NEWS
FOLKLORE IS ALIVE ! Folklore in contemporary design exhibition
A fresh perspective on traditional folklore. A joint exhibition of artists from the Visegrád countries will be presented at the gallery of Czech Centre Prague between March 4 and April 4, 2011. Free entry! Dita Hálová, a young designer interested in folklore, was chosen to be the curator of Folklore is Alive! She invited Tomáš Kadeřábek to be the exhibition architect and Jana Hradcová to be the graphic designer. read more »
Results of the “Souvenir from Poland” competition
The aim of the “Souvenir from Poland” competition held in September and October was to obtain new, original souvenirs that would promote Poland. The Jury chose 20 finalists out of 477 applications. Get acquainted with the list of awarded authors and the photo gallery. read more »
„Souvenir from Poland” competition
CEPELIA Foundation invites you to take part in the „SOUVENIR FROM POLAND” contest. It is a part of the celebrations of its 60th birthday. The aim of the competition is to obtain new, original souvenirs that would promote Poland. We want the participants to combine creatively traditional elements and patterns of Polish culture with modern design. read more »
60 years of Cepelia
This year Cepelia celebrates its 60th birthday. The 60 years of the organization' history reflects everything that has come to pass in Poland's recent history. Regardless, however, of all the transformations, changing opportunities and conditions for its operation, Cepelia has remained faithful to its fundamental goal of promoting art rooted in Polish native traditions. There have always existed two undercurrents in Cepelia's activity: folk art associated with the work of country artists and decorative art, artistic handicraft. The native art ideas have inspired the creative work of the plastician artists and found their expression in fabric, ceramics, furniture, wickery, etc. read more »
EVENTS
34th Fair of Folk Art in Krakow
34th Fair of Folk Art in Krakow will take place on 20-29th of August 2010. 10 days of the Fair will be devoted to different countries, regions and cities. Folk artists and craftsmen, as well as folk story-tellers, cultural centers, regional associations will present their skills and products. The Main Square will host around 120 stalls with folk art and craft run by Cepelia cooperatives and folk artists. read more »
Meetings with Cepelia on Chmielna Street
From May until September 2010 Cepelia organizes monthly “Meetings with Cepelia on Chmielna Street”. Their purpose is to present folk art, craft and rites of the most interesting Polish regions. On Chmielna Street (from 8 Chmielna St, Cepelia’s premises to Nowy Świat) folk artists and craftsmen were presenting their skills and selling their products. Children could participate in pottery workshops. Each meeting was enriched with concerts of folk ensembles. read more »
Cepeliada 2010 in Sopot
From 27th of July until 1st of August in Sopot Cepeliada - one of the oldest and most popular events devoted to the presentation of folk art and craft from the whole Poland was held. Until the 1st of August the pier in the city of Sopot hosted more then 100 folk artists and craftsmen, as well as Polish and international folk ensembles performing in the concert bowl. read more »
My world – exhibition
In July and August CEPELIA Foundation organizes the exhibitions of works created by the participants of the UNIKAT occupational therapy workshop from Katowice. The exhibition “My world” is shown in the “Na Piętrze” Gallery in Warsaw from 8th of July until 15th of August. Each of the authors whose works are shown at the exhibition is different and creates mostly under the influence of their own imagination and own perception of the world. They create mainly for themselves and their creations are part of their lives, telling us something new and interesting about the authors, world and ourselves. Organizers: The CEPELIA Polish Art And Handicraft Foundation UNIKAT Association Association Together for the Disabled Foundation for the Protection of the Disabled’s Health Honour patronage: MP Marek Plura, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Disability Group MP Mieczysław Kasprzak Chair of the Sejm Sub-committee on Disability Issues Go to the photo gallery. read more »