About Árvore

We support differently.

Instead of funding individual projects, we contribute to the artists’ living expenses for four years. This creates more freedom for their creativity, music and careers.

We're rooted in music.

The foundation was established in 2015 by musicians – developed from their own experience of living and working as independent artists. Most of the people involved with Árvore are active musicians, especially the foundation board and the committee that decides on funding applications.

We raise awareness.

Árvore regularly gives the public insight into the lives and work of independent musicians. On the one hand through “Wovon lebst du? Ein Podcast über Geld und Leidenschaft”, and on the other through our report, which is published yearly.

We stay connected.

Once a year, Árvore organizes a gathering in the Swiss mountains for former and new grant holders. Here, artists connect, share know-how, and inspire each other.

Team

Fabian Gisler (musician) – Foundation Board

Stefan Rusconi (musician) – Foundation Board

Lucia Cadotsch (musician) – Head of Commission

Maria Ursprung (author) – Podcast concept and host

Victor Moser (musician) – Podcast concept and sound

Ibadet Ramadani (musician) – Annual gathering organization

Keshav Purushotham (musician) – Annual gathering organization

Johannes Raggio (creative director) – Development and communication

Michael Eichenberger (fiduciary) – Development and finance

Katja Gretzinger – Graphic and web design

web3000 – Programming

Foundation purpose

The foundation aims to contribute to cultural diversity and to an open society, with a focus on music. It pursues this purpose in particular by supporting cultural practitioners and by engaging with new funding models. The foundation may award scholarships as contributions to living expenses in order to provide the necessary creative freedom. It can support cultural practitioners in emergency situations and improve structures through appropriate measures. It also contributes to enhancing the public perception of cultural practitioners.