grotowski Institute – Laboratorium Theatre Hall,…

15.05
16.05

The essence and evolution of humanitarian aid in European Union policy

We cordially invite you to a lecture entitled "The Essence and Evolution of Humanitarian Aid in European Union Policy," to be delivered by Prof. Michael Köhler – an outstanding scholar…

15.05
17.05

Empire and Periphery. The Rise and Fall of Great Powers

On May 15–17, 2025, the Faculty of Historical Sciences at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń will host an international conference entitled Empire and Beyond. The Making and Breaking of Great…

15.05
18.05

Gołdap – Stade: Development of City Partnership Cooperation

Study visit of a delegation from the city of Stade in Gołdap.

16.05

Three Generations University in Berlin

Lecture topic: Ukraine, Poland, and Western Europe in Russian propaganda after February 24, 2022. A research reconnaissance. How to narrate Russian aggression without using the word "war"? How to write…

16.05
17.05

Institute of Good Death at the LEBEN UND TOD Conference and Fair in Bremen

Conference and Trade Fair LEBEN UND TOD in Germany. The Institute of Good Death has been invited to participate in the LEBEN UND TOD conference in Bremen. There you can…

16.05

EU Enlargement or Deepening Neighbourhood Relations?

The conference is inspired by Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and its motto "Security, Europe." The discussion will address the strategic priorities and dilemmas of EU…

16.05

„Ukraine, Poland and Western Europe in Russian Propaganda after 24.2.2022. A Research Reconnaissance"

How to narrate Russian aggression without using the word "war"? How to write texts that portray war victims as perpetrators, "Nazis," "ukrotaliban," while simultaneously denying that the Ukrainian nation ever…

17.05

BERLIN: Performative Reading – Book Premiere // Performatives Lesen – Buchpräsentation

[PL/DE] The Club of Wonderful Women invites you to a bilingual meeting combined with performative readings of original literary texts! Let's meet at the buch|bund bookshop in Berlin on May…

21.05
23.05

Polish-German Professional Exchange for Pedagogical Staff

The educational project "Polish-German Professional Exchange for Pedagogical Staff" envisions a professional exchange in the areas of education and upbringing between preschool institutions. The project's activities are addressed to educators,…

22.05

„Koncertując" for Orchestra, Sinfonia Varsovia for Its City

Performers: Yamen Saadi, violin (concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic). Avri Levitan, viola. Sinfonia Varsovia. Martin Rajna, conductor. Program: [100'] Carl Maria von Weber, Overture to the opera Der Freischütz [10']….

24.05

Duale xy

#International 2025 – this is our guiding motif for the entire year. This time we meet to strengthen Polish-German cultural exchange ties. Hashtag Ensemble (Warsaw) and the Alexander Camaro Foundation…

25.05
01.06

25th Biennale of Art for Children in Poznań

The 25th Biennale of Art for Children is an interdisciplinary festival of high artistic and substantive quality, with local, national, and international reach. During the week-long event, high-quality offerings for…

27.05

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Flashpoint"

The "Kino znad granicy 2025" series is part of the 11th (14th) Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

27.05

Curatorial Tour of the Exhibition „1945. Is This Freedom?"

Guided tour of the temporary exhibition "1945. Is This Freedom?" for a school group.

28.05
01.06

ORGANy+ PLUS 2025 SPRING Festival

Events around the world change as if in a frenzied kaleidoscope, and we are not quite sure whether we are firmly moving forward or blindly retreating. Amid this tumult, for…

28.05

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „The Unspoken"

The "Kino znad granicy 2025" series is part of the 11th (14th) Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

28.05

Concert + MAGNIFICAT ORGANy+ PLUS 2025 SPRING Festival

ORGANY PLUS+ FESTIVAL 2025 SPRING. May 28, 2025. + MAGNIFICAT. 7:00 PM, Church of the Holy Trinity. A familiar hymn, an unknown composer. Performers: Krzysztof Urbaniak – organ. Marta Wróblewska…

30.05
01.06

6th Toruń-Göttingen Talks

The 6th Toruń-Göttingen Talks / 6. Göttingen-Thorner Gespräche have been held alternately in Toruń and Göttingen since 2019. They combine discussions on important topics for Poland and Germany with music,…

31.05

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Symphony of Dying"

The "Kino znad granicy 2025" series is part of the 11th (14th) Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

31.05

Concert + CORNETTO I ORGANy+ PLUS 2025 SPRING Festival

ORGANY PLUS+ FESTIVAL 2025 SPRING. May 31, 2025. + CORNETTO I. 7:00 PM, Church of the Holy Trinity. Italians in Europe. Performers: Tobias Lindner (Germany) – organ. Frithjof Smith (Germany/Switzerland)…

31.05

Concert „Musical Call for Peace"

The project "Musical Call for Peace" realizes international cooperation between Poland and Germany in the field of culture, strengthening social bonds based on respect and trust, and exploring the cultural…

31.05

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „The Noonday Witch"

The "Kino znad granicy 2025" series is part of the 11th (14th) Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

31.05
06.06

Rising Together Above History

The International Youth Meeting Center in Oświęcim, in cooperation with the University of Economics and the Environment in Nürtingen-Geislingen (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen) and Ignatianum University in Kraków,…

01.06

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Vena"

The "Kino znad granicy 2025" series is part of the 11th (14th) Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

01.06

Concert + GOLDBERG ORGANy+ PLUS 2025 SPRING Festival

ORGANY PLUS+ FESTIVAL 2025 SPRING. June 1, 2025. + GOLDBERG. 3:30 PM, Church of the Holy Trinity. Goldberg Variations. Performer: Jörg Halubek (Germany) – organ. The spring edition of the…

01.06

CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CINEMA, Screening of the Film „Weekend Rebels"

The "Kino znad granicy 2025" series is part of the 11th (14th) Kozzi Film Festiwal. Festival of Film, Theater, and Book.

02.06

Concert „Musical Call for Peace"

The project "Musical Call for Peace" realizes international cooperation between Poland and Germany in the field of culture, strengthening social bonds based on respect and trust, and exploring the cultural…

03.06
06.06

Cultural and Industrial Heritage of Upper Silesia

The scope of the project involves acquainting representatives of partner delegations with the cultural and industrial heritage of Upper Silesia as part of the heritage of the Wodzisław and Recklinghausen…

06.06
24.08

Fragments of Reality. Berlin – Tricity

The group exhibition entitled "Fragments of Reality. Berlin – Tricity" presents works by women artists connected to the Tricity area and Berlin. It maps issues related to the turbulence of…

10.06
11.06

In Search of New Health Paradigms

During the meeting-debate, representatives from the worlds of science and practice from Germany and Poland will discuss the necessary directions of change in national healthcare systems.

11.06
14.06

Szczecin Connect: Polish-German Journalists' Meeting

Szczecin Connect is a meeting of journalists – an initiative supporting the integration of journalists and promoting knowledge of the shared cultural and natural heritage of Szczecin and the entire…

12.06
22.06

Let's Play with Books! | FOTOFESTIWAL 2025

"Let's Play with Books!" is part exhibition, part playground. Here children will meet the dog Dášeňka and will be able to hide inside one of the world's most beloved photo…

12.06
13.06

From Katowice into the World. Gerda Stryi-Leitgeb and Ruth Storm on Their 120th Birthday Anniversary

In 1905, two women from Katowice were born whose artistic careers would unfold far from their birthplace. Both painter Gerda Stryi-Leitgeb and writer Ruth Storm left Katowice in their early…

12.06
15.06

19th Edition of the Mandala Performance Festival – Berlin Performance Scene

The main concept of the 19th edition of the Mandala Performance Festival is the presentation of contemporary dance and performance art. The event will consist of four cycles: Berlin Performative…

12.06

The Magic of Rogów, Sinfonia Varsovia for Its City

Performers: Yun Zeng, French horn (principal horn of the Berlin Philharmonic). Łukasz Podłucki, French horn. Krzysztof Stencel, French horn. Paweł Piętka, French horn. Sinfonia Varsovia. Andreas Wittmann, conductor. Program: [90']…

12.06
13.06

From Katowice into the World. Gerda Stryi-Leitgeb and Ruth Storm on Their 120th Birthday Anniversary

In 1905, two women from Katowice were born whose artistic careers would unfold far from their birthplace. Both painter Gerda Stryi-Leitgeb and writer Ruth Storm left Katowice in their early…

14.06

We All Love Bach

A new Bach project by pianist Aleksander Dębicz, violinist Linus Roth, and the orchestra Il Giardino d'Amore under the direction of Stefan Plewniak is both a modern interpretation of the…

15.06

We All Love Bach

A new Bach project by pianist Aleksander Dębicz and the orchestra Il Giardino d'Amore combines an innovative interpretation of the Leipzig genius's works with the historical sound of baroque instruments….

21.06

City Partnership Festival InterTony

The InterTony Festival will take place on June 21, 2025, and it will be our 10th edition! We will meet as usual at the Kolejarz 1926 Stadium in Chojnice. During…

21.06

Szczecin: Performative Reading – Book Premiere // Performatives Lesen – Buchpräsentation

[PL/DE] The Club of Wonderful Women invites you to a bilingual meeting combined with performative readings of original literary texts! Let's meet at the Między wierszami bookshop in Szczecin on…

26.06

ENRS General Assemblies meeting

The internal annual General Assemblies meeting of the European Network Remembrance and Solidarity will take place on 26 June 2025 at the Zielna Conference Center in Warsaw. The ENRS is…

26.06
27.06

"Resilience. Recovery. Future: Culture in the recovery of Ukraine"

International OBMIN-conference with 90 Ukrainian museums in Warsaw on June 26/27 Under the patronage of the governments of Ukraine, Poland, France and Germany and the patronage of the Italian embassy…

26.06
02.06

Poland and Germany Meet in Naterki

On June 26 at 9:00 PM, a delegation from the Gietrzwałd Municipality will set off from Naterki to the partner city of Rietberg (North Rhine-Westphalia). There, on June 28, we…

29.06

Chopin Marathon in Hamburg – Recitals by Participants of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

This project will present 7 selected participants of this year's 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. It will be a Chopin Marathon – a series of recitals held…

29.06

Celebrating Poetry. Readings and Conversations. Premiere of the Trilingual Literary Magazine „Radar"

On June 29, as part of the Miłosz Festival, the premiere of the new issue of "Radar" – a Polish-German-Ukrainian literary magazine published by the Institute of Culture Villa Decius…

07.07
09.07

Summer Academy

Innovative ideas for German lessons, new approaches in the didactics and methodology of teaching German as a foreign language, top experts straight from Germany. All this in summer in Gdańsk,…

10.07
16.07

Baltic Opera Festival 2025 (BOF25)

Since its inception, the Baltic Opera Festival has become one of the largest outdoor opera events in Europe. Tomasz Konieczny – a world-renowned singer – invites not only opera and…

10.07
05.08

International Festival MUSICAL FRIENDSHIPS

International Festival MUSICAL FRIENDSHIPS | Szczecin 2025. The Association of First-Rate Initiatives – organizer of the International Festival "Musical Friendships" – invites you to Szczecin in July and August for…

13.07

MARGAUX & die BANDiten „Chanson lubi Jazz"

Margaux & die BANDiten "Chanson meets Jazz." Margaux & die BANDiten from Köln/Germany have developed their own unique style, crossing the boundaries of musical and artistic genres. Their work is…

14.07
20.07

21st International Jazz Workshops

21st INTERNATIONAL JAZZ WORKSHOPS / Leszno, July 14–20, 2025. Instrumental and vocal classes, ensembles, concerts, jam sessions. The International Jazz Workshops in Leszno combine a passion for music with professionalism….

15.07

Forum for the Dialogue of Cultures

The project consists of two components: Screenwriting Residencies 2025 for creators from Germany and Poland, and Visegrad Literary Residencies for writers and translators from Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and…

24.07

Opera by J.M. Poniatowski „Pierre de Médicis" in Bad Wildbad

The project is realized as part of the 36th edition of the Rossini in Wildbad Belcanto Opera Festival, taking place July 17–27, 2025, in Bad Wildbad (Rossini Festival in Bad…

25.07
27.07

2nd International Performing Arts Festival „Tales"

Stories – 2nd International Performing Arts Festival, Mazovian Museum in Płock, July 25–27, 2025. The 2nd International Performing Arts Festival "Stories" is an event consisting of performative actions, installations, films,…

28.07
15.08

Fiction and Reality. Historical Visions of the Future in the Present: Dominik's Atomic Mass 500 vs. Lem's Solaris

Am 28. Juli fand die Premiere eines Hans Dominik und Stanisław Lem gewidmeten Films statt. Der Film versucht, die Themen der Romane „Atomgewicht 500", der einen Prototyp der Atombombe beschreibt,…

01.08
19.09

Jazz Oder Festival

"Odra Jazz Festiwal" – August 1 – September 19, 2025. Generator Sztuki Foundation invites you to the second edition of the "Odra Jazz Festiwal." The festival features ten concerts in…

08.08
17.08

Institute of Artycypation '25 / iA '25 – Experimental Summer School

August 7 / Thursday. Evening arrival – Drawsko Pomorskie / Internat-Bursa (DB). 20:00 – orientation dinner at the Internat-Bursa. August 8 / Friday / Introductions. Morning session – theoretical /…

14.08
17.08

Literary Festival „City with a River"

We invite you to Przemyśl for the "City with a River" Festival. The festival will take place in Przemyśl on August 14–17, 2025. We conceived it because we want to…

15.08
17.08

9th Edition of the Contemporary Circus Festival OFCA

The OFCA Festival is an event promoting contemporary circus art, held in Oleśnica since 2014. During a selected August weekend, the town transforms into an open New Circus stage, offering…

20.08
22.08

20th National Congress of German Language Teachers

An event organized for the first time in Copernicus' city: on the first day, there will be a ceremonial opening with a guided tour of the Old Town; on the…

23.08

Theatrical Performance entitled "Autumn Enchantments"

Based on J. v. Eichendorff's fairy tale "Herbstzauber" (Autumn Enchantment), a performance script will be written incorporating other elements of Eichendorff's works, German folk motifs – including characters such as…

24.08
17.10

SILENCE Music Festival

The SILENCE Music Festival launches in Kraków. On August 24, one of the most innovative cultural events in Central and Eastern Europe will begin in Kraków and Balice. SILENCE Music…

25.08
30.09

New Issue of Przegląd Polityczny (191/2025)

A new issue of PP has been published. In this issue: Anna Frajlich, Reading Gibbon. POSITION: Michał Warchala, Recovering the Measure of Things. UNDER THE SIGN OF EDWARD GIBBON: Adam…

28.08
05.09

Intergenerational Polish-German Painting Plein Air

The Intergenerational Polish-German Painting Plein Air (4th edition) is planned for August 28 – September 5, 2025, in Santok and Stare Polichno. The target group consists of students from Germany…

30.08

Bach Festival Świdnica: Vox Spiritus

August 30, Saturday 19:00, Church of Peace. John Cage: Story. Hubert Parry: Songs of Farewell. Johann Hermann Schein: Die mit Tränen säen. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Herr, nun lässest du deinen…

31.08

Bach Festival Świdnica: Cantus Thuringia

August 31, Sunday 19:00, Church of Peace. Thomas Tallis: O Lord, in thee is all my trust. Matthew Locke: Who shall separate us from the love of God. Matthew Locke:…

31.08
12.09

Deutsch-polnische Sommerschule: Eine neue Dynamik?

Während der SGH Sommerschule 2025 – 26 Studierende aus Deutschland, Polen, Österreich und Ukraine werden in einem spannenden deutschsprachigen Programm an der SGH Warsaw School of Economics teilnehmen. Die wichtigsten…

01.09

Publication of „Prima sort" by Walter Kempowski

Publication of Walter Kempowski's novel "Prima sort" translated by Małgorzata Gralińska.

01.09
31.01

Anti-gravity Forces #12 – POLISH-GERMAN ART WORKSHOPS

The project continues the cooperation between the Antygrawitacja Foundation and Zirkus ZweiPommernhoch e.V, as well as the student theater StuThe from Greifswald and a new partner. With this event, we…

01.09
06.09

Village Parliament Grabiszyce

Dear Guests, As part of the Rural Parliament project, from September 1 to 5, 2025, in Grabiszyce Górne, at the sports field in the rural parliament pavilion, with the finale…

02.09

Bach Festival Świdnica

September 2, Tuesday 19:00, Church of Peace. 45' + 45'. Georg Friedrich Händel: Voi, che udite il mio lamento. Tadeusz Baird: Spójrz, co tu serce milczące napisało. Tadeusz Baird: Drwię,…

04.09
18.12

From Class to Class

"Od klasy do klasy" (From Class to Class) – a free online project in the form of a language course with methodological-didactic elements, aimed at improving the professional and linguistic…

04.09
27.09

Tournament of True Musicians

From September 4 to 7, 2025, Szczecin will once again become the capital of traditional music. The jubilee edition of the Tournament of True Musicians will continue the format of…

04.09
06.09

18th Innowica Theatre Meetings 2025

September 4 (Thursday) 18:00 Grupa Teatralna Balefo "Sajonara, ćpuny!" (Nowica 9). 20:00 Teatr Biuro Podróży "Kaspar" (Nowica 9). 21:30 Nowica 9 (music stage). 22:30 Amok Impro Live – concert (music…

06.09

"Chatbot Challenge" Interrobang | Perceptions. New Forms of Art

On September 6 in Lublin, the performance "Chatbot Challenge" by the Berlin-based collective Interrobang will inaugurate the second edition of PERCEPCJE. New Art Forms, which explores contemporary directions in the…

09.09

Buch, czyli książka – "Szyja żyrafy" Judith Schalansky

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Szyja żyrafy" by Judith Schalansky, translated by Kamil Idzikowski. Moderated by Marcin Wilk. We meet online; participation is free. Register via…

11.09
12.09

Social Market Economy in an Era of Growing Uncertainty

Polish-German Conference "The Social Market Economy and Its Utility in an Era of Rising Uncertainty," September 11–12, 2025, Kraków, ul. Rakowicka 27. The Polish-German Conference "The Social Market Economy and…

11.09
14.09

9th International Chamber Music Festival named after Felix Mendelssohn

Romantic Musical Salons. One of the most significant and beloved concert venues in the 19th century was the salon of the bourgeois and aristocratic home. It was in these intimate…

11.09
05.10

ORGANy PLUS+ Festival AUTUMN 2025

ORGANY PLUS+ FESTIVAL 2025 AUTUMN: PREMIERES. September 11 – October 5, 2025. Church of the Holy Trinity. Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre. Church of St. John Bosco. Special Reading Room of the…

13.09

CONCERT A sa majeste le Roy de Pologne

SHARED HERITAGE / EIN GEMEINSAMES ERBE 2025: CONCERT / KONZERT A sa Majeste le Roy de Pologne. PERFORMERS / KÜNSTLER: Sławomir Drózd – Traverso flute/Traversflöte. Matthias Bergmann – Soprano viola/Diskantgambe….

14.09

CONCERT A sa Majeste le Roy de Pologne

SHARED HERITAGE / EIN GEMEINSAMES ERBE 2025: CONCERT / KONZERT A sa Majeste le Roy de Pologne. PERFORMERS / KÜNSTLER: Sławomir Drózd – Traverso flute/Traversflöte. Matthias Bergmann – Soprano viola/Diskantgambe….

15.09
19.09

5th International Summer Research School of Genetic Phenomenology

From September 15 to 19, 2025, the 5th International Research Summer School of Genetic Phenomenology will take place in Warsaw at the Staszic Palace, devoted to the philosophy of Edmund…

17.09
21.09

3rd Sounds of Silents in Cooperation with the 20th Silent Film Festival

The 3rd edition of SOUNDS OF SILENTS will take place on September 20, as part of a silent cinema celebration running from September 17 to 21. It is a one-day…

22.09
24.09

21st Polish-German Conference and Study Trip ANTIKON 2025 „Timber-framed Architecture – Shared Heritage"

We invite you to participate in the 21st Polish-German ANTIKON Conference and study trip 2025, taking place September 22–24, 2025, at the SZAFIR Training and Conference Center in Moryń. The…

22.09
26.10

6th International Chamber Music Festival named after Józef Madeja

On September 22, 2025, the 6th edition of the Józef Madeja International Chamber Music Festival will begin. Concerts and masterclasses will take place in Poznań, Kórnik, Jankowice, Biedrusko, and abroad…

22.09
27.09

Religion and Art in Multi-ethnic and Multi-confessional Gdansk in the Early Modern Period

The Department of Renaissance and Reformation Art History at the Institute of Art History of the University of Wrocław is organizing a Polish-German Seminar Wrocław-Halle-Siegen on September 22–27, 2025, in…

26.09
28.09

SEIFERT JAZZ DAYS

SEIFERT JAZZ DAYS September 26–28, 2025. Seifert Jazz Days has been held for several years, alternating biennially with the international Seifert Competition for violinists. Both events were established to commemorate…

26.09
16.09

Walking Tour in the Footsteps of Jewish Izbica

As part of a series of educational and cultural events about the Jewish history of Izbica, we invite residents of the town and surrounding areas on a unique walk during…

26.09
29.11

Space Age Festival

Taking the Monument to the Space Age by Jerzy Boroń (1969) as a starting point, this 3-day festival examines the changing narratives of space exploration. The sculpture, as a relic…

27.09

Concert + PUCKLITZ II ORGANy PLUS+ Festival

Discover the musical heritage of Gdańsk at the ORGANy PLUS+ festival! The second concert of the ORGANy PLUS+ 2025 AUTUMN:PREMIERES festival will be dedicated to Gdańsk music. Cantatas by a…

28.09

+ MUSICA INVICTISSIMA / Unconquered Music

Music from the imperial courts of Vienna and Graz comes to Gdańsk! The third concert of the autumn edition of the ORGANy PLUS+ 2025 festival, titled + MUSICA INVICTISSIMA /…

29.09
30.09

Warsaw Security Forum 2025

Warsaw Security Forum is one of the leading European conferences on security. The event is dedicated to transatlantic cooperation and focused on developing responses to common challenges, with particular emphasis…

01.10

City and Architecture Film Festival MIASTOmovie 13

MIASTOmovie is a long-term project created by the Wrocław Film Foundation. Our activities are devoted to urban themes, drawing from areas of social, cultural, economic, and design activity. MIASTOmovie is…

03.10

Concert + TROMBONE ORGANy PLUS+ Festival

Neo-romantic sounds of trombone and organ on October 3 at the Church of St. John Bosco! On Friday, October 3, at 7:30 PM, we will begin the last concert weekend…

03.10

Apetyt na czereśnie | Apetit auf Kirschen

On October 3 at 7:00 PM at the BKA Theater in Berlin, audiences will have the opportunity to see an intimate performance by the Musical Theatre in Poznań. "Apetyt na…

04.10

FESTIVAL FORUM NEUER MUSIK

Concert "Listen and Think." Program: Zygmunt Krauze: Listen and Think – world premiere. Olga Neuwirth: Fondamenta. Monika Szpyrka: Self-(un)winding. Krzysztof Penderecki: Zwei frühe Lieder. Juan Allende-Blin: Zwei jiddische Lieder. Eres…

04.10
11.10

MUD AND FEATHERS. Artistic Action by Slavs & Tatars

WHAT? "Bajura i pióra" is a series of performative events at the intersection of art, mythology, and social criticism. The project, prepared by the Slavs and Tatars collective and curator…

04.10
05.10

60 Years Later: Reconciliation in Times of Unrest

We invite you to take part in events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the publication of the Eastern Memorandum of the Evangelical Church in Germany and the letter of the…

04.10

Concert + DIDO AND AENEAS ORGANy PLUS+ Festival

At the ORGANy PLUS+ 2025 festival, a form that has never appeared here before will be featured – opera. Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell is one of those works…

05.10

DER GARTEN – Concert

Zygmunt Krauze, Listen and Think (2025) for baritone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello, percussion, and piano. DER GARTEN – an artistic intervention for actress, singer, and clarinettist. Joseph Tal,…

05.10

Concert + CORNETTO ORGANy PLUS+ Festival

The cornett returns to the ORGANy PLUS+ festival – on the program is an exceptionally difficult aria by a 17th-century Gdańsk cornettist! This year's ORGANy PLUS+ 2025 festival will conclude…

08.10
10.10

Academic Conference: (Un)mapping Infrastructures of Modern Art

The workshop is part of a series guided by an international art history research group focusing since 2020 on the infrastructures of modern art from a transnational perspective. The original…

10.10
12.10

Overcoming Hostility. How to Teach About the Experience of World War II?

The international seminar in Krzyżowa is a joint project of the Polish-German Textbook Commission, GEI, UAM, the Krzyżowa Foundation, and the Pilecki Institute. Its aim is to reflect on the…

11.10

Music Cooperative – Interactions

CONCERT PROGRAM: Zygmunt Krauze (1938) – Listen and Think (Polish premiere). Monika Szpyrka (1993) – self-(un)winding (2021). Krzysztof Penderecki – Zwei frühe Lieder (1955–60). Juan Allende-Blin (1928) – Zwei Lieder…

11.10

Shirtshow I PREMIERE of the Łódź of Many Cultures Festival

A choreographic performance realized as part of the Museum of the Anthropocene project, in which a t-shirt becomes not only a garment but a tool of expression, protest, belonging, and…

12.10
11.10

MONIKA ROSCHER BIGBAND

WHAT? The rebellious big band from Munich closes this year's edition of the Łódź of Many Cultures Festival with a concert that will surely stay in your memory – intense,…

14.10

Buch, czyli książka – "Śmierć w Wenecji" Thomas Mann

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Death in Venice" by Thomas Mann, translated by Leopold Staff. Moderated by Marcin Wilk. We meet online; participation is free. Register…

18.10

Meeting in Szczecin on the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Rotary Club Szczecin

A meeting of German and Polish Rotary clubs and Rotary supporters from both countries on October 18, 2025, in Szczecin, under the motto "Culture Brings Nations Together," will serve to…

19.10

Unveiling of the Władysław Bartoszewski Monument

Władysław Bartoszewski Square in Warsaw is an extraordinary and symbolic place. During the Occupation, a small street called Biała ran through here, which, excluded from the Ghetto, was bordered on…

24.10
25.10

1st International Aphoristic Conference in Wrocław – Magnum in Parvo

The 1st International Aphoristic Conference in Wrocław – Magnum in Parvo – is a unique event! For the first time, outstanding creators of aphorisms and leading scholars of short literary…

25.10
26.10

WRZEŚNIA AMBASSADOR OF MUSICAL CULTURE

The aim of the project is to popularize the work of Louis Lewandowski – remarkably rich, as it combines three cultures – Jewish, Polish, and German – expressed through music,…

25.10
26.10

Września Ambassador of Musical Culture. The Figure and Work of Louis Lewandowski

October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM, Auditorium of the High School in Września, ul. Witkowska 1. Lecture by Dr. Jakub Stefek on the life and work of Louis Lewandowski. Chamber concert…

28.10

Buch, czyli książka – "Śmierć w bunkrze. Opowieść o moim ojcu", Martin Pollack

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Śmierć w bunkrze. Opowieść o moim ojcu" by Martin Pollack, translated by Andrzej Kopacki. Moderated by Natalia Prüfer. We meet online;…

29.10

Book Premiere „Jesteśmy kwita"

A meeting with the translator of Theodor Fontane's book – dedicated to KANS students, but also to regional studies enthusiasts and other interested individuals. The meeting will be led by…

03.11
09.11

23rd Warsaw Jewish Film Festival

The 23rd KAMERA DAWIDA will take place November 3–9, 2025, at the POLIN Museum (the event's main partner), Luna Cinema, Muranów Cinema, and JCC Warsaw. It is the oldest and…

06.11

Performance "reality warping"

When our survival and adaptation abilities are measured against artificial intelligence and our own digital image – we dance – we sing – we engage with augmented reality. The dissonance…

10.11

Performance „staubkinder"

The performance by cie. toula limnaios arises from the music of Gustav Mahler and is dedicated to "children of dust" – ourselves. Their trace is deeply embedded in our memory,…

11.11
30.11

„Reconciliation. Nothing Is Given Once and for All" Supplement to „Tygodnik Powszechny"

The subject of the project is the publication by the Tygodnik Powszechny Foundation, in cooperation with the publisher of "Tygodnik Powszechny," of a free supplement drawing readers' attention to the…

12.11
16.11

History in Dialogue 2025 – Forgotten Stories of Women

We invite you to participate in the fourth edition of Polish-German historical workshops, which will take place on November 12–16, 2025, in Kassel. This year's meeting will be devoted to…

12.11

FOOD&FOOTAGE: 27 Storeys – Alterlaa Forever

On November 12, MIASTOmovie and the Wrocław Film Foundation will be in Berlin at the Center for Art and Urbanistics ZK/U Berlin (https://www.facebook.com/zku.berlin) with a screening of "27 Floors of…

12.11

Karol Szymanowski „Król Roger" – Concert Performance

Between light and shadow. An operatic mystery in the heart of Berlin. The Teatr Wielki in Poznań invites you to the Berlin Philharmonic for the fourth time. After the success…

17.11

Urban Rivers as Genius Loci of Academic Cities

Rivers, once among the most important city-forming factors, now play an increasingly significant role as an important impulse strengthening the cultural, historical, social-legal-economic identity of cities, including university cities. At…

18.11

Buch, czyli książka – „Czas burz" Charlotte Link

Join us for an online book club meeting! Reading: "Czas burz" by Charlotte Link, translated by Anna Makowiecka-Siudut. Moderated by Natalia Prüfer. We meet online; participation is free. Register via…

19.11

ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ON THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LETTER OF RECONCILIATION OF THE POLISH BISHOPS TO THE GERMAN BISHOPS

Hearing Norman Davies lecture live – priceless not only for fans of the professor or history enthusiasts… Gaining reliable knowledge about the Polish bishops' letter to the German bishops with…

20.11
23.11

Women's Forum from Gdansk and Bremen „Women and Their Rights in Europe"

"Women and Their Rights in Europe." November 20–23, 2025, Bremen. On November 20–23, 2025, in Bremen, the 6th Polish-German Women's Forum will take place, organized jointly by the WAGA Association…

21.11
22.11

In the Sounds of the Weimar Triangle

33. Rock & Chanson Festival Nachwuchswettbewerb der Deutsch-Polnischen Kulturgesellschaft „Polonica" e.V. Programm: • Freitag, 21. November 2025, 19 Uhr: Wettbewerb „JUNGE TALENTE" und Andrzej Sikorowski • Samstag, 22. November 2025,…

24.11

What Does Trauma Tell Us About Ourselves as Nations?

When: November 24, 6:00 PM. Where: Polish Institute in Berlin, Burgstraße 27. Title: What Trauma Tells Us About Ourselves as Nations. Discussion with Asal Dardan and Karolina Wigura. Panelists: Asal…

29.11

Dance and Movement Workshop

Workshop description: Why do we define where one thing ends and another begins? Why are some boundaries fluid while others are hard as concrete? Open movement workshops at Puszcza –…

29.11

Presentation of the Performance 'something to shout about' in Puszcza

Performance description: In response to global events and driven by the desire to understand how boundaries are formed, Paulina in her new dance performance explores both inter- and intra-community processes…

29.11
30.11

Layers – Dance Performance

Layers is a choreographic exploration of care strategies in the spirit of radical imagination. According to Alexa Khasnabish and Max Haiven, radical imagination draws from the past and the history/herstory…

30.11

The Figure and Work of Louis (Lazarus) Lewandowski

Vocal-instrumental concert of works by Louis Lewandowski

04.12

Christmas Oratorio

Program: J.S. Bach, Christmas Oratorio BWV 248: Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage – Cantata BWV 248/1; Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend – Cantata BWV 248/2; Herrscher des…

05.12

Polish and Saxon Local Governments for Development Aid

Development cooperation is a new area in the collaboration between Lower Silesia and Saxony. However, given the successful transformation in both regions, it is worth sharing experiences and supporting the…

05.12
07.12

Polish-German Christmas Market in Kostrzyn nad Odrą

The Polish-German Christmas Market in Kostrzyn nad Odrą is a recurring cross-border event whose main goal is the integration of border region residents and the cultivation of shared Christmas traditions….

07.12

Christmas Oratorio

Program: J.S. Bach, Christmas Oratorio BWV 248: Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage – Cantata BWV 248/1; Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend – Cantata BWV 248/2; Herrscher des…

10.12

„Seven Cruel Stories"

"Seven Cruel Stories," directed by Justyna Wielgus with dramaturgy by Justyna Lipko-Konieczna, is a performance about human-animal relationships in which animals become equal protagonists in the narrative. In this production,…

13.12
18.12

The Magic of Christmas

We invite you to an exhibition of Christmas Nativity Scenes, known as "Station Nativity Scenes," crafted by students of the Antoniego Kenara Art High School in Zakopane. From the exhibition,…

09.01
15.02

Dominik Lejman „Phantoms"

Curator: Hubertus von Amelunxen. Images overlay one another, moving images fill static paintings of strictly geometric composition. For three decades, Polish artist Dominik Lejman has been hunting ghosts. His art,…

13.01
17.01

MIRO Coaches in the Bundesliga

The project involves visits by coaches of the MIRO Deutsche Fußballschule to leading football academies in Germany – Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Viktoria Köln, and Fortuna Düsseldorf. The aim of the…

22.01
05.02

German Film Week 2026

German Film Week, an annual review showcasing cinema from our western neighbor, is organized jointly by the Nuremberg House in Kraków, the Goethe-Institut in Warsaw, and the German Consulate General…

23.01
23.02

Premiere of Hans von Lehndorff's Book „Wspomnienia z Prus Wschodnich"

Hans von Lehndorff, "Memories of East Prussia" in the "Testimonies" series by the KARTA Center Foundation. Translated from German by Magdalena Lobert. Afterword by Prof. Robert Traba. A look into…

23.01

In Search of New Health Paradigms

The Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin and the Polish-German Association for Health and Social Policy have the honor of inviting you to participate in a debate entitled "In…

13.02
31.08

In the Circle of Creators of the Giant Mountains Artists' Colony. Friedrich Iwan.

The Karkonosze Museum in Jelenia Góra invites you on February 13, 2026, at 5 PM to the opening of a new temporary exhibition: In the Circle of Artists of the…

13.02
31.08

In the Circle of Creators of the Giant Mountains Artists' Colony. Friedrich Iwan.

Ceremonial opening of the exhibition "In the Circle of Artists of the Karkonosze Art Colony. Friedrich Iwan." at the Karkonosze Museum in Jelenia Góra. The project is co-funded by the…

20.02
04.03

Premiere of Verena Kessler's Book „Ewa" Translated by Małgorzata Gralińska

Does bringing children into today's world make any sense? Activist Eva Lohaus believes that procreation in the age of climate catastrophe is irresponsible. While she herself faces social ostracism and…

27.02
08.03

Plants, Planets, Sun and the Blue of the Sky. kinoMANUAL – Projections from Jurkiewicz

kinoMANUAL draw on the works of Zdzisław Jurkiewicz and – inspired by his way of seeing – unfold visions of the sky, planets, and stars, as well as their unexpected…

27.02

Application of AI in Combating Climate Change in Cities in Poland and Germany

The aim of the conference is to identify opportunities for the application of artificial intelligence in efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change in cities within the legal frameworks…

15.03

Birthday Concert of Sinfonia Varsovia

Performers: Marcel Markowski, cello; Sinfonia Varsovia; Thomas Sanderling, conductor. Program: Sergei Prokofiev, Symphony No. 1 in D major "Classical," Op. 25 (1916–17) [15'] I. Allegro con brio II. Larghetto III….

17.03
21.03

Horizons of Education: Infrastructure for Cooperation, Space for Development

The partner exchange connects two important initiatives showing how investments in the development of education and psychological-pedagogical support translate into better learning conditions. Participants will take part in the opening…

19.03
21.03

Regional Perspectives on Polish-German Relations

The purpose of this meeting of experts from Poland and Germany in Szczecin is to explore the trends and challenges of Polish-German cooperation in the border region through consultations with…

27.03

Application of AI in Polish and German Public Administration

The aim of the conference is to identify opportunities for the application of artificial intelligence in public administration within the legal frameworks of Polish and German law. The Polish legal…

10.04

Happy Is He Who Met Hrdlak

The play is a co-production of the Lubuski Theatre and the Gerhart-Hauptmann Theater Görlitz-Zittau. The director of the Lubuski Theatre introduces it as follows: "I have directed about a hundred…

01.05

Exhibition and Getting to Know Each Other – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Pop-up exhibition in the heart of Görlitz Old Town. 14:00 – 20:00 Concert for solo soprano. 16:30 – 17:30 Exhibition by EuropaChorAkademie (Catie Leigh Laszewski). 16:30 – 17:30 EuropaChorAkademie (Catie…

01.05

Live-Act: Messiaen revisited – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Live-Act: Messiaen revisited. Concert by Ensemble Écoute and young musicians. As part of the inaugural concert of the Messiaen Tage in May, the Parisian Ensemble Écoute will perform alongside twelve…

02.05

Between Tradition and Avant-garde – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Between tradition and avant-garde: Messiaen's works and contemporary music. Panel discussion with Prof. Grażyna Pstrokońska-Nawratil, Dr. Katarzyna Bartos, Dr. hab. Adam Porębski. In this special conversation, memories of Olivier Messiaen…

02.05

Space of Sound – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Soundscape: a chamber evening with songs. Concert by EuropaChorAkademie Görlitz and Ensemble Écoute. The Messiaen Days festival has been closely collaborating with EuropaChorAkademie Görlitz and Ensemble Écoute from Paris for…

02.05

Music Against Time – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Guided tour – Music Against Time: Messiaen's Quartet and Captivity. The guided tour combines historical research with musical reflection. Historian Dr. Johannes Bent and musicologist Dr. Katarzyna Bartos will guide…

03.05

State of Research on Stalag VIII A – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Workshop discussion – The State of Research on Stalag VIII A. During the workshop discussion, Dr. Johannes Bent will present the current activities of Meetingpoint Memory Messiaen regarding the state…

03.05

Displaced Persons – Messiaen-Tage 2026

Displaced Persons – uprooted, expelled – MUSIC, small homeland – a place one longs for. Concert by Sinfonietta Dresden. Milko Kersten (musical direction), Alexander Estis (author and text readings). Sinfonietta…

15.05
17.05

Polish-German Youth Forum 2026

An international youth meeting bringing together young people from Poland and Germany to discuss current social and cultural topics. The programme includes workshops, panel discussions and cultural events.

07.06
13.06

Study Trip Kraków – Fulda

A study trip for students of European Studies at the Institute of European Studies of the Jagiellonian University to Fulda, organized in cooperation with Hochschule Fulda.

10.06

Premiere of Lutz Seiler's Novel „Gwiazda 111"

The premiere of a novel by the winner of the Georg Büchner Prize, the most prestigious literary award in German-speaking countries. Autumn 1989. Two days after the fall of the…

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