“Don’t panic, organise!” or “Birds of a feather—or fish of a fin—flock together!” Those catchy lines are the heart and soul of Mission: Fish (Shoal).
In the wild, hanging out in a shoal is a genius survival hack—it’s how fish dodge predators and hunt down snacks. Humans are exactly the same. Whether we’re huddling around a campfire or bonding over shared ideas, we’re just better together. So, dive in and join the fun!
Why fish?
Even though this year’s festival theme is “Birds of the Night,” our school of fish will be that unexpected splash of color that completes the city’s magic. Fish have been a huge muse for Night of Culture artists for years. Plus, Lublin is practically built on them: we’ve got Rybny (Fish) Square, Rybna Street, and Rybna Gate right in the heart of the Old Town. Heck, the word for “tench” (lin) is even swimming right inside the name Lublin!
How to join the shoal
Craft a fish… …any way your heart desires! ;) Sew it, knit it, carve it, or sculpt it—just make sure you build it from scratch. You can check out tutorial you’ll find on our social media.
Drop off or mail your masterpiece We’re collecting fish until the end of May. Swing by the Workshops of Culture at Grodzka 7 between 9:00 and 17:00, or post it to us with the note: “Fish for Night of Culture”.
Snap a “fishie” first! Take a photo of your creation and send it to us via Messenger or email. We’d love to show it off on our social media. We will tag you and your group or institution (if applicable)
See you on June 6th! Hunt for your fish among the shoal, see other fish and lok for out photos and videos!
We’ve done this before!
Our community has built some legendary installations over the years:
2018: We turned your old neckties into a “river” on Podwalna Street.
2020: We collected furs to create a massive “Fight Between Lent and Carnival” during the first year of the pandemic.
2024: Thousands of spoons became an interactive game on Ku Farze Street where the crowd tried