OrganizationPublished on 31 August 2026

Department of Culture and Education

The Consulate General facilitates and promotes exchanges and cooperation in all areas of the arts and culture. It does so by leveraging its network and partnerships with cultural and educational institutions as well as by promoting cultural events and projects through its newsletter and social media channels.

Switzerland is one of the leading centers of architecture, design and visual arts. Our cultural output is diverse, innovative and of high quality. Many artists and makers from Switzerland left a creative and lasting mark in New York at some point in their artistic careers; others have contributed to the thriving arts scene here for many years and continue to do so today.

Arts and culture are essential vehicles to foster mutual understanding among communities and nations. The Consulate General is committed to strengthening cooperation of Swiss artists and Swiss cultural institutions with their counterparts in New York and other cultural centers within its consular district.

• We do:

  • Provide advice on the local art scene, as well as on projects linked with the CH-US cultural collaborations happening in one of our consular districts.
  • Promote Swiss cultural events and projects happening in our consular districts through our monthly newsletter and social media (available for selected projects only).
  • Provide advice and expertise for networking opportunities and potential partnerships with cultural institutions in our consular districts.
  • Engage in project partnerships on a case by case basis.

• We don't:

  • Book and manage performances and visiting program on behalf of artists (unless the Consulate of Switzerland is hosting or sponsoring the project).
  • Provide large scale promotional and press support for individual cultural projects or events.
  • Take care of visa-related inquiries. For questions on this matter, please contact [e-mail].
  • Provide financial support to Swiss artists wishing to perform in one of our consular districts. Please contact Pro Helvetia for this matter: www.prohelvetia.ch.

We work closely with a number of other Swiss government and public/private entities such as:

• Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
• Swiss Federal Office of Culture
• Presence Switzerland
• Swiss Films
• Swiss Institute
• Swissnex
• Swiss Representations in the United States of America

Educational Resources About Switzerland

Students, professors and anyone interested in Switzerland can order the following items free of charge by contacting us via email: [e-mail]

• Booklet “Switzerland in Brief”
• Geographical map
• Infographics
• Postcard Set
• Coloring Book
• We do not provide Swiss flags

For more comprehensive information on Switzerland visit: www.aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch

Contact the Department of Culture and Education

Elena Bänninger
Head of the Department

Nathalie Zwimpfer
Project Manager

Teniola Phillipps
Project Manager

E-mail: [e-mail]