Styka Art Exhibit and Sale 2017

39th Annual Adam Styka Art Exhibit & Sale
by Jean Joka and Marie Hejnosz

A beautiful program was executed
for 2017 by Walter Piesiecki.

The Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia, an affiliate of the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC), and in cooperation with the Pauline Fathers of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA officially opened the Adam Styka Art Exhibit & Sale with a preview reception on Sunday, August 27, 2017.
A beautiful array of diverse works was presented and over 30 artists from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Poland exhibited this year.
Jean Joka, President of the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia, opened the program and turned the podium over to Marie Hejnosz, Director for the Adam Styka Art Exhibit & Sale.
The first prize of $500, the Polish Heritage of Philadelphia Award, went to M. Halisz. The 2nd prize of $300 and 3rd prize of $200 were funded by ACPC and were presented by Debbie Majka (ACPC past president) to M. Wojtowicz and R. Nowak. The 4th prize, the Emilia Piesecka Award, was won by Steve Zarenski, and was accepted by his wife. In addition, the following artists received Honorable Mentions: A. Bis, M. Hucker, J. Jedrzejczyk, B. Oliver, and F. Place.
During the reception many people walked around the room to admire the beautiful art work on display, and to purchase chances for the great prizes that were raffled off on the last day of the Exhibit. Everyone enjoyed the delicious pastries together with wine and cheese.
The winners of the drawing were as follows: Polish Basket of Cheer - T. Dybach, Painting - V. Chase, Boleslawiec Dish - Wolski, Wycinanki - D. Majka.
As an added incentive, The People's Choice Award, voted on by the general public, was re-established. This year there was a split vote and the winners were N. Hons and C. Jodlowski.
We wish to thank everyone who contributed their time to the exhibit, especially our Judges, Jas Szygiel, Jan Zaleski, and to Father Edward Volz Director at the Shrine. Without these special people, our Exhibit would not be possible.
In 2018 the Adam Styka Art Exhibit & Sale will celebrate its 40th Anniversary. A spectacular show is planned.

Photographs by Peter J. Obst

1. ACPC 2nd prize was presented by Debbie Majka to M. Wojtowicz
with Marie Hejnosz, Styka Exhibit Chairperson

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2. ACPC 3rd prize was presented by Debbie Majka to R. Nowak
with Marie Hejnosz, Styka Exhibit Chairperson

3. art entries by Zygmunt Sawosko and wife
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4. landscapes were popular

5. Emilia Piesecka Award, was won by Steve Zarenski,
and accepted by his wife from Marie Hejnosz, Styka Exhibit Chairperson

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6. entries by Donna Blichasz

7. entry by J. Krzanowska
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8. 3rd place winning entry by R. Nowak

9. "Prophet Jonah" by Niko Chocheli
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10. 2nd place winning entry by M. Wojtowicz

11. The People's Choice Award winner Chris Jodlowski

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12. 1st place winning entry by M. Halisz

13. flower motifs were popular

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14. as were landscapes and nature portraits

15. portrait by Maria Natoli

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16. Abstract by Marek Wojtowicz

1. ACPC 2nd prize was presented by Debbie Majka to M. Wojtowicz with Marie Hejnosz, Styka Exhibit Chairperson	-----	2. ACPC 3rd prize was presented by Debbie Majka to R. Nowak with Marie Hejnosz, Styka Exhibit Chairperson
3. art entries by Zygmunt Sawosko and wife	-----	4. landscapes were popular
5. Emilia Piesecka Award, was won by Steve Zarenski, and accepted by his wife from Marie Hejnosz, Styka Exhibit Chairperson	-----	6. entries by Donna Blichasz
7. entry by J. Krzanowska	-----	8. 3rd place winning entry by R. Nowak
9. "Prophet Jonah" by Niko Chocheli	-----	10. 2nd place winning entry by M. Wojtowicz
11. The People's Choice Award winner Chris Jodlowski	-----	12. 1st place winning entry by M. Halisz
13. flower motifs were popular	-----	14. as were landscapes and nature portraits
15. portrait by Maria Natoli	-----	16. Abstract by Marek Wojtowicz