Founded 1937
2014 Frank Filipek Scholarship Recipients – May 16
2014 Literary Competition Winners – May 16
The Friends of Polish Art announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Frank Filipek and the Lillian & Chester Mitchell Fine Arts Scholarship beginning January 15 until April 1, 2015.
Through the generosity of the late Frank Filipek of Battle Creek, five $1,500 scholarships are available for academic studies in such areas including but not limited to: law, medicine, architecture, engineering, sciences and the liberal arts.
This year, two $1,500 awards for the Lillian & Chester Mitchell Fine Arts Scholarship are available for students pursuing studies in painting, sculpture, music, drama, theatre, dance and other forms of creative expressions as well as history, literature, religion, philosophy and Polish Studies.
All applications and required documentation must be postmarked no later than March 25, 2015 and received no later than April 1, 2015. Previous recipients as well as non-Michigan residents are not eligible. Applicants must be of Polish Ancestry. Notifications of awards will occur on or before May 1, 2015. Awards will be made payable to the individual and the institutions where recipient is enrolled. All scholarships will be presented at the Friends of Polish Art General Meeting scheduled for May 15, 2015. In the event that submissions do not qualify, or are unacceptable, the Friends of Polish Art Scholarship Committee reserves the right to not award a scholarship. For further information as to eligibility, and application, or membership in the Friends of Polish Art, please see: www.friendsofpolishart.org
Are you a closet writer? Always wanted to see your name and creation in print? Here’s your chance. Friends of Polish Art (FPA) is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the 2014 Estelle Wachtel-Torres, MC Literary Competition formerly known as the FPA Short Story Competition.
The competition is open to all Michigan residents of Polish descent who are at least 18 years old. Participants may submit up to two entries on any subject they wish. Entries may be short stories, poems, or essays limited to 5000 words and must be the original work of the author that has never been published or won an award in any other competition. The entry fee is $15.00 per person. Deadline for entries is April 26, 2014. Winners will be notified by May 10, 2014 and announced at the annual FPA General Membership Meeting on May 16, 2014.
This year a new prize category of Best Polish Theme has been established along with renaming the First Prize Winner the Estelle Wachtel-Torres, MD Grand Prize Winner. Besides monetary prizes for the winners, excerpts of may be published in the Friends of Polish Art Newsletter and/or be put online at the Friends of Polish Art website.
2013 Youth Art Competition Winners – April 14
2013 Frank Filipek Scholarship Recipients – May 17
2013 Lillian and Chester Mitchell Fine Arts Scholarship Recipients – May 17
2013 Literary Competition Winners – May 17
2013 Szopka Competition Winners – Nov. 24
2015 Święconka – Traditional Polish Easter Luncheon
R.S.V.P. by March 29th, 2015
For Information Contact Barbara Hantz (248) 651-4961
The Friends of Polish Art announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Frank Filipek and the Lillian & Chester Mitchell Fine Arts Scholarships beginning January 1 until April 1, 2015.
Through the generosity of the late Frank Filipek of Battle Creek, five scholarships are available for academic studies in such areas including but not limited to: law, medicine, architecture, engineering, sciences and the liberal arts.
This year, two awards for the Lillian & Chester Mitchell Fine Arts Scholarship are available for students pursuing studies in painting, sculpture, music, drama, theatre, dance and other forms of creative expression as well as history, literature, religion, philosophy and Polish Studies. [Read more…]
There are five (5) taped shows available on Podcast RSS, of which I Leonard T. Zabawski appeared on behalf of FPA on 7/14 & 7/7/12, you can listen to the shows online (see links below). We recommend to check all five shows to gain the flavor of current Polish Magazine team.
Polish Magazine July 21 Starting At 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 21, 2012 2:00 PM
552-Polish_Magazine-20120721-1400-t1342875600.mp3 (MP3 Audio)
Polish Magazine July 14 Starting At 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 14, 2012 2:00 PM
552-Polish_Magazine-20120714-1400-t1342270800.mp3 (MP3 Audio)
Polish Magazine July 07 Starting At 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 07, 2012 2:00 PM
552-Polish_Magazine-20120707-1400-t1341666000.mp3 (MP3 Audio)
Polish Magazine June 30 Starting At 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 30, 2012 2:00 PM
552-Polish_Magazine-20120630-1400-t1341061200.mp3 (MP3 Audio)
Polish Magazine June 23 Starting At 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 23, 2012 2:00 PM
552-Polish_Magazine-20120623-1400-t1340456401.mp3 (MP3 Audio)
Available Shows for Download (Right click and Save-As):
Over your 75 year history, your FPA Club has enriched its community and added luster to the ACPC reputation with multi-faceted cultural and social activities, which include art, education, music, poetry, history, literature, genealogy and philosophy. The accomplishments of the Friends of Polish Art are too numerous to mention. The American Council for Polish Culture is proud to count the Friends of Polish Art as their long-standing and active affiliate. On the occasion of your 75th Anniversary, we wish you continued success and God’s Blessings as you continue to foster an interest in our rich Polish cultural heritage and spread an awareness of the accomplishments of Poles and Polish-Americans. [Read more…]
The Friends of Polish Art was established in 1937 and functions as an educational and social organization.
