General information

Established in 1967, Gdańsk Archipelago of Culture (GAK) is a self-governmental cultural institution. At present, it consists of two artistic groups and ten branches located in different city districts.

Thanks to its extensive technical base, GAK can get involved in a variety of educational and artistic activities by organising numerous concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, art workshops and other educational activities. GAK co-operates with artists from Gdańsk, Poland and abroad to offer the inhabitants of Gdańsk and the whole region many interesting cultural events suitable for various age and community groups.

The Mission

• To popularise different forms of contemporary art
• To carry out projects in the field of cultural education
• To identify cultural needs of the inhabitants of Gdańsk
• To promote the idea of conscious, active participation in cultural events among the inhabitants of Gdańsk
• To promote Gdańsk artists
• To co-operate with other cultural institutions on the local, regional, national and international level.

Organizational Structure

History

The Board of GAK has its seat in Arthur's Manor in Orunia which used to be a family property of Arthur Schopenhauer - a famous 18th-century Gdańsk philosopher.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a luxurious, beautifully located restaurant "Zur Ostbahn" was opened in the Schopenhauers' Manor. It became the favourite haunt for the inhabitants of the historic Gdańsk and artists from all around the world.