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“Laurel for the Patron” Launches the 30th Anniversary of the Villa Decius Association (1996–2026)

“Laurel for the Patron” Launches the 30th Anniversary of the Villa Decius Association (1996–2026)

30.01.2026
Yesterday, 29 January 2026, during Laurel for the Patron, we honoured the long-standing supporters of Villa Decius—those who have backed our work through partnership, resources, and shared commitment to culture. This was a symbolic beginning: the event officially opened the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Villa Decius Association, marking three decades of Villa Decius being a living, welcoming place for the people of Kraków once again.
The Villa Decius Association expresses its support for the position of the European Alliance of Academies.

The Villa Decius Association expresses its support for the position of the European Alliance of Academies.

16.01.2026
The Villa Decius Association expresses its support for the position of the European Alliance of Academies and stands in solidarity with the protesting students, artists, and citizens of Serbia.
Dramatic Miniatures Marathon

Dramatic Miniatures Marathon

16.01.2026
The Dramatic Miniatures Marathon was the culmination of a process that had begun several months earlier in the residency space of Villa Decius.
Visegrad Literary Award 2025: Meet the Laureates of the First Edition of This Prestigious Distinction

Visegrad Literary Award 2025: Meet the Laureates of the First Edition of This Prestigious Distinction

01.12.2025
Four countries, four outstanding books, and one shared vision: strengthening the literature of Central Europe. The laureates of the first-ever Visegrad Literary Award have now been announced – a new initiative of the International Visegrad Fund and the Villa Decius Association, designed to promote authors linked to the Visegrad Literary Residency Programme. This marks a milestone moment for regional literary cooperation.
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The award-winning statutory activity of the Association is interdisciplinary, and the subject of the implemented projects concerns European cooperation.

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The activities of the Association are accompanied by a strong sense of social and civic responsibility, which allows us to provide effective tools and examples of social dialogue. Building a narrative on key social problems, European and international cooperation, or the issue of national minorities allows us to shape the attitude of civic openness and tolerance to challenges posed by the world. The belief that the broadly understood humanities, understood as intended by the creator of Villa Justus Decius, based on the exchange of thoughts and an interested approach to the unknown, is a chance for development and the right path for democracy and social order. At the same time, this attitude should be defined very broadly, because the activities of the Association are addressed to both the local community and the cultural and scientific communities on a national and international platform. The consequence of this attitude is a number of projects that are and will be undertaken at Villa Decius.

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