Dom Kultury Słowianin

What Dom Kultury Słowianin does

Dom Kultury Słowianin is a municipal cultural institution (instytucja kultury) in Szczecin, Poland, founded in 1969 and funded primarily by the City of Szczecin. It operates a revitalized venue at ul. Korzeniowskiego 7, delivering cultural programming to Szczecin residents across all age groups. Core offerings include structured classes and workshops — Gordonki early-childhood music education (45 PLN/session, monthly subscription), guitar lessons, painting and drawing, DJ and music production workshops, and senior gymnastics (Roztańczony Kręgosłup) — alongside a ticketed event calendar spanning concerts, festivals, theater, dance evenings, and family programming, with tickets priced at approximately 30-40 PLN sold through Biletomat, GoingAPP, Kicket, eBilet, and Ticketmaster. Senior-focused programs include Przystanek Seniora and Inspirujące Wtorki Seniora, while family-oriented events run under the Cała Rodzina do Słowianina series.

The institution is repositioning itself as a community co-creation hub under the Słowianin: Od-Nowa project, a beneficiary of the Narodowe Centrum Kultury's Dom Kultury+ program (ranked 5th of 192 national applicants in 2026 with 86 points, receiving 40,000 PLN). The program funds resident-led initiatives, with 7 of 18 resident proposals selected for implementation in 2026, supported by an academic partnership with the Institute of Sociology at the University of Szczecin for community diagnosis. Outreach is extended via the Mobile Listening Point (Mobilny Punkt Nasłuchu), deployed at public events such as the Picnic by the Oder River.

The organization has 11 employees, is led by Director Monika Helewska (appointed 2026) and Events Manager Szymon Kozieł, and is governed by the City of Szczecin. Its technology footprint is modest: a WordPress-based website, the LuppoSystem booking platform for class registration, and third-party ticketing systems — with no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or commercial scaling mechanisms. Revenue is derived from municipal budget allocations, ticket and class fees, and project-based grants, with no venture, equity, or commercial ownership structure.

Name

Dom Kultury Słowianin

Legal name

DOM KULTURY „SŁOWIANIN" w Szczecinie

Website

https://slowianin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dom Kultury Słowianin is a municipal cultural institution in Szczecin, Poland, founded in 1969, offering music and art classes, ticketed events, and community-participation programs to residents of all ages, funded by the City of Szczecin and grants from Narodowe Centrum Kultury.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Community Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Workshops & Certification Events (MPAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Community cultural programming
• Music education classes
• Arts and crafts workshops
• Senior wellness programs
• Community participation projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Szczecin, zachodniopomorskie

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Budget / Public Funding: Dom Kultury Słowianin is a municipal cultural institution funded by the City of Szczecin. It operates under the city's cultural budget, as evidenced by public procurement notices, official BIP disclosures, and city-level governance.
2. Ticketed Events and Concerts: Revenue generated from ticket sales for concerts, festivals, and performances. Tickets are sold through third-party platforms (Biletomat, Kicket, GoingAPP, eBilet, Ticketmaster) at price points ranging from approximately 30–40 PLN (presale vs. door).
3. Class and Workshop Fees: Fees for structured courses and workshops such as Gordonki music classes (45 PLN per session). Monthly payments are collected in advance. Single trial sessions are available for 50 PLN.
4. Narodowe Centrum Kultury — Dom Kultury+ Program: Project-based grant from Narodowe Centrum Kultury under the Dom Kultury+ program. In 2026, the program distributed a total of 2.5 million PLN to 60 beneficiaries nationwide. The Słowianin project received support for two stages: diagnosis (10,000 PLN) and resident initiative implementation (30,000 PLN).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dom Kultury Słowianin is a municipal cultural institution in Szczecin offering recurring educational classes (Gordonki music education for children 0–5, guitar lessons, painting and drawing, DJ and music production workshops, senior gymnastics), ticketed live events (concerts, festivals, theater, dance evenings, lectures, family programming), and community co-creation programs under the Dom Kultury+ initiative (Słowianin: Od-Nowa). Programs are delivered on-site at the venue and online via the LuppoSystem booking platform, with ticketed events distributed through multiple third-party platforms.

Product overview

Dom Kultury Słowianin is a cultural center in Szczecin offering a diverse portfolio of educational classes (Gordonki music classes, guitar lessons, painting workshops, DJ workshops, gymnastics for seniors) and event services (concerts, festivals, theater, dance events). Key programs include the community participation initiative 'Słowianin: Od-Nowa', senior-focused 'Przystanek Seniora' and 'Inspirujące Wtorki Seniora', and the family-oriented 'Cała Rodzina do Słowianina'. The venue serves as a concert hall and event space hosting musical performances, lectures, and cultural gatherings for the local community.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Słowianin: Od-Nowa: A community engagement project under the Dom Kultury+ program, aimed at transforming the institution into an open, accessible center co-created by local residents.

Products and services

• Gordonki Music Classes Music education classes for children ages 0–5 based on the Edwin E. Gordon music learning theory (MLT), teaching music through immersion in singing and rhythmic activities, with separate age-group levels and trial sessions available.
• Guitar Lessons Structured guitar playing lessons offered as part of the cultural center's educational programming for community members.
• Painting and Drawing Workshop Art studio workshop offering structured painting and drawing instruction for participants interested in visual arts education.
• Roztańczony Kręgosłup (Senior Spine Gymnastics) Group gymnastics classes designed for seniors, focusing on spine mobility, posture, and general physical wellbeing for older community members.
• DJ Workshops and Music Production Workshops teaching DJ turntable skills and music production techniques for teenagers and young adults interested in contemporary music creation.
• Więcej Ognia! Workshops Workshop series covering fire-related activities and performing arts offered at the cultural center.
• Ticketed Events and Concert Venue (Wydarzenia) On-site venue hosting ticketed live events including concerts (classical, rock, jazz, metal), festivals, theater performances, dance evenings, lectures, and community gatherings for Szczecin residents. Tickets sold through Biletomat, GoingAPP, Kicket, eBilet, and KupBilecik.
• Słowianin: Od-Nowa (Dom Kultury+ Program) Resident-initiated community projects program offering fully funded cultural initiatives to local residents and informal groups in Szczecin, including grassroots events, neighborhood reading programs, mosaic workshops, and co-creation sessions; 100% subsidized by Narodowe Centrum Kultury.
• Przystanek Seniora (Senior Center Program) Ongoing senior-focused program offering activities and services designed for elderly community members, including cultural, recreational, and social programming.
• Inspirujące Wtorki Seniora (Inspiring Tuesdays for Seniors) Weekly recurring Tuesday programming for seniors featuring concerts, lectures, dance evenings, and cultural presentations to combat social isolation and provide lifelong learning opportunities.
• Cała Rodzina do Słowianina (Family Programming Series) Family-oriented event and workshop series designed for multi-generational participation, offering activities suitable for parents, children, and other family members together.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 points and 5th place ranking out of 192 applicants in the Dom Kultury+ 2026 program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Port Szczecin (Zarząd Morskich Portów Szczecin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPort Szczecin appears as a listed partner on the Dom Kultury Słowianin website partners section. The partnership appears to involve promotional support or sponsorship of cultural events.
• Województwo Zachodniopomorskie (West Pomeranian Voivodeship)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe regional self-government of West Pomeranian Voivodeship is listed as a partner of Dom Kultury Słowianin, likely providing institutional or promotional support.
• BiletomatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiletomat is the primary ticketing platform partner for Dom Kultury Słowianin. The Biletomat logo is prominently displayed on the website's partners section and is used as the primary ticket sales channel for events.
• CarrefourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarrefour is listed as a partner, possibly for sponsorship or promotional collaboration on community events.
• Pij Kranówkę (Drink Tap Water Campaign)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerA tap water promotion campaign listed as a partner on the website, indicating a possible health/community wellness collaboration.
• Bosman Szczeciński (Browar Szczecin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBosman Szczeciński brewery is listed as a partner, likely providing sponsorship or in-kind support for events.
• Instytut Socjologii Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego (US)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute of Sociology at the University of Szczecin provides academic support for the Dom Kultury+ diagnosis phase of the Słowianin: Od-Nowa project. Representatives including dr hab. Karolina Izdebska and dr Piotr Biniek served on the competition evaluation committee.
• Fundacja ThebestofszczecinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected as a beneficiary in the Dom Kultury+ 2026 program to implement the 'Sąsiedzkie czytanie' (Neighborhood Reading) initiative, funded at 1,500 PLN.
• Fundacja TettereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected as a beneficiary in the Dom Kultury+ 2026 program to implement 'Malutki świat' project, funded at 3,500 PLN.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centrum Spotkania Kultur w Lublinie: Municipal cultural institution in Lublin running concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and educational programming for the local community. Same category as Słowianin.
• Miejski Ośrodek Kultury w Olsztynie: City-run cultural center in Olsztyn delivering classes, concerts, and community events. Comparable scale and municipal structure to DK Słowianin.
• Szczeciński Dom Kultury (SDK): Larger sister municipal cultural institution in Szczecin. Serves the same city and demographic, making it the most direct local competitor for community programming and resident attention.
• Dom Kultury Stokłosy w Warszawie: Warsaw-based community cultural center offering classes, workshops, and events for neighborhood residents. Closely comparable community-engagement model within the same national network of Dom Kultury.
• Białostocki Ośrodek Kultury: City of Białystok's main cultural institution offering classes, workshops, events, and community programs. Directly comparable municipal cultural center model.
• Krakowskie Centrum Kultury (Dom Krakowski): Municipal cultural institution in Kraków combining educational classes, ticketed events, festivals, and community programming across a multi-generational audience. Same operational model as Słowianin at slightly larger scale.
• Centrum Kultury Zamek we Wrocławiu: Municipal cultural institution in Wrocław offering concerts, classes, workshops, festivals, and community programming across age groups. Closely comparable to Słowianin's model as a city-funded cultural center with mixed educational and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• Narodowe Centrum Kultury (NCK): National cultural funding institution that operates the Dom Kultury+ program from which Słowianin draws grant funding. As the orchestrator of community cultural funding nationwide, NCK is the institution's program-level counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Filharmonia Szczecińska: Szczecin's professional concert hall and orchestra. Competes for the same performance-going audience in the city, but at a higher-artistic, classical-music-only positioning versus Słowianin's broader community programming.
• Teatr Polski w Szczecinie: Municipal theater in Szczecin hosting performances, festivals, and educational outreach. Competes for cultural-event audiences in the same city as DK Słowianin with a different art-form focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slowianin

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Profiles4 records

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