Instytut Kultury Polskiej w NY

About the Institution

The Polish Cultural Institute in NY (Instytut Kultury Polskiej w NY) is a state-run Polish cultural institution established in 2000. It operates in the largest city of the United States as part of the public diplomacy system, supporting the building of relations between Poland and the USA through culture, art, and public debate. The institute's team communicates in both Polish and English, enabling cooperation with both American and Polish diaspora partners and institutions from Poland.

Mission and Activity

The institute focuses on presenting contemporary and classic Polish culture to the New York and American environment. It supports projects in the fields of visual arts, music, theater, film, literature, and broadly understood humanities. It operates within the logic of cultural diplomacy: connecting Polish creators, researchers, and institutions with American partners, facilitating international exchange of ideas. The institute participates in programs of important culture and education centers, ensuring that the Polish perspective is present in large-scale international projects.

For Whom

• Culture Institutions and Event Organizers – looking for a partner for projects related to Polish culture or Polish-American artistic cooperation.
• Academic and Expert Environments – interested in humanities, history, society, and Poland's heritage as well as Polish-American dialogue.
• Artists, Creators, and Curators – planning to present Polish projects in New York or develop transatlantic cooperation.
• Polish Community and Individual Receivers – wishing to deepen their contact with Polish culture, history, and contemporary intellectual life.

How the Institution Works

The institute operates by initiating and co-organizing projects with American and Polish partners, selecting Polish content for programs in US institutions, and providing substantive support for projects promoting Poland. Due to the bilingualism of its team, it can serve as a communication bridge between Polish and American environments. The institute focuses on long-term relationships, co-creating projects that build recognition of Polish culture and support intercultural dialogue.

Languages

On a daily basis, the institution operates in two languages:

• Polish – for partners from Poland and the Polish diaspora,
• English – for partners and recipients in the United States. The bilingual nature of its activities facilitates building bridges between environments and ensures as wide as possible access to Polish culture.