Polski Instytut Naukowy w Ameryce (PIN)

The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA)

A non-profit, 501 © tax exempt, academic, cultural organization founded in 1942 in New York City is dedicated to the maintenance of a center of learning and culture.

Our Mission

Maintain a center of learning and culture

The Institute is devoted to the advancement of knowledge about Poland and Polish American contributions to America’s society; to assist scholars and artists in their independent scientific, educational and artistic activities connected with Poland and/or American Polonia.
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Board of Directors

Responsible for helping PIASA set broad goals, supporting researchers in pursuit of those goals, and ensuring the Institute has adequate, well-managed resources at its disposal.
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Dr. Anna Muller

President

University of Michigan – Dearborn

Dr. Neal Pease

Vice President

University of Wisconsin

Dr. Bozena Leven

Executive Director

The College of New Jersey

Ms. Renata C. Vickrey

Secretary

Central Connecticut State University

Dr. Krzysztof Bledowski

Treasurer

Manufacturers Alliance

Members of the Board of Directors

The Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America (PIASA) affirms in the strongest possible terms its commitment to creating a more inclusive and just world. It denounces bigotry and hatred in all its forms. It is committed to respecting diversity and ending all forms of discrimination along lines of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, and national origin.

PIASA Non-Discrimination Policy Board Of Directors

SINCE 1986

OUR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

IS A FIVE-STORY TOWNHOUSE ON 208 EAST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 IN THE MURRAY HILL SECTION OF MANHATTAN.

IN HONOR OF THE MEMORY OF DISTINGUISHED PIASA MEMBER AND BENEFACTOR

The Dr. Michael G. Sendzimir Gallery

The Gallery at PIASA gives a dynamic essence of contemporary Polish art with changing exhibitions featuring original art works of paintings, drawings and sculpture. The Gallery’s outdoor garden allows room for exhibition of larger works.

PIASA Farewell

Losses to the Community

Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland