Artur Lyczba, ‘Sometimes, Someplace, Now’ Oil on linen

Welcome to the Polish Art Foundation 

The Polish Art Foundation (PAF) is a not for profit voluntary organisation that is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art to the Australian community.

Upcoming Events


IX International Drawing Biennale
In memory of Tomasz Ostrowski
Melbourne, Australia 2017

The International Drawing Biennale hosted by the Polish Art Foundation based in Melbourne, Australia celebrates its 18 year history in 2017.

With over 750 works from more than 30 countries entered over this time!
This unique artistic event calls on contemporary artists from all over the world to reflect on the significance and role of drawing in art.

A special Jury selects the works to be presented at the finals exhibition, to be held in November 2017 in Melbourne, Australia and will award the following prizes:

1. Grand Prix (First Prize) - in the amount of AU$ 1,500
2. Second Prize - in the amount of AU$ 700
3. Third Prize - in the amount of AU$ 300​

Biennale Form
Emila Pitucha, Geometric Epigraph 4, Pencil on paper, Winner 2015 Biennale