They are young and talented. The artists represent various fields: singing, music and dance. Today (11.02) in the Town Hall of Ełk, 7 people were awarded artistic scholarships. They were presented by Tomasz Andrukiewicz, Mayor of the City of Ełk and Michał Tyszkiewicz, Chairman of the City Council. 

Scholarship recipients in 2026:

Maja Celeban (vocals)

The funds will be used for the organization of an original concert "O step away from dreams", music education and preparation of a recording in a professional studio.

Helena Matukanis (vocals)

The funds will be used to organize a concert of works multigenerational series entitled "Heart Hidden in Sounds".

Maria Stępkowska (music and dance)

The funds will be used for music classes for children and parents. The culmination of the musical meetings will be a Gordon concert, in which a family band will take part together with those invited to cooperate professional musicians.

Filip Popielarz (music and dance)

The funds will be used for a concert with a premiere a piece composed by a scholarship holder for piano and accordion. The song will be inspired by the city of Ełk, where it will refer to memories related to with his hometown. 

Martyna Więcko (vocals)

The funds will be allocated to the concert with its own interpretation of well-known works entitled "Musical Farewell: With Sound in future" – a concert at the Ełk Cultural Centre with friendly musicians.

Kamila Guzewicz (vocals)

The funds will be transferred to the implementation of the "In the new apron – the purchase of elements of folk costume". The result will be open workshops singers for the Kupala Festival 2026 and a concert of Kupala songs during the events.

Magdalena Zięba – Lewandowska (vocals)

Stage show "Broadway Night" - realization of the gala musical music in the form of a professional stage performance in cooperation with with the Ełk Orchestra – Big Band. The program will cover a cross-section of the most important songs from the history of world musicals, including: "The Phantom of the Opera", "Carousel", "Camelot". "West Side Story".

The scholarship is intended for particularly talented people who represent a high artistic level, live or work in our city. It is an expression of appreciation for the candidate's achievements, and is also a form of support for the further artistic development of artists, creators of culture and art. Artistic scholarships have been awarded in Ełk since 2013.