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The Cracow Creche Workshop™, a division of cracowcrafts.com, is an educational endeavor established in 2003 to promote the appreciation of the Cracow Szopka (commonly called a crèche) Created by artist-educator David Motak with the assistance of his partner, Jack Samuels, a former education administrator, the Cracow Creche Workshop sponsors lectures and workshops in Western Pennsylvania and around the country, hosts an annual exhibition of student works and sponsors an annual Holiday Tour to Poland as well as various other cultural activities.
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, the “Szopka Projects” has grown tremendously over the past several years, becoming both national and international in scope. During that time, through numerous workshops, lectures, exhibitions and cultural events Dave has established the Szopka Art Form in the United States and has become the nation’s leading expert on Szopka Making and history. Dave’s efforts have been supported by various funding agencies, including the Institute for Cultural Partnerships, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the PA Humanities Council, among others. In addition, Dave’s individual work as an artist continues to attract increased recognition. He was recently nominated as a finalist for the 2009 Work of Art Award presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. For more information on Dave, please click here.
2009 Holiday Tour to Poland
Announcing the 2009 Holiday Tour to Poland.
Work of Art Awards
Dave was recently selected as a finalist for the pretigious Work of Art Awards, presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.