Schweizerische Interpretenstiftung SIS

The purpose of the foundation is: to promote and protect performing artists within the meaning of Art. 33 Paragraph 1 URG (musicians, actors, singers, dancers, mimes, clowns, puppeteers, cabaret artists and cabaret artists, etc.), regardless of their professional position. In particular, the foundation can carry out projects by and events with performing artists and / or support them financially, promote measures to combat unemployment among performing artists, support measures to prevent disability and other health risks for performing artists, and provide grants for Organize training and further education, grant interest-free or low-interest loans for training and further education, conduct and / or support further education courses, organize and / or support competitions for performing artists, support guest tours abroad, the participation of performing artists support in international music competitions, advise and support performers in need and their relatives, performers after a health-related interruption of their artistic activity at R support integration. Organize or support symposia, events and publications that deal with topics relevant to the purpose of the foundation. The foundation works closely with other similar foundations and organizations. Within the scope of its foundation's purpose, it can entrust the support of beneficiaries to another specialized organization and provide them with the necessary funds. It can also direct contributions to other domestic and foreign organizations and foundations to pursue similar purposes.