Pro Helvetia promotes Swiss arts, with a focus on diversity as well as on national and international appeal. It supports the dissemination of Swiss artistic work abroad, cultural exchange within Switzerland and audience awareness of the arts. As a national institution, Pro Helvetia supplements the promotional activities of Swiss cantons and municipalities and supports only projects that are cross-regionally or internationally recognised. Pro Helvetia’s emphasis is on contemporary art. In the field of visual arts, Pro Helvetia promotes the fine arts, design, photography, performance and architecture.