Polish Audiovisual Publishers was established by the Minister of Culture in September 2005. Its main task is to make professional recordings of the most important artistic events in the country - mainly in the areas of music, theatre and the opera, but also graphic arts and literature – and to present these recordings in public and private media in Poland and abroad. PWA also produces TV and radio broadcasts related to culture, science and education in Poland. Another aspect of PWA’s activity is to initiate and co-organise its own events in the areas listed above. The recordings made by PWA will help build up a video library of contemporary Polish culture.