American Institute of Polish Culture in Tampa Bay, Inc.
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American Institute of Polish Culture in Tampa Bay, Inc.
and The Kosciuszko Foundation Florida Chapter are united in their mission to preserve and promote Polish culture through education.
By supporting our fundraising efforts, together we can offer scholarship opportunities, support of Polish Saturday schools and provide cultural programming in our community.
Please join us at a special fundraising event
Candlelight Concert
"Chopin, Champagne & Chocolate"
Sunday, October 25, 2026
5:00pm Reception
6:00pm Concert
Featured Artists
Venue: Polish Center of John Paul II, Inc. Auditorium
1521 North Saturn Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755
PURCHASE TICKETS
- On line - credit/debit card
- Cash - tickets are available at the Polish Center offices, 1521 N. Saturn, Clearwater, FL 33755
- By mail - checks to: AIPC Tampa Bay, P.O. Box 4512, Clearwater, FL 33758
$40 each - Guest Tickets
$65 each - VIP seating Tickets$35 each - Member Tickets (AIPC, KF & Polish Center members only)
- Tickets include 2 glasses of champagne or water & assortment of desserts.
- Drink tickets will be provided at check-in.
- Cash bar available during reception and after the concert.
- Dress code: Elegant attire requested
Pre-Show Optional Sunday Dinner at 3:00pm available at the Polish Center
$25 non-members
$20 members
AIPC provides financial support to local Polish Saturday Schools and awards scholarships, with preference given to local students attending Florida colleges and universities. During the past two years, we have awarded $35,350 in scholarships and provided $16,100 in support to Polish Saturday Schools. This year, AIPC is offering an additional $10,000 in scholarships to local students attending Florida universities.
2026/2027 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to this year's awardees
Paola Nicole Piascik, Florida State University
Izabella Thompkins - University of Tampa
Julia Ufir - Florida State University
Adela Wiercioch - University of Florida
Gabriela Wisz - University of Florida
We wish you all the best as your pursue your dreams
Our children are our legacy. We want them to be well equipped for the challenges ahead. Cultural education consists of the capacity for reflection. Children and young people learn to reflect upon their own culture and culture of others.
President of Poland Lays Flowers at the Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument in St. Petersburg, Florida US
On June 16, 2026 President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, paid tribute to one of the greatest heroes of both Poland and the United States by laying flowers at the Tadeusz Kościuszko Monument in St. Petersburg, Florida. The monument, created by renowned sculptor Andrzej Pityński and funded by the American Institute of Polish Culture Tampa Bay, stands as a symbol of the enduring friendship between Poland and the United States.
For more than two decades, the monument has served as a gathering place for the Polish American community on Florida’s West Coast. Each year, members of Polonia gather here to commemorate Polish Constitution Day (May 3) and Polish Independence Day (November 11), honoring Poland’s history, heritage, and commitment to freedom. (Special thanks to the City of St. Petersburg for clearing the path for this occasion in the middle of major renovations at the park.)
Bozena Gasior, AIPC Board of Directors member, welcomed President Nawrocki. She was also joined by Russell Skibicki, President of The Kosciuszko Foundation’s Florida Chapter. The Kosciuszko Foundation is a distinguished Polish American cultural and educational organization in the United States, dedicated to strengthening ties between Poland and America for over 100 years. Just as the American Institute of Polish Culture in Tampa Bay, Kosciuszko Foundation supports education by offering scholarships.
Many representatives of Polish schools, cultural organizations, and community groups welcomed President Nawrocki at the Polskie Centrum im. Jana Pawla II, Inc. www.polishcenterfl.com. Ms. Antonina Hubska, Mr. Michal Bak and Mr. Pawel Dembinski were recognized for their support of the Polish American community. Their dedication continues to strengthen and enrich the Polish community throughout Florida. The Polish Saturday schools in Clearwater and Tarpon Springs presented their programs that made every proud! See the program here. and https://www.president.pl/news/president-paid-a-visit-to-the-united-states-of-america,122057
Special thanks to the Consulate General of Poland in Houston, Kancelaria Prezydenta RP, City of St. Petersburg, Florida, The Polish Center of John Paul II in Clearwater whose hard work made this memorable visit such a success.
Polska Szkoła w Tarpon Springs, FL, Polska Szkoła im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie w Clearwater , The Kosciuszko Foundation Florida Chapter, Klub Polonia Inc, St Petersburg FloridaStowarzyszenie Polskiego Dziedzictwa, The Polish-American Association of Sarasota, Inc.
Bozena Gasior, AIPC Board of Directors member, welcomed President Nawrocki. She was also joined by Russell Skibicki, President of The Kosciuszko Foundation’s Florida Chapter. The Kosciuszko Foundation is a distinguished Polish American cultural and educational organization in the United States, dedicated to strengthening ties between Poland and America for over 100 years. Just as the American Institute of Polish Culture in Tampa Bay, Kosciuszko Foundation supports education by offering scholarships.
Many representatives of Polish schools, cultural organizations, and community groups welcomed President Nawrocki at the Polskie Centrum im. Jana Pawla II, Inc. www.polishcenterfl.com. Ms. Antonina Hubska, Mr. Michal Bak and Mr. Pawel Dembinski were recognized for their support of the Polish American community. Their dedication continues to strengthen and enrich the Polish community throughout Florida. The Polish Saturday schools in Clearwater and Tarpon Springs presented their programs that made every proud! See the program here. and https://www.president.pl/news/president-paid-a-visit-to-the-united-states-of-america,122057
Special thanks to the Consulate General of Poland in Houston, Kancelaria Prezydenta RP, City of St. Petersburg, Florida, The Polish Center of John Paul II in Clearwater whose hard work made this memorable visit such a success.
Polska Szkoła w Tarpon Springs, FL, Polska Szkoła im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie w Clearwater , The Kosciuszko Foundation Florida Chapter, Klub Polonia Inc, St Petersburg FloridaStowarzyszenie Polskiego Dziedzictwa, The Polish-American Association of Sarasota, Inc.
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