The Department of Culture of the Canton of Valais offers scholarships and grants. They are aimed at all musicians who wish to pursue a professional career, whether in the field of classical or contemporary music or chanson.
Three three-year grants for musicians and groups amounting to CHF 15,000 per year for musicians and CHF 30,000 per year for groups as well as two grants for compositions amounting to CHF 10,000 will be awarded.
Three to five grants of up to CHF 25,000 per project are available for setting up studios for contemporary music and three grants of up to CHF 20,000 per project for collaborations between professional and amateur musicians.
Finally, three tutoring projects for aspiring artists will be funded in the amount of CHF 2000 to CHF 5000. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2013. More information: www.vs.ch
