Kulturstiftung des Bundes
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About Kulturstiftung des Bundes
editThe Kulturstiftung des Bundes is one of the most significant public cultural foundations in Europe, dedicated to the promotion of art and culture within the framework of federal competence. Based in Halle an der Saale, the foundation supports innovative programs and projects at an international level and promotes cultural initiatives in all areas without thematic restrictions. The foundation is financed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
Key Products and Services
editThe Kulturstiftung des Bundes offers a variety of funding opportunities, including general project funding and program-related funding. The supported areas include image and space, stage and movement, music and sound, film and new media, word and knowledge, heritage and mediation, as well as transformation and future. The foundation initiates and supports projects that address current societal issues, such as the aesthetic potentials of AI technologies or new models for cultural institutions.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Kulturstiftung des Bundes is to promote cultural diversity and artistic exchange. The foundation places great importance on supporting innovative and experimental projects that open new perspectives and strengthen intercultural dialogue. Another central value is the promotion of diversity in the cultural sector to reflect and integrate different dimensions of diversity.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is an essential part of the work of the Kulturstiftung des Bundes. The foundation actively engages in the development and promotion of projects that address climate and sustainability issues. Programs such as "Transformation and Future" and "Climate and Sustainability" aim to encourage cultural institutions and actors to develop and implement sustainable practices. The foundation pursues a comprehensive environmental policy aimed at integrating ecological responsibility into all aspects of its work.
Current Initiatives
editCurrent initiatives of the foundation include the program "LOKAL – Program for Culture and Engagement," which promotes collaboration between cultural actors and new partners in smaller communities. Another notable project is "Art & AI," which provides artist groups and cultural institutions with resources to explore the aesthetic potential of AI technologies and reflect on their societal impacts.
The Kulturstiftung des Bundes remains a central actor in promoting art and culture in Germany and beyond by supporting innovative projects that possess both artistic and societal relevance.
Sources:
edit- https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/en
- https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/en/magazine/magazine_36.html
- https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/en/magazine/magazine_32.html
- https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/de/stiftung/stellenangebote.html
- https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/en/funding.html