2023 DNA Paris Design Awards for Bachelor’s diploma

The jury appreciates the design of a sauna interior for wheelchair users.

The jury appreciates the design of a sauna interior for wheelchair users.

Design in the field! Inclusive cultural institutions – what are they?

During the five-day participatory design workshops planned for autumn, students joined by experts and representatives of cultural institutions will work with residents on inclusive cultural spaces.

During the five-day participatory design workshops planned for autumn, students joined by experts and representatives of cultural institutions will work with residents on inclusive cultural spac...

Latin figurations

Exhibition of Tadeusz Boruta, Antoni Cygan and Piotr Naliwajko at the Zachęta.

Exhibition of Tadeusz Boruta, Antoni Cygan and Piotr Naliwajko at the Zachęta.

3 x Red Dot and 3 x must-have

Jacek Nosiła, a Design graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, is a co-designer of three products awarded both the Red Dot Design Award and the must have award granted by the Łódź Design Festival.

Jacek Nosiła, a Design graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, is a co-designer of three products awarded both the Red Dot Design Award and the must have award granted by the...

First Polish photographer joins the world’s most famous photographic agency

Yes, he is an AFAD Katowice graduate!

Yes, he is an AFAD Katowice graduate!

We have sown ourselves a meadow

You can already admire the results.

You can already admire the results.

Original prints on a popular brand’s clothing

Olamaloú, or Ola Kwiecińska, graduate of AFAD Katowice (Printmaking), desings for Medicine and Psyjaciele.com.

Olamaloú, or Ola Kwiecińska, graduate of AFAD Katowice (Printmaking), desings for Medicine and Psyjaciele.com.

Śląska Rzecz (Silesian Thing) - awards for people associated with the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice

Śląska Rzecz is a competition that recognises the high quality of design as well as functional and innovative design solutions. This year, only two awards did not go to people associated with the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

Śląska Rzecz is a competition that recognises the high quality of design as well as functional and innovative design solutions. This year, only two awards did not go to people associated with the...

I’ll just pop out to get some milk

Student exhibition in the space next to AFAD Katowice Library.

Student exhibition in the space next to AFAD Katowice Library.

Endospores. Art survival programme.

Students of all Master’s programmes are invited to sign up for the new international studio. The series of lecture- and workshop-based modules aims to engage AFAD Katowice students into a critical analysis of contemporary art.

Students of all Master’s programmes are invited to sign up for the new international studio. The series of lecture- and workshop-based modules aims to engage AFAD Katowice students into a critica...

Absence

Beata Stankiewicz, Krzysztof Rzeźniczek, Wojciech Woźniak present their works at the BWA galery in Bydgoszcz.

Beata Stankiewicz, Krzysztof Rzeźniczek, Wojciech Woźniak present their works at the BWA galery in Bydgoszcz.

2023 Art Therapy diploma projects: “Nuances (shades)” exhibition

Defences of the Art Therapy Bachelor’s diploma projects will take place on 15 June 2023 at the Katowice City of Gardens gallery.

Defences of the Art Therapy Bachelor’s diploma projects will take place on 15 June 2023 at the Katowice City of Gardens gallery.

Grandpa knew but didn’t tell

Grandpa knew but didn’t tell, and so it goes…

Grandpa knew but didn’t tell, and so it goes…

Synergy Effect

Design hackathon for the good organized by AFAD Katowice and Edisonda.

Design hackathon for the good organized by AFAD Katowice and Edisonda.

Tableaux vivants

Students of the Social Design Studio invite the residents and people associated with Raciborska street to enter paintings by old masters.

Students of the Social Design Studio invite the residents and people associated with Raciborska street to enter paintings by old masters.

IIID Awards in Vienna for AFAD teachers and graduates

The IIID Awards are presented every three years by the International Institute for Information Design.

The IIID Awards are presented every three years by the International Institute for Information Design.

Culmination

Come to the first end-of-the-year “Culmination” academic party, which is going to be a recurring event.

Come to the first end-of-the-year “Culmination” academic party, which is going to be a recurring event.

DreamBook. What do people dream about, what do animals dream about?

This meeting celebrates the Children’s Day.

This meeting celebrates the Children’s Day.

AFAD Photoday

“Lorem Ipsum” student research association organises a charity photo shoot.

“Lorem Ipsum” student research association organises a charity photo shoot.

Małgorzata Malwina Niespodziewana: exhibition

Every time you touch, try to think about how the drop overlaps. Exhibition opening on 23 May at 14:00, Galeria 302, Koszarowa 19. Curated by Marta Pogorzelec.

Every time you touch, try to think about how the drop overlaps. Exhibition opening on 23 May at 14:00, Galeria 302, Koszarowa 19. Curated by Marta Pogorzelec.

Dominik Włodarek: Aero Intaglio – prints

Exhibition opening on Wednesday 17 May at 13:00, Koszarowa 19 Gallery.

Exhibition opening on Wednesday 17 May at 13:00, Koszarowa 19 Gallery.

2023 Young Wolves

Second Prize: Aleksander Steblik “Skin”, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, supervised by dr hab. Paweł Mendrek

Second Prize: Aleksander Steblik “Skin”, Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, supervised by dr hab. Paweł Mendrek

Weronika Siupka recognised in Spain and France

The artist has won awards in two competitions.

The artist has won awards in two competitions.

See You Soon: Ireneusz Walczak

See you soon, the title of one of Ireneusz Walczak’s last paintings, can be read as a farewell but it also contains hope for a meeting, a meeting that the artist always awaited and to which he was always open.

See you soon, the title of one of Ireneusz Walczak’s last paintings, can be read as a farewell but it also contains hope for a meeting, a meeting that the artist always awaited and to which he...

Zbigniew Blukacz / Every day

Paintings on paper 2020-2022

Paintings on paper 2020-2022

Epithets and Adjectives 2.0

The Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz presents works by Michał Minor

The Academy of Fine Arts in Lodz presents works by Michał Minor

AFAD TATTOO EVENT vol. 2

A series of meetings, talks and workshops for all tattoo fans and lovers. The ‘Koszary Grafiki’ student circle invites everyone interested to the series' second event at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

A series of meetings, talks and workshops for all tattoo fans and lovers. The ‘Koszary Grafiki’ student circle invites everyone interested to the series' second event at the Academy of Fine...

This exhibition does not exist: O.W.L. Collective

Natalia Kopytko, Tomasz Bugajski, Szymon Kobylarz, Marcin Sipiora, Dominik Stanisławski, Bartek Węgrzyn and others

Natalia Kopytko, Tomasz Bugajski, Szymon Kobylarz, Marcin Sipiora, Dominik Stanisławski, Bartek Węgrzyn and others

Simple Desires: exhibition of paintings by Piotr Kossakowski

Opening on Thursday 11 May at 18:00. The exhibition is open until 17 June at Elektrownia Contemporary Art Gallery.

Opening on Thursday 11 May at 18:00. The exhibition is open until 17 June at Elektrownia Contemporary Art Gallery.

Adam Romaniuk / Bridges / prints

Exhibition opening on 8 May at 18:00. MM City Gallery in Chorzów.

Exhibition opening on 8 May at 18:00. MM City Gallery in Chorzów.

We are tidying up the Rawa bank

Meet us on Saturday, 6 May at 10.00 in front of the building of the Municipal Police at ul. Żelazna 18.

Meet us on Saturday, 6 May at 10.00 in front of the building of the Municipal Police at ul. Żelazna 18.

  SOLAR RENEWAL: therapeutic music sessions

First sessions: 25 February in the 50 Raciborska building

First sessions: 25 February in the 50 Raciborska building

Design 32: best design diploma projects of 2022

Eight Polish public universities each presented the best four design diplomas from the last year.

Eight Polish public universities each presented the best four design diplomas from the last year.

Art & Science „Art of Apoptosis” – join the webinar

The symposium will be held on-line on ZOOM.

The symposium will be held on-line on ZOOM.

FOLLOWING: notes on a photographer's journey

Open lecture.

Open lecture.

Professor Ireneusz Walczak has died

Our friend, artist, lecturer of the AFAD Katowice, a great man, Professor Ireneusz Walczak died on Thursday 13 April at the age of 62.

Our friend, artist, lecturer of the AFAD Katowice, a great man, Professor Ireneusz Walczak died on Thursday 13 April at the age of 62.

Szaber: ‘The twilight of impunity’

'What if adulthood is a trap?,’ ask the artists from the Szaber collective.

'What if adulthood is a trap?,’ ask the artists from the Szaber collective.

Intertwining

Koszary Grafiki, Ateneum Gallery

Koszary Grafiki, Ateneum Gallery

The Pawnshop: Bytom

‘The Pawnshop’ film has inspired an exhibition at the CSW Kronika in Bytom.

‘The Pawnshop’ film has inspired an exhibition at the CSW Kronika in Bytom.

25 under 25

AFAD Katowice graduate recognized by Forbes Polska.

AFAD Katowice graduate recognized by Forbes Polska.

2023 Mental Health Days at AFAD Katowice

From Wednesday to Friday, we will focus on the things in our heads.

From Wednesday to Friday, we will focus on the things in our heads.

Oficyna Peryferie at 50 Raciborska st.

Digital Print Studio invites everyone to the lecture, project presentation and consultations with Michał Chojecki from Oficyna Peryferie publishing house.

Digital Print Studio invites everyone to the lecture, project presentation and consultations with Michał Chojecki from Oficyna Peryferie publishing house.

2023 Illutrators Salon: main exhibition

Works of 40 authors qualified for the main exhibition, including 9 connected with AFAD Katowice.

Works of 40 authors qualified for the main exhibition, including 9 connected with AFAD Katowice.

AFAD Katowice animations in the cinema every week

Every Monday starting from 27 February the Światowid cinema will be showing short animations, the diploma projects of AFAD Katowice Animation and Video Games Studio graduates.

Every Monday starting from 27 February the Światowid cinema will be showing short animations, the diploma projects of AFAD Katowice Animation and Video Games Studio graduates.

4th International Student Drawing Triennial 2023 – Drawing: fourth dimension

The competition is open to students of higher education institutions for art studies in Poland and worldwide, regardless of nationality.

The competition is open to students of higher education institutions for art studies in Poland and worldwide, regardless of nationality.

0.72: Jakub Szachnowski

Exhibition at the AFAD Katowice Digital Print Studio showroom

Exhibition at the AFAD Katowice Digital Print Studio showroom

Weekdays Design (Design na BezTydzień)

This is the sixth edition of the event, for the second time co-organised by the AFAD Katowice Faculty of Design students.

This is the sixth edition of the event, for the second time co-organised by the AFAD Katowice Faculty of Design students.

The underground. Subterra incognita

BWA Gallery: exhibition opening on 17 February

BWA Gallery: exhibition opening on 17 February

Three new exhibitions in the Koszarowa st. building

Previously presented at the Silesian Science Festival in December, the exhibitions are now available at AFAD campus.

Previously presented at the Silesian Science Festival in December, the exhibitions are now available at AFAD campus.

The Portrait of a Portrait

New publication of AFAD Katowice

New publication of AFAD Katowice

Publication: On Care. A Journey into the Relational Nature of Artists’ Residencies.

The publication On Care. A Journey into the Relational Nature of Artists' Residencies is the result of a collaboration between the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art, Akademie Schloss Solitude from Stuttgart and Dutch Culture | Trans Artis from Amsterdam, realised within the research...

The publication On Care. A Journey into the Relational Nature of Artists' Residencies is the result of a collaboration between the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art, Akademie Schloss...

Sign to me! What am I doing?

Part of the Bachelor’s diploma project realised in 2020 by Paulina Szuścik at the Visual Information Studio and Oliwia Michniewska at the Illustration Studio has been published by OdNowa publishing company from Bielsko-Biała.

Part of the Bachelor’s diploma project realised in 2020 by Paulina Szuścik at the Visual Information Studio and Oliwia Michniewska at the Illustration Studio has been published by OdNowa publish...

C-IDEA Design Award for a diploma project

The jury has appreciated the information system design for the University Clinical Centre in Katowice.

The jury has appreciated the information system design for the University Clinical Centre in Katowice.

Unique universal design training sessions

The trainings are offered to Design and Graphic Design teachers.

The trainings are offered to Design and Graphic Design teachers.

Exhibition of prints by Wawrzyniec Strzemieczny in Koszarowa 19 Gallery

Finissage on Wednesday 8 February at 1 p. m.

Finissage on Wednesday 8 February at 1 p. m.

Metal Sarcophagi in the Royal Tombs on Wawel Hill: Their History, Meaning, Conservation Treatment and Restoration

The first interdisciplinary, richly illustrated monograph of the Wawel metal sarcophagi, encompassing their wide cultural and historical context as well as their conservation and the related technological and morphological issues.

The first interdisciplinary, richly illustrated monograph of the Wawel metal sarcophagi, encompassing their wide cultural and historical context as well as their conservation and the related techno...

Dobry wzór (Good Design) award for AFAD Katowice teacher

Andrzej Klisz wins an award for a light fixture design.

Andrzej Klisz wins an award for a light fixture design.

2022 Figurama

AFAD Katowice student wins the 1st Prize.

AFAD Katowice student wins the 1st Prize.

Mischa Kuball: lecture and workshop

Lecture and author’s guided tour of the exhibition at BWA Gallery on Thursday 17 November, start at 13:00 p.m. Worskhop on Friday 18 November at LORI (Building R50), 11:00-13:00.

Lecture and author’s guided tour of the exhibition at BWA Gallery on Thursday 17 November, start at 13:00 p.m. Worskhop on Friday 18 November at LORI (Building R50), 11:00-13:00.

‘Europe faced with the Fifth Freedom’ Exhibition

Exhibition in Wilson Shaft Gallery with works of artists connected with AFAD Katowice.

Exhibition in Wilson Shaft Gallery with works of artists connected with AFAD Katowice.

Mohammadali Sharifian Dorcheh among winners of Graduation Projects

215 diploma projects were submitted to the 21st edition of the review, including 125 2D and 90 3D projects.

215 diploma projects were submitted to the 21st edition of the review, including 125 2D and 90 3D projects.

Provocation, Storytelling and Semantics.

Fred Wordie is an artist, critical designer and creative technologist.

Fred Wordie is an artist, critical designer and creative technologist.

AFAD TATTOO EVENT

A series of meetings, talks and workshops for all tattoo fans. The ‘Koszary Grafika’ scientific circles organizes the first event of this kind at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice on 1 and 2 December. Everyone is invited.

A series of meetings, talks and workshops for all tattoo fans. The ‘Koszary Grafika’ scientific circles organizes the first event of this kind at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice...

The Worst Exhibition I Have Ever Seen

The individuals portrayed spit, blow their noses and inform on each other.

The individuals portrayed spit, blow their noses and inform on each other.

Li Xu at AFAD Katowice

Lecture and meeting with dr Sebastian Smit (UMCS Institute of Fine Arts). 28 November, Auditorium, 10:00 a. m.

Lecture and meeting with dr Sebastian Smit (UMCS Institute of Fine Arts). 28 November, Auditorium, 10:00 a. m.

2022 MURAL ART WEEK

Workshops for AFAD students, meetings and presentations for all.

Workshops for AFAD students, meetings and presentations for all.

Post-plein-air exhibition of Design students

Visit the exhibition in the 50 Raciborska building.

Visit the exhibition in the 50 Raciborska building.

2021 Museum Event of the Year

Recognition for people related with AFAD Katowice.

Recognition for people related with AFAD Katowice.

Design by Andrzej Klisz recognised in A+Awards

The jury appreciated the IKI light fixture.

The jury appreciated the IKI light fixture.

2022 Metropolitan Climathon: awards for AFAD students

1st and 2nd place for AFAD students.

1st and 2nd place for AFAD students.

A EUR79,860 grant from Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein (EEA Grants)

The „ART BEYOND ART. POST-ARTISTIC PRACTICES IN 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY” project has received co-funding in the amount of EUR79,860 from the EEA Grants financed by Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

The „ART BEYOND ART. POST-ARTISTIC PRACTICES IN 20TH AND 21ST CENTURY” project has received co-funding in the amount of EUR79,860 from the EEA Grants financed by Iceland, Norway and Liechtenste...

Imaginary unit: original projects realised at the Book Art Studion of AFAD Katowice.

What does the death of a moth have in common with the extinction of the giant deer? The mysterious village of Żytno with Antarctica? How many days in an average lifetime do we spend lying down unproductively?

What does the death of a moth have in common with the extinction of the giant deer? The mysterious village of Żytno with Antarctica? How many days in an average lifetime do we spend lying down...

Good Design (Dobry Wzór): a design by Adam Klisz in competition finals

Another award for the AFAD teacher. Jury appreciates decorative light fittings.

Another award for the AFAD teacher. Jury appreciates decorative light fittings.

The Palimpsest of a Place

The Long Night of Galleries at Koszarowa 302 Gallery

The Long Night of Galleries at Koszarowa 302 Gallery

Bye! See you tomorrow! End-of-year exhibition

We open our studios and invite viewers to see what we have worked on during the last academic year.

We open our studios and invite viewers to see what we have worked on during the last academic year.

Best diploma projects: BPSC presents awards to AFAD Katowice graduates

The BPSC SA company has been supporting AFAD Katowice graduates in launching their careers since 2006. We present the nominees for this year’s award in the BPSC Best Diploma Project competition.

The BPSC SA company has been supporting AFAD Katowice graduates in launching their careers since 2006. We present the nominees for this year’s award in the BPSC Best Diploma Project competiti...

SALPETRIERE: theatre play with Jadwiga Jankowska-Cieślak

On Sunday 2 October at 19:00, the Rialto cinema will show SALPETRIERE, a theatre play with Jadwiga Jankowska-Cieślak as a guest star. The play is written and directed by Grzegorz Stachańczyk, professor of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and an alumnus of the AFAD Katowice.

On Sunday 2 October at 19:00, the Rialto cinema will show SALPETRIERE, a theatre play with Jadwiga Jankowska-Cieślak as a guest star. The play is written and directed by Grzegorz Stachańczyk...

Inter-university Inauguration of the 2022/2023 Academic Year in Katowice City of Science

Awarding Katowice the title of the 2024 European City of Science was one of key events of the previous academic year.

Awarding Katowice the title of the 2024 European City of Science was one of key events of the previous academic year.

Top design winner: AFAD Katowice graduate

A European Product Design Award was granted to ‘Pose,’ a sex education set for blind people.

A European Product Design Award was granted to ‘Pose,’ a sex education set for blind people.

2022 Dobry Wzór (Good Design)

Award for AFAD Katowice student.

Award for AFAD Katowice student.

Design challenges

Presentation of the works of AFAD Katowice students at Zamek Cieszyn.

Presentation of the works of AFAD Katowice students at Zamek Cieszyn.

A+ category for AFAD Katowice

The Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice has been granted the A+ research category, conferred on institutions engaged in research activities of outstanding quality, comparable with leading European academic centres.

The Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice has been granted the A+ research category, conferred on institutions engaged in research activities of outstanding quality, comparable with leading...

Agata Szymanek / Pools and mirrors

City walk and workshop

City walk and workshop

We are the change / Migrations

Migrations: exhibition of Faculty of Art diploma projects, BWA Katowice, 25 June, 16:00 We are the change: Faculty of Design diploma projects, Open Space, Raciborska 50, 18:00

Migrations: exhibition of Faculty of Art diploma projects, BWA Katowice, 25 June, 16:00 We are the change: Faculty of Design diploma projects, Open Space, Raciborska 50, 18:00

Subject: River. AFAD Katowice, Silesian Museum and Metropolis GZM take an interdisciplinary approach to Rawa

Is Rawa a monument of the Anthropocene, the epoch of the human? The exhibition accompanying the WUF11 World Urban Forum will be opened in the former Hotel Grand and former seat of the Silesian Museum in Katowice (ul. Korfantego 3) on Tuesday 28 June.

Is Rawa a monument of the Anthropocene, the epoch of the human? The exhibition accompanying the WUF11 World Urban Forum will be opened in the former Hotel Grand and former seat of the Silesian...

UTOPIAS / DYSTOPIAS. The future of the city

Researchers forecast that in 2050, 68% of the world’s population will be living in cities. The processes of urbanization will accelerate especially in Asia and Africa, however European cities will also be subject to destabilization caused by the need to open themselves to different kinds of...

Researchers forecast that in 2050, 68% of the world’s population will be living in cities. The processes of urbanization will accelerate especially in Asia and Africa, however European cities...

The Unseen

Art Therapy: diploma project exhibition opening

Art Therapy: diploma project exhibition opening

2021 Most Beautiful Polish Books

AFAD publications win honourable mentions

AFAD publications win honourable mentions

Darya Hancharova: Body Arrangement

In the cycle of acrylic paintings on canvas, I look for an answer to the question: who are we? Which manifestation of the personality is the true self? Exhibition opening on Thursday 9 June at 19:00 in the Goldenmark art salon in Katowice.

In the cycle of acrylic paintings on canvas, I look for an answer to the question: who are we? Which manifestation of the personality is the true self? Exhibition opening on Thursday 9 June at 19...

Śląska rzecz (Silesian thing): awards for AFAD Katowice alumni and teachers

Dynamically modified public transport routes, exhibition in Wawel Royal Castle, visual information system for Katowice, gaming pub: these are the designs that captured the jury’s attention. Designers of recognized works are connected with AFAD Katowice.

Dynamically modified public transport routes, exhibition in Wawel Royal Castle, visual information system for Katowice, gaming pub: these are the designs that captured the jury’s attention. Desig...

Joanna Pastusińska, Karolina Hołdys and Piotr Pacałowski appreciated in Milan

FUSELAB Studio has developed a new 100%-recycled material.

FUSELAB Studio has developed a new 100%-recycled material.

2022 Utazu Art Award Biennial

5 awards for AFAD Katowice artists

5 awards for AFAD Katowice artists

Plaster forms workshop

Sunday 22 May.

Sunday 22 May.

Toż(to)samo(tno)ść: Identity/ Loneliness

Exhibition in Koszarowa 19 Gallery. 18 May at 12:00.

Exhibition in Koszarowa 19 Gallery. 18 May at 12:00.

DESIGN 32 competition

This year’s edition of public art universities best design diploma competition takes place at a time when the question about the function of designing in reality is particularly justified. The pandemic and the war have revised a lot of values and makes us recognize the power of human solidarity...

This year’s edition of public art universities best design diploma competition takes place at a time when the question about the function of designing in reality is particularly justified. The...

The Diamond Way. Interdisciplinary Creations Studio exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery

The exhibition accompanies the premiere of ‘The Pawnshop’, a film by Łukasz Kowalski, at the 19. MILLENNIUM DOCS AGAINST GRAVITY festival.

The exhibition accompanies the premiere of ‘The Pawnshop’, a film by Łukasz Kowalski, at the 19. MILLENNIUM DOCS AGAINST GRAVITY festival.

Karolina Wiktor: lecture and workshop

How to create socially engage art in sudden disability: lecture. Understanding begins with emotions: workshop.

How to create socially engage art in sudden disability: lecture. Understanding begins with emotions: workshop.

Design a good playground: Exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery

AFAD Katowice teachers offer consultations on playground designs

AFAD Katowice teachers offer consultations on playground designs

Horticultural therapy as self-therapy tool

Students of the Visualization of Ideas and Processes Studio in cooperation with the Gliwice Palm House

Students of the Visualization of Ideas and Processes Studio in cooperation with the Gliwice Palm House

What do we need the Academy for?

Invitation to conference on 11 May

Invitation to conference on 11 May

Serigraphy! Prints by Agata Stępień, Piotr Skowron and Damian Idzikowski

Visit Koszarowa 19 Gallery to see works by artists from the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź: Agata Stępień, Piotr Skowron and Damian Idzikowski. Their works, made in the serigraphy technique, will be displayed until 11 May,with the closing event at 12:00 on that day.

Visit Koszarowa 19 Gallery to see works by artists from the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź: Agata Stępień, Piotr Skowron and Damian Idzikowski. Their works, made in the serigraphy technique...

Design 32: Meet this year’s jury

The new edition of Design 32: Academies of Fine Arts best design diploma competition takes place in May. Since last year, the competition has a slightly changed formula.

The new edition of Design 32: Academies of Fine Arts best design diploma competition takes place in May. Since last year, the competition has a slightly changed formula.

9th Polish Graphic Design Talks

9th edition of the PGDTalks. First time in Katowice, first time at AFAD. Conference of design, money and clients. Talks about the practical side of a designer’s work in Poland.

9th edition of the PGDTalks. First time in Katowice, first time at AFAD. Conference of design, money and clients. Talks about the practical side of a designer’s work in Poland.

Digital Mythologies – Mythological Digitalities. International student workshop.

From 31 March, the Academy hosts a group of students and lecturers from European partner universities.

From 31 March, the Academy hosts a group of students and lecturers from European partner universities.

Invasion of Ukraine – the Academy’s response

We fully and utterly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all those who leave their homes in haste, fearing for their lives and health and for their loved ones.

We fully and utterly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all those who leave their homes in haste, fearing for their lives and health and for their loved ones.

The Map of Dreams

Polish-Ukrainian integration workshops for children.

Polish-Ukrainian integration workshops for children.

2022 WELL-BEING open call

Invitation to participate in a curatorial competition. Until 30 May 2022 we are accepting proposals for exhibitions in the theme of WELLBEING (DOBROSTAN). The prize in the competition is the opportunity to have your own curatorial exhibition hosted at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery.

Invitation to participate in a curatorial competition. Until 30 May 2022 we are accepting proposals for exhibitions in the theme of WELLBEING (DOBROSTAN). The prize in the competition is the opport...

Universal, inclusive: how to design accessible solutions - training session for university teachers

The Faculty of Design is commencing a project entitled Universal Design as the Basis for Design Curricula of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice - a programme for the training of teaching staff, which includes a number of training courses and activities aimed at improving the competen...

The Faculty of Design is commencing a project entitled Universal Design as the Basis for Design Curricula of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice - a programme for the training of teachi...

Uncharted territory

BWA Katowice presents an interdepartmental exhibition of artists and designers connected with the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

BWA Katowice presents an interdepartmental exhibition of artists and designers connected with the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

2021 Graduation Projects

Graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice have received awards. Exhibition opens on 11 March in Cieszyn.

Graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice have received awards. Exhibition opens on 11 March in Cieszyn.

Our student in London International Creative Competition

Design by a student of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice gets into the competition finals.

Design by a student of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice gets into the competition finals.

4th Art Therapy and Music Therapy Days in Katowice

The meetings will take place from 9 to 12 March 2022 at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, the K. Szymanowski Academy of Music, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Silesian University, the Otto Stern Municipal Public Library in Żory and the "Koszutka" Municipal Cultural Cent...

The meetings will take place from 9 to 12 March 2022 at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, the K. Szymanowski Academy of Music, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Silesian Universi...

National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) / Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale - a musical performance

Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice is a partner of the event. Tomasz Strojecki is in charge of the multimedia setting, and the whole thing is directed by Natalia Babińska.

Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice is a partner of the event. Tomasz Strojecki is in charge of the multimedia setting, and the whole thing is directed by Natalia Babińska.

COM-PASSION Anniversary exhibition of the Chair of Graphic Arts at Rondo Sztuki Gallery

We are preparing our exhibition at an exceptional and difficult time. The pandemic has separated us from each other quite literally - forcing distance, limiting previous forms of contact.

We are preparing our exhibition at an exceptional and difficult time. The pandemic has separated us from each other quite literally - forcing distance, limiting previous forms of contact.

Best Polish Designer under 30 is a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice

The Good Design 2022 Award in the Best Polish Designer under 30 category presented to Klaudia Gołaszczyk.

The Good Design 2022 Award in the Best Polish Designer under 30 category presented to Klaudia Gołaszczyk.

The state of affairs in the Anthropocene

Graphic works from the Woodcut Techniques and Book Art Studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź presented in the Koszarowa 19 Gallery.

Graphic works from the Woodcut Techniques and Book Art Studio at the Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź presented in the Koszarowa 19 Gallery.

Good Design Competition

Three of five nominees in the BEST POLISH DESIGNER UNDER 30 category are designers currently studying or graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

Three of five nominees in the BEST POLISH DESIGNER UNDER 30 category are designers currently studying or graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

Table tennis championships at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice – Art&Design&Play

Art&Design&Play is the first university championship where we will have the opportunity to meet at the table regardless of age, gender, position, faculty, department, grade average or current physical shape.

Art&Design&Play is the first university championship where we will have the opportunity to meet at the table regardless of age, gender, position, faculty, department, grade average or current...

Theory of influence

The opening will take place on Wednesday 19 January at 4:00 p.m.

The opening will take place on Wednesday 19 January at 4:00 p.m.

On Standby: 3rd edition coming soon.

The third edition is focused on the idea of localness.

The third edition is focused on the idea of localness.

International Design Awards

Honourable mention for a Bachelor thesis project.

Honourable mention for a Bachelor thesis project.

Igor Benca―Patrik Ševčík―Róbert Makar exhibition

The exhibition will be held in the Open Space. The vernissage will take place on 17 January at 1:00 p.m.

The exhibition will be held in the Open Space. The vernissage will take place on 17 January at 1:00 p.m.

Tattooed with Silesia

Piotr Muschalik: photography exhibition

Piotr Muschalik: photography exhibition

Katowice to be European City of Science in 2024

Granting the title of the European City of Science 2024 to Katowice was announced during the press conference at the Scientific Information Center and Academic Library (CINiBA) on 22 December 2021.

Granting the title of the European City of Science 2024 to Katowice was announced during the press conference at the Scientific Information Center and Academic Library (CINiBA) on 22 December...

Student Biennial of Small Sculptural Forms

Award for AFAD Katowice student.

Award for AFAD Katowice student.

Design of the Year: nominations for AFAD Katowice designers

Design of the Year is Poland’s first competition of graphic design that goes beyond aesthetic assessment and considers the function of design as well as the author’s social responsibility.

Design of the Year is Poland’s first competition of graphic design that goes beyond aesthetic assessment and considers the function of design as well as the author’s social responsibility.

2020/21 Mazda Design Experience

AFAD Katowice graduate wins

AFAD Katowice graduate wins

2021 Polish Print Triennial

Three awards for artists connected with AFAD Katowice

Three awards for artists connected with AFAD Katowice

Ad Lucem: Towards the Light. Dorota Nowak-Rodzińska

2021 Polish Print Triennial accompanying event.

2021 Polish Print Triennial accompanying event.

String quartet concert

Open Space. Free admission.

Open Space. Free admission.

Dreamers (Marzyciele)

Latest project by Barbara Kubska

Latest project by Barbara Kubska

Winners of the 4th Student Print of the Year competition

The jury has presented awards for 2020/2021; the post-competition exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery is open until 3 December.

The jury has presented awards for 2020/2021; the post-competition exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery is open until 3 December.

4th International Digital Media Triennial Radom 2021

Awards for artists connected with AFAD Katowice.

Awards for artists connected with AFAD Katowice.

Karolina Kruszewska wins Young Design 2021 Lem Year

Karolina Kruszewska, a student of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, submitted her work ‘HOSHI: your private piece of the sky.’

Karolina Kruszewska, a student of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice, submitted her work ‘HOSHI: your private piece of the sky.’

City Information System in Katowice

See the results of AFAD’s cooperation with the city of Katowice.

See the results of AFAD’s cooperation with the city of Katowice.

A double portrait

Aleksandra Telka-Budka and Józef Budka in Nakło Śląskie.

Aleksandra Telka-Budka and Józef Budka in Nakło Śląskie.

2021 Bienala Internaţională de Gravură Contemporană „Iosif Iser”

Two awards for artists connected with AFAD Katowice.

Two awards for artists connected with AFAD Katowice.

Marcin Hajewski in Łódź

Exhibition in the main building of the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts Łódź

Exhibition in the main building of the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts Łódź

In Praise of the Workshop: exhibition of prints

‘Printmaking workshop: two pieces of praise and one of criticism,’ Galeria Koszarowa 19, exhibition from 17 November.

‘Printmaking workshop: two pieces of praise and one of criticism,’ Galeria Koszarowa 19, exhibition from 17 November.

Between mimesis and anamnesis and back again: an exhibition of graphics

Exhibition at Galeria Elektrownia in Czeladź

Exhibition at Galeria Elektrownia in Czeladź

Student Painting of the Year: launch of competition

New edition of the competition. Deadline for submissions: 7 November.

New edition of the competition. Deadline for submissions: 7 November.

Tattooed with Silesia

Piotr Muschalik: photography exhibition

Piotr Muschalik: photography exhibition

European Product Design Award

AFAD Katowice teacher Michał Latko wins award for dog trailer design

AFAD Katowice teacher Michał Latko wins award for dog trailer design

Italian award for Weronika Siupka

Appreciation for the artist’s print

Appreciation for the artist’s print

Non-places: Marcin Zonenberg

302 Gallery in the 19 Koszarowa building hosts an exhibition and opening. Wednesday, 27 October, 13:00

302 Gallery in the 19 Koszarowa building hosts an exhibition and opening. Wednesday, 27 October, 13:00

Pinocchio at Teatr Rozrywki

Poster by AFAD Katowice student

Poster by AFAD Katowice student

Good Innovations: money for designers connected with AFAD Katowice

30% of the projects proposed for implementation are the ideas of people connected with AFAD Katowice

30% of the projects proposed for implementation are the ideas of people connected with AFAD Katowice

Multisensory mediations

20 years of Multimedia at AFAD Katowice. Screenings at the cinema in 50 Raciborska.

20 years of Multimedia at AFAD Katowice. Screenings at the cinema in 50 Raciborska.

Mural Art Week at AFAD Katowice

Workshop week for 3rd-year students of Painting and Printmaking + open meetings, lectures and a discussion panel on street art.

Workshop week for 3rd-year students of Painting and Printmaking + open meetings, lectures and a discussion panel on street art.

‘OUR’ Barbara Jura exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery

W. Fangor post-competition exhibition: Pola Gadowska and Szymon Poloczek

The works of two AFAD Katowice graduates shown at Zbrojownia Sztuki in Gdańsk until 25 October

The works of two AFAD Katowice graduates shown at Zbrojownia Sztuki in Gdańsk until 25 October

Old-time games and play activities in Upper Silesia

The Silesian Museum publishes the diploma project of an AFAD Katowice graduate

The Silesian Museum publishes the diploma project of an AFAD Katowice graduate

‘Back to the future’: Antoni Cygan exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery

Prof. Antoni Cygan’s exhibition is part of the 2021/2022 academic year inauguration.

Prof. Antoni Cygan’s exhibition is part of the 2021/2022 academic year inauguration.

3rd Sekson Conference: on the sexuality and parenthood of people with physical disabilities

Installation designed by AFAD Katowice students will be an important part of the event.

Installation designed by AFAD Katowice students will be an important part of the event.

Vienna Design Week 2021: view the works of our designers

The young generation of Polish designers presents the topic of Mindfulness that changes the world.

The young generation of Polish designers presents the topic of Mindfulness that changes the world.

Students design electric car charger

The project will be implemented.

The project will be implemented.

See you, Tomorrow exhibition

Michalina W. Klasik in Venice

Michalina W. Klasik in Venice

Honourable mention for Weronika Siupka in Spain

The artist’s print appreciated by the jury of the Hommage à trois, Associació Internacional Duana de les Arts in Barcelona

The artist’s print appreciated by the jury of the Hommage à trois, Associació Internacional Duana de les Arts in Barcelona

Collabirynth in Hungary

4th-year student of Printmaking Maria Bąk qualified for international residence in Hungary

4th-year student of Printmaking Maria Bąk qualified for international residence in Hungary

Lesya Ukrainka / Gabriela Zapolska: parallel biographies

International exhibition in Lutsk

International exhibition in Lutsk

The Most Beautiful Book of the Year

Awards and honourable mentions for AFAD Katowice teachers and alumni

Awards and honourable mentions for AFAD Katowice teachers and alumni

Remember about August recruitment deadlines

Are you interested in second-cycle studies? Would you like to study in English? On 16 August, we are launching another round of enrollment for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Are you interested in second-cycle studies? Would you like to study in English? On 16 August, we are launching another round of enrollment for the 2021/2022 academic year.

Śląska Rzecz '20 (the Silesian thing '20)

Many awards and nominations for lecturers and graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.

Many awards and nominations for lecturers and graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.

Awakenings

The Faculty of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice and BWA Katowice invite to the exhibition of the latest works of the graduates of the university.

The Faculty of Art of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice and BWA Katowice invite to the exhibition of the latest works of the graduates of the university.

International Triennial of Graphics in Kraków

Jakub Stelmach, a first-year student of the Faculty of Graphic Design, qualified for the exhibition Transgrafia 2.0 | Sztuka jest przestrzenią wolności (Art is a space of freedom)

Jakub Stelmach, a first-year student of the Faculty of Graphic Design, qualified for the exhibition Transgrafia 2.0 | Sztuka jest przestrzenią wolności (Art is a space of freedom)

TRANSMEDIAL

Marta Pogorzelec in Australia.

Marta Pogorzelec in Australia.

Michalina W. Klasik in Berlin

The works can be viewed until 6 July. Also online.

The works can be viewed until 6 July. Also online.

DESIGN 32 - we know the results of the national competition for the best design diploma

They are young. They are talented. Do they want to change the world? We are introducing the winners of the competition, in which eight Polish public universities present four best design diplomas, each, from the last year.

They are young. They are talented. Do they want to change the world? We are introducing the winners of the competition, in which eight Polish public universities present four best design diplomas...

Odloty (Departures) - Faculty of Design diplomas 2021

Departures 2021. Diplomas of the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.

Departures 2021. Diplomas of the Faculty of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.

Art Therapy: June 2021 Bachelor’s diploma projects

Rondo Sztuki Gallery presents the diploma projects of the interdisciplinary programme students. 16:00-18:00 on 10 June and 15:00-18:00 on 11 June.

Rondo Sztuki Gallery presents the diploma projects of the interdisciplinary programme students. 16:00-18:00 on 10 June and 15:00-18:00 on 11 June.

Tree house

Works of first-cycle 2nd and 3rd-year students of the Public Space Design Studio presented at 50 Raciborska st.

Works of first-cycle 2nd and 3rd-year students of the Public Space Design Studio presented at 50 Raciborska st.

11th Polish Print Triennial

1-30 June: submission of digital reproductions. Only works which have not won any awards in other national competitions or reviews will be accepted.

1-30 June: submission of digital reproductions. Only works which have not won any awards in other national competitions or reviews will be accepted.

Kamil Kocurek: Prints

Exhibition of works by 2015 alumnus of Prof. Jan Szmatloch’s Intaglio Studio of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. The exhibition accompanies the 11th Polish Print Triennial.

Exhibition of works by 2015 alumnus of Prof. Jan Szmatloch’s Intaglio Studio of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. The exhibition accompanies the 11th Polish Print Triennial.

Formula Student Sketching Workshop

Students take part in a special workshop on the initiative of the Design Learning Association of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice in cooperation with the Learning Association of the Silesian University of Technology.

Students take part in a special workshop on the initiative of the Design Learning Association of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice in cooperation with the Learning Association of the Silesian...

20 years, or 5 linear metres

A retrospective view, individual creative attitudes, artists connected with the Chair of Painting of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. From 8 May at BWA Katowice.

A retrospective view, individual creative attitudes, artists connected with the Chair of Painting of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. From 8 May at BWA Katowice.

Graphic Art: Reviews of works by 3rd-year students

Open online meetings.

Open online meetings.

Painting: 2021 Reviews

All Studios. Students halfway down the road to their diplomas.

All Studios. Students halfway down the road to their diplomas.

Laboratorium Absolwent

How can artists take care of the development of their careers? How to prepare and present the portfolio? What should contracts between institutions and artists include? What are the work dynamics in group exhibitions?

How can artists take care of the development of their careers? How to prepare and present the portfolio? What should contracts between institutions and artists include? What are the work dynamics...

Art Therapy presented in Żory

The works were created during the Multigraphical Creations workshop project taught by dr hab. Judyta Bernaś.

The works were created during the Multigraphical Creations workshop project taught by dr hab. Judyta Bernaś.

Jestem: Znak publishes diploma project of AFA Katowice graduate

Jestem (I am). The philosophical questions children ask themselves.

Jestem (I am). The philosophical questions children ask themselves.

AFA Katowice alumnus appreciated by Advertising Creators Club

Zbigniew Flakus and Papaya.Rocks receive the ACC Gold Sword in “Web & Digital Content” category

Zbigniew Flakus and Papaya.Rocks receive the ACC Gold Sword in “Web & Digital Content” category

“ŁACH” wins best student project in Stena Circular Economy Award competition

Łukasz Ziemba from the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice has won the student project category

Łukasz Ziemba from the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice has won the student project category

Book illustration competition: main prize for AFA Katowice student

Competition organised by Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Techonology in Warsaw, Fundacja Sztuki Nowej ZNACZY SIĘ in Cracow.

Competition organised by Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Techonology in Warsaw, Fundacja Sztuki Nowej ZNACZY SIĘ in Cracow.

Clairvoyants: honourable mention for diploma project

1063 projects from 76 countries, awards for recent AFA Katowice graduates

1063 projects from 76 countries, awards for recent AFA Katowice graduates

Tadeusz Grabowski honoured with a sculpture?

The Artist Gallery of Katowice includes busts of distinguished artists who rendered great service to Katowice, chosen by popular votes. Tadeusz Grabowski is one of this year’s candidates. The vote is open till 31 March.

The Artist Gallery of Katowice includes busts of distinguished artists who rendered great service to Katowice, chosen by popular votes. Tadeusz Grabowski is one of this year’s candidates. The...

Third International Print Biennale Yerevan 2021: three works in the final contest

Three works by AFA Katowice students selected for the final contest

Three works by AFA Katowice students selected for the final contest

OSTEN Biennial of Drawing – First Award for YOUNG ARTIST

Recognition for AFA Katowice graduate Maciej Ignatowski

Recognition for AFA Katowice graduate Maciej Ignatowski

Artur Masternak receives Young Poland scholarship

Out of the 907 applications, 15 scholarships granted in Visual Arts category

Out of the 907 applications, 15 scholarships granted in Visual Arts category

Kierunek gruba: AFA Katowice new publication

Three artists have taken care of the past, recording it affectionately: they have given their attention to the people and places which will soon be gone. They intend to help us better understand and feel both ourselves and other people, as well as our present surroundings shaped by history.

Three artists have taken care of the past, recording it affectionately: they have given their attention to the people and places which will soon be gone. They intend to help us better understand...

2021 Poznań: Student Print Biennial

Two awards, and seven artists in post-competition exhibition

Two awards, and seven artists in post-competition exhibition

On Standby is back

A series of online lectures

A series of online lectures

Competition for students of Public Space Design Studio

Post-competition exhibition shown at 50 Raciborska st.

Post-competition exhibition shown at 50 Raciborska st.

Artists for artists: nearly PLN30,000 raised for Tosia

Proceeds from the event will be used for the treatment of 12-year-old Tosia, diagnosed with aplastic anaemia last May - serious condition requiring a long and difficult therapy. Tosia is the daughter of NOSPR musicians Katarzyna and Patryk Laburda.

Proceeds from the event will be used for the treatment of 12-year-old Tosia, diagnosed with aplastic anaemia last May - serious condition requiring a long and difficult therapy. Tosia is the daught...

International Review of Graduation Projects

Recognition for four AFA Katowice projects

Recognition for four AFA Katowice projects

Student Print Biennial, Poznań 2021

Two awards and seven artists in the post-competition exhibition

Two awards and seven artists in the post-competition exhibition

Good Innovations: 4x PLN50,000 for AFA Katowice designers

Four designers connected with AFA Katowice received grants in the Good Innovations programme

Four designers connected with AFA Katowice received grants in the Good Innovations programme

Young Design 2020: AFA Katowice student wins

AFA Katowice graduate also in the top 10

AFA Katowice graduate also in the top 10

Plastic Fantastic? A workshop.

How to minimise the negative impact of plastic production? How to reuse the material? Can we give new value to recycled materials?

How to minimise the negative impact of plastic production? How to reuse the material? Can we give new value to recycled materials?

Best Polish design under 30

AFA Katowice alumna competes for PLN20,000 in the competition finals.

AFA Katowice alumna competes for PLN20,000 in the competition finals.

3rd W. Fangor Polish Painting Students Competition: results

Four AFA Katowice students qualify for the post-competition exhibition, two receive additional awards.

Four AFA Katowice students qualify for the post-competition exhibition, two receive additional awards.

Sybilla Skałuba in Japan

An award and an exhibition.

An award and an exhibition.

On Standby is back

A series of online lectures

A series of online lectures

AFA Katowice Painting student competes for one of the most important director awards

INTERPRETACJE National Festival of Directing Art: Jędrzej Piaskowski’s play in the competition

INTERPRETACJE National Festival of Directing Art: Jędrzej Piaskowski’s play in the competition

Dobry wzór 2020 (Good Design)

Awards for our alumnus and lecturer

Awards for our alumnus and lecturer

Public space during the plague

Neighbour support board in Kielce

Neighbour support board in Kielce

Red Dot for our Design alumnus

Łukasz Paszkowski receives his fourth Red Dot.

Łukasz Paszkowski receives his fourth Red Dot.

German Design Award 2021 for AFA Katowice lecturers

Recognition for Data for Culture research report design

Recognition for Data for Culture research report design

2020 ART of PACKAGING

Our student’s work qualifies for the competition’s 2nd stage

Our student’s work qualifies for the competition’s 2nd stage

60th competition of the Polish Association of Book Publishers

The Most Beautiful Books of the Year 2019: two awards for AFA Katowice

The Most Beautiful Books of the Year 2019: two awards for AFA Katowice

Small Graphic Forms: award for our alumna

Darya Hancharova wins an Honorary Medal.

Darya Hancharova wins an Honorary Medal.

COMMUNITY/CARE/LABORATORY. MAPPING RESIDENCIES Online seminars & 4th Parallax Forum

The Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice invites students who cannot continue their education in Belarus

We offer 4 seats, one in each of our study programmes (Painting, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Design).

We offer 4 seats, one in each of our study programmes (Painting, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Design).

Apply for the Good Innovations grant

The programme offers substantive and organisational support, and a PLN50,000 grant.

The programme offers substantive and organisational support, and a PLN50,000 grant.

AFA student wins award at Packaging Innovations

The successful design in a sports shoes box.

The successful design in a sports shoes box.

International experts in the winter semester

This semester, international experts will teach the International Studio and courses for 2-nd year students of the Faculty of Design.

This semester, international experts will teach the International Studio and courses for 2-nd year students of the Faculty of Design.

The Origin of Matter: A Supplement

Waldemar Węgrzyn in Gliwice. Show opening on 3 October.

Waldemar Węgrzyn in Gliwice. Show opening on 3 October.

Exhibitions to mark the 2020/2021 Academic Year Opening Ceremony

Six real-life exhibitions, four venues and one online ceremony

Six real-life exhibitions, four venues and one online ceremony

Femininity at Rondo Sztuki Gallery+

The exhibition of three artists deriving from Roman Kalarus’s Poster Studio offers three original views of femininity.

The exhibition of three artists deriving from Roman Kalarus’s Poster Studio offers three original views of femininity.

2020 Culminations: diploma projects of the Faculty of Art

Tadeusz Jackowski: prints

Encounters: Jakub Padula

Preparatory course to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

Kalarus All Over in Rondo Sztuki Gallery

Designing a city to share: diploma project at main exhibition

Jacek Nosiło’s project shown at 7th Poznań Design Festival

Jacek Nosiło’s project shown at 7th Poznań Design Festival

New Academic Year

We are happy to be back together, although partly online. Read the new guidelines.

We are happy to be back together, although partly online. Read the new guidelines.

Dogma! What do students believe in?

Second take on the theme of the project started 2 years ago at the Faculty of Art of the Pedagogical University in Kraków. Its aim is to examine the way young artists express their ideas on non-empirical topics.

Second take on the theme of the project started 2 years ago at the Faculty of Art of the Pedagogical University in Kraków. Its aim is to examine the way young artists express their ideas on...

Design 32 at Łódź Design Festival

From 17 to 20 September Łódź Design Festival presents four projects that won awards in the Design 32 competition for best diploma projects of Polish art universities, and an exhibition created by the AFA Katowice students as an aftermath of their project titled Materials and Context: Aspen...

From 17 to 20 September Łódź Design Festival presents four projects that won awards in the Design 32 competition for best diploma projects of Polish art universities, and an exhibition created...

LEAVE NO TRACE in Tromsø

Michalina W. Klasik among artists invited to this year’s Open Out Festival in Norway. Her GROUNDING installation shown at the main exhibition in Tromsø Kunstforening.

Michalina W. Klasik among artists invited to this year’s Open Out Festival in Norway. Her GROUNDING installation shown at the main exhibition in Tromsø Kunstforening.

Dwurnik. Totally

Tour of exhibition guided by Dominika Kowynia

Tour of exhibition guided by Dominika Kowynia

Connecting Art 2020: online seminar

Presentation of projects supporting communication between the hearing and the deaf, with contributions from 27 students and 5 teachers of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.

Presentation of projects supporting communication between the hearing and the deaf, with contributions from 27 students and 5 teachers of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.

Design 32: authors of best diploma projects announced in the anniversary competition

The competition is open to all Polish state-owned art universities. Each of them recommends only four Masters diploma projects in Design or Graphic Design. The authors of the best diploma projects of 2019 were announced at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery last Friday at 13:00.

The competition is open to all Polish state-owned art universities. Each of them recommends only four Masters diploma projects in Design or Graphic Design. The authors of the best diploma projects...

Our Design graduate becomes a finalist of Make Me Łódź Design Festival

YNTA hydrotherapy stand wins honourable mention

YNTA hydrotherapy stand wins honourable mention

European Product Design Award for AFA Katowice student

The award was presented in the student group in the Design for Society/Design for Elders category.

The award was presented in the student group in the Design for Society/Design for Elders category.

Art Therapy: 2020 admissions

Admission opens for first-cycle studies in the inter-university interdisciplinary programme in art therapy

Admission opens for first-cycle studies in the inter-university interdisciplinary programme in art therapy

40th Mini Print International of Cadaqués presents works by Weronika Siupka

The exhibition is open until 30 September.

The exhibition is open until 30 September.

“Shelf” Hanging shoe box design by Agnieszka Szmyd wins award of the FOPS company

The competition task was to design a cardboard display packaging for any clothing or footwear product.

The competition task was to design a cardboard display packaging for any clothing or footwear product.

ARTOSTRADA: paintings and drawings by Damian Pietrek, posters by Sławomir Śląski

The Artostrada exhibition at the BWA Art Gallery in Wałbrzych, Książ Castle branch, presents the works of Damian Pietrek – academic teacher, draughtsman, painter and board member of the Katowice branch of the Association of Polish Artists and Designers, and Sławomir Śląski – graphic...

The Artostrada exhibition at the BWA Art Gallery in Wałbrzych, Książ Castle branch, presents the works of Damian Pietrek – academic teacher, draughtsman, painter and board member of the Katowi...

3rd International Triennial of Student Drawing: finalists announced

153 works were submitted by 111 authors in the second stage of the competition. 14 artists were shortlisted for the prizes.

153 works were submitted by 111 authors in the second stage of the competition. 14 artists were shortlisted for the prizes.

2020 Admissions: more than 3 applicants for one place

The Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice has completed the first stage of the admission process. Applicants were not deterred by the restrictions related to the pandemic and more than 3 people competed for one place.

The Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice has completed the first stage of the admission process. Applicants were not deterred by the restrictions related to the pandemic and more than 3 people competed...

Arting 2020 Project: three awards for AFA Katowice students

The “Heritage” Arting 2020 Project is a competition of sustainable design. This year’s theme is the promotion of cultural heritage.

The “Heritage” Arting 2020 Project is a competition of sustainable design. This year’s theme is the promotion of cultural heritage.

Face shields for hospitals: action summary

4841 face shields for 46 hospitals: this is the final result of the Academy’s action of producing face shields at the school’s modelling studio from early April.

4841 face shields for 46 hospitals: this is the final result of the Academy’s action of producing face shields at the school’s modelling studio from early April.

#RYSOWAĆ: 9th International Student Drawing Exhibition in Toruń

AFA Katowice student wins award

AFA Katowice student wins award

Polish Graphic Design: Award for AFA Katowice alumna

Kasia Olejarczyk has won the Animated Poster category; last year, the award went to Marcin Wysocki. They are both alumni of the AFA Katowice.

Kasia Olejarczyk has won the Animated Poster category; last year, the award went to Marcin Wysocki. They are both alumni of the AFA Katowice.

Grzegorz Hańderek elected new rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

The college of electors of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice decided unanimously to elect dr hab. Grzegorz Hańderek, the current Vice-Rector, to be the next rector of the Academy. He will replace prof. Antoni Cygan, who has been performing this function since 2012.

The college of electors of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice decided unanimously to elect dr hab. Grzegorz Hańderek, the current Vice-Rector, to be the next rector of the Academy. He will...

‘Public space during the plague’ competition results

Main prize and honourable mention for AFA Katowice students

Main prize and honourable mention for AFA Katowice students

Adam Pociecha in Nowy Sącz

Mała Galeria in Nowy Sącz welcomes visitors to prints and drawings exhibition opening. Real, not online.

Mała Galeria in Nowy Sącz welcomes visitors to prints and drawings exhibition opening. Real, not online.

Crisis gardening

Less-waste art & gardening workshop. Be a creative gardener!

Less-waste art & gardening workshop. Be a creative gardener!

AFA students at #Rysować 2020 9th International Student Drawing Exhibition

Works by Zonenberg, Magdalena Niemiec, Dominika Wollman and others.

Works by Zonenberg, Magdalena Niemiec, Dominika Wollman and others.

The Hater wins award in the USA

The set design for the film was created by Katarzyna Sobańska-Strzałkowska and Marcel Sławiński, teachers at the AFA Katowice.

The set design for the film was created by Katarzyna Sobańska-Strzałkowska and Marcel Sławiński, teachers at the AFA Katowice.

AFA Katowice supports hospitals with help from businesses

AFA Katowice modelling studio is to manufacture more than 3650 face shields. This initiative by AFA teachers and employees is joined by local businesses, which purchased the polycarbonate, and numerous volunteers who assemble the face shields.

AFA Katowice modelling studio is to manufacture more than 3650 face shields. This initiative by AFA teachers and employees is joined by local businesses, which purchased the polycarbonate, and...

Paulina Bobak | Dorota Bujak | Marcela Gawęda

Graphic Art Biennial of Szeklerland

Graphic Art Biennial of Szeklerland

On Standby

A series of videolectures

A series of videolectures

Three awards for one design

IF Design Award 2020, Red Dot and Dobry Wzór are the awards won by a team of plant pot designers, including an AFA Katowice student

IF Design Award 2020, Red Dot and Dobry Wzór are the awards won by a team of plant pot designers, including an AFA Katowice student

Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice during the coronavirus outbreak

Important information: please read

Important information: please read

Jan Bula passed away

He worked as a model at the AFA Katowice from the 1980s.

He worked as a model at the AFA Katowice from the 1980s.

Onet award for AFA Katowice teacher

Former director of the Silesian Museum Alicja Knast and AFA Katowice teacher Szymon Kobylarz win awards in the O!Lśnienia popular vote, the Cultural Awards of Onet and the City of Kraków

Former director of the Silesian Museum Alicja Knast and AFA Katowice teacher Szymon Kobylarz win awards in the O!Lśnienia popular vote, the Cultural Awards of Onet and the City of Kraków

10th International Triennial of Small Graphic Forms VILNIUS 2020

Diploma for Weronika Siupka

Diploma for Weronika Siupka

Certificate for Art Therapy

Our Art Therapy programme wins accreditation in the “Studia z Przyszłością” competition

Our Art Therapy programme wins accreditation in the “Studia z Przyszłością” competition

Coronavirus: cancelled events and educational activities

To limit the risk of spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus the Academy suspends all regular classes and cultural and educational activities from 12 March to 27 March. The limitation of the Academy’s activities is not equivalent to its closing; the organizational work will be continued.

To limit the risk of spreading the SARS-CoV-2 virus the Academy suspends all regular classes and cultural and educational activities from 12 March to 27 March. The limitation of the Academy’s...

Off balance: opening at Koszarowa st. building

The exhibition is part of a joint project by students of AFA Katowice Digital Print Studio and AFA Warsaw Conceptual and Intermedia Graphics Studio.

The exhibition is part of a joint project by students of AFA Katowice Digital Print Studio and AFA Warsaw Conceptual and Intermedia Graphics Studio.

Design 32: Best 2019 design diplomas of Polish academies of fine arts

We do not ask whether design can change the world. We ask: how?

We do not ask whether design can change the world. We ask: how?

Zbigniew Blukacz – Przepływ/Flow

AFA teacher presents his works at the Schoen Palace museum in Sosnowiec. The opening has been cancelled but the exhibition is available from 13 March.

AFA teacher presents his works at the Schoen Palace museum in Sosnowiec. The opening has been cancelled but the exhibition is available from 13 March.

8th Polish Festival of Animation: we present 3 categories

Off&Go, Animowane fraszki and Formanimy: watch 25 films in 90 minutes

Off&Go, Animowane fraszki and Formanimy: watch 25 films in 90 minutes

Painting: review at halfway point

Can you understand painting better after two years of studies?

Can you understand painting better after two years of studies?

Women by women (Kobiety o kobietach)

The same topic, other means of expression

The same topic, other means of expression

2020 Illustrators Salon

The presentation of works of 24 artists, including 4 from AFA Katowice.

The presentation of works of 24 artists, including 4 from AFA Katowice.

Art Therapy in March: invitation to Kosmos

Art Therapy in March is a series of workshops to take place at the Kosmos cinema on Sunday afternoons in March 2020

Art Therapy in March is a series of workshops to take place at the Kosmos cinema on Sunday afternoons in March 2020

Multisensory Mediations: Chair of Multimedia at the Museum

Exhibition of multimedia works realized at the Time Based Media Studio, Animation and Video Games Studio, and Photograpy Studio

Exhibition of multimedia works realized at the Time Based Media Studio, Animation and Video Games Studio, and Photograpy Studio

Students weave aspen bast

Design students had a workshop in Osikowa Dolina

Design students had a workshop in Osikowa Dolina

2020 Student painting of the year

The competition is open for all students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

The competition is open for all students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

8th Polish Festival of Animation: viewing of competition entries

Student category in memory of Kazimierz Urbański

Student category in memory of Kazimierz Urbański

Tadeusz Grabowski passed away

We have lost a friend, outstanding artist and mentor who taught at the AFA for 45 years.

We have lost a friend, outstanding artist and mentor who taught at the AFA for 45 years.

The shape of illusion. Image in film set design.

This is the first large exhibition of the set designers of Oscar-winning and nominated films, AFA Katowice teachers Katarzyna Sobańska and Marcel Sławiński.

This is the first large exhibition of the set designers of Oscar-winning and nominated films, AFA Katowice teachers Katarzyna Sobańska and Marcel Sławiński.

1st Inter-University Blood Games

By donating one unit of blood you save the lives of three people. A special ambulance will be waiting at 50 Raciborska street on 2 March.

By donating one unit of blood you save the lives of three people. A special ambulance will be waiting at 50 Raciborska street on 2 March.

Design Out Of The Box in Dobrodzień

Innovative tools, typefaces, designs of exhibitions and medical equipment. See you in Dobroteka.

Innovative tools, typefaces, designs of exhibitions and medical equipment. See you in Dobroteka.

Flying Carpet in Middlesbrough

Platform A Gallery in Middlesbrough presents works by Lesław Tetla.

Platform A Gallery in Middlesbrough presents works by Lesław Tetla.

May you live in interesting times

Exhibition of works by students of Digital Print Studio at the UAP Scena Otwarta Gallery.

Exhibition of works by students of Digital Print Studio at the UAP Scena Otwarta Gallery.

Awards in the snow

Polish Snow Sculpture Championship in Szklarska Poręba: two awards for AFA Katowice artists

Polish Snow Sculpture Championship in Szklarska Poręba: two awards for AFA Katowice artists

24th April 2020 is the celebration of children's books at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice!

The latest edition of the competition is now open – we are accepting applications by illustrators and book designers until March 27.

The latest edition of the competition is now open – we are accepting applications by illustrators and book designers until March 27.

AFA students, graduates and lecturers in 2019: summary

A nomination for Polityka’s passport, award of the Institute of Industrial Design, finals of the Cannes Film Festival, invitation to join the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, i. e. invitation to join the group of people who select Oscar winners: check how 2019 will be...

A nomination for Polityka’s passport, award of the Institute of Industrial Design, finals of the Cannes Film Festival, invitation to join the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...

Simple Gestures: exhibition at BWA Gallery in Katowice

The exhibition explores the question of how artistic competences may contribute to building the common good

The exhibition explores the question of how artistic competences may contribute to building the common good

Czech masters for AFA students

“1980s Czechoslovakian photography. Members and friends of the Slovakian New Wave” exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery; consultations and presentation of works by Rudo Prekop and Vasil Stanko.

“1980s Czechoslovakian photography. Members and friends of the Slovakian New Wave” exhibition in Rondo Sztuki Gallery; consultations and presentation of works by Rudo Prekop and Vasil Stan...

Intermedia Practice Week

Registration is open. Sign up now.

Registration is open. Sign up now.

German Design Awards for AFA graduates and teacher

Awards for two visual information systems designed by Blank Studio from Tychy

Awards for two visual information systems designed by Blank Studio from Tychy

Piotr Bąk: drawing

A treat for drawing lovers. Exhibition opening on Valentine’s Day at 17:00.

A treat for drawing lovers. Exhibition opening on Valentine’s Day at 17:00.

Zimowla at the Library

Dominika Słowik takes us into a world where borders between the possible and what seems impossible are blurred.

Dominika Słowik takes us into a world where borders between the possible and what seems impossible are blurred.

Ireneusz Walczak: Zeitgeist

Galeria Bielska BWA, Bielsko-Biała, opening: Friday 7 February 2020, 18:00. Curator-guided tour with the artist: Friday 7 February 2020, 17:00.

Galeria Bielska BWA, Bielsko-Biała, opening: Friday 7 February 2020, 18:00. Curator-guided tour with the artist: Friday 7 February 2020, 17:00.

The Uprising mug

Congratulations to the winners of the competition for designing the decoration of a traditional Silesian mug to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1919-1920-1921 Silesian Uprisings.

Congratulations to the winners of the competition for designing the decoration of a traditional Silesian mug to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1919-1920-1921 Silesian...

Design out of the box: AFA Katowice at 4 Design Days 2020

Exhibition of student and graduate works inspired by the unique new Master’s programme.

Exhibition of student and graduate works inspired by the unique new Master’s programme.

Silesian Scientific Award for Irma Kozina

Our Professor was presented with the award during the 4th Silesian Science Festival.

Our Professor was presented with the award during the 4th Silesian Science Festival.

Taiwan International Student Design Competition: honourable mention for our Design student

The Shoodi design has won an honourable mention in one of the world’s biggest design competitions for students.

The Shoodi design has won an honourable mention in one of the world’s biggest design competitions for students.

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay

At noon on Friday 23 January we will be discussing the most famous novel of one of the most interesting contemporary American writers.

At noon on Friday 23 January we will be discussing the most famous novel of one of the most interesting contemporary American writers.

Weekend Academy: the winter semester has ended

Classes for those who want to create but for different reasons have not decided to take the AFA entrance exams.

Classes for those who want to create but for different reasons have not decided to take the AFA entrance exams.

Crumbs from “The Wedding”

Performance directed by Jerzy Stuhr. Open Space at R50 building, free admission. The show will be followed by a meeting with Prof. Jerzy Stuhr, icon of Polish film, one of the most famous Polish actors.

Performance directed by Jerzy Stuhr. Open Space at R50 building, free admission. The show will be followed by a meeting with Prof. Jerzy Stuhr, icon of Polish film, one of the most famous Polish...

The Spaces of Interspace: Hommage à Otto Freundlich

Artists: Jakub Ciężki, Józef Czerniawski, Grzegorz Hańderek, Adrian Kolerski, Przemysław Łopaciński, Michał Smandek, Arkadiusz Sylwestrowicz, Katarzyna Szymkiewicz, Paulina Walczak, Natalia Załuska

Artists: Jakub Ciężki, Józef Czerniawski, Grzegorz Hańderek, Adrian Kolerski, Przemysław Łopaciński, Michał Smandek, Arkadiusz Sylwestrowicz, Katarzyna Szymkiewicz, Paulina Walczak, Natalia...

Monika Starowicz at WSZOP Library

The exhibition of Monika Starowicz’s posters will be opened at 15:00 on 15 January.

The exhibition of Monika Starowicz’s posters will be opened at 15:00 on 15 January.

Professor Roman Nowotarski has died

The AFA’s long-time lecturer’s funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s church in Zabrze on Monday 23 December at 13:00

The AFA’s long-time lecturer’s funeral service will be held at St. Andrew’s church in Zabrze on Monday 23 December at 13:00

Pojmany (Captured) – the unnameable on AFA walls

He experiments. Takes risks. Explores. Victor Pueyo: the interdisciplinary French artist will show his works at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. Opening on Wednesday 18 December at 16:00.

He experiments. Takes risks. Explores. Victor Pueyo: the interdisciplinary French artist will show his works at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. Opening on Wednesday 18 December at 16:00.

Scholarships of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage

Four AFA Katowice students recognized at ceremony in Royal Castle in Warsaw

Four AFA Katowice students recognized at ceremony in Royal Castle in Warsaw

The Rings of Saturn: readers’ meeting

The Rings of Saturn is the book we read this time

The Rings of Saturn is the book we read this time

Third Parallax Forum

Stereotypes & storytelling. Research strategies for art education.

Stereotypes & storytelling. Research strategies for art education.

Santa Claus at the Academy on 8 December

Siłaczka: performative installation

Event at the meeting point of physical theatre and installation. Open Space at R50 building.

Event at the meeting point of physical theatre and installation. Open Space at R50 building.

A record of presence: drawings and prints

Opening of exhibition of works by Prof. Anna Kowalczyk-Klusk and dr Weronika Siupka.

Opening of exhibition of works by Prof. Anna Kowalczyk-Klusk and dr Weronika Siupka.

“And what about values?” Awards for AFA Katowice artists

Competition of paintings and photographs which attempt to discover universal values

Competition of paintings and photographs which attempt to discover universal values

First Russia, then Argentina

Argentina award for Weronika Siupka

Argentina award for Weronika Siupka

2019 Ural Print Triennial: award for AFA Katowice teacher

The Triennial jury presented Weronika Siupka with the first prize.

The Triennial jury presented Weronika Siupka with the first prize.

ECHO: MULTIsensory MEDIAtions

Jan Śliwka / Waldemar Węgrzyn / Tomasz Koclęga

Jan Śliwka / Waldemar Węgrzyn / Tomasz Koclęga

The answer is there but we don’t know it yet

Joanna Kaiser at 19 Koszarowa street

Joanna Kaiser at 19 Koszarowa street

Design 32: 10th edition of the Best Design Diplomas competition

The competition is a review of the best diploma projects in graphic design, visual communication, industrial design, interior architecture, ceramics, glass, textiles and clothing.

The competition is a review of the best diploma projects in graphic design, visual communication, industrial design, interior architecture, ceramics, glass, textiles and clothing.

Design na BezTydzień / Weekdays Design – workshop week

In the Silesian lect „beztydzień” stands for weekdays. Design na BezTydzień / Weekdays Design are workshops organized by the Faculty of Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where students are accompanied by design from Monday to Friday, participating in workshops carried out by...

In the Silesian lect „beztydzień” stands for weekdays. Design na BezTydzień / Weekdays Design are workshops organized by the Faculty of Design of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where...

Śląska rzecz: awards for projects by AFA Katowice teachers

History of Kościuszki street and Masters from Bytom win awards

History of Kościuszki street and Masters from Bytom win awards

Śląska Trybuna Kompozytorów at AFA Katowice

Electronic transmedia concert

Electronic transmedia concert

Stifle the cry of a stone / Krüger, Różycki, Kloska, Gembalski, Strojecki, Zygalski

Ars Cameralis Festival at AFA Katowice

Ars Cameralis Festival at AFA Katowice

2019 Figurama: award for AFA Katowice student

250 exhibited works. 11 art universities from Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary. Best drawing award for AFA Katowice student.

250 exhibited works. 11 art universities from Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary. Best drawing award for AFA Katowice student.

International Student Drawing Triennal

The competition is open to students of art universities and colleges from Poland and abroad.

The competition is open to students of art universities and colleges from Poland and abroad.

Post-plein air exhibition at Raciborska 50

They worked in Górki Wielkie, we see the results in Katowice

They worked in Górki Wielkie, we see the results in Katowice

Apocalypse in the Library

Have you read Memoirs of a Survivor yet? Shall we read together?

Have you read Memoirs of a Survivor yet? Shall we read together?

2019 Student Print of the Year at AFA Katowice

Competition results

Competition results

Institute of Industrial Design award for Andrzej Klisz

Winners of the 2019 DOBRY WZÓR (GOOD DESIGN) competition

Winners of the 2019 DOBRY WZÓR (GOOD DESIGN) competition

Zbigniew Furgaliński in Nakło Śląskie

Exhibition opening at the Silesian Culture Centre. Zbigniew Furgaliński’s paintings as centrepiece, and music.

Exhibition opening at the Silesian Culture Centre. Zbigniew Furgaliński’s paintings as centrepiece, and music.

European Product Design Award – Platinum Prize for a composter

Another award for Adam Szczyrba, student of AFA Katowice

Another award for Adam Szczyrba, student of AFA Katowice

AFA Katowice designers at Dutch Design Week

28 young designers present their visions for an intelligent, aesthetic and responsible improvement of the world

28 young designers present their visions for an intelligent, aesthetic and responsible improvement of the world

2019 Open Days: the programme

Test the skills you already have. See what you can learn.

Test the skills you already have. See what you can learn.

Fonts SK 2019

Typeface design in Slovakia

Typeface design in Slovakia

Beyond the Veil 2019

One project. A hundred women. Five continents. Opening: 15 October, 13:00, Raciborska 50.

One project. A hundred women. Five continents. Opening: 15 October, 13:00, Raciborska 50.

Gardening fair? Designs by AFA teachers are there, too.

2100 exhibitors from 60 countries, and the items on show include public space furniture designed by Andrzej Klisz.

2100 exhibitors from 60 countries, and the items on show include public space furniture designed by Andrzej Klisz.

SZYBKO / NIELUDZKO (FAST / INHUMAN)

AFA students exhibiting in Poznań

AFA students exhibiting in Poznań

Inauguration of the 2019/2020 Academic Year

The Inauguration ceremony will begin in the Auditorium at 37 Raciborska street on Thursday 3 October at 12:00.

The Inauguration ceremony will begin in the Auditorium at 37 Raciborska street on Thursday 3 October at 12:00.

100 years of Bauhaus

The project was developed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Bauhaus, the design school that set off modernity in architecture, design and art.

The project was developed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Bauhaus, the design school that set off modernity in architecture, design and art.

Antoni Kowalski in Indonesia

Prints by Antoni Kowalski will be presented in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta from 17 October to 17 November.

Prints by Antoni Kowalski will be presented in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta from 17 October to 17 November.

Workshop practice: first-year students in Tarnów

“Workshop practice”: exhibition presenting the works of firs-year students of Graphic Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

“Workshop practice”: exhibition presenting the works of firs-year students of Graphic Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

17th International Contest of Small Graphics and Exlibris: honourable mentions for AFA Katowice graduates

1544 works by 437 artists from 42 countries were submitted for the contest.

1544 works by 437 artists from 42 countries were submitted for the contest.

Równonoc/Equinox: Faculty of Art in the USA

Students and lecturers of the AFA Katowice present their works in Springfield, Missouri.

Students and lecturers of the AFA Katowice present their works in Springfield, Missouri.

The roots of modernity: exhibition of contemporary art in Zamek Sielecki

AFA Katowice lecturers and graduates in the exhibition presenting vital problems of Polish contemporary art

AFA Katowice lecturers and graduates in the exhibition presenting vital problems of Polish contemporary art

Energia-Napięcia (Energy-Tensions): exhibition of Polish prints

Over twenty Polish artists, different printing techniques and the industrial space of Galeria Elektrownia in Czeladź

Over twenty Polish artists, different printing techniques and the industrial space of Galeria Elektrownia in Czeladź

Ewa Zawadzka in Kraków

The Scientific Library of the PAAS and the PAS in Kraków hosts an exhibition of works by Ewa Zawadzka

The Scientific Library of the PAAS and the PAS in Kraków hosts an exhibition of works by Ewa Zawadzka

Students-designed rest zone

In cooperation with the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, the Lech company has organized a competition for the benefit of the users of the youth community centre run by Fundacja Gniazdo in Katowice.

In cooperation with the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, the Lech company has organized a competition for the benefit of the users of the youth community centre run by Fundacja Gniazdo in Katowi...

Schronienie (Shelter): opening on 1 September

Works of students and lecturers of the AFA Katowice to be seen in the heavy Polish combat bunker in Ruda Śląska. The exhibition opens on 1 September, on the 80th anniversary of the WWII outbreak

Works of students and lecturers of the AFA Katowice to be seen in the heavy Polish combat bunker in Ruda Śląska. The exhibition opens on 1 September, on the 80th anniversary of the WWII outbr...

Weronika Siupka: exhibition in Colombia

Weronika Siupka’s solo exhibition at the Sala Macaregua - Universidad Industrial De Santander was opened on 5 September.

Weronika Siupka’s solo exhibition at the Sala Macaregua - Universidad Industrial De Santander was opened on 5 September.

Antoni Kowalski in Germany

AFA teacher among Enter into Art finalists

AFA teacher among Enter into Art finalists

Weronika Siupka wins in Barcelona

Our teacher Weronika Siupka has won the most important award of the 39th Mini Print International of Cadaqués.

Our teacher Weronika Siupka has won the most important award of the 39th Mini Print International of Cadaqués.

Cześć Brześć 2019 exhibition

Students and teachers of AFA Katowice have organized a poster exhibition to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the town of Brest (Belarus). The exhibition at the Brest Regional Socio-Cultural Centre will be open until 11 August.

Students and teachers of AFA Katowice have organized a poster exhibition to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the town of Brest (Belarus). The exhibition at the Brest Regional Socio-Cultural...

The sarcophagi of Polish kings travel to Tychy to meet an AFA teacher

The sarcophagi of Ladislaus IV Vasa, his wife Cecilia Renata of Austria and King August II the Strong left Kraków on 4 April 2019 and arrived in Tychy, where they will undergo restoration.

The sarcophagi of Ladislaus IV Vasa, his wife Cecilia Renata of Austria and King August II the Strong left Kraków on 4 April 2019 and arrived in Tychy, where they will undergo restoration.

5th Art Biennial in Piotrków Trybunalski: honorary mention for AFA teacher

One of the 7 awards, an honorary mention, went to Judyta Bernaś.

One of the 7 awards, an honorary mention, went to Judyta Bernaś.

7+2: Exhibition of digital prints

The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk and the ERA ART Association invite visitors to the “7+2” exhibition of digital prints onboard the “Dar Pomorza” museum ship, al. Jana Pawła II in Gdynia, from 5 August 2019. The exhibition will include works by Judyta Bernaś, Vice-Dean of the...

The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk and the ERA ART Association invite visitors to the “7+2” exhibition of digital prints onboard the “Dar Pomorza” museum ship, al. Jana Pawła II in...

Design 32 at Gdynia Design Days

Award-winning works of the participants of this year’s 9th edition of Poland’s Best Design Diplomas can be viewed at the Gdynia Design Days festival until 14 July.

Award-winning works of the participants of this year’s 9th edition of Poland’s Best Design Diplomas can be viewed at the Gdynia Design Days festival until 14 July.

Young Animation 2019: awards for artists from AFA Katowice

The second prize and a third prize shared with two others were brought home by AFA students and graduates from the Young Animation 2019 festival in Gdańsk

The second prize and a third prize shared with two others were brought home by AFA students and graduates from the Young Animation 2019 festival in Gdańsk

AFA Katowice teachers will be deciding about Oscars

The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited new members to join its ranks. The invitees include two AFA Katowice teachers.

The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited new members to join its ranks. The invitees include two AFA Katowice teachers.

Sign up for the International Studio

The 2019/2020 winter semester studio will be taught by Philippe Gerlach.

The 2019/2020 winter semester studio will be taught by Philippe Gerlach.

Naturino: we are visiting the AFA Katowice. With children, naturally.

Workshops, games, exhibitions and films, all for children (even the grown-up ones) and all for free. Let's meet in the courtyard of the 50 Raciborska building on Sunday 16 June from 12:00 to 16:00.

Workshops, games, exhibitions and films, all for children (even the grown-up ones) and all for free. Let's meet in the courtyard of the 50 Raciborska building on Sunday 16 June from 12:00 to 16...

See you later: end-of-year exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice

519 students including 21 from abroad, 28 doctoral students and two semesters of work. On Wednesday 12 June the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice will show works of our students artists and designers made since October. The opening starts at 16:00, the exhibition will be available every day from...

519 students including 21 from abroad, 28 doctoral students and two semesters of work. On Wednesday 12 June the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice will show works of our students artists and designer...

Marcin Nowrotek: the author of best music animation

“Nebula” won an award at the 10th International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker- Sofia

“Nebula” won an award at the 10th International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker- Sofia

Art Therapy: public defence of diploma projects

Poland's first interdisciplinary programme of studies is delivered jointly by three Katowice schools: the Music Academy, Academy of Fine Arts and Medical University of Silesia. Art Therapy joins elements of art, pedagogy, special needs education, therapy and psychology.

Poland's first interdisciplinary programme of studies is delivered jointly by three Katowice schools: the Music Academy, Academy of Fine Arts and Medical University of Silesia. Art Therapy joins...

Łódź Design Festival 2019: award for AFA Katowice teacher

Bogdan Kosak wins ON the Table competition and gets PLN 10,000.

Bogdan Kosak wins ON the Table competition and gets PLN 10,000.

Łódź Design Festival 2019 – award for AFA Katowice student

Special award and PLN 10,000 for Mateusz Mioduszewski for his ASHka: ash ceramics

Special award and PLN 10,000 for Mateusz Mioduszewski for his ASHka: ash ceramics

Muschalik & Friends Auction: we support the search for Bruno

On Thursday 23 May the Szyb Wilson Gallery in Katowice will host an auction, whose proceeds will support the search for Bruno Muschalik. The patronage over the event has been taken by the Rector of the AFA Katowice and by Johann Bros. The works have been donated by the teachers of the Academies...

On Thursday 23 May the Szyb Wilson Gallery in Katowice will host an auction, whose proceeds will support the search for Bruno Muschalik. The patronage over the event has been taken by the Rector of...

Film by AFA alumna in the competition of the 72nd International Festival de Cannes

Out of over 2,000 entries, seventeen films were qualified for the 22nd Cinéfondation competition. Only three of those were animations, including two made by Polish film-makers. One of the authors is an alumna of the AFA Katowice.

Out of over 2,000 entries, seventeen films were qualified for the 22nd Cinéfondation competition. Only three of those were animations, including two made by Polish film-makers. One of the authors...

Design 32: results announced

An extraordinary vehicle has won the young designer competition. See you in Katowice.

An extraordinary vehicle has won the young designer competition. See you in Katowice.

A new face of wool. Experiments with fabrics at the Łódź Design Festival.

Katarzyna Pełka-Bura and Alicja Pałys invite visitors to the Art_Inkubator in Fabryka Sztuki

Katarzyna Pełka-Bura and Alicja Pałys invite visitors to the Art_Inkubator in Fabryka Sztuki

Forgive me for being a human – Michalina Klasik in Brno

The exhibition shows a cycle of works connected to the artistic residence at the Joya : arte+ecologia institute in Spain, completed by Michalina W. Klasik last year.

The exhibition shows a cycle of works connected to the artistic residence at the Joya : arte+ecologia institute in Spain, completed by Michalina W. Klasik last year.

We are reading Derek Jarman's book together

He is known as 'the director of Caravaggio.' Wonder what Caravaggio would say. On Friday 21 June we are reading Derek Jarman's Chroma: A Book of Colours. Admission is free as usual, all participants welcome.

He is known as 'the director of Caravaggio.' Wonder what Caravaggio would say. On Friday 21 June we are reading Derek Jarman's Chroma: A Book of Colours. Admission is free as usual, all participant...

A' Design Award & Competition – award for AFA Katowice design student

Adam Szczyrba, a student of the AFA Katowice, has won the Bronze A'Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category of the international A' Design Award & Competition in Italy.

Adam Szczyrba, a student of the AFA Katowice, has won the Bronze A'Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category of the international A' Design Award & Competition in Italy.

EKRANO PRESO IV

Exhibition of the works of the Serigraphy Studio students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków: Galeria Wertykalna, AFA Katowice (Raciborska 50). Opening on Tuesday 7 May, 12:00.

Exhibition of the works of the Serigraphy Studio students of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków: Galeria Wertykalna, AFA Katowice (Raciborska 50). Opening on Tuesday 7 May, 12:00.

17th edition of Poland's National Festival of Expression

This year, the festival focuses on the art of creation, looks at the different dimensions of experiencing art, the broadly-understood creation and its conditions, and the possibilities of using art in supporting development, education, therapy or prevention.

This year, the festival focuses on the art of creation, looks at the different dimensions of experiencing art, the broadly-understood creation and its conditions, and the possibilities of using art...

How to see the world? A readers' meeting.

Friday 10 May at 12:00. We are reading an accessible and evocative guide on the contemporary visual culture. Free admission, of course.

Friday 10 May at 12:00. We are reading an accessible and evocative guide on the contemporary visual culture. Free admission, of course.

Print of the Year 2018 Grand Prix

The exhibition will feature over 70 works produced in different techniques. Opening: Wednesday 17 April, 13:00. Printmaking: AFA Katowice, 19 Koszarowa str., Katowice.

The exhibition will feature over 70 works produced in different techniques. Opening: Wednesday 17 April, 13:00. Printmaking: AFA Katowice, 19 Koszarowa str., Katowice.

Mehdi Darvishi, The Magic of Printmaking: exhibition closing event

The exhibition is presented at Galeria Engram of the City of Gardens. The project includes also workshops conducted by the author at the Intaglio Studio of the AFA Katowice on 16 and 17 April.

The exhibition is presented at Galeria Engram of the City of Gardens. The project includes also workshops conducted by the author at the Intaglio Studio of the AFA Katowice on 16 and 17 April.

Direction: Coal-Mine in Tychy

The Académie des Beaux-Arts de Namur, Belgium, cooperates with the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. The effects can be viewed in Tychy.

The Académie des Beaux-Arts de Namur, Belgium, cooperates with the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. The effects can be viewed in Tychy.

AGRAFA ’19 – decision of the Jury

On 4 April 2019, the Rondo Sztuki Gallery opened the exhibition of the 13th AGRAFA International Competition of Student Graphic Design. The exhibition included 83 works selected out of over 400 competition entries.

On 4 April 2019, the Rondo Sztuki Gallery opened the exhibition of the 13th AGRAFA International Competition of Student Graphic Design. The exhibition included 83 works selected out of over 400...

AFA Katowice at the A MAZE International Games and Playful Media Festival in Berlin

One of the honourable mentions went to the FantasticFetus game developed by Aleksandra Jarosz, a doctoral student at the AFA Katowice.

One of the honourable mentions went to the FantasticFetus game developed by Aleksandra Jarosz, a doctoral student at the AFA Katowice.

Exhibition of theatre posters by students of the AFA Katowice Branding Studio

The Association of Polish Artists and Designers and the AFA Katowice Branding Studio invite visi-tors to the exhibition opening at the ZPAP ArtNova2 galley at 13 Dworcowa str. in Katowice on Friday 12 April at 17:00.

The Association of Polish Artists and Designers and the AFA Katowice Branding Studio invite visi-tors to the exhibition opening at the ZPAP ArtNova2 galley at 13 Dworcowa str. in Katowice on Friday...

Cabaret: AFA Katowice students cooperate with Teatr Rozrywki in Chorzów

The Branding Studio of the AFA Katowice has developed the graphic design for the Cabaret musical at Teatr Rozrywki in Chorzów.

The Branding Studio of the AFA Katowice has developed the graphic design for the Cabaret musical at Teatr Rozrywki in Chorzów.

Katowice Graphic Art Month in Lublin

The Chair of Graphic Art of the AFA Katowice, Faculty of Art of the Marie Curie-Skłodowska University and Galeria Po 111 Schodach in Lublin invite visitors to the opening of the exhibition of works by students of the AFA Katowice, in the framework of the Katowice Graphic Art Month. The opening...

The Chair of Graphic Art of the AFA Katowice, Faculty of Art of the Marie Curie-Skłodowska University and Galeria Po 111 Schodach in Lublin invite visitors to the opening of the exhibition of...

Monika Panek. Phantasms and awakenings

Monika Panek creates an oneiric vision in her paintings – a dream-like representation, unreal space with preserved figuration. The artist evokes the dark, mystical state of an intimate and painful experience of grieving.

Monika Panek creates an oneiric vision in her paintings – a dream-like representation, unreal space with preserved figuration. The artist evokes the dark, mystical state of an intimate and painfu...

Ucho igielne – readers’ meeting

This month we are reading Ucho Igielne by Wiesław Myśliwski. As usual, we meet at the AFA Library.

This month we are reading Ucho Igielne by Wiesław Myśliwski. As usual, we meet at the AFA Library.

Ad lucem. Towards the light.

Dorota Nowak in Galeria Obok in Tychy.

Dorota Nowak in Galeria Obok in Tychy.

Monika Mysiak. Privacy

On entering the Privacy exhibition we enter an untouchable, inviolable private space.

On entering the Privacy exhibition we enter an untouchable, inviolable private space.

Amor vacui at Katowice Miasto Ogrodów Institution of Culture

It is easy to lose oneself in the face of excess. The Amor Vacui exhibition offers a symbolic approach to the need for ornamentation, inherent in the human nature. Galeria Pusta presents the works of Paweł Mendrek.

It is easy to lose oneself in the face of excess. The Amor Vacui exhibition offers a symbolic approach to the need for ornamentation, inherent in the human nature. Galeria Pusta presents the works...

POCZYTALNOŚĆ: The Silesian school of reportage – meeting with Magdalena Kicińska

The next meeting of the Poczytalność literary cycle will focus on Magdalena Kicińska’s Pani Stefa, which sheds light on Stefania Wilczyńska, the woman who ran the orphan home in Warsaw together with Janusz Korczak.

The next meeting of the Poczytalność literary cycle will focus on Magdalena Kicińska’s Pani Stefa, which sheds light on Stefania Wilczyńska, the woman who ran the orphan home in Warsaw togeth...

GDZIENIEGDZIE (Here and There). Pawel Henrich, Tomasz Strojecki

A multimedia installation accompanying the 8th Festival of First Performances of New Polish Music, organized by the National Symphonic Orchestra of the Polish Radio.

A multimedia installation accompanying the 8th Festival of First Performances of New Polish Music, organized by the National Symphonic Orchestra of the Polish Radio.

Cold War: 3 Oscar nominations

They did it again. AFA Katowice teachers Katarzyna Sobańska-Strzałkowska and Marcel Sławiński created set design for the film that has just received three Oscar nominations.

They did it again. AFA Katowice teachers Katarzyna Sobańska-Strzałkowska and Marcel Sławiński created set design for the film that has just received three Oscar nominations.

Dorota Nowak at the Museum of the History of Katowice

Transposition is the title of the new exhibition of Dorota Nowak: artist, graduate and teacher of the AFA Katowice.

Transposition is the title of the new exhibition of Dorota Nowak: artist, graduate and teacher of the AFA Katowice.

Figurama 2019: International Competition of Figure Drawing for Art Students

This year’s competition starts with an exhibition organized by the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery and Vertical Gallery, presenting the works of the drawing teachers.

This year’s competition starts with an exhibition organized by the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery and Vertical Gallery, presenting the works of the drawing teache...

The Crystal Laurel of Expertise for AFA Katowice

The members of the awards committee decided to award the Crystal Laurel to Prof. dr hab. Antoni Cygan, Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice and President of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Art Schools in Poland.

The members of the awards committee decided to award the Crystal Laurel to Prof. dr hab. Antoni Cygan, Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice and President of the Conference of Rectors of...

Agrafa 2019 – new deadline

The new deadline for applications is January 27 (Sunday) at 23:59.

The new deadline for applications is January 27 (Sunday) at 23:59.

“Design is for you” exhibition at the 4DD

Right where the needs, problems and emotions are. Come and take a close look at the designs created at AFA Katowice. 4DesignDays, 24-27 January 2019, ICC and Spodek.

Right where the needs, problems and emotions are. Come and take a close look at the designs created at AFA Katowice. 4DesignDays, 24-27 January 2019, ICC and Spodek.

International Studio – Martin Newth

Looking and re-looking. Hybrid processes and the nature of the encounter.

Looking and re-looking. Hybrid processes and the nature of the encounter.

Child-friendly toy: competition results announced

Three awards for AFA Katowice designers

Three awards for AFA Katowice designers

Weekend Academy: semester wrap-up

Friendly atmosphere, show opening and certificates. The participants of Weekend Academy have met to summarize several months of their work.

Friendly atmosphere, show opening and certificates. The participants of Weekend Academy have met to summarize several months of their work.

Nordalicus – competition results announced

On Friday 11 January 2019 the most interesting designs were chosen from the 17 entries in this year’s competition.

On Friday 11 January 2019 the most interesting designs were chosen from the 17 entries in this year’s competition.

Counterpoint of Professor Roman Nowotarski

Watch a documentary about Professor Roman Nowotarski

Watch a documentary about Professor Roman Nowotarski

Agrafa'19

Dear Students & Graduates, We have the pleasure of inviting you to take part in Agrafa ’17 – 13th International Competition of Students’ Graphic Design, which will take place during International Design Conference – Opportunities.

Dear Students & Graduates, We have the pleasure of inviting you to take part in Agrafa ’17 – 13th International Competition of Students’ Graphic Design, which will take place during Internati...

Łukasz Lewandowski – India ink on paper

Exhibition opens in Galeria Koszarowa

Exhibition opens in Galeria Koszarowa

Pola widzenia książki (Fields of vision of the book): project summary

The project was carried out in 2018 as a continuation of the project started in 2017. AFA Katowice was one of the partners.

The project was carried out in 2018 as a continuation of the project started in 2017. AFA Katowice was one of the partners.

Will we miss you? Tales from the city.

The eights students from Belgium, Czechia, Slovakia and Wales who have studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice will show what impact the Katowice has made on them as the city where they lived a studied for one semester. The exhibition will include prints, collages, posters and paintings...

The eights students from Belgium, Czechia, Slovakia and Wales who have studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice will show what impact the Katowice has made on them as the city where they...

SZTUKA TERAZ (ART NOW): students, alumni and lecturers of the AFA Katowice at the National Museum in Kraków

The National Museum in Kraków will house, along with Leonardo’s Lady with an Ermine, 100 works selected by the authors of the SZTUKA TERAZ project. Twelve of the works are by artists connected with the AFA Katowice. The exhibition opens on 12 January 2019 and closes on 10 February 2019.

The National Museum in Kraków will house, along with Leonardo’s Lady with an Ermine, 100 works selected by the authors of the SZTUKA TERAZ project. Twelve of the works are by artists connected...

Mine, Chemin des mines Pologne-Belgique – invitation from the Université du Travail in Charleroi, Wallonia

The exhibition shows the photographs of Nathalie Hannecart and Olivier van Rossum (Belgium), etchings of Weronika Siupka (Poland) and sound portraits of Mathilde Lacroix (France).

The exhibition shows the photographs of Nathalie Hannecart and Olivier van Rossum (Belgium), etchings of Weronika Siupka (Poland) and sound portraits of Mathilde Lacroix (France).

Nie ma – readers’ meeting

AFA Library invites readers to discuss Nie ma by Mariusz Szczygieł. Admission is free.

AFA Library invites readers to discuss Nie ma by Mariusz Szczygieł. Admission is free.

Readers' meeting at the Library

What are we reading in January?

What are we reading in January?

Four walls of jazz

Poster exhibition. The artists include AFA Katowice lecturers: Monika Starowicz, Roman Kalarus and Mariusz Pałka and alumni: Sebastian Kubica and Waldemar Świerzy.

Poster exhibition. The artists include AFA Katowice lecturers: Monika Starowicz, Roman Kalarus and Mariusz Pałka and alumni: Sebastian Kubica and Waldemar Świerzy.

The art of reading. Launch of the catalogue of the 10th Triennial of Polish Graphic Art.

Izabella Gustowska and Dorota Folga-Januszewska will join the discussion on the condition of contemporary graphic art.

Izabella Gustowska and Dorota Folga-Januszewska will join the discussion on the condition of contemporary graphic art.

Resonance 2: exhibition of the Digital Print Studio of the Faculty of Art of the University of Rzeszów, Galeria Wertykalna.

Workshop with Bogna Świątkowska

Come to the workshop organized by Hestia Artistic Journey and AFA Katowice and learn how to present your achievements and projects for the purposes of your portfolio, competition entries, residence profiles or grants.

Come to the workshop organized by Hestia Artistic Journey and AFA Katowice and learn how to present your achievements and projects for the purposes of your portfolio, competition entries, residence...

Design in the market – a series of free workshops for designers

AFA Katowice and Michał Drożdż host a series of 10 lectures focused on the cooperation of the designer with the business world. The lectures are aimed at Design students but non-AFA participants are also welcome.

AFA Katowice and Michał Drożdż host a series of 10 lectures focused on the cooperation of the designer with the business world. The lectures are aimed at Design students but non-AFA participants...

Two AFA Katowice graduates in the top ten of Kompas Sztuki ranking

Kompas Sztuki is an award presented by one of the most important Polish dailies, Rzeczpospolita. Martyna Czech was placed in the 4th place, and Maciej Cholewa in the 9th.

Kompas Sztuki is an award presented by one of the most important Polish dailies, Rzeczpospolita. Martyna Czech was placed in the 4th place, and Maciej Cholewa in the 9th.

AFA Katowice graduate wins the 3rd Macao Printmaking Triennial

1097 works from 720 artists from 39 countries were entered into the competition. The Gold Prize went to Łukasz Koniuszy, a recent graduate of AFA Katowice.

1097 works from 720 artists from 39 countries were entered into the competition. The Gold Prize went to Łukasz Koniuszy, a recent graduate of AFA Katowice.

Ministry of Culture grantees

The grantees received their awards during a ceremony at the Ballroom of the Royal Castle in Warsaw.

The grantees received their awards during a ceremony at the Ballroom of the Royal Castle in Warsaw.

Christmas in the art of Michał Kliś

The Christmas prints of Michał Kliś – often smaller than a wafer, whiter than a wafer and as fragile as a wafer – are a sign of the artist’s great heart.

The Christmas prints of Michał Kliś – often smaller than a wafer, whiter than a wafer and as fragile as a wafer – are a sign of the artist’s great heart.

Polityka’s passport nominations dominated by AFA Katowice graduates

Two of the three artists nominated in the category of visual arts are alumni of the AFA Katowice.

Two of the three artists nominated in the category of visual arts are alumni of the AFA Katowice.

Cool Down Contemporary art group show

“Cool Down” project invites the viewer to think about our individual roles in tackling the climate change, and about our relationship to others. It also questions our impact on the implementation of common solutions. This theme is at the heart of a growing trend among climate experts.

“Cool Down” project invites the viewer to think about our individual roles in tackling the climate change, and about our relationship to others. It also questions our impact on the implementati...

Diploma defences open to the public in December

Students of the AFA Katowice obtain their Master’s and Bachelor’s titles at the Museum of the History of Katowice, at the 50 Raciborska building and at 17 Koszarowa.

Students of the AFA Katowice obtain their Master’s and Bachelor’s titles at the Museum of the History of Katowice, at the 50 Raciborska building and at 17 Koszarowa.

Ball at the Opera and Jerzy Stuhr at AFA Katowice

Performance by the students of the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków, Faculty of the Dance Theatre in Bytom, in the building at 50 Raciborska st., followed by a lecture by the director Jerzy Stuhr. Admission is free to both events.

Performance by the students of the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków, Faculty of the Dance Theatre in Bytom, in the building at 50 Raciborska st., followed by a lecture by the directo...

Turning points – AFA Katowice artists inspired by global warming

Global environmental thinking gets its representation in the local. The exhibition includes the Faculty of Design diploma projects, work results of AFA studios, and works produces specially for the show, which opens on 4 December at 13:00 at the Raciborska 50 building.

Global environmental thinking gets its representation in the local. The exhibition includes the Faculty of Design diploma projects, work results of AFA studios, and works produces specially for the...

2nd Parallax Forum

In this year's programme the conference organisers ask questions about the future, discuss tradition, define the social role of the artist and the position of the audience, and try to find whether the role of the mentor in art education is still indispensable.

In this year's programme the conference organisers ask questions about the future, discuss tradition, define the social role of the artist and the position of the audience, and try to find whether...

Free workshops at the Ćmielów porcelain factory and Julia crystal factory

The Academic Design Centre of the Strzemiński Academy of Art in Łódź invites students and teachers of design to free workshops at Ćmielów porcelain factory and Julia crystal factory on 6 and 7 December 2018.

The Academic Design Centre of the Strzemiński Academy of Art in Łódź invites students and teachers of design to free workshops at Ćmielów porcelain factory and Julia crystal factory on 6 and...

2018 Ars Cameralis Festival: Punk London 1977/ photographs of Derek Ridgers

Punk London 1977 records the emotions and nihilistic fun of the ‘no future’ time. The exhibition offers another glimpse of the punk heritage: one of the festival’s main themes.

Punk London 1977 records the emotions and nihilistic fun of the ‘no future’ time. The exhibition offers another glimpse of the punk heritage: one of the festival’s main themes.

How charts lie and how they make us smarter: open lecture

Are data visualisations always objective and easy to understand? How to spot the manipulation of the authors of charts that lie?

Are data visualisations always objective and easy to understand? How to spot the manipulation of the authors of charts that lie?

The story of wool: open lecture

A familiar material but its story can be fascinating, especially as told by Józef Michałek.

A familiar material but its story can be fascinating, especially as told by Józef Michałek.

More light! The Ars Cameralis Festival begins.

This year’s festival comprises, as usually, literature, music and visual arts, as well as workshops and meetings, some of them involving AFA Katowice alumni and lecturers.

This year’s festival comprises, as usually, literature, music and visual arts, as well as workshops and meetings, some of them involving AFA Katowice alumni and lecturers.

SOLARIS/ landscapes, paraphrases – first performance of the work of Stanisław Bromboszcz

The work is an original interpretation of fragments of one of Stanisław Lem’s most famous novels.

The work is an original interpretation of fragments of one of Stanisław Lem’s most famous novels.

10th Triennial of Polish Graphic Art – AFA Katowice graduate wins again

Barbara Jura, last year’s graduate of the AFA Katowice, has won the oldest and most prestigious review of Polish contemporary graphic art. Three years ago the top prize went to Kamil Kocurek, who had just graduated from AFA Katowice. The post-competition exhibition is on display at the Silesia...

Barbara Jura, last year’s graduate of the AFA Katowice, has won the oldest and most prestigious review of Polish contemporary graphic art. Three years ago the top prize went to Kamil Kocurek...

International Photo Awards: two awards for AFA Katowice artists

Dominika Koszowska, a doctoral student at AFA Katowice, has won the 1st place in the Editorial: Personality category of the 2018 International Photography Award in New York. Anka Sielska, a lecturer of AFA Katowice, received an honourable mention in the Fine Art: Portrait category.

Dominika Koszowska, a doctoral student at AFA Katowice, has won the 1st place in the Editorial: Personality category of the 2018 International Photography Award in New York. Anka Sielska, a lectur...

6th edition of “A well-designed book: let's start with children”: exhibition of the winners

The exhibition at the Kosmos cinema in Katowice will be open until 28 October.

The exhibition at the Kosmos cinema in Katowice will be open until 28 October.

Mateusz Kokot, painting graduate from AFA Katowice, wins the artNoble competition

iF Design Talent Award and two other awards

Kamil Kowalczyk, a design student of the AFA Katowice, has received honourable mention in the 2018 iF Design Talent Award

Kamil Kowalczyk, a design student of the AFA Katowice, has received honourable mention in the 2018 iF Design Talent Award

Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice ranked best in Poland

A for the Faculty of Art, A+ for the Faculty of Design. No other Polish art school has been ranked so high.

A for the Faculty of Art, A+ for the Faculty of Design. No other Polish art school has been ranked so high.

2018 Diplomas: Faculty of Art at BWA, Faculty of Design and Rondo Sztuki Gallery

The exhibition of diploma projects of AFA in Katowice students opens on Monday 25 June. We meet in BWA at 17:00 to view the works of the Faculty of Art students. An hour later the exhibition will open at Rondo Sztuki Gallery, showing the projects of the Faculty of Design.

The exhibition of diploma projects of AFA in Katowice students opens on Monday 25 June. We meet in BWA at 17:00 to view the works of the Faculty of Art students. An hour later the exhibition will...

Aces of Design

Celebration event in honour of Prof. Jan Dubiel, Prof. Michał Kliś, Prof. Manuel Sabalczyk, Prof. Jerzy Wuttke

Celebration event in honour of Prof. Jan Dubiel, Prof. Michał Kliś, Prof. Manuel Sabalczyk, Prof. Jerzy Wuttke

Another award for Dominika Koszowska’s Master’s diploma project

Dominika’s latest award is the silver medal in the Prix de la Photographie, Paris (P×3) international photography contest for her photography book titled Wild Oregano, a Master’s diploma project made at the AFA Photography Studio under the supervision of Dr. Piotr Muschalik.

Dominika’s latest award is the silver medal in the Prix de la Photographie, Paris (P×3) international photography contest for her photography book titled Wild Oregano, a Master’s diploma...

re:wind, the end-of-year exhibition at AFA in Katowice

The Most Beautiful Books of 2017 – honourable mentions for AFA in Katowice

AFA’s publications have received 2 honourable mentions and 2 nominations in the 58th competition of the Polish Association of Book Editors

AFA’s publications have received 2 honourable mentions and 2 nominations in the 58th competition of the Polish Association of Book Editors

Design students put new designs into production with Porcelana Śląska BGH Bogucice

Results of the competition for decoration design of ceramic sets dedicated to two composers: Tadeusz Sygietyński (Mazowsze ensemble) and Stanisław Hadyna (Śląsk ensemble)

Results of the competition for decoration design of ceramic sets dedicated to two composers: Tadeusz Sygietyński (Mazowsze ensemble) and Stanisław Hadyna (Śląsk ensemble)

A well-designed book – let’s start with children. Competition results

European Product Design Award in Brussels – second prize for Kamil Kowalczyk

The award gala will take place at the Art & Design Atomium Museum in Brussels in September 2018

The award gala will take place at the Art & Design Atomium Museum in Brussels in September 2018

Design 32: Poland’s Best Design Diplomas will be shown at the Łódź Design Festival

We already know the winners of the best design diploma competition of the state academies of art. We also know who was voted the winner of the Audience Award. All works were exhibited at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery until 6 May. The winning projects can be seen at the Łódź Design Festival from 19...

We already know the winners of the best design diploma competition of the state academies of art. We also know who was voted the winner of the Audience Award. All works were exhibited at the Rondo...

6th edition A WELL DESIGNED BOOK – let’s start with children

“A well designed book – let’s start with children” is a cultural project merging several events: a competition for the best book design for the youngest readers, a scientific conference dedicated to children’s book design, and numerous exhibitions.

“A well designed book – let’s start with children” is a cultural project merging several events: a competition for the best book design for the youngest readers, a scientific conference...

POLISH DESIGN. Tomorrow is today. Katowice Academy of Fine Arts Presents Itself.

From 4th to 9th April 2017, the most important world design event, Milan’s Salone de Mobile is held that hosts the “POLISH DESIGN. Tomorrow is today” exhibition, devoted to presenting design faculties of Polish artistic universities. The Katowice Academy is also there.

From 4th to 9th April 2017, the most important world design event, Milan’s Salone de Mobile is held that hosts the “POLISH DESIGN. Tomorrow is today” exhibition, devoted to presenting design...

Passage Through Time - Ingrid Ledent

Ingrid Ledent is a frequently awarded Belgian artist (she received, among others: Grand Prix at International Triennial of Graphic Arts, Prague 2001 and Grand Prix at International Print Triennial 2006, Cracow 2006). She has become a master of lithography and combines it with digital print, video...

Ingrid Ledent is a frequently awarded Belgian artist (she received, among others: Grand Prix at International Triennial of Graphic Arts, Prague 2001 and Grand Prix at International Print Triennial...

Snow Art Poland awarded in Sapporo

At the 44th International Snow Sculpture Contest, the Snow Art Poland team formed by ASP teachers won the fourth prize.

At the 44th International Snow Sculpture Contest, the Snow Art Poland team formed by ASP teachers won the fourth prize.

Cyrus Highsmith – Big, easy, small, complex drawings - open lecture

The event was the result of cooperation started by Agnieszka Małecka-Kwiatkowska and Zofia Oslislo-Piekarska, teachers of the Writing and Sign subject at the Katowice Academy of Fine Arts.

The event was the result of cooperation started by Agnieszka Małecka-Kwiatkowska and Zofia Oslislo-Piekarska, teachers of the Writing and Sign subject at the Katowice Academy of Fine Arts.

Contextual and system design – lecture

On Wednesday 14 February 2017, Rasmus Holscher gave a lecture at the ASP’s cinema hall.

On Wednesday 14 February 2017, Rasmus Holscher gave a lecture at the ASP’s cinema hall.

Space in the Space – Pavel Korbička

He creates site-specific light installations, audiovisual projects and animated calligraphies. He bases his works on exploring space and its perception modes. From 14 February to 21 March 2017, Pavel Korbička presented his works at the Intermedia Experimental Gallery of the Katowice ASP (Koszaro...

He creates site-specific light installations, audiovisual projects and animated calligraphies. He bases his works on exploring space and its perception modes. From 14 February to 21 March 2017...

Exhibition of graphic art at St Louis College of Meramec

In January 2017, the representatives of the Katowice ASP graphic art faculty presented their works at St Louis Community College of Meramec in the USA. The exhibition’s curator is Marcin Białas PhD, teacher at the Intaglio studio at the Katowice Academy of Fine Arts.

In January 2017, the representatives of the Katowice ASP graphic art faculty presented their works at St Louis Community College of Meramec in the USA. The exhibition’s curator is Marcin Białas...

Time & Distance. The more time you take to achieve something, the more timeless the result will be – open lecture .

Martin Majoor – a world renowned typeface designer gave an open lecture on 12 December.

Martin Majoor – a world renowned typeface designer gave an open lecture on 12 December.

The day after by Lesław Tetla

On 10th December at The Magalen Art Gallery in Cleveland was a venue of an exhibition of the Katowice ASP professor, Leslaw Tetla.

On 10th December at The Magalen Art Gallery in Cleveland was a venue of an exhibition of the Katowice ASP professor, Leslaw Tetla.

The Insects Project

The Insects Project – Problems od Diacritic Design for Central European Languages publication; ed. Agnieszka Małecka-Kwiatkowska PhD, Zofia Oslislo-Piekarska PhD.

The Insects Project – Problems od Diacritic Design for Central European Languages publication; ed. Agnieszka Małecka-Kwiatkowska PhD, Zofia Oslislo-Piekarska PhD.

The Connect Project

In June 2017 at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery, the ASP in Katowice will present another exhibition of the Connect project.

In June 2017 at the Rondo Sztuki Gallery, the ASP in Katowice will present another exhibition of the Connect project.

Typorozmowy (typotalks): graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice

TYPOROZMOWY sessions are back! - This time, for the Open Days, we focus on the topic of studying at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

TYPOROZMOWY sessions are back! - This time, for the Open Days, we focus on the topic of studying at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Katowice.

2019 AFA Katowice diploma projects: final exhibition

Speak out; create conditions for adaptation

Speak out; create conditions for adaptation

Gallery Night: Happy as Lazzaro and Opening Exhibition

Exhibition open till midnight and a film at 20:00. Visit the Katowice Gallery Night.

Exhibition open till midnight and a film at 20:00. Visit the Katowice Gallery Night.