Photographer Wojtek Kubik captures the essence of the Nowodworski Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Concert and Dance at the Bronxville Women’s Club on March 8, 2025. The evening featured performances by renowned bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, recipient of the King Jan III Sobieski Award for championing Polish culture worldwide. To see photos click HERE
for promoting Polish vocal and acting school with his talent and professionalism on the world’s finest opera stages
Life of King Jan III Sobieski is a prime example of the benefits of study abroad and learning culture of other nations.
King Jan III Sobieski (1629 –1696) was one of the most notable monarchs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, from 1674 until his death, as the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. Sobieski s 22-year-reign was marked by a period of the Commonwealth s stabilization, much needed after the turmoil of the Deluge and Khmelnitsky Uprising. Popular among his subjects, he was also a brilliant military commander, most famous for the victory over the Turks in the 1683 Battle of Vienna
For his victories over the Ottoman Empire, he was dubbed by the Turks the Lion of Lechistan. Sobieski graduated from the Nowodworski Secondary School in Kraków, the oldest in Poland, and the cradle of the Nowodworski Foundation. After finishing his studies at the Jagiellonian University Jan left for Western Europe, where he spent years studying and traveling. During that time he met major political figures: Louis II de Bourbon, Charles II of England and William II, Prince of Orange, he also learned French, German, Italian, Turkish and Latin. This proved to be vital during his later military career. He sponsored arts and architecture. In literature he was recognizedfor love letters written to his wife Marysienka, Marie Casimire Louise de La Grange d’Arquien.
Andrew Pitynski, medal creator, is also an author of numerous sculptures for public monuments in the United States and Poland. A recipient of various honors and awards, during an interview he replied to a question on the role of monuments in life: a monument is an expressive symbol. A good one, looked at for even a few minutes will remain in memory for years or even for one’s entire lifetime. Monuments are the milestones in a nation’s history – they will not allow other systems and governments to destroy the core values of a national culture.
The Nowodworski Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! Join us in celebrating this milestone on Saturday, March 8th, at the Bronxville Women’s Club.*
Saturday, March 8, 6:00 PM
*Bronxville Women’s Club
135 Midland Ave.
Bronxville, NY 10708
Host: Rita Cosby
Emmy-Winning TV Host
Best Selling Author
Daughter of Polish Resistance Fighter
The 400th Anniversary of Bartłomiej Nowodworski’s Life
Honoring
TOMASZ KONIECZNYworld-renowned bass-baritone, this year’s recipient of the
for championing Polish Culture Throughout the World
Saturday, March 8th, 2025, 6:00 pm
Bronxville Women’s Club*
135 Midland Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708
Directions—click here
more info: office@sitenf.org | 914.260.8178
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Nowodworski Foundation, we invite you to a special event that blends tradition, culture, and passion.
On stage, alongside other distinguished artists, such as the Ensemble Con Brio de Montreal, Medyna & Winnicki WM Project, we will feature Tomasz Konieczny – an exceptional bass-baritone whose voice has brought the glory of Poland to the world’s most prestigious stages, and who is currently captivating audiences at the Metropolitan Opera as Don Pizarro in Fidelio. His talent and charisma have earned him worldwide recognition.
All of this will unfold in the enchanting setting of the Bronxville Women’s Club, further enriched by a performance by the Polish Folk Dance Company. After the artistic program, DJ Tomasz will lead us into a lively dance celebration, ensuring that this evening will be unforgettable.
*Welcome to the Bronxville Women’s Club. Located just 15 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, Bronxville is a charming English-style village nestled along the banks of the Bronx River in southern Westchester. Despite its small size—only one square mile—this village has a unique energy that extends far beyond its dimensions. The Club is within walking distance of the Metro-North station.
Registration for the Live History Lesson Summer Camp
27 June—18 July, 2025
sitenf.org/summer-camp
email: office@sitenf.org
tel: 914.260.8178
www.sitenf.org
AUSTRIA: Vienna (Battle of Vienna 1863 site, concert at the Vienna Opera) • HUNGARY: Budapest (visiting sites related to Polish-Hungarian friendship) • POLAND: Sidzina, Czorsztyn, Niedzica, Kraków, Warsaw, Malbork, Grunwald, Gdańsk.
PROGRAM: Conversations (Polish language), artistic and journalistic workshops, excursions, sports, exhibition of artworks.
COST: $3,800 (includes flights, transportation, meals, accommodation, and guides). A $1,000 deposit is due by check before February 15, payable to the Nowodworski Foundation, and should be mailed to: 119 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003, with the note “Camp 2025”.
CONTACT: office@sitenf.org | tel: 914.260.8178
Honorary Patronage By Consul General Of The Republic Of Poland In New York
The post-competition exhibition will take place at the Polish Consulate in Manhattan, 233 Madison Avenue, Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM. / This event is per invitation only.
SPONSORS: Department of Cooperation with the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad, Ministry of Foreign Affairs/MSZ • Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union/PSFCU • Polish Slavic Center
MEDIA SPONSORS: NOWY DZIENNIK • KURIER PLUS • GWIAZDA POLARNA • DZIENNIK POLONIJNY • ORZEŁ BIAŁY
Jury: Janusz Skowron, Kinga Leśniak, Janusz Obst, Zosia Żeleska-Bobrowski
Curator of the exhibition: Jerzy Leśniak
Individually created by children: below 10 years old
1st place – Maksymilian Maciaszek 113 points
2nd place – Ayan Pedada 76 points
3rd place – Tymoteusz Maciaszek 75 points
Individually created by children and youth: 10–18 years old
1st place – Veronika Lończak 124 points
2nd place – Cynthia Sadowski 123 points
3rd place – Nikola Dudek 111 points
Individually created by adults
1st place – Małgorzata Czajkowski 156 points
2nd place – Jolanta Kret 154 points
Family cribs with adult participation/help, school and scout groups:
below 10 years old
1st place – Amelia Góra, 160 points
2nd place – ZHP Gromada Polskie Rydze, 133 points
3rd place – Amelia Korovae, Sara Korovae, 100 points
10–18 years old
1st place – Oskar Awramik, Emma Awramik, Joanna Usewicz, 156 points
2nd place – Adam Stepinski, Logan Karakuła, Konrad Lonczak, Jacob Regent, Liliana Sus, Sophie Sus, 134 points
3rd place – Zofia Kurek, Frankie Kurek, 94 points
Below 10 years old
1st place – David Gornicki, 106 points
2nd place – Audrey Politowicz, 101 points
3rd place – Ex aequo Lukas Drazek, 97 points
3rd place – Ex aequo Nataniel Cywiński, 97 points
10–18 years old
1st place – Dominika Cywińska, 114 points
2nd place – Pola Szarek, 111 points
3rd place – Nel Agolli, 107 points
For Competition images click HERE
Competition Results by Age Categories
SOLOISTS
Age Group 10–13 Years
1st Place: Gabriel Shulman
Age Group 14–18 Years
1st Place: Kamila Karpowicz
2nd Place: Monika Chibowski
3rd Place (Tie): Matylda Hurst and Maya Panteluk
Age Group 19+ Years
1st Place: Anna Oses
CHOIRS
Age Group 7–15 Years
1st Place:
Krakowianki i Górale Choir
Conducted by Mary Bielski and Elżbieta Hetnar, associated with St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Greenpoint – 19 children
Age Group 16+ Adults
1st Place:
Discantus Chamber Choir from Godowin. Conducted by Sławomir Bronk, Kaszuby, Poland – 22 members
The winners received diplomas, medals, numerous book prizes, and exquisite chocolates, which were especially enjoyed by the young performers.
After the awards ceremony, all the artists performed three carols each.
As a bonus for the audience, the Discantus Choir sang several Kashubian songs, which elicited great admiration.
Wyniki Konkursu w kategoriach wiekowych.
SOLIŚCI
Grupa wiekowa 10-13 lat
1 miejsce: Gabriel Shulman
Grupa wiekowa 14-18 lat:
1 miejsce: Kamila Karpowicz
2 miejsce: Monika Chibowski
3 miejsce Exaequo: Matylda Hurst i Maya Panteluk
Grupa wiekowa 19+ lat
1 miejsce: Anna Oses
CHÓRY:
Grupa wiekowa 7-15 lat:
1 miejsce
Chór Krakowianki i Górale
pod dyrekcją Mary Bielski i Elżbiety Hetnar, działający przy parafii Św. Stanisława Kostki na Greenpoincie – 19 dzieci
Grupa wiekowa 16+ dorośli:
1 miejsce
Chór Kameralny Discantus z Godowina pod dyrekcją Sławomira Bronk, Kaszuby, Polska – 22 osoby
Zwycięzcy otrzymali dyplomy, medale oraz liczne nagrody książkowe i znakomite czekolady które szczególnie smakowały młodym wykonawcom.
Po rozdaniu nagród zwycięzcom, wszyscy artyści wystąpili śpiewając po trzy kolędy.
Natomiast Chór Diskantus, jako bonus dla widowni, zaśpiewał kilka pieśni kaszubskich wzbudzając wielki zachwyt.
Stowarzyszenie „Wspólnota Polska”
ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 64
00-322 Warszawa
tel. +48 22 556 90 55 wew. 155
Tel. +48 532 430 760
www.wspolnotapolska.org.pl
Just landed! We are safe and sound! / Wylądowaliśmy! Jesteśmy cali i zdrowi!
Ceremonial summary of the camp and exhibition in the Open-Air Museum / Uroczyste podsumowanie obozu i wystawa w Skansenie
Each participant of the camp received a commemorative diploma, a gift and was knighted as a Nowodworski Knight / Każdy uczestnik obozu otrzymał pamiątkowy dyplom, upominek oraz został pasowany na Rycerza Nowodworskiego
Beautiful artworks of the camp participants / Przepiękne prace uczestników obozu
Mr. Krzysztof and his team prepared a farewell barbecue for us / Pan Krzysztof z zespołem przygotował nam pożegnalnego grilla
Visiting the town Wieliczka – Upper Market Square / Oglądamy Wieliczkę – Górny Rynek
Wieliczka Upper Market Square – sketching the façade under the supervision of Ms. Jaga Mączka / Wieliczka Górny Rynek – szkicowanie elewacji pod kierunkiem pani Jagi Mączki
Wieliczka Salt Mine – mining route / Kopalnia Soli w Wieliczce – trasa górnicza
First goodbyes / Pierwsze pożegnania
Meeting with Mr. Wiesław – a traveler and mountaineer / Spotkanie z p. Wiesławem – podróżnikiem, alpinistą i taternikiem
