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Art+: Thematic event
What
Thematic event (analogue, digital or hybrid) that gives fresh impetus to art and culture in Switzerland and makes them publicly accessible to an audience.
For Whom
Cultural institutions and organisations
Selection Criteria
- Possible formats: festivals, discussion series, workshops, etc.
- Relevance of the content and feasibility (i.a. whether the event gives fresh impetus and stimulates debate at the interface between artistic, social and/or scientific topics)
- Implemented according to professional standards
- Open to the public
In addition to these specific criteria, the apply.
Financial Contribution
- Maximum grant of CHF 50,000
- The grant may cover the following: a contribution towards the conception costs (curating), fees for artists from Switzerland and the invited social and/or scientific experts, a contribution towards the specific communication measures.
Content Of Application
- Description of the planned event concept (incl. final programme with all invitees)
- Implementation plan
- Budget and financial plan (incl. information regarding all financial assistance requested from third parties)
- Details of the invitees (CVs, portfolios, etc.) and current CVs of the event organisers
- In the case of an exclusively virtual event, a compelling national or international online strategy must be demonstrated.
Format-specific Exclusion Criteria
- Grants towards infrastructure, equipment and operating costs, as well as maintenance costs in the case of a digital format
- Grants towards the presentation of artistic works (including exhibitions, performances, etc.)
- Grants towards an event with outreach and/or an event that promotes the cause
- Private event for an expert audience
Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines
Funding requests up to CHF 25,000 | Funding requests over CHF 25’000 | |
Submission deadline | Open year-round | Open year-round |
Earliest start date for the project | Eight weeks after submitting the application | Four months after submitting the application |
Notification of decision | Within eight weeks | Within four months |