Brooklyn, NY – The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for year 2026. The funding was awarded through NYSCA’s Support for Organizations program and will support the Center’s cultural and arts programming throughout the year.
The grant will help cover artists’ fees, operating costs, and salaries of staff directly involved in organizing cultural programming, allowing PSC to continue expanding its cultural offerings for the community.
Founded on the principle of preserving and sharing cultural heritage, the Polish and Slavic Center has become an important cultural hub in Northern Brooklyn. Over the past five years, the Center has significantly expanded its programming, offering a robust calendar of concerts, exhibitions, theatrical performances, and arts education programs for children.
“This support from the New York State Council on the Arts is incredibly important for our community,” said Agnieszka Granatowska, Executive Director of the Polish and Slavic Center. “It allows us to continue developing programs that celebrate our cultural heritage while bringing together diverse audiences from across New York City.”
In 2026, PSC will continue its “Little Picasso” weekly art program, which encourages children to explore painting, drawing, and creative self-expression. The Center is also preparing immersive events introducing children to Slavic traditions, as well as theatrical programming presented by the Polish Theater Institute.
PSC will continue organizing concerts and festivals featuring a wide range of musical genres—including jazz, blues, metal, hip-hop, and traditional Polish music—to engage audiences of different backgrounds and generations.
The Center remains committed to offering cultural experiences for older adults that provide opportunities to socialize, dance, and connect with younger generations. PSC will also continue to provide a stage for local choirs, theater groups, and artists while expanding partnerships with established cultural institutions to bring renowned musicians, actors, and writers from Europe.
This marks the second consecutive year that the Polish and Slavic Center has received funding from NYSCA. The grant will further strengthen PSC’s role as a vibrant cultural hub serving Brooklyn’s immigrant and local communities.
About the Polish and Slavic Center
The Polish and Slavic Center is one of the largest Polish-American social and cultural organizations in the United States. Based in Brooklyn, the Center provides a wide range of social, cultural, educational, and community programs serving immigrants, families, and older adults. Through concerts, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and community events, PSC works to preserve and promote Polish and Slavic cultural heritage while fostering dialogue and engagement within New York City’s diverse communities.
About the New York State Council on the Arts The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. The Council on the Arts will award over $161 million in FY 2026, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts