St. Gallen changes work contribution rules
In 2017, the Office of Culture of the Canton of St.Gallen is once again offering grants for works and residencies in Rome for artists. Based on the experience of previous years, the two funding opportunities have been reviewed, revised and supplemented.
Previously, the amount of a work grant was CHF 20,000, and a total of ten work grants were awarded annually to the categories of applied arts, visual arts, literature, music and theater/dance. From 2017, the amount of a work grant is flexible and can be CHF 10,000, CHF 20,000 or CHF 30,000. The artists specify the desired amount with their application and give reasons for it. The criteria for the amount of the contribution are time spent, material, travel expenses and collaborations.
Thanks to the new flexibility, the canton is convinced that smaller projects, for example by younger artists, can also be supported with a work grant if the idea convinces the jury. Very complex and elaborate ideas should be able to receive the corresponding funding opportunity with the maximum contribution. The desired contribution amount is binding for the jury. A maximum total amount of CHF 260,000 is available.
The stay in Rome is financed in collaboration with the association "Freunde Kulturwohnung Rom". An apartment in the lively San Lorenzo district of the eternal city is available to artists for three months at a time. The cultural projects planned there should have a connection to the city of Rome or the urban space. The categories of applied arts and design, visual arts, film, literature, music, theater/dance and also history and memory are considered.
The Office for Culture is accepting applications until February 20, 2017. This is a slightly shorter deadline than in the past. The final decisions on the awarding of work grants and residencies in Rome will be made in May 2017. Detailed information and the application form are available on the website www.kultur.sg.ch or can be requested by telephone (Amt für Kultur, St.Leonhard-Strasse 40, 9001 St.Gallen, 058 229 43 29).
