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1. Thurgau 2. Why fund arts & culture in a rural/suburban region? 3. Kulturstiftung des Kantons Thurgau 4. Chances and challenges Slide 2 Thurgau Slide 3 Thurgau: facts and figures area 991 km2 population 2011250'640 234'000 / 2006 209'000 / 1990 annual growth: ca 1.4% (CH: 1%) capital cityFrauenfeld public expenditure 14 Mia. CHF ( budget 2011) member of the Swiss Confederation since 1803 Slide 4 Thurgau: public expenditure Education 29% Social welfare 17% Public security 12% Health 12% Administration 10% Environment 2% Culture/Leisure 1% Slide 5 Challenge: perception of the region Mathias Gunz, Christian Mueller Inderbitzin: Thurgau Projekte fr die Stillen Zonen, Verlag Niggli, Sulgen/Zrich 2008 Slide 6 Challenge: tension urban networks - quiet zones - Urban typologies metropolitan regions urban networks quiet zones Mathias Gunz, Christian Mueller Inderbitzin: Thurgau Projekte fr die Stillen Zonen, Verlag Niggli, Sulgen/Zrich 2008 Slide 7 Challenge: strong centrifugal forces Mathias Gunz, Christian Mueller Inderbitzin: Thurgau Projekte fr die Stillen Zonen, Verlag Niggli, Sulgen/Zrich 2008 Slide 8 Challenge: growth of population change of social mix population 2011250'640 234'000 / 2006 209'000 / 1990 annual growth: ca 1.4% (CH: 1%) Kreuzlingen: ca 2% Slide 9 Chance and challenge: identity under constant debate perception of the region tension: metropolitan zones / urban networks quiet zones centrifugal forces growth of population / change of social mix identity? Slide 10 Why fund arts & culture in a rural/suburban region? shelter food reproduction spiritual needswork, education, religion, culture, arts, community, etc. Slide 11 Why fund arts & culture in a rural/suburban region? In a rapidly changing environment the access to arts&culture is a crucial element in the process of identity-building within the various communities. Creative / talented people can play an important role in this process. Culture = practice of the identiy of individuals or communities Art = questioning or even challenging identities Slide 12 Thurgau: local and regional culture & art Slide 13 Kulturstiftung des Kantons Thurgau Two main agencies: Kulturamt des Kantons Thurgau part of the Department of Education and Culture -6 museums, cantonal library, archive -performance agreements (theatre ensembles, orchestras, choirs, etc.) -socio-culture -individual grants -funding of projects +/- 25 Mio CHF /year Kulturstiftung des Kantons Thurgau funded by the government with 11Mio CHF independent in its decision-making Kulturstiftung is mandated: to support artistic creation within the canton to promote the dissemination of contemporary culture and the cultural exchange in national and international contexts to contribute to the cultural life in the canton with own programmes and initiatives Slide 14 generations: Internat. Jazztreffen Frauenfeld biannual jazzfestival, one week concert hall and club performances workshops for aspiring young musicians contribution: 90000 CHF (329000.-)/ application Slide 15 Theater Bilitz Weinfelden: theaterblitze festival - theatre for children and young people Swiss companies, drama and puppett theatre accompanying educational activities contribution: 36000 CHF (79100) / application Das gru ne Ku ken Theater Katerland_ the actors picking up the children in the foyer Slide 16 KellerSchuran & die frischen Fische, Dreiegg Frauenfeld weekly liveshow (nov/dec), comedy two actors, liveband focus:local contribution: 25000 CHF (60000) / application Slide 17 Zsuzsanna Gahse, Author: Donauwrfel poetry/prose personal grant contribution: 24000 CHF / application Slide 18 KS/Phnix Theater 81: tanztheaterNow, Steckborn festival of contemporary dance Swiss companies, renowned as well as aspiring choreographers workshop program, lectures contribution: 60000 CHR (121000); KS -Initiative Slide 19 forum andere musik: von der Zerbrechlichkeit der Schnheit five art walks on specific routes questioning the qualities of the landscape Interdisciplinary (visual arts, literature, music,sciences, etc.) regional, national, international positions contribution: 60000 CHF (125000), application Slide 20 Kulturamt/Kulturstiftung: www.thurgaukultur.ch Information platform: calendar of events, magazine, blog, newsletter annual contribution: 20000 CHF (150000), initiative of Kulturamt and Kulturstiftung Slide 21 pullup orchestra: 3. Schritt international tour, CD production hipn Brass orchestra of 10 contribution: 28000 CHF (298000) / application Slide 22 chances level of politics -governmental support (canton, few communes) creation, dissemination, discourse -short ways -open doors -affordable rates for studios, etc Challenges level of politics understanding of the role of arts&culture financial support (communal level) creation, dissemination, discourse develop adequate strategies keep creative people in the region / attract them keep ties with the young artists fund the right projects