Act on the Promotion of Culture in the Canton of Uri (Culture Promotion Act, KFG) (Kulturförderungsgesetz, KFG) - Subject Matter (KFG)

1. This Act regulates the principles of cultural promotion by the canton and the municipalities.

1. The Purpose of Cultural Promotion

a) to create favorable conditions for culture

b) to promote artistic creation

c) to support cultural mediation, research, and cultural participation

d) to preserve and strengthen cultural diversity

e) to promote cultural exchange

f) to facilitate the public's access to culture

1. The canton and the municipalities respect the independence and freedom of cultural creation and activity in the fulfillment of their duties.

1. Cultural Promotion Includes

a) Financial contributions to artists, researchers, organizations, and institutions

b) Awards for exceptional achievements

c) Purchases of works

d) Professional consultation

e) Provision of services, premises, and facilities

f) Participation in cultural enterprises and foundations

g) Contributions awarded in the context of competitions

1. There is no legal entitlement to support under this law.

1. The canton and the municipalities shall jointly promote culture within the scope of their jurisdiction.

2. The canton and the municipalities shall collaborate with public and private bodies involved in cultural life to fulfill the purpose.

1. The Canton promotes culture within the Canton of Uri, especially with reference to Uri.

2. The Canton promotes culture in all its expressions, particularly literature, music, theater, dance, visual arts, folk culture and traditions, photography, film, design and architecture, as well as their research.

3. The Canton promotes cultural participation and the dissemination of culture with the aim of bringing cultural heritage and artistic creation closer to the population. It supports projects that encourage the population to engage in their own cultural activities.

1. The canton generally supports only cultural institutions and events that are publicly accessible.

2. In providing support according to Article 4, the canton particularly considers the following criteria

a) Importance for the Canton of Uri

b) Uniqueness or rarity

c) Sustainable impact

d) Cultural and societal value

3. In supporting offerings for cultural mediation, the canton particularly considers the following criteria

a) Quality and professionalism of mediation

b) Clear focus on target groups

c) Contribution to the educational offerings of the canton

4. The government council can further elaborate on the forms of support and promotion criteria in a regulation.

1. The canton grants one-time or recurring contributions. Contributions can notably be made for

a) organizations and institutions active at the cantonal level

b) cultural creators and researchers with a connection to the Canton of Uri

c) projects, organizations, and institutions of supra-regional or national significance

d) inter-municipal projects

e) projects, organizations, and institutions in individual municipalities, provided that the municipality also participates in the project

1. The Government Council regulates the responsibilities in a regulation.

1. The canton promotes culture with funds from the regular budget, the lottery fund, or donations.

2. The ordinary financial competencies according to the Constitution of the Canton of Uri (RB 1.1101) apply.

1. In the case of new constructions and comprehensive renovations of cantonal buildings, a contribution for art and construction can be provided.

2. Expenditures for art and construction are decided together with the project credit.

3. The Landrat regulates the specifics in an ordinance.

1. The municipalities promote cultural activities within the scope of their financial capabilities.

2. They particularly promote culture within their municipal area and with a special connection to their municipality.

1. The municipal communities designate an entity responsible for cultural promotion within the community. This entity undertakes the following tasks in particular

a) Point of contact for the canton and other municipal communities

b) Promotion of collaboration between public and private sponsors of cultural life within the community

c) Advising public and private sponsors of cultural life within the community

1. This law is subject to a referendum. The government council determines when it comes into force.