2026 Events Schedule
2026 Suzanne Marie Margaret Sloat Youth Literary Competition Deadline
Youth Competition Deadline Date (Extended): Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2026
See competition tab for requirements and applications – https://www.friendsofpolishart.org/competitions
Location – 2615 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste 118, Berkley, Mi. 48072-1627
30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Opening and Awards Presentation
Date (Rescheduled): Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Doors Open – 2:00 pm Awards Presentation: 3:00 pm
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
Chopiniana – Annual Musical Tribute to Chopin featuring Cezary Karwowski
Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI. – Hall 3
250th Birthday of the United States Gala
Date : Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
Doors Open – 5:30 pm Awards Presentation: 7:00 pm
Location – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI. – Hall 3
FPA Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location – Polish American Congress Office/American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI.
General Membership Meeting and Literary Competitions Awards Presentation
Date (Rescheduled): Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Doors Open – 2:00 pm Awards Presentation: 2:30 pm
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
FPA Annual Szopka Competition – Intake (https://www.friendsofpolishart.org/competitions)
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location – Polish Art Center, 9539 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, MI.
30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Closing
Date (Rescheduled): Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Doors Open – 2:00 pm Discussion – 2:30pm
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
FPA Annual Szopka Award Presentation
Date: Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Location – Polish Art Center, 9539 Joseph Campau, Hamtramck, MI.
