Urban Sketching Festival in Tarnów, July 30 - August 2, 2026
Poland's hottest spot, a Renaissance Old Town, wooden churches, multicultural heritage, Bem's tomb, and Wyspiański's sketches – Tarnów is a city made for urban sketching. Beautiful monuments, arcades sheltering from all weathers, cozy cafes, and a street layout that allows you to walk everywhere. History is literally at your fingertips here. That's why we're organizing the fourth Urban Sketching Festival in Tarnów. Mark your calendars: July 30 – August 2, 2026. See you in Poland!
Festival Program
Below you can find the Festival Guide in PDF format. It includes:
- a detailed Festival schedule,
- full descriptions of workshops, demos, and lectures.
All program items marked in blue in the schedule are free of charge and open to the public. Workshops (marked in yellow) are paid and available only to registered participants.
Ticket sales for the Festival and individual workshops will start on May 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Types of tickets:
- Festival Pass + Goodie Bag – includes an ID badge entitling the holder to multiple discounts and a festival tote bag filled with gifts from our sponsors (the full list below) – PLN 100
- Festival Pass (Basic) – includes an ID badge entitling the holder to multiple discounts and an empty festival tote bag (no goodies) – PLN 50
- Single workshop – PLN 200
Festival passes do not include participation in workshops, which require separate registration and ticket (each workshop individually).
A workshop ticket does not include a festival badge or a participant goodie bag.
Selected Festival events may be open to the public and take place in public spaces. Participation in workshops is limited to adults only.
By registering for the Festival, you agree to the Festival Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Registration for the Urban Sketching Festival in Tarnów 2026
Registration for the Urban Sketching Festival in Tarnów 2026 will open on 16 May 2026 (Saturday) and will be conducted online via the Evenea ticketing platform.
Registration schedule
from 9:00 – sales of festival passes
from 10:00 – sales of individual workshop tickets
Workshops require separate registration and ticket. They are not included in festival passes. You do not need a festival pass to register for workshops. A workshop ticket does not include a festival badge or a festival bag.
Where to buy tickets?
Ticket sales are handled via the Evenea platform:
https://app.evenea.pl/event/festiwalmiejskiegoszkicowania2026
We recommend creating an Evenea account in advance and familiarising yourself with the platform. This will ensure a smooth and quick purchase process, especially for workshops with limited capacity.
Payments
Fast PayU payments are available, including: BLIK, instant bank transfers (in Poland), payment cards (Visa, Mastercard), Google Pay, Apple Pay
Workshop language
Workshops marked as “in English” are conducted in English. All other workshops are conducted in Polish.
Open events
All events marked in blue in the festival schedule can be attended without a festival pass and without registration. These are open events taking place in public spaces around the city.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take part in the festival without a pass?
Yes. You can attend events marked in blue in the schedule without a pass.
Do festival passes include workshops?
No. Workshops require separate registration and a separate ticket.
Can I buy a workshop without a festival pass?
Yes. Please note that a workshop ticket does not include a festival badge or a festival bag.
In what language are the workshops conducted?
The language of each workshop is always indicated in the description and on the ticket.
Is the number of places limited?
Yes. This applies to both festival passes and workshops.
Can I buy more than one workshop?
Yes, but please pay close attention to start and end times. Some workshops take place simultaneously (overlap in time),
so we recommend checking the schedule carefully before purchasing. The Organizer is not responsible for tickets purchased
for overlapping workshops.
We are pleased to present the list of Instructors who will take part in the Urban Sketching Festival in Tarnów (30 July–2 August 2026).
WORKSHOPS & DEMOS
- Andrew James
- Uma Kelkar
- Natalia Li
- Julia Majewska
- Adam Michen
- Kateryna Ocheredko
- Iga Oliwiak
- Michael Persch
- Blanka Pisarczyk
- Bartłomiej Pochopień
- Peter Rush
- Tomasz Wełna
- Volha Zarouskaya
LECTURES
CORRESPONDENTS
Organizers
Festival Partners
Festival Patron
Festival Sponsors
You can read in the Blog tab about the previous editions of the Urban Sketching Festival that took place in 2022, 2023 & 2024 in Świdnica.
Urban Sketchers Poland
WHO WE ARE? We are a group promoting sketching on location in urban spaces, bringing together drawing enthusiasts of all skill levels. Urban Sketchers is a grassroots initiative that is implemented around the world, and its cradle is Seattle.
WHAT WE DO? We sketch the world around us using all available techniques, based on direct observation and the experience of being in a given place. We publish our works on the Internet and support each other in creative development, creating a unique international community.
FOR WHOM? Our drawing meetups are for everyone, regardless of age, opinions and skills - all you need is to like to draw (or paint). We want to show the world seen through our eyes, one sketch at a time.
We sketch in the spirit of our manifesto.
- We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
- Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
- Our drawings are a record of time and place.
- We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
- We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
- We support each other and draw together.
- We share our drawings online.
- We show the world, one drawing at a time.
Information about meetings and other events organized by us can be found here.
Urban Sketchers in Poland
On the map below, you'll find places where our sketchers are and how to contact them. If you'd like to sketch with us, please let us know!
Urban Sketchers Symposium Poznań 2025
It was our pleasure to host the 13th Urban Sketchers International Symposium, which was held in Poznań on August 20-23, 2025. For more information about the Symposium please visit www.urbansketchers.org.
Family photo from the Symposium:
Author: Piotr Dutkiewicz
Photos from the Urban Sketching Festival in Świdnica 2024:
Photos for download are here. Author: Daniel Gębala
Contact
Urban Sketchers is a non-profit organization and it's mission is to raise the artistic, storytelling, and educational value of on-location drawing, promoting its practice and connecting people worldwide who draw on location where they live and travel.
Urban Sketchers Poland is a local chapter of this organization, and its goal is to spread the above mentioned values and ideas in Poland.
More information: www.urbansketchers.org