Cultural organisation in the
Canton of St. Gallen

Tomomi Kimura Sutter Japan

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(24)

Tomomi Kimura Sutter Japan offers Japanese tea ceremonies and sells Japanese tea, matcha and tea accessories. The family business also shares knowledge of Japanese tea culture.

Säntis Bildungsinstitut

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(5)

Säntis Bildungsinstitut is a non-profit association that promotes education, integration and social participation. Its activities include tutoring in German and mathematics, seminars for parents, information events on education and careers, and programmes and camps for children and young people.

Jost Bürgi - Gedächtnis - Stiftung zur Förderung kultureller Bestrebungen in Lichtensteig

Since 1980 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Vordemberge-Gildewart

Since 1981 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Vordemberge-Gildewart preserves the artistic works of Friedrich Vordemberge-Gildewart and supports young visual artists. It awards a scholarship each year.

Idy Wethli-Stiftung

Since 1985 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Idy Wethli-Stiftung Rapperswil is the promotion of education for young adults in the musical and visual arts, particularly in the fields of classical music, singing, ballet, dance and drama, through the awarding of scholarships to talented young artists from specific municipalities in the canton of St. Gallen.

Ostschweizer Stiftung für Musik und Theater

Since 1987 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Ostschweizer Stiftung für Musik und Theater' (OSMT) is the promotion and support of music and theatre in Eastern Switzerland.

Gebert-Stiftung für Kultur

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Gebert-Stiftung für Kultur supports regional arts and cultural activity in Rapperswil-Jona and the surrounding area. Its initiatives include providing venues at *ALTEFABRIK for theatre, dance, concerts and readings, supporting contemporary art mediation through KURATOR*IN, and presenting a design prize for emerging Swiss designers.

Stiftung Alte Turnhalle Engelburg

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Alte Turnhalle Engelburg preserves and operates the Alte Turnhalle as a cultural venue. It makes the premises available for cultural events and private functions, and the hall is also used for sports activities.

Alexander-Schmidheiny-Stiftung

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

Alexander-Schmidheiny-Stiftung supports initiatives and projects in culture, education, social affairs and the environment. Its funding focuses on the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, with particular attention to music and projects for young people.

Musigschuel Claudia, Claudia Gehrig

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.

Musigschuel Claudia, Claudia Gehrig provides lessons in keyboard, digital piano, accompaniment guitar and electronic organ. The school also offers individual instruction in using Yamaha keyboards and digital pianos, as well as keyboard courses for older adults.

Antonio Stradivari Cremona, Stiftung Habisreutinger-Huggler-Coray

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

Antonio Stradivari Cremona, Stiftung Habisreutinger-Huggler-Coray is a foundation that collects string instruments by old Italian violin makers, particularly Stradivari, and lends them to musicians. The instruments are used for concerts and to support musicians’ artistic development.

HSG Foundation

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

Die Kernaktivität des Unternehmens ist die Förderung und Unterstützung der Universität St.Gallen, insbesondere durch die Sammlung von Spenden und die Verwaltung von Fördermitteln für strategische Projekte, um die Exzellenz in Lehre und Forschung zu sichern und die Universität als führende Wirtschaftsuniversität in Europa zu stärken.

Edunámica Stiftung

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.

Edunámica Stiftung supports educational and humanitarian projects for children and young people in need in Costa Rica. Its activities include scholarships, talent development, and support with schooling, career guidance, and vocational training.

IG Halle (Interessengemeinschaft Halle)

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

IG Halle (Interessengemeinschaft Halle) is an association that promotes contemporary art and culture through exhibitions and public events. Its independent programme explores personal and socially relevant themes and encourages engagement with art.

Kulturstiftung Zur Alten Gerbi Oberuzwil

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.

Kulturstiftung Zur Alten Gerbi Oberuzwil is a charitable cultural foundation that provides a venue as a meeting place and platform for cultural events. The cultural venue supports the presentation of art and culture and is available to rent for public and private events.

Verein Jugend + Kultur Lenggenwil

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.

Verein Jugend + Kultur Lenggenwil is an umbrella association with sections for children’s and youth activities, carnival, theatre and other activities. It supports cultural events and traditions, social events, and community life.

Ostschweizer Stiftung für Volksmusik

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.

Ostschweizer Stiftung für Volksmusik is a charitable foundation that supports Swiss folk music. It provides grants for training, performances and equipment to organisations and individuals, and may offer deficit guarantees for non-commercial events.

Stiftung POSTICUM

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung POSTICUM supports and carries out projects for the people of Transylvania. In partnership with the Posticum education centre, it supports cultural, spiritual and educational activities, as well as social projects for children, young people and disadvantaged people.

Kulturstiftung St. Galler Rheintal

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Kulturstiftung St. Galler Rheintal supports cultural practitioners and institutions connected to the Rhine Valley through project grants, programme funding and operating contributions. It processes funding applications, coordinates support with other funding bodies and works to strengthen the region’s cultural profile.

Stiftung Ortsarchiv Grabs

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Ortsarchiv Grabs supports the public archive operated by the municipality of Grabs. The archive organizes and preserves documents of archival value from public bodies at the municipal level; its records are available to interested parties and public authorities by appointment, subject to statutory access restrictions.

wirkpunkt GmbH

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

wirkpunkt GmbH plans, produces, organises and brokers cultural projects and events. It supports cultural initiatives from strategy and concept development through to implementation, and provides consulting and management services for cultural programmes.

amici d'arte

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.

amici d'arte is an association that promotes art and culture. It supports exchange between Swiss artists and artists from across Europe, and connects people interested in art from the fields of politics, business and culture.

Mal-Oase GmbH

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.

Mal-Oase GmbH provides art therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing psychological or psychosomatic difficulties, as well as services for people with memory problems or dementia and their relatives. It also offers training, supervision and mentoring for aspiring art therapists, along with talks on data protection and digital transformation.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung is a charitable grant-making foundation that supports projects in culture, social affairs, animal welfare, ecology, science, education and medicine. It also awards scholarships to young people who need financial assistance for their education.

Shangri-la Buddhist Institute

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

Shangri-la Buddhist Institute is dedicated to preserving the teachings of Je Tsongkhapa in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Je Tsongkhapa founded the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Verein Kulturkosmonauten

Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.

Verein Kulturkosmonauten organises artistic workshops for young people, supporting personal development through creative, participatory activities. It also develops future skills in educational settings and runs projects that address cultural participation and a diverse, democratic society.

Aepli-Stiftung

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

Aepli-Stiftung provides financial support for activities and projects that preserve the memory of A. O. Aepli and his era.

Klangcampus AG

Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

Foundation Swiss Academy of Ophthalmology

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of quality assurance, research and further education in practical ophthalmology. This includes organizing congresses, providing educational materials and supporting projects and new ideas in ophthalmology. The company also offers memberships that provide exclusive benefits and access to special content.

from heaven music Stiftung

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

from heaven music Stiftung supports music and creative talents with production, release and marketing services for their work. The initiative produces an in-house track every two months, connects emerging artists with experienced specialists, and uses From Heaven's platforms and event formats for promotion.

Kunststiftung GEDANKENBERG

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(5)

Kunststiftung GEDANKENBERG is a charitable foundation that supports artistic practice at the intersection of art, neuroaesthetics, philosophy and neuroscience. It maintains the GedankenBerg art park and a collection, and promotes public engagement through publications and exhibitions.

Osteopathisches Zentrum für Kinder Schweiz GmbH

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

Osteopathisches Zentrum für Kinder Schweiz GmbH provides postgraduate training in osteopathy for babies and children, biodynamic paediatrics and biodynamic phases, as well as courses in clinical osteopathy. Its online shop sells osteopathy books and multimedia products.

Educa Media GmbH

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Educa Media GmbH provides consulting, workshops and training in media literacy, media prevention and digital collaboration. Its services also include IT security workshops, making IT topics understandable to decision-makers, and developing media-based learning content and environments.

Karin Kreativ Kurse, Karin Untersander

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Karin Kreativ Kurse, Karin Untersander offers creative arts and crafts courses for adults and children. In addition to scheduled classes, individually arranged courses are available.

Geistheiler-Akademie Schweiz GmbH

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Geistheiler-Akademie Schweiz GmbH offers courses in spiritual healing and events on alkaline eating and meditation.

Büro Schnyder GmbH

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Büro Schnyder GmbH conceives, manages, organises and produces cultural projects. Its activities include production management, project support, writing, workshops and moderating events, readings and discussions.

Global Ecovillage Network - Suisse

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(5)

Global Ecovillage Network - Suisse is the Swiss network of ecovillages, intentional communities, transition projects and individuals committed to sustainability. It connects these groups and promotes social, cultural, ecological and economic sustainability, as well as holistic approaches, through networking, events and educational activities.

Urban Dance World

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

Urban Dance World is a dance school and collective offering classes in hip-hop, breaking, dancehall and freestyle, as well as a development programme for young dancers. It also provides dance and graffiti workshops and dance shows for events.