Appenzell Ausserrhoden presents cultural concept
The 2016 cultural concept of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden was presented in Heiden. Those present voted in favor of allocating CHF 10,000 for exchanges with refugee artists. One focus is on music.
Based on the evaluation of the objectives for the years 2012 to 2015, seven priorities have been defined for the next four-year period in a three-stage process. On the one hand, four focal points from recent years - cultural mediation, literature, cooperation between museums and the search for a Werkhaus - will be continued and deepened. On the other hand, three new priorities will be set with music, the cultural landscape community and culture in society. All seven focal points are detailed in the 2016 cultural concept and are accompanied by measures.
The question of what they would do with CHF 10,000 in cultural funding was answered by around 50 artists and cultural practitioners, intermediaries, event organizers and representatives of institutions. At the presentation, the answers were presented as short statements about the concept. Seven proposals were available for selection on Wednesday evening. In a two-stage process, those present at the cultural encounter made a clear decision: the money is to be used to promote exchange with refugee cultural workers through cooperation and to give them access to local cultural networks.
