Change at the St. Gallen Office for Culture
The Office for Culture of the Canton of St. Gallen is getting a new head. Tanja Scartazzini is leaving the canton at the end of August to take up a management position with the city of Winterthur.
Tanja Scartazzini took over as Head of the Office of Culture on 1 August 2021. According to the canton's press release, her work was "characterized by changes and special challenges". Under her leadership, the Office of Culture implemented the support measures in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tanja Scartazzini played a key role in the continuation of important major projects in the cultural sector, such as the project for a new state archive, which was approved by voters in 2022, and the new library project. Tanja Scartazzini oversaw the establishment of the cultural promotion region of St.Gallen and the surrounding area and provided important impetus for the further development of the St.Gallen Cultural Foundation and the harmonization of regional cultural promotion organizations.
Tanja Scartazzini is leaving the St. Gallen Office for Culture at the end of August to take over as Head of the Office for Culture of the City of Winterthur on September 1, 2023. The government regrets her departure and thanks Tanja Scartazzini for her commitment and achievements. Her position will be advertised shortly.
