Pro Helvetia

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Pro Helvetia
Founded1939; 85 years ago (1939)
FounderGovernment of Switzerland
TypeCultural institution
Area served
Worldwide
ProductSwiss cultural education

The foundation Pro Helvetia is a public foundation of Switzerland, which supports artists, promotes swiss culture and art abroad. It is responsible for the countries exhibition on major interantional cultural events. The foundation promotes cultural dialogue between the different parts of the country and supports arts in interregional context.

History[edit]

Pro Helvetia was founded 1939

Presidents[edit]

  • From 1939 to 1943, Heinrich Häberlin.
  • From 1944 to 1952, Paul Lachenal.
  • From 1952 to 1964, Jean-Rodolphe de Salis.
  • From 1965 to 1970, Michael Stettler.
  • From 1971 to 1977, Willy Spühler.
  • From 1978 to 1985, Roland Ruffieux.
  • From 1986 to 1989, Sigmund Widmer.
  • From 1990 to 1998, Rosemarie Simmen.
  • From 1998 to 2005, Yvette Jaggi.
  • From 2006 to 2013, Mario Annoni.
  • From 2014 to, Charles Beer.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Franz Kessler, "Die Schweizerische Stiftung Pro Helvetia", Schulthess Polygraphischer Verlag, Zürich, 1993, thèse de doctorat de droit.

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