Fundacja Pogranicze w Sejnach

Fundacja Pogranicze w Sejnach (the Borderland Foundation in Sejny) is a Polish non-governmental organization and cultural institution founded in May 1990 in the town of Sejny, in the Podlaskie region near the Lithuanian border. It was established by a group of founders including Krzysztof Czyżewski, Małgorzata Sporek-Czyżewska, Wojciech Szroeder, Wiesław Szumiński, Wanda Wróbel-Remstedt, Radosław Okulicz-Kozaryn and Wiesław Kaleta. Its mission is to support the cultural distinctiveness of borderland inhabitants and to build bridges of friendship and cooperation between different national, religious and cultural groups. The foundation operates the Ośrodek „Pogranicze – sztuk, kultur, narodów” (Borderland Centre for Arts, Cultures and Nations), which functions as a year-round programme of workshops, concerts, literary meetings, theatre and educational projects. Its activities include the Muzyka Miejsca (Music of the Place) field-recording studio, the Sejneńska Spółdzielnia Jazzowa concert venue, the Dramat Liturgiczny (Liturgical Drama) workshop, and the Sejmik Literacki (Literary Assembly), a Polish-Lithuanian literary programme. The foundation also runs the Człowiek Pogranicza (Borderlander of the Year) award, which has honoured figures such as Marci Shore, Timothy Snyder and Arvo Pärt. Headquartered in Sejny, the foundation also carries out activities at Dwór Miłosz in Krasnogruda, a historic manor associated with the poet Czesław Miłosz. It works closely with the Sejny Borderland Centre and maintains strong ties with Lithuania and other neighbouring countries, reflecting its cross-border mission. As a non-governmental organization, it is not listed on any stock exchange and operates as a private, non-profit entity.

Fundacja Pogranicze w Sejnach was founded in May 1990 as an independent non-governmental organization. Its founders were Krzysztof Czyżewski, Małgorzata Sporek-Czyżewska, Wojciech Szroeder, Wiesław Szumiński, Wanda Wróbel-Remstedt, Radosław Okulicz-Kozaryn and Wiesław Kaleta. The foundation was established in the town of Sejny, in north-eastern Poland near the Lithuanian border, and its mission was to support the cultural distinctiveness of borderland inhabitants and to build bridges of friendship and cooperation between different national, religious and cultural groups. From its base in Sejny, the foundation developed the Ośrodek „Pogranicze – sztuk, kultur, narodów” (Borderland Centre for Arts, Cultures and Nations), which became its main operational vehicle. Over the years it has run a wide range of programmes, including the Muzyka Miejsca (Music of the Place) field-recording studio, the Sejneńska Spółdzielnia Jazzowa concert venue, the Dramat Liturgiczny (Liturgical Drama) workshop, and the Sejmik Literacki (Literary Assembly), a Polish-Lithuanian literary programme. The foundation also established the Człowiek Pogranicza (Borderlander of the Year) award, which has honoured figures such as Marci Shore, Timothy Snyder and Arvo Pärt. The foundation also operates at Dwór Miłosz in Krasnogruda, a historic manor associated with the poet Czesław Miłosz. It works closely with the Sejny Borderland Centre and maintains strong ties with Lithuania and other neighbouring countries. As a non-governmental organization, it is not listed on any stock exchange and operates as a private, non-profit entity.

• 2026

  Człowiek Pogranicza 2026 award ceremony and related events.

• 1990

  Foundation established in May 1990 in Sejny, Poland.

A non-profit cultural foundation and centre focused on borderland heritage, intercultural dialogue and community arts in the Polish-Lithuanian border region.

• Muzyka Miejsca (Music of the Place)

  A field-recording studio and concert series.

• Sejmik Literacki (Literary Assembly)

  A Polish-Lithuanian literary programme with author meetings.

• Dramat Liturgiczny (Liturgical Drama)

  Theatre workshop and performances, including Ludus Passionis.

• Człowiek Pogranicza (Borderlander of the Year)

  An annual award honouring individuals for borderland dialogue.

1. 1Ośrodek „Pogranicze – sztuk, kultur, narodów”pogranicze.sejny.pl
2. 2Fundacja Pogranicze w Sejnachwikidata.org
3. 3Pasienio labdaros fondaslt.wikipedia.org