The Society of Authors ZAiKS

 
Organisation formed in 1918 to bring together composers, poets, dramatists, translators, screenwriters, lyricists and choreographers. It manages authors’ rights, granting licenses on their behalf, collecting money due them, and pursuing any claims of rights’ infringement. ZAiKS also assists many of the activities of the Polish authors, giving prizes in competitions, running Authors’ Retreat Houses, and offering the artists much needed social assistance. Individual artists and organisations can apply for funds to develop their projects.