Exhibition
Exhibition "Between Light and Shadow"
We invite you to the Nikifor Museum, where, starting November 14, we are presenting works by artists associated with the "Galeria pod Kasztanem" (Gallery under the Horse Chestnut Tree) Association of Creators in Krynica.
The exhibition features works by the following artists:
Agata Broniszewska, Celina Kopacka, Małgorzata Machnikowska-Machnik,
Krzysztof Mitręga, Dariusz Morawski, Bernadeta Nowak, Anna Oleksy,
Lucyna Pawluczuk, Małgorzata Piątkowska, Ryszard Pierzchała, Leszek Zygmunt
We invite you to meet the artists at the exhibition on November 21st at 12:00 PM.
The Krynica Association of Creators "Galeria pod Kasztanem" ("Gallery under the Chestnut Tree")
has been in existence since 1988. Initially, it functioned as a branch of the
Society of Friends of Fine Arts (TPSP) in Nowy Sącz, but since 2009,
it has operated as an independent artistic group. The Association has
adopted and continues the traditions and legacy of the former TPSP branch.
It brings together painters, sculptors, poets, and photographers—including
professional artists—primarily from the town and municipality of Krynica-Zdrój,
though its membership also includes creative individuals from other localities.
Past members of the Association have included such distinguished,
now-deceased artists from Krynica as Józef Citak, Wiesław Ciągło,
Juliusz Kołodziejczyk, Karol Rojna, Piotr Zelek, Barbara Cichy, Danuta
Chrostowska, Andrzej Piszczek, and Juliusz Jarończyk. Special credit for
establishing the high standard of the Association’s activities goes to its
longtime President, Grażyna Petryszak (deceased). 2019,
who for many years, with great energy, devoted herself to both organizational and artistic matters.
Since the inception of the Nikifor Museum in Krynica in 1995, members of the Association have acted as an informal group of friends to the institution. They have frequently showcased their work at the museum, participating in both solo and group exhibitions. They have been present for all significant events and anniversaries associated with the museum; for instance, in 2018, they organized and presented an exhibition titled "Inspirations from Nikifor," which was part of a series of local initiatives commemorating the 50th anniversary of the artist's death. The Association’s cultural contributions are well-regarded and widely recognized, not only in Krynica but throughout the entire region. This is evidenced, among other things, by the "Golden Apple of the Nowy Sącz Region" (*Złote Jabłko Sądeckie*) award, presented to the Association by the Starosta of Nowy Sącz in 2013. That same year, the Mayor of Krynica-Zdrój, Dariusz Reśko, and the City Council honored the Association with the "Golden Coat of Arms of Krynica." Furthermore, in 2008, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage awarded the Association the honorary badge "Meritorious for Polish Culture." This exhibition offers an overview of the artistic achievements of the members of the "Galeria pod Kasztanem" (Gallery under the Chestnut Tree) Association over the past few years.
Zbigniew Wolanin
Agata Broniszewska, Celina Kopacka, Małgorzata Machnikowska-Machnik,
Krzysztof Mitręga, Dariusz Morawski, Bernadeta Nowak, Anna Oleksy,
Lucyna Pawluczuk, Małgorzata Piątkowska, Ryszard Pierzchała, Leszek Zygmunt
We invite you to meet the artists at the exhibition on November 21st at 12:00 PM.
The Krynica Association of Creators "Galeria pod Kasztanem" ("Gallery under the Chestnut Tree")
has been in existence since 1988. Initially, it functioned as a branch of the
Society of Friends of Fine Arts (TPSP) in Nowy Sącz, but since 2009,
it has operated as an independent artistic group. The Association has
adopted and continues the traditions and legacy of the former TPSP branch.
It brings together painters, sculptors, poets, and photographers—including
professional artists—primarily from the town and municipality of Krynica-Zdrój,
though its membership also includes creative individuals from other localities.
Past members of the Association have included such distinguished,
now-deceased artists from Krynica as Józef Citak, Wiesław Ciągło,
Juliusz Kołodziejczyk, Karol Rojna, Piotr Zelek, Barbara Cichy, Danuta
Chrostowska, Andrzej Piszczek, and Juliusz Jarończyk. Special credit for
establishing the high standard of the Association’s activities goes to its
longtime President, Grażyna Petryszak (deceased). 2019,
who for many years, with great energy, devoted herself to both organizational and artistic matters.
Since the inception of the Nikifor Museum in Krynica in 1995, members of the Association have acted as an informal group of friends to the institution. They have frequently showcased their work at the museum, participating in both solo and group exhibitions. They have been present for all significant events and anniversaries associated with the museum; for instance, in 2018, they organized and presented an exhibition titled "Inspirations from Nikifor," which was part of a series of local initiatives commemorating the 50th anniversary of the artist's death. The Association’s cultural contributions are well-regarded and widely recognized, not only in Krynica but throughout the entire region. This is evidenced, among other things, by the "Golden Apple of the Nowy Sącz Region" (*Złote Jabłko Sądeckie*) award, presented to the Association by the Starosta of Nowy Sącz in 2013. That same year, the Mayor of Krynica-Zdrój, Dariusz Reśko, and the City Council honored the Association with the "Golden Coat of Arms of Krynica." Furthermore, in 2008, the Minister of Culture and National Heritage awarded the Association the honorary badge "Meritorious for Polish Culture." This exhibition offers an overview of the artistic achievements of the members of the "Galeria pod Kasztanem" (Gallery under the Chestnut Tree) Association over the past few years.
Zbigniew Wolanin
