International funderBased in Switzerland

Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung

Wald AR, SwitzerlandWebsite

About Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung

Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung primarily supports arts and culture through its Birli artist-in-residence house in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, offering studio/lodging space and stipends to visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and other independent creatives. The foundation also maintains and makes accessible a collection of eastern Swiss folk culture, suggesting a strong interest in both contemporary artistic production and regional cultural heritage. Its support appears especially oriented toward practice-based, collaborative, and public-facing artistic work tied to the residency program.

Focus Areas

Artist ResidenciesVisual Arts and Creative PracticeMusic and Sound ArtPerformance and Film CollaborationRegional Folk Culture and Ethnographic Heritage

Giving Approach

Primarily residency-based support rather than open-cycle grantmaking: artists receive an atelier apartment/studio plus a stipend for a defined residency period. Applications appear to run on a scheduled intake basis (next deadline noted for end of July 2026), with funding focused on selected residents and associated public events rather than broad project grants.

How to approach this funder

Watch the residency calendar and apply for the Birli Atelierstipendium by the stated deadline (next intake: end of July 2026). Strong applications should emphasize an independent artistic practice, fit with residency life in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and willingness to engage in public presentations, events, or collaborations during the stay.

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Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung

About Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung

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Giving Approach

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Atelierstipendium / Artist-in-Residence (Birli)

Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung

About Dr. René und Renia Schlesinger-Stiftung

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Atelierstipendium / Artist-in-Residence (Birli)