The cantons of Nidwalden and Obwalden are offering work grants for artists and cultural practitioners for the first time in 2014. With this collaboration, the two cantons want to provide targeted support to artists and cultural practitioners in a specific field every year. This time it's music.
The first call for applications is aimed at musicians of any style. The applications submitted will be assessed by a jury of experts. A work grant of CHF 20,000 and a work grant of CHF 10,000 will be awarded.
The work grants are intended to support artists and cultural practitioners directly and on a personal basis. They should be able to engage with an innovative, artistic idea or deepen and develop their artistic skills in a targeted manner.
Applications must be submitted in full to the Nidwalden Office for Culture or the Obwalden Office for Culture and Sport by January 10, 2014 at the latest. The application form can be downloaded at www.nw.ch or www.ow.chsearch term "Werkbeiträge", can be downloaded.
