12 Oct

Posted at 20:59h in Uncategorized

To: Application package for the Open Call “for the design and implementation of virtual tours of cultural sites” launched on 1st October 2020.

The purpose of this corrigendum is to publish the correction in the Application package and in the Application form.

The first change is in the Albanian language Application Form on page 7, section “Financial Plan”. The corrected text in the budget table under “Amount requested from SCFA” now reads as follows: “Maximum grant-requested to SCFA is 2,200,000 Lek” complying with our intent, as already expressed through our Application Guidelines Document page 2 , paragraph “What kind of expenses are reimbursable?” which also reads: “Maximum grant-request to SCFA is 2,200,000 LEK.”

The second change is to our application deadline, which will be extended from 15th of October to the 22nd of October.

 

We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.

01 Oct

Posted at 09:59h in Local Grants Program

OPENING DATE: 1 October 2020

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 October 24:00 CET

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 October 24:00 CET

CONTACT: [email protected]

The Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania is launching an open call for the design and implementation of virtual tours of cultural sites.

Should you be interested to learn more, you are welcome to download our Application package.

You are kindly asked to carefully read the guidelines before you submit an application.

In case of uncertainty, please send your questions 10th of October in our email address. The answers of all the submitted questions will be published collectively by 12 October 2020.

Please kindly note that, in the framework of SCFA regulation, you will not receive private answers by email before this date.

15 May

Posted at 16:35h in Local Grants Program

Following the sixth call for local grants and the third call for regional grants of the Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania, we hereby announce the projects selected for funding.

We take the opportunity to thank every applicant for their time, energy, commitment and interest! We welcome and encourage each of you to apply in our future calls.

6th Local Grants Call

Applicant: Arbi Allushi

Project: Youth Free Zone

Theme: Challenging the Status Quo

Duration of Implementation : 45 days

Applicant: Bianti Kuko

Project: Earth Gap

Theme: Environment on focus

Duration of Implementation : 62 days

Applicant: Jonida Sela

Project: Arapët e Polenës

Theme: Cultural heritage

Duration of Implementation : 50 days

Applicant: Neraida Cukali

Project: Vices of Communism

Theme: Stories from the collective memory

Duration of Implementation : 105 days

3rd Regional Call: Art Residency Program

Individual/Organization: Code Partners

Project:Music beyond all borders – new narratives for a melodious Balkan

Grant: Regional grant for the design and implementation of an art-residency program

Duration of Implementation : 120 Days

01 May

Posted at 13:22h in Uncategorized

The Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania would like to notify the applicants of the Sixth Local Grants Call and the Third Regional Grants Call, about a delay in the publication of winners.

The results of both calls are expected to be released in mid-May.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.

23 Jan

Posted at 18:20h in Uncategorized

RELEASE DATE: 23 January 2020

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1 April 2020

CONTACT: [email protected]

In the context of empowering cross-border dialogue and to enhance intercultural understanding through arts in the Western Balkans, Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania invites local and regional cultural organizations to submit proposals for the design and implementation of an Art Residency Program that emphasizes this aspect.

The mission of the fund is to bring together a group of talented artists from different backgrounds and countries of the region and offer them the space, time and context to produce art works that explore and comprehend relationships and coexistence despite political discordance.

Applications are welcome from cultural organizations from Albania or the region, with proven experience in organizing, managing or being partners in previous art residency programs.

If you are interested to apply, please carefully read the application guidelines before submitting your proposal.

In case of unclarities please send your questions by 20th of March 2020 to [email protected].

23 Jan

Posted at 17:51h in Local Grants Program

OPENING DATE: 23 January 2020

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1 April 2020 24:00 CET

CONTACT: [email protected]

The Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania opens the sixth call for applications for local grants. The proposals must address one of the following thematic areas:

Culture outside of the capital

Access to culture has been often seen as a privilege of the people who live in the capital. This affects local artists and audiences in smaller cities. In the long term, the centralization of the cultural scene might contribute to unequal development. By supporting cultural projects outside of Tirana, the Swiss Cultural Fund aims to contribute in the decentralization of the cultural scene.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects taking place in cities, towns or natural spots outside of Tirana.

Focus on the environment

Artists as active citizens and cultural organizations have the power to promote positive change on critical causes, such as the environment.
However their engagement is tangled with complex logistical issues and lack of resources.
By supporting cultural projects with a focus on the environment, the SCFA aims to encourage artists in engaging in cultural activism, with an impact outside of the cultural sphere.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects that utilize art and culture as means of addressing environmental issues.

Challenging the status-quo

In democratic societies, throughout history, artists have raised the voice and have often been heard on the necessity of social change.
Social change needs imagination, and nothing better than arts and culture can enrich this imagination. Considering that art and culture attracts and inspires wide audiences, through this call the SCFA aims to support projects that potential impact beyond the cultural sector.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects that utilize art and culture as means of raising questions and critical thought on issues related to democracy, activism, freedom of speech and social justice.

Stories from the collective memory

Albanian culture has faced rapid changes throughout the last thirty years. However, instead of acting as a process of cultural enrichment, this change has been seen by many as merely cultural replacement. This sense of replacement is often the source of misconception and alienation between new and previous generations.

By supporting projects that emphasize on collective memory, we hope to build bridges that cross the generation gap and promote common youth ideals and cultural continuity.
By supporting projects around this theme, the SCFA aims to motivate Albanian artists to delve deeper into Albanian life and bring to surface a variety of original stories from our past.

This area of the call is open for proposals of artistic and cultural projects that explore intriguing aspects of life throughout recent Albanian history by means of first-hand witness.

Albanian Design

Design is among the most prolific sectors of economy with impact on individuals and small business. While Albania has a new generation of talented graphic, fashion, architectural and interior designers, their work is barely promoted beyond their own personal efforts.
By supporting projects around this theme, the SCFA aims to enable young Albanian designers to advance their skills, free from intervention and investor restrictions and promote their work in tangible forms.

This area of the call is open for proposals of design projects that feature young Albanian designers as centerpiece of functional production of working prototypes.

Cultural heritage

This area of the call is open for proposals of cultural projects that research and document the work tools used in Albanian traditional crafts, weaving, cloth-making, agriculture and food-production practices.

You may find the application form and application guidelines inside the Application package

You are kindly asked to carefully read the guidelines before you fill your application form.

In case of uncertainty, please send your questions by 20th of March 2020 12:00 at [email protected] before you submit your application.

06 Nov

Posted at 22:28h in Local Grants Program

Following the fifth call for local grants and the second call for regional grants of the Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania, we hereby announce the projects selected for funding.

We take the opportunity to thank every applicant for their time, energy, commitment and interest! We welcome and encourage each of you to apply in our future calls.

5th Local Call: Music Production Workshop

Individual/Organization: Herta Basha

Grant: Local grant for the design and implementation of a music workshop 

Duration of Implementation : 1 month

Description:

Studio recording workshop consisting of theory about recording, performance, harmonies, with focus in rock music and practice in recording studio for a group of young individual artists. The workshop will be mentored and facilitated by musician Bojken Lako and a supporting team.

2nd Regional Call: Art Residency Program

Individual/Organization: Zeta Center

Grant: Regional grant for the design and implementation of an art-residency program

Duration of Implementation : 90 Days

Description:

Extensive Art residency program hosted in Tirana in the fields of visual arts. The artists are invited through confirmed partner organizations in the region and selected from a pool of 16 proposed candidates. Several speakers from relevant themes will present lectures, their work or talks.

The program will last four weeks. With research in the first week, planning and work in the second and third week, and exhibition preparation in the final week.

The final exhibition at Zeta Gallery, a 90 sqm space in Blloku area will stay open for two weeks.

 

02 Aug

Posted at 20:00h in Uncategorized

RELEASE DATE: 2 August 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 September 2019

EXTENDED DEADLINE: 15 October 2019

CONTACT: [email protected]

Music is an intricate form of art. As such, it poses logistical challenges. For young artists in Albania, these challenges can become an obstacle, discouraging them to explore their talent and skills.

Although public and private educational institutions provide certain infrastructure, there is a lack of an independent collaborative atmosphere, in which young and emerging artists can work, collaborate and produce together.

If music of high artistic value is supported, it can influence society and generate development opportunities.

In Albania there is a number of young promising artists in the genres of rock, jazz, alternative, and electronic music. They often lack mentoring and facilities such as: rehearsal space, recording equipment, promotional infrastructure, staging etc.

Therefore, to boost creativity among young musicians, the Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania, invites cultural organizations to submit proposals for a music production workshop (MPW), through which a group of young musicians can create and explore their creativity with the support of qualified mentorship and logistics.

Applications are welcome from cultural organizations with proven experience in the field.

If you are interested to apply, please carefully read the application guidelines before submitting your proposal.