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The ZASP Association is a community of artists – we understand how unique and full of challenges the world we live in every day can be. Together, it’s easier to take action, overcome obstacles, support others, and at the same time create better opportunities for ourselves.
If you have ideas for initiatives that support our artistic community, want to grow as an artist, or are looking to be part of something bigger – join the largest organization in Poland bringing together performing arts professionals.
You can join the appropriate ZASP professional section if you are:
- an actor or actress
- a director
- a playwright
- a theatre critic
- a set designer
- a dancer
- a choreographer
- a voice actor or voice actress
- or if you work in another profession related to the performing arts
What does ZASP membership offer?
At ZASP, you can initiate activities that support our artistic community and take advantage of programs aimed at supporting artists and cultural events (including grants from the SKE Fund).
Every task we take on, we do for ourselves and for others. We create a community of shared values. We believe that our community will continue to come up with bold new ideas for shaping the future of the artistic world.
We co-create a friendly environment for sharing knowledge and skills, building collaborations, and forming partnerships.
You can count on support from the community or offer your support to the Association’s community. We welcome all initiatives.
As a member of the Association, you can take part in decisions on matters important to the entire artistic community.
At ZASP, you can initiate activities that support our artistic community and take advantage of programs aimed at supporting artists and cultural events (including grants from the SKE Fund).
Every task we take on, we do for ourselves and for others. We create a community of shared values. We believe that our community will continue to come up with bold new ideas for shaping the future of the artistic world.
We co-create a friendly environment for sharing knowledge and skills, building collaborations, and forming partnerships.
You can count on support from the community or offer your support to the Association’s community. We welcome all initiatives.
As a member of the Association, you can take part in decisions on matters important to the entire artistic community.
Other benefits
the possibility of receiving a recommendation
the possibility of carrying out projects as an Institution
rehearsal space
conference room
health insurance
funeral fund
Guaranteed Self-Help Fund (known as the Funeral Fund) in the amount of 3,000 PLN.
legal assistance
access to the ZASP portal
awards
local branch
Multisport
Multisport Plus + accompanying person
Multisport Light (8 entries) + accompanying person
Kids and Kids Aqua
Student
If you wish to purchase a card, please contact your local Branch office.
We want performing artists in Poland to know their rights, feel the strength of community, and recognize their own agency. That’s why we continue to expand the range of benefits that come with ZASP membership.
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Związek Artystów Scen Polskich ZASP – Stowarzyszenie
Al. Ujazdowskie 45
00-536 Warszawa
We welcome feedback, ideas, and comments.
How to become a member of ZASP?
ZASP is an association that brings together artists and creators in professional sections – people employed or engaged in theatres and on stage, in radio and television, film, dubbing, etc. Depending on the type of artistic activity, members can join one of two types of sections: repertory or non-repertory.
Repertory sections
Repertory sections are intended for artists who hold copyrights or rights to artistic performances and entrust their management to ZASP. These include, among others: voice actors, film and television actors.
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A person may become a member of a repertory section if they:
- Hold Polish citizenship or the citizenship of another European Union member state, or a country that is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – a party to the European Economic Area agreement – or reside or have their registered office in one of those countries, provided that before submitting the membership application for repertory status,
- Have signed a collective rights management agreement with ZASP concerning copyrights or rights to artistic performances, and
- Have received at least PLN 1,000 gross in income from copyrights or artistic performances within the last three full financial years, or – for the same period – have unpaid receivables from such rights in that amount.
Non-Repertory Sections
Non-repertory sections include artists professionally involved in stage activities who do not take part in the distribution of income from copyrights. These include, among others: theatre and stage actors, dancers, directors, set designers, theatre critics.
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A person may become a non-repertory member if they hold Polish citizenship or the citizenship of another European Union member state, or a country that is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – a party to the European Economic Area agreement – or reside in one of those countries, and additionally meet the following conditions:
- Have professional qualifications confirmed by a diploma from a national or foreign higher education arts institution, or a university offering a similar field of study, or an arts secondary school with rights granted by the competent minister, or have passed an external exam before ZASP – unless, at the time of submitting the application, they have at least three years of professional experience, or
- Perform supporting artistic roles and have at least three years of professional experience in this area.
We would appreciate your help in promoting the opportunity to join the ZASP community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Participation in meetings is not mandatory. You can join ZASP whether you want to have a real influence on decisions being made or simply want to strengthen our group.
The membership fee is divided into two parts:
- a fixed amount for the Assistance Fund (known as the Funeral Fund) – PLN 6 (until 31.12.2023) / PLN 10 (from 1.01.2024)
- a membership fee set by the respective Branch
Remember, by paying your dues, you support the community.
- Fill out the membership declaration.
If you’d like assistance from a ZASP staff member, schedule a consultation – we’ll prepare the necessary documents together. - You can deliver the completed documents along with proof of payment to the ZASP Office (Al. Ujazdowskie 45, Warsaw), a local Branch, or send them to:
Związek Artystów Scen Polskich
Al. Ujazdowskie 45
00-536 Warszawa - You will receive a confirmation of your membership, access to the ZASP portal (POA), and a membership card.
Other common questions
According to §10 section 3 of the ZASP Statute, a person with repertory status may be:
A rights holder who has Polish citizenship or the citizenship of another European Union member state, or of a state belonging to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – a party to the European Economic Area agreement – or resides or has their registered office in one of those states, provided that before submitting the application for repertory membership status, they have signed a collective rights management agreement with ZASP for copyrights or rights to artistic performances, and during the last three full accounting years have received income from such rights (as defined by the Collective Rights Management Act) in an average annual gross amount of no less than PLN 1,000, or – for the same period – have unpaid receivables from such rights in that amount.
An entity representing rights holders, with Polish or EU/EFTA citizenship or residence/seat in one of those countries, that has signed a collective rights management agreement with ZASP and meets the same income criteria as above.
According to §10 section 4 of the ZASP Statute, a person with non-repertory status may be:
A natural person who has Polish citizenship or the citizenship of another EU or EFTA member state – a party to the European Economic Area agreement – or resides in one of those countries, and additionally meets one of the following conditions:
Has professional qualifications confirmed by a diploma from a national or foreign higher education arts institution, a university offering a similar field of study, or an arts secondary school authorized by the competent ministry, or has passed an external examination before ZASP, unless they have at least three years of professional experience at the time of application for non-repertory membership,
or
Performs supporting artistic functions and has at least three years of professional experience in that area.
The fees enable the operation of the Association’s Branches, allowing them to continue working for the artistic community – including on your behalf.
The handling fee is a one-time, non-refundable payment of PLN 50, due upon submission of the documents.
The ZASP Main Board may pass a resolution to exclude a member from the Association if membership fees have not been paid for more than 24 months.
In special cases, the Main Board may decide to cancel all or part of the outstanding membership fees. To do so, you must submit an appropriate request to the Main Board.
A ZASP member who has been officially removed from the Association due to unpaid membership fees may reapply for membership after two years from the date of removal.