What form of organization makes the most sense for my project? How can I employ someone and what responsibilities does this entail? What are important points that should be regulated contractually, and which insurances are recommended? Production managers Lukas Piccolin and Aline Stäheli address these questions and give an overview of the most important areas that come into play as an employer in the cultural field.
Overview of the most common company structures (sole proprietorship, GmbH, association, etc.)
First steps in founding an association (SVA registration, account opening, insurance, etc.)
Overview of employment relationships in the cultural sector
Competencies and areas of responsibility of production managers and employers
​Sept. 8, 2025, 9 am –4 pm​
The course is for production managers, producing artists and anyone who wants to become one.
Your computer and a current project in planning to work on. The course is held in German, so good German comprehension is important.
Daniela Lehmann has worked in the independent dance and theater scene, as well as at institutions such as the Zurich Opera House, the Zurich Schauspielhaus, the 500 Years of Reformation Festival, and the Schlachthaus Theater and Dampfzentrale in Bern, bringing with her experience in production management, dramaturgy, and programming. Today, she serves as co-director of ZÜRICH TANZT and as a freelance dramaturge. At artFAQ, she is happy to answer questions about setting up and strategically aligning production structures, human resources and social security, dossiers and budgets, fundraising, and networking.
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Lukas Piccolin has worked as a recording/production manager for various film productions since 1994. Since Expo 2002, he has also worked as a production manager for various independent Swiss theater groups, such as kraut_produktionen / Michel Schröder, First Cut Productions / Phil Hayes, KMUproduktionen / Tim Zulauf, Proberaum Zukunft / Sarah Verny, Marcel Grissmer, Nikolai Prawdzic, and others. Lukas is part of the artFAQ consulting team.
© Photo Isabelle Simmen
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