Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen

The Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen was established in 1993 as a legal foundation under public law by the Free State of Saxony and is headquartered in Dresden. It annually supports around 900 projects in the fields of visual arts, performing arts, music, literature, film, socio-culture, and industrial culture, as well as interdisciplinary initiatives, with a total volume exceeding five million euros. Additionally, the foundation awards scholarships, acquires contemporary artworks for the Free State of Saxony, and develops its own funding programs to respond flexibly to social and cultural change. The funds are derived from tax revenues based on the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament. The foundation works closely with partners in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, and neighboring European countries.

The Kulturstiftung des Freistaates Sachsen is committed to the free development of art and culture in the Free State of Saxony. It supports innovative projects that promote cultural diversity, strengthen intercultural dialogue, and explore new artistic forms of expression. Independent expert committees ensure transparent and quality-oriented allocation of funds. As an ambassador of Saxon culture, the foundation fosters partnership-based relationships with local, national, and international stakeholders.

Professional artists as well as cultural initiatives, institutions, and networks based in the Free State of Saxony are supported in the fields of visual arts, performing arts, music, literature, film, socioculture, and industrial culture. Eligible to apply are both individuals (especially for scholarships) and legal entities that pursue innovative concepts with their projects, initiate sustainable development processes, or make a supraregional and intercultural contribution.