Welcome to Austin Polish Society
The only Polish arts, culture and educational non-profit organization in central Texas!Our mission:
- To encourage, and further knowledge of Polish culture, traditions, history, language, arts, current affairs, and local events through cultural activities, classes, seminars, and any and all appropriate means.
- To foster friendly relations between the American and Polish people.
Polish Language Classes for Kids
Polish Language Classes for children will begin on September 11. A total of 32 Saturday classes will be held until May 28 of next year. Polish Language Classes are structured to teach children of various age groups how to read, write, and speak in Polish. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about Polish customs, traditions, and history. All classes will be conducted entirely in Polish.
To enroll you child for Polish Language Classes, please fill out the Registration Form and return with payment ($200/child) to Austin Polish Society by September 1st.
For more information, contact Magda at (512) 586-1104. Limited seats available.
Latest News
The 5th Austin Polish Film FestivalThe largest annual APS event – the Austin Polish Film Festival (APFF 2010) is scheduled for November 4-14. This is the 5th year for the APFF and the latest award-winning Polish feature films (November 4-7), as well as shorts, documentaries, animations are being presented (most on November 13-14). The 2010 APFF is also sponsoring a special children’s program of Polish animation at the Howson Branch of the Austin Public Library (November 13). A Polish Film Poster exhibit (Streetwise: Polish Film Posters) with posters from private collections, graphically expands the festival to the walls of Austin. Check the APS blog and the APS Facebook for news and updates. In the meantime, enjoy a short video from the last year's event put together by our member, Maya Lenartowicz.
The APFF has been recognized by the Polish Film Institute (Polski Instytut Sztuki Filmowej) and the Association of Polish Filmmakers (Stowarzyszenie Filmowców Polskich) as a unique Polish organization in Texas with an emphasis on expanding knowledge of Polish arts and culture through film and education. Mark your calendars, show your support and be a part of the 5th Annual Polish Film Festival!
The 5th Austin Polish Film Festival Student Poster Competition
The Austin Polish Society is excited to announce that we have a winner for our 5th Austin Polish Film Festival poster design! The winner of the 5th APFF student poster competition is Agnieszka Ziemiszewska from Warsaw, Poland. Congratulations! Ms. Ziemiszewska has been contacted and members of the Austin Polish Society, Joseph and Zosia Hunt, will be presenting an award to her in Warsaw. Thank you again to our Austin artists and judges, Katherine Brimberry, Kelley Toombs, and Rob Story for reviewing all the entries and selecting a winner.
Upcoming Events
| Sun - Sep 12 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Polish Mass University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Thu - Sep 16 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
The 5th Austin Polish Film Festival Volunteer Party! WHAT: The 5th Austin Polish Film Festival Volunteer Mixer  COME AND HELP US MAKE IT HAPPEN !WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:00pm to 8:30PM WHERE: Keller Williams Realty 12515-8 Research Blvd Austin, TX 78759 RSVP: Gosia Jurczynska at gosia.jurczynska@gmail.com |
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| Sun - Sep 26 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Polish Mass - Time Change University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Wed - Sep 29 6:30 PM |
Polish Films Sponsored by the Austin Public Library - Day 13 WHAT: Jestem/I am (2005, directed by Dorota Kedzierzawska, 93 minutes, English subtitles) WHEN: Wednesday, September 29, 6:30PM WHERE: Austin Public Library, Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Austin, TX 78703  Rejected by his alcoholic mother, a boy is thrown into the world to fend for himself. He makes mucky living quarters on a derelict barge, earning just enough money for a daily bowl of soup by selling scrap metal. The boy, whom other kids have meanly named Mongrel, is 11 years old. A girl, 9, lives in a large house nearby and befriends Mongrel. She is something of a boozer, but the children find the kindlings of first love while making their way precariously, and precociously, in a cold adult universe. |
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| Thu - Sep 30 |
Record Date for Determination of Member Voting Eligibility in Board of Director Elections |
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| Thu - Oct 07 7:00 PM |
Regular Board Meeting Priebe Security Services Inc. 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 210, Austin, TX |
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| Sun - Oct 10 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Polish Mass University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Mon - Oct 18 6:30 PM |
Polish Films Sponsored by the Austin Public Library - Day 14 WHAT: Hope/Nadzieja (2007, directed by Stanislaw Mucha, 99 minutes, English subtitles) WHEN: Monday, October 18, 6:30PM WHERE: Austin Public Library, Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78759 A well-respected art historian and moral authority steals a valuable painting from a church. He is caught by a righteous young "fanatic", who actually doesn't want any money but simply hopes that the painting will be returned to its old place. Is he an idealist? Or a madman, whose brother is in jail and whose girlfriend has to tolerate weird tests of courage... Contemporary moral tale with elements of action film. |
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| Sun - Oct 24 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Polish Mass - Time Change University Catholic Center on UT Campus 2010 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
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| Sat - Oct 30 |
Ballots Due for Board of Director Election |
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| Thu - Nov 04 7:00 PM |
Regular Board Meeting Priebe Security Services Inc. 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 210, Austin, TX |