The Foundation aims to promote all forms of expression, production, mediation and writing in the field of fine arts at regional and national level; to provide assistance by all means, in particular through the awarding of scholarships, prizes, subsidies and other financial contributions, in favour of artists and/or critics residing in Switzerland as well as associations, foundations or other public interest institutions with artistic purposes whose headquarters are in Switzerland and are exempt from tax; the Foundation does not pursue any profit-making purpose.