Cultural funding 2025: 100,000 euros for creative Brandenburg talents!

Cultural funding 2025: 100,000 euros for creative Brandenburg talents!

In a remarkable step for the promotion of culture in Brandenburg, Minister of Culture Dr. Manja Schüle increased funding for creative projects. A total of 100,000 euros is available to support talented artists such as Meeting point Potsdam reported. On this occasion, ten outstanding scholarship holders were selected from 182 applications, whose projects impress with their diversity and originality.

The funding benefits various disciplines. In the visual arts, names like Jana Debroth are distinguished by, among other things, interactive installations, while Roland Eckelt is planning artistic books that document his diverse work. A wide spectrum is also covered in music: Andreas Gundlach wants to create an open stage for art, while Kai Mader is bringing a new musical work to life.

Diverse talents of the scholarship holders

The selected artists show an impressive range of artistic work:

• Bildende Kunst:
  • Jana Debroth (Angermünde, Uckermark)
  • Roland Eckelt (Strodehne, Havelland)
  • Marcus Große (Potsdam)
  • Anne Heinlein (Potsdam)
  • Gudrun Sailer (Eberswalde, Barnim)
• Literatur:
  • Björn Kern (Seelow, Märkisch-Oderland)
  • Saskia Warzecha (Potsdam)
• Musik:
  • Andreas Gundlach (Spremberg/Grodk, Spree-Neiße)
  • Kai Mader (Potsdam)
• Darstellende Kunst:
  • Yasmin Schönmann (Lunow-Stolzenhagen, Uckermark)

The awarding of the scholarships is part of a larger trend in cultural funding, which is also visible in the city of Angermünde and the Uckermark district. Those responsible there have decided to offer cultural funding for 2025. Good news for all cultural workers and associations, because it's not just about big projects. Even smaller projects can request financial support, allowing the region's creative landscape to continue to flourish. The deadlines for applications are clearly regulated: in Angermünde until April 15, 2024 and in the Uckermark district until October 1, 2024. The minimum amount of funding starts at 800 euros. Those interested can find further details on Angermünde’s official website.

Clarity in funding applications

A central aspect when awarding funding is the need to formulate concrete and measurable goals for the projects; this also raises the issue Federal Cultural Foundation out. Applicants should not name more than three goals and ensure that these are made measurable using clear indicators. Vague formulations have no place here; Rather, it is about realistically assessing the success of a project.

Overall, it shows that there is a lot going on in Brandenburg. The initiative and diversity of the artists and projects supported could sustainably enrich both cultural and social life in the region. A good hand in applications and the development of innovative ideas are crucial. The coming year promises an exciting time for cultural workers and the art scene in the Uckermark.