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It was a fantastic Children’s Day!

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On Saturday, June 7, the area of Primary School No. 35 in Oliwa turned into a real town of joy. We celebrated Children’s Day together – with a flourish, smile and lots of attractions that attracted whole families.

 

There were tasty stops in the Food Zone – casseroles, pizza, pancakes and ice cream disappeared in the blink of an eye. The Art Zone was teeming with colours – the participants painted, created and tested the premiere of the Oliwa District Game. In Edu Zone , we experimented, solved the Rubik’s Cube and solved puzzles. And since it is a sports school – Sport Zone was really impressive! Shorttrack, figure skating, hockey and Zumba shows attracted attention, and those willing could try their hand at tennis, handball or rollerblading. For many, it was an opportunity to discover new passions in themselves!

 

The Fun Zone provided a constant portion of laughter: face painting, Pixel XL competitions, huge blocks and firefighter shows – there was no time for boredom.

 

It was a special day – full of energy, fun and neighbourly integration. Thank you for being with us!

 

And since #RazemMożemyWięcej, we are all the more pleased that we were supported by irreplaceable Partners: Pixel XL, Oliwa Town Hall of Culture, AP Galaktikos, Ecofloral, Medicover Polska, Bank Pekao S.A. and the Park On-Parkinson Association in Oliwa. Thanks to you, this holiday had even more meaning, color and joy.

 

See you next year!

Fig. Piotr Połoczański

 

 

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We invite you to Children’s Day for young and old on 7.06!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

As every year, we invite you, together with Primary School No. 35 in Oliwa, to a super, mega and cool Children’s Day for young and old 2025!

 

When? 7 June from 10:00 to 14:00

Where? Primary School 35 (30 Wąsowicza Street)

 

This year, as many as 5 joy zones are waiting for you:

 

FOOD ZONE
delicacies for young and old

  • Casseroles and fries
  • Ice cream
  • Pizza
  • Pancakes
  • Homemade cakes
  • Barbecue

 

ART ZONE
Creative games for everyone

  • Outdoor painting
  • Art workshops
  • Premiere of the Oliwa District Game

 

EDU ZONE
 Puzzles and experiments

  • “Two machines for the Earth” – take care of the environment
  • Rubik’s Cube – learning and demonstrations solved
  • Math puzzles and tongue twisters
  • Learning first aid
  • Economic and banking game

 

SPORT ZONE
sporting challenges in every field

  • Shorttruck
  • Figure skating
  • Hockey
  • Handball and football
  • Tennis and ping-pong tournament
  • Zumba
  • Roll

 

FUN ZONE
physical games and lots of laughter

  • Building with large blocks
  • Competitions, prizes and quizzes with Pixel XL
  • Face painting and braiding
  • Educational games and activities with professionals
  • Demonstrations of a fire engine and a tour of its interior

 

 

You can’t miss it!

Take your good mood, family and friends – see you on
June 7, from 10:00 to 14:00
at Primary School No. 35 in Oliwa!

 

 

 

 

Opening of the exhibition “Fresh Blood” in Olivia Star

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Until 15 May, you can admire the works of young artists from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk at Olivia Star. The “Fresh Blood” exhibition, under the aegis of Olivia Centre and the Gdańsk Community Foundation, was opened by a vernissage in the lobby of Olivia Star. Media patronage: Zawsze Pomorze, TVP Gdańsk and Radio Gdańsk.

 

The exhibition “Fresh Blood” presents a variety of topics oscillating around man and the world around him. Painting invites the viewer to become part of the painting, depicting scenes of markets and their tumult, as well as a meditative look relating to our memories. Sculpture, from classic ceramic to modern plaster forms, complements this exhibition.

 

The following artists will present their works: Filip Rzodkiewicz (curator), Victoria Więckowska, Julia Ledwoń, Jan Raczyński, Matylda Soja, Magdalena Drawska, Jan Kalman and Oliwia Eliza Bury.

 

We cordially invite you to discover young art in the spaces of Olivia Centre. Admission.

 

 

About the creators:

 

OLIWIA ELIZA BURY
The artist (b. 1998, Rzeszów) is a graduate of the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (diploma in the sculpture studio of Professor Wojciech Sęczawa). She participated in plein-airs in Vilnius and the Czech Republic. Her work is based on an intuitive pursuit of her roots, an attempt to find and show her own arche, her Source. Her works are inspired by the nature and culture of the Subcarpathian region.
https://bury-artstudio.pl

 

MAGDALENA DRAWSKA
The young artist (b. 2000, Tczew) studies at the Faculty of Painting of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (fourth year) in the studio of Professor Krzysztof Polkowski. He paints, draws and photographs.
Instagram: @magda.lena.drawska

 

JAN KALMAN
(b. 2001, Gdańsk) studies at the Faculty of Painting of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (fifth year) in the studio of Professor Maciej Świeszewski. It mainly focuses on floral motifs; He also creates ceramics and botanical illustrations.
Instagram: @jan.kal.art

 

JULIA LEDWOŃ
Julia Ledwoń (b. 2000, Lubliniec) is a sculptor. She graduated from the Institute of Art of the University of Silesia in Katowice in the field of Artistic Education and master’s studies at the Faculty of Ceramics and Glass of the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław. She expanded her workshop skills during an internship at the Ceramic Kingdom Studio in Berlin. He is currently studying at the Faculty of Sculpture of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (first year).
Instagram: @Julialedwon

 

JAN RACZYŃSKI
Jan Raczyński (b. 1999, Kartuzy) studies at the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia (fifth year) in the diploma studio of prof. Ph.D. Wojciech Sęczawa and in the Workshop of Medallic Art and Small Forms prof. Ph.D. Ludmiła Ostrogórska. Sculptor, painter, draughtsman, musician and poet. Raczyński focuses on reflection on man and his relationship with the world.
Instagram: @jan.raczynski.art

 

FILIP RZODKIEWICZ (curator of the exhibition)
The young artist (born in 2000) studies at the Faculty of Painting of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (fifth year) under the supervision of prof. Ph.D. Krzysztof Polkowski. Winner of the W. Fangor competition, winner of distinctions and artistic residencies at Laznia CCA in Gdańsk and finalist of the international competition “99 Future Blue Chip Artists”. He participated in artistic residencies in Latvia and South Korea. In addition to his own work, he organizes exhibitions of works by young artists as a curator of the “Northern Wall” Gallery. His works can be found in private collections in Poland, Canada and the USA.
Instagram: @Filip_Rzodkiewicz

 

MATYLDA SOJA
Visual artist, student of the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (fifth year). He paints, creates installations, works with the world. In her actions, she explores discomfort and looks for boundaries – not only her own.
Instagram: @thilde_sun

 

VICTORIA WIĘCKOWSKA
Victoria Więckowska (b. 1998, Toruń) graduated from the École Européenne in Luxembourg. She studied at the Faculty of Fashion Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp (Belgium). Currently, she is a student of the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (fifth year) in the diploma studio of prof. Ph.D. Maciej Świeszewski. Her paintings can be found in private collections in Poland and abroad. Victoria Więckowska lives and works in Sopot.
Instagram: @Art_e.vic

 

 

Faculty of Law and Administration UG with Zero Stress green zone designed by Design Anatomy

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The zone of concentration among the vegetation, which was created in one of the buildings of the University of Gdańsk, is the work of Design Anatomy – a studio that designs offices in Olivia Centre on a daily basis. The idea of creating a green zone came from the students themselves and was implemented as part of the Academic Participatory Budget. The synergy resulted in a one-of-a-kind chill-out zone.

 

The Zero Stress Zone was established in a secluded part of the building of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk. From the very beginning of the Faculty’s existence, this place was intended for a winter garden, but it was only as part of the cooperation with Olivia Centre that it gained the name of a real leisure zone. The project included the revitalization of green zones, the construction of new modular furniture, which allowed for the separation of a zone not only for in-depth learning among greenery, but also for the creation of a place for official and less obliging meetings. The architects took care of new lighting, separate relaxation, work and integration zones, as well as appropriate acoustics and improved the aesthetic values of the winter garden. As a result, the space has been optically enlarged, while maintaining its seclusion and user-friendliness.

 

As he points out, Ph.D. Małgorzata Balwicka – SzczyrbaProf. UG, Vice-Dean for The project was inspired by the spaces of Olivia Centre: As part of the neighbourhood visit, we had the opportunity to learn about interesting solutions that entrepreneurs are currently introducing to their office spaces. The changes indicate how workplaces are moving towards places of socialization, integration and cooperation. It was very inspiring for us and allowed us to entrust the changes at our Faculty to experts who perfectly sense the change in trends in the design of ultra-modern and friendly office spaces. The choice turned out to be exceptionally good – their knowledge also proved to be the preparation of unique places conducive to learning and integration of the student community. We hope for further cooperation with Olivia both in the area of interior design and in many other fields!

 

Moreover, as the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk emphasizes, Ph.D. Wojciech Zalewski Prof. UG cooperation with Olivia Centre is also important because a significant number of students of the faculty choose a career path not strictly related to the profession of judge, notary, legal counsel or advocate: About 60% of the students of our faculty continue their careers in business. Thanks to our cooperation with Olivia Centre, we want to emphasize our openness to the values of the business community.

 

I remember this space from my student days – recalls Bogusław Wieczorek, legal counsel and representative of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. I am glad that today I can support the cooperation between my Alma Mater and Olivia. I would like to congratulate the faculty authorities and the students themselves for thinking wisely and modernly about the place they use every day. Experience from the office market definitely proves that a well-designed space supports creative work, focus and moments of rest. Entrusting the project to an experienced team of architects, rather than a random one, is certainly a good choice.

 

The Zero Stress Zone is part of a broader, gradually implemented project at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk. The changes also include improving the aesthetics of a much larger part of the building. With the use of the work of prof. Grzegorz Klaman from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk creates a passage of art and inspiration on the mezzanine, located above the Zero Stress zone. In its vicinity, in the place of the former smoking room, a modern art gallery was created, adapted for the organization of student meetings and discussions. There is also a sculpture by Igor Mitoraj.

 

This zone has always had potential and good energy ,” says Anna Branicka, lead architect at Design Anatomy. – Beautifully lit with natural light, filled with greenery, it was a natural, though unused, meeting place. All she needed was the right arrangement. Together with Olivia Centre, almost as part of the “neighbourly” cooperation, we offered assistance in the design and implementation of the ZERO STRESS zone. The fruit of our partnership is a charming, cozy corner wrapped in greenery, with warm, soft light, a place for integration and relaxation, with a view of the… Olivia Star! We hope that it will serve students and staff for many years to come. Creating biophilic zones in existing buildings is always a good investment.

 

Cinematography: Tomasz Kurek, tomkurek.co

Oliwa’s Neighbourhood Budget. Crochet workshops in January!

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Do you remember Alicja, a 7th grade student of Primary School No. 23 in Gdańsk Oliwa? Ala submitted to the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget (a project under which we support initiatives of the inhabitants of our district, Gdańsk-Oliwa) the idea of carrying out crochet workshops. And she received funding for them! And here it is!

 

  • Crochet workshops will be held in the Oliwa Library from January 29 to February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • We invite children from 10 years of age and adults, you don’t need to know how to crochet.
  • All materials will be available on site.
  • The number of places is limited to 15 people per group.

 

The workshop will be led by none other than Alicja Jankowska. Applications to the following email address: alajankowska5@wp.pl

 

“I really like crochet and I’ve been making hats, socks and mascots with this method for about a year ,” Alicja Jankowska told us when receiving the award. – It’s an incredible satisfaction for me to see the joy that my work brings to the people I prepare it for. Crocheting allows me to spend time creatively, relaxes, develops manual skills and gives me a lot of joy, so I want to share my passion with others.

 

Interestingly, this is not the first project submitted by such a young person. Alicja also ran in the Gdańsk Civic Budget; She submitted the preparation of an ecological mural. The girl shows entrepreneurship on a daily basis, successfully selling her own crochet products.

 

The Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget (OBS) is an initiative to support projects important to the residents of the district. Since 2019, residents, educational institutions and public benefit organizations have been submitting their initiatives to develop Oliwa, the district where the Olivia Centre is located. The budget was established on the initiative of the largest business centre in Poland, but its budget also includes Andrzej Stelmasiewicz , a Gdańsk councillor and local cultural animator. Previous editions of the neighbourhood budget have made it possible to co-finance projects with a total value of over PLN 65,000.
More about the winners of OBS 2023.

How do you make a ball of beautiful memories?

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The Elven Institute of Christmas has developed a method that allows you to recall the most beautiful memories at any time! It’s a breakthrough discovery that we couldn’t keep to ourselves. See our workshop and find out this secret:)

In the preparation of this miracle we were helped by little helpers, Jacek and Ignacy (thank you!) See what you can prepare together with your children/A perfect gift for Grandma or Grandpa, for Dad or Mom.

At your disposal were, of course, magical Christmas boxes. It is from their contents that miracles are created, miracles! You received your first batch of boxes on December 9th during our Charity Christmas Fair. The boxes contain small items that will help you create beautiful, sparkling, festive snow globes in your homes. They’re easy to prepare, so be sure to check out our video!

If you don’t have a box, don’t worry! Here’s what to prepare. I’m sure you have some things at home. You can also make such balls as a family during the holidays, or even after them. It’s really quite a lot of fun:) Our video will be available all the time from December 21st.

WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS:

  • jar with lid
  • waterproof glue (droplet, hot glue, etc.)
  • glitter/ artificial snow
  • glycerin (to buy at the pharmacy, you need about a tablespoon)
  • Figurine
  • ribbon (for decoration)
  • preferably boiled/distilled water
  • spoon for mixing

LET’S DO IT!

The second edition of the Olivia Prize is starting!

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Olivia Prize 2021 – the call for applications for the second edition of our competition is now open! Submit your company or project by 28 February.

The Olivia Prize will be awarded in three categories:

  • Olivia Business – for an economic or business project carried out by a team of Residents.
  • Olivia Pro Bono – for a social project, carried out individually or in a team by the Residents.
  • Olivia Eco – for an ecological project, carried out individually or as a team by the Residents.

In addition, the Olivia Impact special award will be granted for the initiative assessed as the most impactful on the environment, within one of three categories. Projects completed or started in 2021 are eligible for the Olivia Prize 2021 awards.

Who can be nominated for the Olivia Prize?

Any person who works at the Olivia Centre, a company from Olivia and an initiative carried out individually or in groups can be nominated for the Olivia Prize. The age, position, or industry of the nominees doesn’t matter.

Who can apply for the award?

Anyone can submit an entry for the award. It is not necessary to be a Resident of Olivia Centre.

The aim of the Olivia Prize competition is to distinguish the most important implementations and initiatives of Olivia companies. Last year, the jury considered as many as 46 applications. The following were awarded: p-beep – for an innovative communication system in difficult working conditions; EPAM Systems – for the grassroots initiative of employees who, as volunteers, made and delivered personal safety equipment, including face shields, made using 3D printing technology, to Pomeranian hospitals. The main prize went to the Polish company VTS Group. The company’s flagship product, air handling units and air conditioning units, was appreciated. They find recipients all over the world, and their quality is evidenced by the fact that as many as 17 countries decided to use them in their pavilions during the EXPO 2020 exhibition in Dubai, which is coming to an end.

“Last year, we were very impressed by how many important and useful projects were implemented by our Residents in 2020. – says Bogusław Wieczorek from Olivia Business Centre. – Among the applications were activities in the field of ecology, animal protection, support for charitable organizations. They definitely dominated last year’s edition of the Olivia Prize. However, special recognition should be given to business projects, which were often carried out in spite of the difficult, dynamically changing situation on global markets. The thematic scope and scale of the projects submitted after such an exhausting 2020 make us look forward to the summary of the initiatives from 2021 with optimism and impatience. Importantly, the jury is composed of representatives of Olivia companies, so each award is particularly valuable, and the recognition from the business community often comes before the material dimension. –Adds.

This year, we are introducing an additional Olivia Eco category, which will be awarded in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact. UNGC was founded in 2000 and is now the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 12,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories in more than 160 countries.

” Already last year, a significant part of the applications concerned social and ecological projects that our Residents implemented in 2020. We very much hope that the cooperation with UNGC as a partner of the award will additionally contribute to the promotion of such activities. At the same time, we are very pleased that such a significant institution is willing to engage in the project we are organizing to distinguish the valuable initiatives of our Residents. – sums up Bogusław Wieczorek.

Applications are accepted until February 28, 2022, and the results will be announced in mid-March.

Co-create. Co-celebrate. Dog Show in Olivia Star

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On 25 January, an exhibition presenting the idea of Kaunas as the European Capital of Culture 2022 was set up in the lobby of Olivia Star. The exhibition is an invitation to participate in the year-round, largest festival of joint creativity in the history of the city. The opening ceremony was conducted by the Ambassador of Lithuania to Poland, Eduardas Borisovas.




Among the invited guests were Rasa Rimickaitė, Attaché for Lithuanian Culture in Poland, Barbara Frydrych, Director of the Office of the Mayor of Gdańsk for Cultural Affairs. Bogdan Borusewicz, Marshal of the Senate, Magdalena Witkowska, Dean of the District Council of Legal Advisers in Gdańsk, Bożena Kisiel, President of the Society of Friends of Vilnius and the Vilnius Land, Celina Zboromirska-Bieńczak, Deputy General and Artistic Director of the Miniatura Municipal Theatre, Tomasz Snarski, PhD, Artistic Director of the Vilnius Festival in Gdańsk and Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, Councillor of the City of Gdańsk. On behalf of the Olivia Centre, the guests were welcomed by Bogusław Wieczore, Plenipotentiary of the Management Board for PR.

Kaunas has prepared more than a thousand cultural events, including more than 40 festivals, 60 exhibitions, 250 theatrical performances and the same number of concerts. On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania and the Olivia Centre, we cordially invite you to see the exhibition, learn about the planned initiatives and discover a unique place on the map of Europe and the world, which is only a few hours away. See you in Kaunas!

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The third edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget has been launched

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is a programme supporting social initiatives of the inhabitants of Oliwa. The aim of the project is to develop the potential of the district, modernize the common space and support activities integrating the Oliwa community. On 11 June, the call for proposals for the third edition of the budget began.

 

As in the first and second editions, also this year the pool of funds allocated for co-financed projects will amount to PLN 18 thousand. 12,000 zlotys were donated by Olivia Business Centre, and 6,000 by Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, a councillor of the City of Gdańsk from the area of Oliwa. Both soft projects (organization of meetings, courses or workshops) as well as infrastructure projects that will permanently fit into the character of the Oliwa space can apply for funding. The call for applications in this year’s edition started on 11 June, and you can submit them until the end of the summer holidays. The announcement of the results is scheduled for the first half of September 2022.

 

In last year’s edition, three projects were co-financed:

  • Christmas Festival at the Market Square in Oliwa, submitted by the City Initiative Association. It is a social and cultural event, which included decorative workshops for children and adults, joint arrangement of space, a Christmas fair and music.
  • Sports and educational path at Primary School No. 35 with Sports Departments Jan Parandowski in Gdansk. The installation enables outdoor fun and learning for all the little inhabitants of the district.
  • Tai Chi in Oliwa, submitted by the Park On Association. The project included 38 hours of Tai Chi classes for people with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and people willing to conduct this form of activity.

 

– Funding under the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is granted to projects implemented in Oliwa, most often by the residents themselves and local institutions, and their selection is made by local social activists, city and district councillors who know the needs of our local community very well, so we are convinced that this initiative hits the mark and contributes to the development of Oliwa. – says Bogusław Wieczorek, representative of Olivia Centre. “In the previous edition, we managed to co-finance a wide variety of areas of local activity and we hope that this year will be similar. Together with the residents, we have managed to create a sustainable program for the development of the place where we all live and work. Adds.

 

YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT HERE

Charity for children from Ukraine

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Conferences, lectures, yoga and concerts have already taken place in Olivia Garden, but there has never been a magic show! On Thursday afternoon we were visited by Bill Herz, one of the most renowned illusionists in the world. Over the many years of his career, Bill has earned the title of “King of Corporate Magic.” No wonder – it has performed for almost all Fortune 500 companies.

 

Now she performs for charity for the youngest audience. Especially the one whose carefree moments were taken away by the war. For the past few weeks, Bill has been traveling around Poland, visiting cities where a particularly large number of Ukrainian families have found shelter. He is accompanied by writer R. Cooper, editor of The Atlantic, who describes the places he has visited in order to publish the final report in the next issue. Bill’s performance was co-created by his lovely wife, son, and assistant. They were in constant contact with the audience, and each of their lines was translated into Ukrainian by the translator Anya.

 

Over 120 people took part in both screenings. There were toddlers taking their first steps, preschool toddlers and adult schoolchildren. More than one face opened in surprise.

 

Our guests and artists were impressed by the garden, the viewing floor and the atmosphere. We, on the other hand, are impressed by Bill’s incredible energy, humor and magic.