An updated version of the Long Cultural Policy Profile for Poland is now available on the Compendium website.
This report details a cultural landscape in a state of significant recalibration, moving toward long-term strategy and professional transparency.
Thanks to the enormous efforts of our Polish experts Dorota Ilczuk and Anna Karpinska, the entire Polish cultural landscape is systematically and accurately described in 64 pages.
Main New Developments in Polish Cultural Policy
🔹 The 2050 Vision: Work is underway on “Strategy for Culture 2050,” a roadmap designed to move beyond ad-hoc funding toward long-term institutional stability.
🔹 Social Security for Artists: New legislative work is focused on creating systemic solutions for the social and health insurance of professional artists, backed by the comprehensive “Policzone i Policzeni 2024” study.
🔹 Transparency First: Following the 2023 elections, a major “institutional reset” is bringing back open competitions for leadership roles and structured dialogue with the sector.
🔹 Beyond Heritage: Memory policy is evolving to be more inclusive, focusing on de-polarisation and the stories of local communities and minorities.
🔹 Tech & Trends: Specialised programmes and support is booming for video games, fashion, and design, recognising these as vital pillars of the modern creative economy.
🔹 Solidarity in Action: Poland remains a key hub for protecting Ukrainian cultural heritage and supporting artists affected by the war.
Poland with a decentralised system where 68% of public cultural spending happens at the local level, these national shifts are set to impact every corner of the country. 🏛️💻
These developments signal a shift toward a more equitable, strategically planned, and responsive cultural landscape in Poland.
👉 Explore the full details of these shifts in the new profile
You can find all available Long Cultural Policy Profiles on the Compendium website.
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