Appenzell Ausserrhoden revises cultural funding
In the 2021 cultural concept, the government council of the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden sets out funding priorities for the next four years. The two previous priorities of music and literature are now combined under the heading of creation.
After the 2016 cultural concept was extended by one year in coordination with the legislature, the new edition is now available. Seven priorities have been defined for the next four-year period. Three priorities from the previous cultural concept - cultural mediation, cooperation between museums and diversity and social cohesion - will be continued and deepened.
The two former priorities of music and literature will now be continued under the heading of creation. The Government Council has also formulated three new priorities: "Textiles and Cooperation with the Economy and International Exchange" is dedicated to the historical past and economic future. The fact that culture is more than just a single artistic work and has a decisive influence on community life is taken into account by the new focus on "Interdisciplinary platforms". In addition, "Social and financial perspectives for the future" will draw conclusions from the experiences of the coronavirus pandemic.
