Uczestnictwo ludności Polski w kulturze w czasie kryzysu związanego z pandemią COVID-19
Participation of the Polish population in cultural events during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis

Summary/Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the situation around the world, leading to a crisis inmany areas of activity, including culture. Culture has a positive impact on the economy and is alsoimportant for the development of an individual’s personality. This is why participating in culturalevents is so important. However, in times of crisis this possibility is limited. The aim of the study isto identify the impact of the restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the participation ofthe population in Poland in cultural events organized on-site, taking into account individual formsof cultural activity. To achieve the goal, the method of literature analysis and criticism was used.The literature on the subject, reports and studies of national and international institutions dealingwith the issues of culture, and legal acts were used. An analysis of secondary data from the CentralStatistical Office and Eurostat regarding culture was also carried out. The analysis was performedfor the period 2019–2022.The research shows that the pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis in culture in Poland.Despite the favorable changes, in 2022 the number of events organized by cultural institutionswas lower than before the announcement of the pandemic, and at the same time fewer peopleparticipated in these events. The lack or limitation of participation in culture weakens or leads to thedisappearance of interpersonal relationships, limits the possibilities of influencing other individuals,and thus subjectivity.For cultural institutions, acquiring audiences requires them to support creativity and opennessto new things. This can be achieved by proposing new channels of contact with recipients, newforms of presenting the cultural offer, at the same time reaching information to potentially interestedpeople, and developing the qualifications of employed people.

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