It is constantly being emphasized that folk art is a source from which all professional artists and cultural workers can draw their inspiration, just as our greatest artists have done in the past. These activities have already given results. Not only has folk art remained alive but it also shows marked development. In some fields it has assumed a much richer form than had ever been recorded in history. Decorative textiles, embroidery, laces and artistic ceramics are flourishing.
Wood carving comes forth steadily with new and bold ideas.
Ever more numerous are the song and dance ensembles who popularize at home and abroad the charm of Polish folk costumes. Folk art, too, is being used more arid more in the interior decoration of institutions, offices and clubrooms, as well as applied to manufactured articles. The folk artist, long anonymous, has become a personality, recognized and respected as a contributor to the entire cultural upsurge whose aim is the return to the best and truly national traditions. The Folk Arts of Poland Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, one of the principals of which has spent 20 months in Poland since 1993 reaserching folk arts, has posted on its website the following statement regarding Poland's communist government's support of Folk Arts. During the 1950s, folk art foundations were established and financially supported by the government.