2026 Events Schedule
2026 Suzanne Marie Margaret Sloat Youth Literary Competition Deadline
Youth Competition Deadline Date (Extended): Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
See competition tab for requirements and applications – https://www.friendsofpolishart.org/competitions
Location – 2615 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste 118, Berkley, Mi. 48072-1627
FPA Szopka Workshop – https://www.friendsofpolishart.org/competitions
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI. – Hall 3
Fundraiser for FPA Scholarships w/Detroit City Football Club (Polish Heritage Celebration) – Pittsburgh vs. Detroit Soccer Match – Go to the Website Blog tab to purchase ticket package or tickets only.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Time: 7:oo pm Pregame – 6:45 pm
Location – Keyworth Stadium, 3201 Roosevelt St. Hamtramck, MI. 48212
30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Deadline
Deadline Date (Extended): Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
See competition tab for requirements and application – https://www.friendsofpolishart.org/competitions
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Opening and Awards Presentation
Date (Rescheduled): Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Doors Open – 2:00 pm Awards Presentation: 3:00 pm
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
Chopiniana – Annual Musical Tribute to Chopin featuring Cezary Karwowski
Date: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI. – Hall 3
250th Birthday of the United States Gala
Date : Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
Doors Open – 5:30 pm Awards Presentation: 7:00 pm
Location – American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI. – Hall 3
FPA Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location – Polish American Congress Office/American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Rd (15 Mile Rd) at Dequindre Rd., Troy, MI.
General Membership Meeting and Literary Competitions Awards Presentation
Date (Rescheduled): Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Doors Open – 2:00 pm Awards Presentation: 2:30 pm
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
30th Annual Friends of Polish Art Fine Arts Competition Closing
Date (Rescheduled): Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Doors Open – 2:00 pm Discussion – 2:30pm
Location – The Galeria @ Orchard Lake School Campus, 3535 Commerce Township, MI. 48324
