Three University of Washington faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Their work spans environmental science, computing and engineering, addressing challenges ranging from climate resilience and ecosystem sustainability to artificial intelligence and accessible healthcare technologies. Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences recognizes leaders across disciplines whose work advances research, public policy and the common good. The Academy elects roughly 250 members each year. One of the scientists elected to this prestigious Academy is
Światowe Spotkanie Młodej Polonii „Polonia_Camp 2026” to wydarzenie dla młodych Polaków z całego świata. Wydarzenie odbędzie się od 23 do 26 lipca 2026 roku na kampusie Szkoły Głównej Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie. Polonia Camp_2026 zostało objęte patronatem Marszałek Senatu Małgorzaty Kidawy-Błońskiej. Zgromadzi 1500 uczestników – studentów, liderów lokalnych społeczności, przedsiębiorców, aktywistów – ludzi zainteresowanych poznaniem kraju swoich przodków. Celem wydarzenia jest stworzenie przestrzeni do wymiany doświadczeń i budowania relacji między młodymi Polakami z różnych krajów,
Seattle Gdynia Sister City Association, an organization connecting Seattle with Gdynia, is looking for new members. SGSCA organizes the annual Seattle Polish Film Festival and brings students from Gdynia to Seattle to participate in Washington Business Week. The association also cooperates with other Seattle Sister Cities (there are 19 of them) on joint events. If you want to get engaged and help them with the work on these programs, or just simply want to support
Congratulations to Ryszard Kott for receiving the prestigious “Outstanding Pole” (Wybitny Polak)” award in a West Coast US edition of “Teraz Polska” Foundation contest. Ryszard was recognized in the Personality category for his outstanding achievements and remarkable contributions to the Polish community in Seattle over the last few decades. The official award presentation took place on April 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, bringing together community leaders, distinguished guests, and consular staff, during the Polish Constitution
Competition is open to all artists. Posters may be created in any media, but must be submitted electronically. Entries will be judged on their originality and artistic merit. The poster design should capture the essence of Polish/American cinema.
2026 GiveBIG is quickly approaching! On May 5th, 2026, we are proud to once again participate in this global day of generosity that celebrates the vital work nonprofits bring to our communities.
This year, SPF invites you to support the Seattle Polish Foundation’s Cultural Fund. Your contribution does more than preserve our traditions—it ensures they remain accessible to everyone.
Thanks to your generosity, our programs offer free and open access to those who need it most, making Polish culture available to all members of our community, regardless of their circumstances.
Congratulations to the new board of directors and trustees, and a big thank you to the team that led the association last year—fantastic work! Even great things can improve, so feel free to reach out to the new PHA administration with your feedback and ideas. Keep reading →
If you missed the winter events at the Polish Home, here are a few highlights to enjoy. Stay tuned or check out the Polish Home website to discover all the exciting happenings organized by the Polish Home Association.
If you haven’t met Roman Rogalski, one of the most active and generous members of our community, stop by the Polish Home on Friday to say hello—he’ll be there. You’ve probably noticed the run-down house next to the Polish Home.
Here’s the story of Roman and the Chata.
Polish Home is excited to welcome Monika Szczepański as the new Dom Polski Manager, joined by her husband Michał! This will be a transition period as we all get to know each other. PHA kindly asks for patience and support while Monika settles into her role, as there may be some changes to help improve Dom Polski. One small favor: please let Monika know ahead of time if you’re planning to visit, so she’ll recognize
SPECIAL THANKS TO SENAT RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ POLSKIEJ FOR SPONSORING OUR FESTIVAL. SPECIAL THANKS TO 4CULTURE FOR SPONSORING FREE ACCESS TO OUR FESTIVAL. Heartfelt thanks to Ryszard Kott and Elżbieta Grzeszczuk, Zbyszek & Katarzyna Pietrzyk, University of WA Slavic Languages and Literatures Polish Studies Endowment Committee, Jozef Plichta, Genevieve Pisarski, Krystyna Untersteiner for their generous support of the 33rd Seattle Polish Film Festival. Your contributions helps SPFF celebrate and share the richness of Polish cinema with audiences in
Seattle Polish Film Festival has the pleasure to announce the 2025 Seattle Spirit of Polish Cinema – Viewers’ Choice Award winner: Photosensitive directed by Tadeusz Śliwa. Congratulations to the winner and a big thank you for all your votes.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Join the movement and give, whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.
The Polish Home Association is happy to announce the opening of an Art Gallery in the Polish Cultural Center. We are creating a forum for artists associated with the Polish community to present their art and to popularize and promote art in our community.
10/24 Friday 4:00 pm – Gdynia Film School students films5:30 pm – Official Opening of the Festival6:00 pm – Life for Beginners (guest Magdalena Maścianica)8:00 pm – Vinci 2 10/25 Saturday 2:00 pm – Crossroads4:00 pm – Loss of Balance6:00 pm – Chopin, Chopin8:15 pm – In-Laws 3 (guest Adam Woronowicz) 10/26 Sunday 2:00 pm – Sparrow4:00
PHA would like to thank you for your participation in the special ballot to approve the purchase of the 1708 18th Ave property adjacent to the Polish Home. Some members voted by mail, some attended special meeting on Sunday, October 12 to vote in person. 219 ballots were received with 216 members voted to approve the purchase and 3 votes to oppose the purchase. Keep reading →
On September 24, we lost a beloved friend and an inspiring leader. His smile, optimism, and wisdom will forever remain in our hearts. Pacio had an enduring passion for skiing. As a dedicated member of the Alpental Ski Patrol for many years, he brought energy and skill to the slopes. Two years ago, we shared a memorable skiing experience, and Mateusz proved once again to be the best skier out there. He was also a
Wystartowała jubileuszowa, 20. edycja Konkursu o Nagrodę Marszałka #SenatRP dla dziennikarzy 🇵🇱polskich i polonijnych pt. „Polska tożsamość na emigracji. Między integracją a pamięcią”! Celem jest pokazanie, jak Polonia i Polacy za granicą zachowują swoją kulturę, tradycję i język, a także jak promują polskość poza granicami Polski, a jednocześnie stają się istotną częścią lokalnych społeczności. Keep reading →
Due to a grant from the Polish Foundation, admission to the movie festival will be free of charge! SPFF will be distributing free tickets to the movies and is working on the logistics with the SIFF, but rest assured there will have more updates soon. For those of you who have purchased passes already, you will be refunded! We are extremely excited for this year’s festival and can’t wait to see you all there. Please
Since 2016, Indie Games Poland has been visiting Seattle and showcasing some of the best Polish video games at PAX West. PAX West is one of the biggest and most exciting video game trade shows in the U.S. If you’re into gaming, check out the Polish pavilion and show your support for Polish game developers. The show starts on August 29 and runs until September 1. Here is more about IGPF and PAX West.