Info hub Covid-19
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Do you have any important information you would like to share with cultural practitioners or organizations in cultural promotion? Please send it to:
infopoint@prohelvetia.ch
The information on this page will be updated on an ongoing basis. Some of the information linked on this page is only available in certain languages, therefore it has been maintained in its original language.
The situation in connection with Covid-19 poses an enormous challenge for the entire arts scene in Switzerland. The Swiss Confederation, cantons, municipalities, foundations, associations and cultural practitioners are continuously working on solutions and offers of aid. On this page you will find the latest information on federal measures, information on Pro Helvetia’s funding measures and calls for proposals, as well as links to websites of associations and other cultural actors in various disciplines.
Furthermore, we ask you to share important information for cultural practitioners and organisations promoting artistic and cultural creation via the above-mentioned email address.
Please note: This platform was established in order to exchange information and is not a hotline.
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An overview and regularly updated information on federal measures to soften the economic consequences of coronavirus in the cultural sector can be found on the Confederation website (German, French or Italian).
Check the different options to see if they apply to your situation.
Suisseculture Sociale and the cantons are responsible for the allocation of funds.
Emergency aid
Compensation for losses
Financial support
During the Covid 19 pandemic, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia adjusted its funding practices in selected areas to the prevailing circumstances in 2020 and 2021. As of 2022, many of the tested measures have been incorporated into the foundation’s regular funding portfolio.
Promotional Practise and Handling of Applications
Please note, that Pro Helvetia expects incoming applications to adhere to COVID19 related public health and safety measures. Decision making will consider the likelihood of the project being realised under the Covid-19 related measures in force in the country or region concerned. For further questions, please contact the responsible division.
Adjusted Funding Measures and Calls for Applications
«To-gather» International Collaboration (2021)
In 2021, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia launched a call to support the development and testing of new frameworks and methodologies for working internationally. The «To-gather» International Collaboration call supports 2–3-year collaborations between arts practitioners, cultural organisations and institutions in Switzerland and their counterparts in the regions of the Pro Helvetia liaison offices.
«Bridges to the Future» (2021)
In 2021, the «Bridges to the Future» package of measures has been introduced in various disciplines in response to the pandemic. Pro Helvetia has also launched several calls for applications offering artists and cultural practitioners the opportunity to continue developing their ideas and formats and to create a basis for the future. Special emphasis has been given to new models of dissemination, visibility and networking.
«Close Distance» (2020)
The 2020 corona crisis prompted the Arts Council to adapt its funding measures through new initiatives. Launched in April, «Close Distance», the transdisciplinary call for projects, sought new formats to enable the production and dissemination of artistic works despite restrictions on freedom of movement and assembly. The call supported nearly 60 projects, online or analogue, in the Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts and Literature.
Send us your Inputs
Do you have any important information you would like to share with cultural practitioners or organizations in cultural promotion? Please send it to:
infopoint@prohelvetia.ch
The information on this page will be updated on an ongoing basis. Some of the information linked on this page is only available in certain languages, therefore it has been maintained in its original language.
Here we provide information from the cultural sector for cultural practitioners and other interested parties, which is sent to us.
General
- Taskforce Culture
- branchenhilfe.ch
- News Suisseculture
- News SwissFoundations
- News Artos
- #culturacasa La culture romande depuis chez vous, en période de confinement
- Info IG Kultur Luzern
- Rote Fabrik, Zürich: Ausschreibung künstlerische Recherche
- Hochschule Luzern, Online-Fachkurs Fundraising für Kulturschaffende: Gezieltes Fundraising in Zeiten von Corona
Design & Interactive media
- News Swiss Design Association
- Swiss Game Developers Association (SGDA): Resources for Swiss game creators in time of the COVID-19 pandemic
Literature
- News and Info A*dS: Autorinnen und Autoren der Schweiz
- News ssa société suisse des auteurs
- Info sbvv Schweizer Buchhändler- und Verleger-Verband
- Info LIVRESUISSE
Music
- News and Info SONART
- News Schweizerischer Musikerverband (SMV)
- Info SUISA
- Aktuelle Entwicklungen auf kulturpolitischer Ebene Schweizer Musikrat SMR
Performing Arts
- News ticker Danse Suisse
- News ticker t. Theaterschaffende Schweiz
- Syndicat Suisse Romand du Spectacle (SSRS): newsfeed & plateforme spéciale infoscene.ch
Visual Arts
Film
- AROPA association romande de la production audiovisuelle
International
- Info on the move
- The Adobe Blog: Economic recovery tools for artists during the pandemic
- Kickstarter: COVID-19: Ressourcen für Künstler
Loss of artist fees and income
- Data collection SONART for cultural practitioners of all disciplines
- Data collection Schweizerischer Musikerverband (SMV)
Donations
- colibri Donation Button: a project by wemakeit and Pro Helvetia
- kulturklinik.ch
