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Marathon of Dramatic Miniatures – from text to stage, from process to encounter
31.12.2025
The Marathon of Dramatic Miniatures marked the culmination of a process that began several months earlier within the residency programme at Willa Decjusza. Rather than closing a creative chapter, the event opened it up to further circulation—on stage, in public space, and through dialogue. The four short theatrical forms presented at the Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie demonstrated how consistent work with new dramatic texts can lead to a meaningful encounter with audiences.
Braska at Strzelnica na Woli. Sounds that carry us away and a place that truly matters
30.12.2025
The concert by Braska, closing this year’s Wola Art series, once again confirmed that Strzelnica na Woli is a truly special space. It is a place where music does not simply resonate, but actively works with silence, focus and the audience’s attentiveness. That evening, the sounds carried us far – toward nature, emotion and inner calm.
Willa Decjusza open to visitors – come and discover Kraków’s architecture from a different perspective
22.12.2025
There are places that naturally slow the pace and let you experience the city differently. Willa Decjusza — a Renaissance residence and a truly unique landmark on Kraków’s cultural map — invites you to visit on selected days in December.
From Residency to Stage. How Willa Decjusza Consistently Supports Artists and Brings Their Work to the Public
20.12.2025
At Willa Decjusza, culture does not happen by chance. Nothing here is accidental, temporary, or done “just because.” Ideas are developed, texts are given time and space, and artists receive real, long-term support. A perfect example of this approach is the Marathon of Dramatic Miniatures, taking place on 20 December at 7:00 PM at the Machinery Building of the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków. This event did not appear out of nowhere. It grew out of a carefully designed creative process.
International Residency “Crossroads of Cultures” | Kraków + Ivano-Frankivsk (formerly Stanisławów)
19.12.2025
The Willa Decjusza Culture Institute, as part of the reading-promotion programme “Tekstura”, in cooperation with the Centre of Polish Culture and European Dialogue in Ivano-Frankivsk, invites applications for the international residency “Crossroads of Cultures”.
Holiday Saturday at Strzelnica na Woli – a community that truly works
18.12.2025
Holiday Saturday at Strzelnica na Woli was a day that clearly demonstrated the role a cultural institution can and should play at the local level. For several hours, Strzelnica became a space for meeting, conversation, shared creation and mindful togetherness. Over the course of the day, more than 100 people took part in the events – neighbours, families, children, seniors and visitors who simply wanted to spend time in an open and welcoming atmosphere.
Together Towards Our Goal – a meeting that shows why places like Strzelnica na Woli matter
13.12.2025
The NGO networking meeting “Together Towards Our Goal” held at Strzelnica na Woli clearly demonstrated how essential open and accessible spaces for dialogue and cooperation are today. Once again, Strzelnica confirmed its role as a place that brings together institutions, non-governmental organizations, residents of Kraków, and everyone willing to co-create this space.
Shared Sounds: Morocco – an evening that opened a new chapter
12.12.2025
The Shared Sounds: Morocco concert was much more than a musical performance. It was an evening filled with encounters, energy, intense colours and sounds that will stay with us for a long time.
Andrzejki Seniors’ Dance Party at Strzelnica na Woli – dance, joy, and community at its best
01.12.2025
Strzelnica na Woli once again proved to be a place where the true heart of the local community beats. On November 28, 2025, the former shooting range transformed into a real ballroom — filled with music, laughter, dancing, and neighborhood energy. The Andrzejki dance party for seniors was not only an opportunity to celebrate together, but also a symbolic tribute to intergenerational connection and the joy of life.
“So Much Beauty Is Born from Longing.” Summary of the Meeting with Barbara Elmanowska at Villa Decius
01.12.2025
The literary evening with Barbara Elmanowska, laureate of the Witold Gombrowicz Literary Award, became one of the most moving moments of this autumn at Villa Decius. The conversation, moderated by Dr habil. Anna Spólna, revealed the layers of Woliera – a novel powerful, tender, and painfully relevant. The meeting once again confirmed how central literature is to the mission of the Villa Decius Institute of Culture, especially now, as our new space at the Strzelnica on Wola allows us to expand this work even further.
The Marathon of Dramatic Miniatures marked the culmination of a process that began several months earlier within the residency programme at Willa Decjusza. Rather than closing a creative chapter, the event opened it up to further circulation—on stage, in public space, and through dialogue. The four short theatrical forms presented at the Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie demonstrated how consistent work with new dramatic texts can lead to a meaningful encounter with audiences.
Braska at Strzelnica na Woli. Sounds that carry us away and a place that truly matters
30.12.2025
The concert by Braska, closing this year’s Wola Art series, once again confirmed that Strzelnica na Woli is a truly special space. It is a place where music does not simply resonate, but actively works with silence, focus and the audience’s attentiveness. That evening, the sounds carried us far – toward nature, emotion and inner calm.
Willa Decjusza open to visitors – come and discover Kraków’s architecture from a different perspective
22.12.2025
There are places that naturally slow the pace and let you experience the city differently. Willa Decjusza — a Renaissance residence and a truly unique landmark on Kraków’s cultural map — invites you to visit on selected days in December.
From Residency to Stage. How Willa Decjusza Consistently Supports Artists and Brings Their Work to the Public
20.12.2025
At Willa Decjusza, culture does not happen by chance. Nothing here is accidental, temporary, or done “just because.” Ideas are developed, texts are given time and space, and artists receive real, long-term support. A perfect example of this approach is the Marathon of Dramatic Miniatures, taking place on 20 December at 7:00 PM at the Machinery Building of the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre in Kraków. This event did not appear out of nowhere. It grew out of a carefully designed creative process.
International Residency “Crossroads of Cultures” | Kraków + Ivano-Frankivsk (formerly Stanisławów)
19.12.2025
The Willa Decjusza Culture Institute, as part of the reading-promotion programme “Tekstura”, in cooperation with the Centre of Polish Culture and European Dialogue in Ivano-Frankivsk, invites applications for the international residency “Crossroads of Cultures”.
Holiday Saturday at Strzelnica na Woli – a community that truly works
18.12.2025
Holiday Saturday at Strzelnica na Woli was a day that clearly demonstrated the role a cultural institution can and should play at the local level. For several hours, Strzelnica became a space for meeting, conversation, shared creation and mindful togetherness. Over the course of the day, more than 100 people took part in the events – neighbours, families, children, seniors and visitors who simply wanted to spend time in an open and welcoming atmosphere.
Together Towards Our Goal – a meeting that shows why places like Strzelnica na Woli matter
13.12.2025
The NGO networking meeting “Together Towards Our Goal” held at Strzelnica na Woli clearly demonstrated how essential open and accessible spaces for dialogue and cooperation are today. Once again, Strzelnica confirmed its role as a place that brings together institutions, non-governmental organizations, residents of Kraków, and everyone willing to co-create this space.
Shared Sounds: Morocco – an evening that opened a new chapter
12.12.2025
The Shared Sounds: Morocco concert was much more than a musical performance. It was an evening filled with encounters, energy, intense colours and sounds that will stay with us for a long time.
Andrzejki Seniors’ Dance Party at Strzelnica na Woli – dance, joy, and community at its best
01.12.2025
Strzelnica na Woli once again proved to be a place where the true heart of the local community beats. On November 28, 2025, the former shooting range transformed into a real ballroom — filled with music, laughter, dancing, and neighborhood energy. The Andrzejki dance party for seniors was not only an opportunity to celebrate together, but also a symbolic tribute to intergenerational connection and the joy of life.
“So Much Beauty Is Born from Longing.” Summary of the Meeting with Barbara Elmanowska at Villa Decius
01.12.2025
The literary evening with Barbara Elmanowska, laureate of the Witold Gombrowicz Literary Award, became one of the most moving moments of this autumn at Villa Decius. The conversation, moderated by Dr habil. Anna Spólna, revealed the layers of Woliera – a novel powerful, tender, and painfully relevant. The meeting once again confirmed how central literature is to the mission of the Villa Decius Institute of Culture, especially now, as our new space at the Strzelnica on Wola allows us to expand this work even further.