On April 24, 2025, a meeting was held at the University of Rzeszów Museum Gallery with Professor Józef Jerzy Kierski the author of the exhibition from the "Our Masters" series, on the occasion of his 45th anniversary of creative work.

The event was organized by Professor Grażyna Stojak, Head of the Rzeszów University Museum.

The meeting was honored by the presence of the university authorities, led by the Rector of the University of Rzeszów, Professor Adam Reich, as well as numerous university staff, representatives of the Association for the Development and Promotion of Podkarpacie "PRO-CARPATIA," and representatives of the University of the Third Age.

During the meeting, the Rector of the University of Rzeszów expressed his gratitude to Professor Kierski for his commitment to the scientific and educational development of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Rzeszów. He also highlighted the numerous achievements of Professor Kierski, who has been working at the University of Rzeszów since 2003 as a professor. From 2008 to 2016, he served as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Rzeszów. Over the years, he has supervised dozens of bachelor's and master's theses in sculpture. He has also served as a supervisor and reviewer for many doctoral dissertations in the field of sculpture. His artistic achievements include 27 individual sculpture exhibitions and participation in numerous interdisciplinary group exhibitions at the local, national, and international levels, both in Poland and abroad. He has been awarded numerous departmental and state honors, including the Medal of the National Education Commission, the Silver and Gold Cross of Merit, the Gold Medal for Long Service, and the Bronze Medal for Merit to Culture Gloria Artis.

Photo by Michał Święcicki