About us
Our mission
The SAPA Foundation preserves and shares Switzerland’s rich cultural output in the field of the performing arts. As an archive and centre of expertise, we conserve and maintain archival holdings of individuals and institutions of national significance. We provide access to reliable sources of information and offer expertise and support on matters relating to the preservation of cultural heritage.
Large image: Beatriz Consuelo and Claude Gafner. Photographer: © Claude Gafner, SAPA Foundation
Small image: Suburban Theater Basel, anniversary 1994, photographer: © Claude Giger, SAPA Foundation
Board of Trustees
and Advisory Board
As the Foundation’s highest governing body, the Board of Trustees ensures that SAPA’s objectives are pursued and achieved. It comprises specialists from the fields of culture and politics, theatre studies, archival science, and law.
The Advisory Board supports the Board of Trustees with its professional expertise and strategic counsel. It brings together experts from various fields and helps to strengthen the Foundation’s goals and projects on a sustainable basis.
Team
Spread across three locations, a qualified team is involved in a wide range of tasks. The specialists are supported by volunteers with a broad range of experience. Training and support in professional reintegration also play an important role at SAPA.
Alina Weber
Andrea Ehrat
Andri Beyeler
Anna Aegerter
Baptiste de Coulon
Beate Schlichenmaier
Beatrice Diel
Brigitte Schrade
Catherine Maïkoff
Christian Schneeberger
Céline Bösch
Dr. Heidy Greco-Kaufmann
Dr. Julia Wehren
Dr. Martin Dreier
Dr. Simona Generelli
Dr. Ursula Pellaton
Fiona Daniel
Géraldine Feller
Hans Oppliger
Héloïse Pocry
Katia Weber
Katrin Oettli
Manuela Casari
Markus Tschirren
Monique Nydegger
Peggy Tschirren
Radmila Brunner
Urs Kaiser
Zoë Pitschmann
Funding Partners
We thank our cooperation partners for their valuable support. Your contributions enable us to fulfil our mission and preserve Switzerland’s cultural heritage.
Our special thanks go to our host cantons and cities as well as the Federal Office of Culture:
Your engagement with SAPA
Are you passionate about culture and interested in the archival field? Would you like to prepare for a MAS ALIS, complete a professional internship, or join us as a (voluntary) member of staff? The SAPA Foundation offers an inspiring, multilingual working environment where ideas, project-based work and collaboration are paramount.