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PRESS RELEASES
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Day of Service Honors Legacy of the Orchard Lake Community and Blue Army Veterans
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The Fine Arts Competition Returns – Celebrating Polish Culture Through Creative Expression
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Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist recognize Michigan’s rich Polish legacy with events, exhibitions, and community celebrations.
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Friends of Polish Art and the Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake Relaunch Longstanding Fine Arts Competition
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Celebrating Over a Century of Tradition: Orchard Lake Hosts May 3rd Constitution Weekend
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Polish Institute of Culture & Research Proudly Welcomes European Royal Classical Ballet’s Swan Lake
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Discovering Michigan’s Polonia Legacy Through Historical Tour of Grand Rapids
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Galeria Sponsors
The Galeria’s 2025–26 season is built on the belief that art, music, and heritage bring people together in meaningful ways. Each exhibition, performance, and gathering is possible because of the generosity of our sponsors. Your support helps us open our doors to the community, welcome new audiences, and keep Polish culture vibrant on the Orchard Lake campus.
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The purpose of the Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake Schools, which were founded in 1885 by Polish immigrants, is to preserve and promote Polish and Polish-American culture, tradition, and history for present and future generations. The Polish Institute of Culture & Research organizes programs, courses and events that highlight Polish and Polish – American culture and accomplishments, and ensures a repository for artifacts, archival materials, works of art, and publications for research and study.
The Polish Institute of Culture & Research organizes programs, courses and events that promote Polish and Polish American culture and accomplishments, and maintains a repository for artifacts, archival materials, works of art, and publications. The Polish Institute of Culture & Research recognizes that Polish Culture and Catholicism are inextricably linked.
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