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2017 POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK 2017 POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK Warsaw 2018 TENETS OF CULTURAL POLICY FOR 2018 2017 Prof. Piotr Gliński, Minister of Culture and National Heritage 5 REFLECTIONS ON CULTURE FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE Prof. Rafał Wiśniewski, Director of the National Centre for Culture 13 TABLE O CONTENTS TABLE 1. CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND REGAINING INDEPENDENCE 17 THE MULTI-ANNUAL GOVERNMENTAL ‘NIEPODLEGŁA’ PROGRAM (Ed. Office of the ‘Niepodległa’ Program) 18 2. FIELDS OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE 27 POLISH STATE ARCHIVES (Ed. Head Office of Polish State Archives) 28 LIBRARIES (Ed. The National Library) 38 CULTURAL CENTRES (Ed. Centre for Cultural Statistics, Statistical Office in Kraków) 52 POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK POLISH CULTURE CINEMATOGRAPHY (Ed. Polish Film Institute) 60 MUSEUMS (Ed. National Institute for Museums and Public Collections) 69 MUSIC (Ed. Institute of Music and Dance) 82 PUBLISHING PRODUCTION - BOOKS AND MAGAZINES (Ed. The National Library) 90 BOOK MARKET – THE CREATIVE ECONOMY (Ed. Book Institute) 98 ART EDUCATION (Ed. Centre for Art Education) 104 DANCE (Ed. Institute of Music and Dance) 113 THEATRE (Ed. Zbigniew Raszewski Theatre Institute) 118 HISTORICAL MONUMENTS: THE STATE OF CONSERVATION (Ed. National Heritage Board of Poland) 128 3. POLISH CULTURE ABROAD 141 POLISH CULTURAL HERITAGE ABROAD (Ed. Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Department of Cultural Heritage Abroad and Wartime Losses ) 142 NATIONAL MEMORIAL SITES ABROAD (Ed. Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Department of Cultural Heritage Abroad and Wartime Losses ) 162 RESTITUTION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY (Ed. Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Department of Cultural Heritage Abroad and Wartime Losses) 169 4. FINANCING AND ECONOMY OF CULTURE 175 2017 FUNDING OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES BY THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND NATIONAL HERITAGE (Ed. Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Department of TABLE O CONTENTS TABLE Intellectual Property and Media) 176 LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING ON CULTURE* 187 CREATIVE SECTORS* 195 5. PUBLIC MEDIA 203 PUBLIC MEDIA IN AN ERA OF DIGITAL CHANGES (Ed. National Broadcasting Council) 204 6. PARTICIPATION IN CULTURE 217 READERSHIP (Ed. The National Library) 218 CULTURAL ACTIVITY OF POLES - AN ATTEMPT AT SEGMENTATION* 226 POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK POLISH CULTURE THE PLACE OF YOUTUBE IN POLISH CULTURE (Ed. Google Poland) 241 COLLECTIVE MEMORY* 250 PARTICIPATION IN CULTURE BY SENIORS (Ed. Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw) 258 7. VARIA 267 NATURAL HERITAGE: KAMPINOS NATIONAL PARK (Ed. National Centre for Culture and the Polish Assessment of Attitudes and Values Unit of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw) 268 EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT 2016 (Ed. Polish Assessment of Attitudes and Values Unit of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw) 274 CULTURE FOR CHILDREN* 282 CHRONICLES OF TERROR (Ed. Witold Pilecki Center for Totalitarian Studies) 289 THE SESSION OF THE WORLD HERITAGE COMMITTEE IN POLAND (Ed. National Heritage Board of Poland) 297 EUROPEAN YEAR OF CULTURAL HERITAGE 2018 (Ed. Team of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018) 301 * Ed. National Centre for Culture 2017 TENETS OF CULTURAL POLICY FOR 2018 Minister of Culture and National Heritage POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK POLISH CULTURE Culture holds an important place on the list of the priorities of the current government. This is reflected in the work of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, which actively implements cultural policy. Key operations include increasing outlays on culture and the protection of heritage from the central budget, conducting responsible historical policies, and consistently introducing legislative changes for the benefit of creators and artists, as well as entities operating in the sphere of culture. The event that will provide a unique character to cultural life in 2018 is the upcoming centenary of rega- ining independence. CELEBRATIONS OF THE REGAINING OF INDEPENDENCE Independence Day holds an important place in the calendar of state and national celebrations. When asked about which events deserve a special ce- lebration, Poles usually indicate the 11th of November. They appreciate the im- portance of the celebration, which reminds us of the beautiful history of Poland and becomes an opportunity to manifest our pride that we are Poles. National Centre for Culture research shows that there is a clear expectation within so- ciety that the centenary of independence should be celebrated in a special way. Taking into account the unique character of the upcoming anniversary, in appreciation of the significant value of independence, and to address the INTRODUCTION 5 needs of Polish society, the Council of Ministers adopted the Multi-Annual 2017 Governmental ‘Niepodległa’ Program for 2017–2021. Its aim is not only to cel ebrate events from the past, but also to build a common future. It is our wish that the work started in 2017 and continuing until 2021 will help en- hance Polish civic society and shape a modern patriotism. The function of the Government Plenipotentiary for celebrations of the Centenary of Regaining Independence by the Republic of Poland is filled by Jarosław Sellin, the secretary of state in the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The hundredth anniversary of regaining independence provides an op- portunity not only to reminisce on the events of 1918, but also for in-depth reflection on the whole history of Poland. In the history of our nation, it is possible to see values that have shaped its identity over the centuries: the pursuit of freedom, respect for dignity and human rights, and solidarity. In the pages of history, these were the catalysts for action by many gener- ations of Poles. They were especially visible during the Bar Confederation, in the multicultural life of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and at the signing of the Union of Lublin. POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK POLISH CULTURE The Multi-Annual Governmental ‘Niepodległa’ Program is divided into three priorities. The first covers projects implemented by institutions reporting to the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the second concerns the support of local activities, and the third is responsible for celebrations abroad. The second priority is of particular importance, its aim being the inclusion of the largest possible number of Poles in the celebrations. Within this priority, there are two grant programs to which NGOs and local government cultural institutions may apply. Building a true community must be based on bottom-up initiatives. Independence Day is a celebration for all Poles, and we would like to enjoy it together, regardless of the differences in society: in villages, in small towns and large cities, involving individuals and large institutions. INCREASED EXPENDITURE ON CULTURE The year 2018 will see an increase in expenditure on culture from the state budget. Taking into account all means at the disposal of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, other ministries and the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland, this will amount to 4 billion PLN, an increase of 20% since 2015. This financial aspect is a significant element of implemented cultural policy. Apart from increasing the expenditure on INTRODUCTION 6 culture, action has been taken for the creation of various financial incen- 2017 tives for activities in the sphere of culture undertaken by creators, artists and commercial entities. Ringfencing of the state budget has resulted in an increase in income that allows for the undertaking of new projects. On the initiative of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, between 2017 and 2018 three new institutions will be created: the Institute of Solidarity and Bravery (from December 2017); the National Institute of Polish Heritage Abroad (from 1st January 2018); and the National Institute of Architecture and Urban Studies (from 1st January 2018). It is worth mentioning that in the last two years the list of institutions managed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage has been supple- mented with: the Witold Pilecki Center for Totalitarian Studies, the Polish Royal Opera, the Polish Music Publishing House, the National Publishing Institute, the Animated Film Studio in Bielsko -Biała, the KRONIKA Film Studio, the Polish Newsreel, and the Studio Miniatur Filmowych in Warsaw. These address significant gaps visible in national cultural policy. The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage also supports local govern- POLISH CULTURE YEARBOOK POLISH CULTURE ment in their cultural activities. Recently, the list of institutions co-managed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage was expanded to include the Polish Theatre in Warsaw, the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin, the Artur Malawski Sub-Carpathian Philharmonic in Rzeszów, the Mazowsze Song and Dance Folk Group, the Music Theatre in Łódź , the Philharmonic in Łódź, the Philharmonic in Łomża, the Amadeus Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra, the Śląsk Song and Dance Ensemble and the Pade- rewski Centre in Kąśna Dolna. The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage makes effective use of European grants. In 2018, 99 projects will be implemented financed from structural funds within the VIII priority axis on Protection of Cultural Heritage and Development of Culture Resources of the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme. The total budget of such projects is 1.7 billion PLN, of which 1.3 billion PLN comprises grants from the European Regional
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