The conferences and events below, in Poland and other European countries, were submitted by our liaison in Poland.
33 Translations of a Poem by Lidia Kosk
From the Window of My Apartment
The Loch Raven Review, periodical devoted to showcasing the works of new and established writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and reviews, has published a remarkable project conceived by its long-time Translations Editor, Danuta E. Kosk-Kosicka. A composer, a choir, and 33 translators collaborated to bring the poem to life.
Capital of the Polish Language – Language Festival
1-8 of August (Szczebrzeszyn and Zamość)
Description is in Polish. See English translation here.
See more details on their social media.
Open day at F-Pen.pl with Basią Galińską and WDK
21 of July, 16.00 – 20.00 (F-Pen.pl, ul. Morcinka 5/34, Warsaw)
The festival is held in Polish, and this year it primarily concerns the Polish writer Tadeusz Różewicz. Events include calligraphy and handwriting events with Barbara Galińska.
Calligraphy Workshop for Kids (Handwriting Copperplate Special)
19-23 of July (Montessori School, Krzyżowa)
See their social media for more information. Note that the descriptions are in Polish. Details in English can be found here.
Summer Calligraphy School in Perugia, ITALY
Two tours: 31.97 – 07.08, and 08.08 – 14.08
Description is in Polish. See social media account here.
International Festival for the Art of Storytelling
November (17-21)
The event will primarily concern mythologies and their modern reinterpretations. It will feature a wide array of languages such as Mik’maq from Canada and Swedish, in which the “Edda” will be sung. See more information on their website. Details in English can be found here.