Multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel “Nat” Cartier from Edinburgh is currently in Switzerland, or Brunnen (canton of Schwyz) to be precise, courtesy of the Area for the Swiss Abroad Foundation, which appointed Cartier as its Artist in Residence for 2024. His five-week residency ends in August. Following a number of appearances in July, the musician, who has Swiss roots, is also due to perform live in August. Cartier will appear on the main stage in Brunnen at an event celebrating Swiss National Day on 1 August. He makes his final bow on 18 August from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Circus Monti tent, also in Brunnen, as part of the annual “Spettacolo” street performance festival, where he will present the results of his creative sojourn in Switzerland. As Artist in Residence, Cartier has been commissioned by the Area for the Swiss Abroad Foundation to produce three songs. He has also been asked to do four paintings – with help from people attending his act. The pictures will be auctioned as part of Cartier’s final curtain call. The proceeds will help to fund the next Artist in Residence project. (PD/MUL)
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