For the Polish American Heritage Month Coloring Contest this October, we are celebrating a national treasure, the Polish Museum of America, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Founded by the PRCUA and located in its building in Chicago, the PMA boasts a vast collection of artwork, publications, maps, photographs, and Polish memorabilia. Among the museum’s most cherished exhibits is the two-story tall Poland Reborn stained glass window. The magnificent piece was crafted for the 1939 New York World’s Fair as part of the Polish Pavilion, but when Europe was gripped by war in September of that year, it became clear that bringing the exhibit back to Poland was impossible. In order to preserve the pieces of the Polish exhibit, the directors of the Polish Museum purchased nearly three quarters of the items in the collection, including the stained glass, which is now on permanent display in the museum’s Great Hall, just waiting for visitors to appreciate its beautiful composition and vibrant color. Now we’re asking you to give us your interpretation of this stunning artwork. Grab your markers and show us your best work!
We await your entries – prizes and gifts will be awarded to winners in multiple age categories!
COLORING CONTEST RULES
This coloring contest, the annual PRCUA tradition celebrating October as Polish American Heritage Month, is open to all PRCUA members from 3 to 18 years. The first, simpler picture is designed for children ages 3-9 and the more detailed image for ages 10-18. Our younger members are asked to use crayons, pencils, markers or paint (no fabric, sequins, or glitter, etc.). We ask our older entrants to use markers, paint, or other vibrant media. First and second place prizes will be awarded in multiple age categories and winning submissions featured in the December edition of the Naród Polski. All prizes will include a certificate of achievement.
DEADLINE: Entries must be received by the Home Office no later than Monday, November 3, 2025.
Mail to: PRCUA Coloring Contest, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642-4101.
Picture for contestants 3-9 can be found HERE.
Picture for contestants 10-18 can be found HERE.
Please include contestant’s name, full address, grade, age, school name and society number. Please also indicate any association with a PRCUA language or dance school.
SPECIAL THIS YEAR! We’re inviting the adults to join in on the coloring fun!
Click here for a highly detailed version of this year’s contest image – unlock your creativity, reduce your stress and release your artistic expression!
