The Museum of Sport and Tourism proudly announced the winners of the 'Sportowy Bohater Niepodległej' art competition. This event celebrated Polish sports figures and their connection to national independence, featuring diverse artistic techniques from sculpture and drawing to collages. Learn about the jury and the talented artists who contributed to this memorable tribute to Polish heritage.
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This page announces the winners of the 'Sportowy Bohater Niepodległej' (Sports Hero of Independent Poland) art competition, which showcased a wide range of artistic techniques from sculpture to drawing. The competition celebrated Polish sports figures and their connection to the nation's independence.
The Museum of Sport and Tourism hosted the 'Sportowy Bohater Niepodległej' (Sports Hero of Independent Poland) art competition, which garnered significant participation and a diverse array of artistic submissions. Entries included sculptures, collages, pencil drawings, and paintings, all celebrating Polish athletes and their contributions to the nation's history. The judging panel comprised distinguished figures from the art and sports worlds, including artist Adam Kuba Matejkowski, artist Edyta Matejkowska, and Olympic archer Iwona Marcinkiewicz. The high quality of submissions made the selection process challenging, with several winners and honorable mentions awarded for works like 'Helena Marusarzówna,' 'Wybiegać wolność,' and 'Mistrzem nie jest się tylko na bieżni… Działalność niepodległościowa Janusza Kusocińskiego.' The final award ceremony took place on December 11th, 2018, featuring a meeting with Iwona Marcinkiewicz.
Participants were informed that their competition entries could be collected from the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw until the end of January 2019. Information about general museum admission and ticketing is available on the museum's 'Visit' section, but no specific ticketing details are provided for this competition event itself.
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