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In operation since 1953, it is the only gallery of children’s and youth art of its kind. Its rich collection of works by children and youth is open to the public. The Jutrzenka Gallery is located in a historic Zakopane style villa. The Jutrzenka villa was built in the Zakopane style in 1900 in what is now the city park. In 1903, it was sold by owner Maria Ochorowiczowa and became a guest house, equipped with its own stable, horses, carriages, and photo workshop. Before World War I, the owners changed repeatedly. In 1918, Jutrzenka was confiscated by the High Mountain Company, and a year later it was bought by the local government.In the interwar years it housed the the Municipal Health Office and veterans’ organizations. After the Second World War, various youth organisations moved into Jutrzenka, including the Association of Polish Youth and the Scouts.  In 1998 (after the reform of the educational system) the villa was taken over by the city. It currently houses the Tatra Culture and Sport Centre, the ArtPark Gallery, the Museum of Children’s and Youth art, and numerous children and youth interest groups. The facility is supervised by Tatra County. The villa also hosts folklore classes put on by the folk band Zornica band, as well as highlander bands and bagpipe bands. Led by professional pedagogical staff, participants take part in numerous artistic competitions of various scope, presentations of children's and youth art, regional competitions and artistic festivals, presenting their artistic achievements both at home and abroad. Contact ul. Grunwaldzka 3 34-500 Zakopane tel. +48 18 20 128 33 jutrzenka@z-ne.com.pl www.z-ne.com.pl Director Krzysztof Jędrzejowski

The beautiful villa Koszysta is built of dark wood, and has belonged to the renowned Sztaudynger family for many generations. Jan Sztaudynger, a poet, translator, writer, satirist, and author of epigrams, lived and worked in this highlander house in the years 1955-1970. Koszysta - a historic wooden house under the supervision of the Provincial Conservator. Repeatedly renovated in accordance with conservation guidelines. At present, the daughter of the poet Anna Sztaudynger-Kaliszewicz and his granddaughter - Dorota Sztaudynger - live in Koszysta. One of the most beautiful epigrams of Jan Sztaudynger entitled Longing is dedicated to the Tatras: From wherever the wind blows It always smells of the Tatras Contact: ul. Piłsudskiego 69 34-500 Zakopane tel. +48 501 037 192 www.koszysta.pl