The historical palace and garden complex of Villa is managed by the Villa Decius Association established in 1995 by well-known representatives of the worlds of science, economy and culture.

Within several years Villa Decius has established itself as a cultural institution of international outreach and has become one of the bridges linking European nations and a venue for the dialogue of cultures.

At the base of all programmes lies the idea of meetings of representatives from various fields of science and culture from all over Europe. Through exchange of ideas and thoughts, they can explore mutual stimuli for creative work and advocate pluralism and dialogue in public life.

Villa Decius programmes are also addressed to managers and entrepreneurs working at the point of contact between different cultures. Many interdisciplinary projects of Villa provide for a multifaceted outlook on the role of culture in the contemporary world, issues of international cultural cooperation and methods of cultural management and its financing.

In its programmes Villa Decius gives an important place to the role of the writer and translator in social dialogue, to European integration, the protection of cultural heritage, the issues of ethnic minorities and the development of tolerance.

Just as centuries ago, Villa Decius is still eagerly frequented by eminent guests and outstanding representatives of their epoch. It is visited by crowned heads of state, presidents, prime-ministers, ministers of foreign affairs, recognised scientists and artists; the greatest authorities in social, cultural and political circles. Thus the ideas of the Renaissance accompanying the beginnings of Villa Decius are revived on the eve of a united Europe.

The main objectives of Villa Decius Association are:

• to develop the activities of the Institute for Advanced Studies
• to uphold the traditions of Villa Decius
• to develop a forum for co-operation for the economic and cultural sectors

Reports and Statute

• Reports of Villa Decius Association >>>
• The Charter of The Villa Decius Association >>>

Board of the Villa Decius Association:

1. Professor Aleksander Koj, Chairman of the Board
2. Dr. Krzysztof Görlich, Treasurer of the Board
3. Zbigniew Jamka, Member of the Boad
4. Professor Emil Orzechowski, Member of the Board
5. Janusz Plata, Member of the Board

Director of the Villa Decius Association

• Dr. Danuta Glondys

Members of the Villa Decius Association

Full Members

1. Professor Jacek Banaś
2. Dr. Zbigniew Beiersdorf
3. Stanisław Dziedzic
4. Marcin Gajda
5. Dr. Danuta Glondys
6. Dr. Krzysztof Görlich
7. Zbigniew Jamka
8. Professor Aleksander Koj
9. Józef Lassota
10. Dr. Ewa Łabno - Falęcka
11. Romana Maciuk - Agnel
12. Professor Zdzisław Mach
13. Dr. Piotr Marecki
14. Dr. Magdalena Mikołajczyk
15. Ewa Mikos - Romanowicz
16. Professor Jerzy Mikułowski - Pomorski
17. Professor Emil Orzechowski
18. Professor Andrzej Pach
19. Dr. Patricia Pást
20. Elżbieta Penderecka
21. Krzysztof Penderecki
22. Janusz Plata
23. Professor Jacek Purchla
24. Professor Andrzej Rottermund
25. Henryka Rupik
26. Stefan Salamon
27. Renata Serednicka
28. Professor Kazimierz Strzałka
29. Tomasz Szczypiński
30. Katarzyna Trojanowska
31. Dr. Michal Vašečka
32. Andrzej Wajda
33. Henryk Woźniakowski
34. Professor Jacek Woźniakowski
35. Professor Jerzy Wyrozumski
36. Jolanta Zachara
37. Krystyna Zachwatowicz
38. Professor Andrzej Zoll

Associate Members:

1. Professor Tomasz Gizbert-Studnicki
2. Professor Mirosław Handke
3. Urszula Kwaśniewska
4. Piotr Łukasiewicz
5. Andrzej Nowakowski
6. Przemysław Pohrybieniuk
7. Bogusław Sonik