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Four participants in the Polish–Norwegian study visit standing in Rybnik market square
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Rybnik, Poland

Glass Bridges – building lasting PL–NO cultural cooperation

Culture Programme – Bilateral Cooperation Fund

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Project summary

Project area

Rybnik, Poland

Implementation period

Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026

Funding programme

Culture Programme – Bilateral Cooperation Fund

Ministry of Culture and National Heritage / EEA and Norway Grants

Funding amount

PLN 7,432

Own contribution

PLN 0

Top outcomes

Visit duration

3 days

Programme delivered in Rybnik

Partnership participants

4

Representatives of the Polish and Norwegian partners

Norwegian partner

1

GLASSKULE

About the project

From 17 to 19 June 2026, SWT hosted two representatives of the Norwegian organisation Forening Glasskule in Rybnik. The visit focused on exchanging arts-based education methods, exploring the local cultural ecosystem and refining directions for further Polish–Norwegian cooperation.

The three-day programme combined working meetings, presentations of partner experience and visits to local cultural, educational and industrial-heritage sites.

Process

During meetings at SWT, the teams presented their previous work and compared methods combining art, education and community engagement. The use of recycled glass and creative activities as tools for learning and dialogue was an important theme.

The guests also explored Rybnik’s social and cultural context. The programme included a visit to the historic Ignacy Mine, meetings in local studios and educational spaces, and working sessions on future joint initiatives.

Results

Key metrics and outcomes

Visit duration

3 days

Programme delivered in Rybnik

Partnership participants

4

Representatives of the Polish and Norwegian partners

Norwegian partner

1

GLASSKULE

Impact

What changed thanks to the project

The visit strengthened the partnership between SWT and Forening Glasskule, enabled a direct exchange of working methods and helped identify local resources for future cooperation. Two representatives of the Norwegian partner and the SWT team took part in the three-day programme.

The meetings allowed both organisations to define shared areas of interest and gather experience for the preparation of further Polish–Norwegian cultural activities.

Four participants in the Polish–Norwegian study visit standing in Rybnik market square
Polish and Norwegian partners during the study visit in Rybnik
Participants in the Polish–Norwegian meeting seated together around a table during a presentation
A working meeting of the SWT and GLASSKULE partners
Four people holding a working discussion by a flip chart
A project session devoted to further PL–NO cooperation
Two participants examining a small glass object during a workshop
Sharing experience and learning glass-working techniques
A screen presenting the Norwegian Håndverksglød project in an art studio
A presentation of the Norwegian partner GLASSKULE’s experience
Three study-visit participants in front of the shaft at the historic Ignacy Mine in Rybnik
A visit to the historic Ignacy Mine
Study-visit participants viewing colourful artworks in a school art room
Learning about local arts-education methods
A participant presenting a framed glass composition in an art studio
A presentation of works and methods used by the Norwegian partner

European Union funding

Funding acknowledgement

Projekt dofinansowano ze środków Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego w ramach Programu „Kultura” – Fundusz Współpracy Dwustronnej, finansowanego z Mechanizmu Finansowego EOG i Norweskiego Mechanizmu Finansowego na lata 2021–2028.

biuro@stowarzyszenieswt.pl

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