City and canton of Geneva cooperate in cultural matters
In a joint declaration, the canton and the city of Geneva set out a closer cooperation in cultural policy, based on the cantonal cultural promotion law that came into force on July 27 of this year.
Among other things, the canton will become more involved in supporting Geneva's cultural beacons. This includes investment projects at the Nouvelle Comédie and the ongoing operation of the Grand Théâtre. The canton also intends to increase its support for the expansion of the Historical Museum.
To implement the law, a consultative cultural council (Conseil consultatif de la culture) is to be set up in the next stage in 2014. The aim of the cooperation is "a coherent cultural policy of the city and canton as well as facilitating access to culture for all".
