We support projects in the fields of

  • Performing and visual arts
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Medical research
  • Education and vocational training in Canton Berne

The Foundation and our support sectors

Before submitting an application

We welcome applications that are in line with our objectives, comply with our general criteria for submission, meet our deadlines for submission and conform to our guidelines.

How to submit an application successfully

Our history

By promoting culture, education, humanitarian aid and medical research, Stanley Thomas Johnson wanted to improve people’s quality of life.

The history of the Foundation

Living-room dancers, online archive

Culture Extra

The Ecstatic, Jeremy Nedd

Dance

Appenzeller Bachtage

Music

Medair: Somalia

Conflict and violence

Julian Charrière, “Towards No Earthly Pole”

Visual art

Forever, Tabea Martin

Dance

Chro no lo gi cal, Art Mouvements

Dance

Baobab Centre

Conflict and violence

Bern Music Festival Education Programme

Music

Jazzwerkstatt Bern

Music

guerillaclassics

Music

Rohre, studio-klangraum

Music

Alpentöne 2021 Internationales Musikfestival

Music

Terra

Visual art

Theatre at home – a Webseite by Swiss dance and theatre artists for children amd families

Culture Extra

Verein Treibsand

Visual art

Schlachthaus: theatre for young audiences

Theatre

Heitere Fahne

Theatre

Real Feelings

Visual art

Integration project ICRM

Conflict and violence

Christine Streuli, Musée des beaux-arts de Thoune

Visual art

Ensemble Contrechamps “Duets for one”

Culture Extra

Stolen Moments

Visual art

Orchesterpraktikum und Sommerkonzerte

Music

BewegGrund

Dance

Runway

Dance

Dialogue de l'Ombre Double, SIBJA Kollektiv et Teresa Rotemberg

Culture Extra

NW Trilogy

Theatre

It's the real thing - Basler Dokumentartage

Theatre

Bodies in motion - dance and contemporary art

Visual art

Alone Together, Asphaltpiloten

Dance

Mine Action Angola

Conflict and violence

Dates

Latest submission Decision by the Foundation Board
8 March 2024 17 June 2024
5 July 2024 4 November 2024
7 November 2024 17 March 2025

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