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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.
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.
Visiting Marcelina – A Look Back at a September Gathering
22.09.2025
On Saturday, 21 September 2025, Villa Decius once again became a meeting place for those interested in history, the arts, and herstory. This year’s edition of “Visiting Marcelina” transported participants to 19th-century Kraków, where Duchess Marcelina Czartoryska – philanthropist, accomplished pianist, and owner of the Villa from 1869 to 1894 – hosted one of the city’s most renowned cultural salons.
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.
Strzelnica na Woli at the District VII Zwierzyniec Festival
07.09.2025
Check out the photos
Books That Were Meant to Disappear – Banned Literature
05.09.2025
The “Banned Literature” campaign is a manifesto in defense of freedom of speech and artistic expression—values that Willa Decjusza strongly identifies with.
Visit Marcelina! Multicultural Open Day at Villa Decius
31.08.2025
Multicultural Open Day at Villa Decius
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.
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.
Visiting Marcelina – A Look Back at a September Gathering
22.09.2025
On Saturday, 21 September 2025, Villa Decius once again became a meeting place for those interested in history, the arts, and herstory. This year’s edition of “Visiting Marcelina” transported participants to 19th-century Kraków, where Duchess Marcelina Czartoryska – philanthropist, accomplished pianist, and owner of the Villa from 1869 to 1894 – hosted one of the city’s most renowned cultural salons.
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.
Strzelnica na Woli at the District VII Zwierzyniec Festival
07.09.2025
Check out the photos
Books That Were Meant to Disappear – Banned Literature
05.09.2025
The “Banned Literature” campaign is a manifesto in defense of freedom of speech and artistic expression—values that Willa Decjusza strongly identifies with.
Visit Marcelina! Multicultural Open Day at Villa Decius
31.08.2025
Multicultural Open Day at Villa Decius