The george foundation -
for Photography, Film and Media Arts 

The george foundation concentrates on photography, film and new media art.  The foundation would like to promote innovative and unorthodox projects of a pioneering nature in these areas.  It also involves itself in projects, which grapple with current social problems and are of importance for future generations.  It is based in Winterthur/Switzerland and is a non-profit foundation under the supervision of the Canton of Zurich.

The name George recalls the cultural activities of George Reinhart (1942-1997), who initiated the Fotomuseum Winterthur and promoted innumerable projects in the areas of photography, film, literature and music.

Areas of promotion and support
The george foundation promotes and supports projects, predominantly those initiated by invitation, as well as artists in the areas of photography, film and media art.  In these areas, the foundation involves itself in high-quality, innovative and socially-engaged projects. It is open to change and therefore also promotes new and unorthodox projects of a pioneering nature.

Photography
In the photography sphere, engaged documentary photographs take precedence.  Artistic photography is also promoted.

Film
Documentary films - both long and shorts films - are in the focus of the activities of george foundation.

Media Arts
In this field the george foundation is open for ideas and projects, virtual art, web applications and installations.

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The Board of george foundation comprises:
Peter Frei (Chairman), Alexandra Blättler, Daniele Muscionico, Walter Hügli, Christoph Schifferli and Martin Jaeggi. Katri Burri is member of the Advisory Board.

gorge foundation - the team

 
geroeg foundation - P.O. Box - CH-8401 Winterthur - Telephone +41 (0)52 268 68 68 - Fax +41 (0) 52 268 68 69 - mail@george-foundation.ch