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Visit Marcelina – How We Build Accessibility at Villa Decius
07.10.2025
Sensitivity, Accessibility, Community. Summary of the October 5, 2025 Event
This past Sunday was one of the most important days of the year for us. On October 5, Villa Decius hosted the final edition of this year’s “Visit Marcelina” series – this time in the form of an Open Day, accessible to all residents of Kraków, regardless of age, language, individual needs, or personal experience. Homines Urbani Literary Residencies – Wiktoria Bieżuńska 06.10.2025
The Homines Urbani scholarship program, organized by the Villa Decius Association since 2002, supports writers, translators, and journalists. Its aim is to create a space for creative work, exchange of experiences, and intercultural dialogue. Participants of the residency have the opportunity to develop their literary projects in the inspiring surroundings of Kraków and to engage with the local artistic community.
Villa Decius – a place for culture, dialogue and shared European values
02.10.2025
For years, Villa Decius has been actively promoting Polish culture and protecting our heritage – not only on the local level, but also in the international arena. One of our key goals is to build bridges through art, literature and shared cultural initiatives.
Today at Strzelnica na Woli we had the pleasure of hosting Paweł Szczepanik – the Mayor of Kraków’s Plenipotentiary for Culture.
01.10.2025
The meeting was an opportunity to present the first results of our work and to discuss the next steps. Together with the City, we strive to ensure that Strzelnica truly responds to the needs of residents – whether they are related to culture, heritage, or the integration of the local community.
Homines Urbani – Katarzyna Surmiak-Domańska
01.10.2025
The Homines Urbani scholarship program, organized by the Villa Decius Association since 2002, supports writers, translators, and journalists. Its aim is to provide space for creative work, exchange of experiences, and intercultural dialogue. Residents develop their literary projects in the inspiring environment of Kraków, while engaging with the local artistic community.
Triangle for Ukrainian Artists - sum up
25.09.2025
The final conference of the Triangle for Ukrainian Artists (TUA) project has come to an end. For two years, together with partners from Sweden, Ukraine, and Poland, we explored how culture – especially theatre – can function and grow in times of war and crisis.
Author meeting with Alicja Zioło about the book Krakowianki. Continuation
22.09.2025
As part of the “Visit Marcelina” series, a literary meeting was held with Alicja Zioło – author of the book Krakowianki. Continuation. The conversation was moderated by Dr. hab. Dominika Kasprowicz, Professor at the Jagiellonian University and Director of Villa Decius.
Villa Decius as a Place of Free Expression. Conclusion of the 91st PEN International Congress 17.09.2025
Between 2 and 5 September 2025, Kraków became the global capital of free expression. The closing gala of the 91st PEN International Congress was held at Villa Decius.
Summer School for Translators – summary
12.09.2025
The first edition of the Summer School for Translators at Villa Decius has come to an end. For several days, our residence became a space of intensive workshops, inspiring meetings, and discussions about literature and the art of translation.
Screenwriting Residencies 2025 at Villa Decius – Creative Voices Selected
09.09.2025
The jury has chosen the participants of this year’s Screenwriting Residency Program at Villa Decius, part of the Forum of Cultures Dialogue. For one month, authors from Poland and Germany will live and work in Kraków, developing their texts and engaging with the theatre, literary, and film communities.
Sensitivity, Accessibility, Community. Summary of the October 5, 2025 EventThis past Sunday was one of the most important days of the year for us. On October 5, Villa Decius hosted the final edition of this year’s “Visit Marcelina” series – this time in the form of an Open Day, accessible to all residents of Kraków, regardless of age, language, individual needs, or personal experience. Homines Urbani Literary Residencies – Wiktoria Bieżuńska 06.10.2025
The Homines Urbani scholarship program, organized by the Villa Decius Association since 2002, supports writers, translators, and journalists. Its aim is to create a space for creative work, exchange of experiences, and intercultural dialogue. Participants of the residency have the opportunity to develop their literary projects in the inspiring surroundings of Kraków and to engage with the local artistic community.
Villa Decius – a place for culture, dialogue and shared European values
02.10.2025
For years, Villa Decius has been actively promoting Polish culture and protecting our heritage – not only on the local level, but also in the international arena. One of our key goals is to build bridges through art, literature and shared cultural initiatives.
Today at Strzelnica na Woli we had the pleasure of hosting Paweł Szczepanik – the Mayor of Kraków’s Plenipotentiary for Culture.
01.10.2025
The meeting was an opportunity to present the first results of our work and to discuss the next steps. Together with the City, we strive to ensure that Strzelnica truly responds to the needs of residents – whether they are related to culture, heritage, or the integration of the local community.
Homines Urbani – Katarzyna Surmiak-Domańska
01.10.2025
The Homines Urbani scholarship program, organized by the Villa Decius Association since 2002, supports writers, translators, and journalists. Its aim is to provide space for creative work, exchange of experiences, and intercultural dialogue. Residents develop their literary projects in the inspiring environment of Kraków, while engaging with the local artistic community.
Triangle for Ukrainian Artists - sum up
25.09.2025
The final conference of the Triangle for Ukrainian Artists (TUA) project has come to an end. For two years, together with partners from Sweden, Ukraine, and Poland, we explored how culture – especially theatre – can function and grow in times of war and crisis.
Author meeting with Alicja Zioło about the book Krakowianki. Continuation
22.09.2025
As part of the “Visit Marcelina” series, a literary meeting was held with Alicja Zioło – author of the book Krakowianki. Continuation. The conversation was moderated by Dr. hab. Dominika Kasprowicz, Professor at the Jagiellonian University and Director of Villa Decius.Villa Decius as a Place of Free Expression. Conclusion of the 91st PEN International Congress 17.09.2025
Between 2 and 5 September 2025, Kraków became the global capital of free expression. The closing gala of the 91st PEN International Congress was held at Villa Decius.
Summer School for Translators – summary
12.09.2025
The first edition of the Summer School for Translators at Villa Decius has come to an end. For several days, our residence became a space of intensive workshops, inspiring meetings, and discussions about literature and the art of translation.
Screenwriting Residencies 2025 at Villa Decius – Creative Voices Selected
09.09.2025
The jury has chosen the participants of this year’s Screenwriting Residency Program at Villa Decius, part of the Forum of Cultures Dialogue. For one month, authors from Poland and Germany will live and work in Kraków, developing their texts and engaging with the theatre, literary, and film communities.