Pro Helvetia: Residency in Switzerland

Pro Helvetia is accepting applications for three-month residencies for artists of all disciplines.

For whom
Cultural practitioners from the regions of the liaison offices (Arab region, East Asia, South America, South Asia, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa – see below for a full list of countries) who are active in any of the disciplines supported by Pro Helvetia. Applications from both individuals and artist duos are accepted and do not need to have a connection to Switzerland.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants are rooted in the cultural scene of the regions of the liaison offices
• Motivation behind the desired context
• Sufficient knowledge of English or a good command of the language(s) of the country in question
• A concrete research topic with a lasting impact

Financial Contribution

• Accommodation
• Travel costs
• Daily allowances
• Professional support
• Workstation (on request)
• Contribution towards production/material costs (on request)
• In addition, parents can apply for financial support of up to CHF 1,000 per month to put towards childcare or to use for the travel expenses of their children and, if applicable, a caregiver. Applicants must submit an approximate budget of all expenses in advance.

Content Of Application

• Detailed explanation of motivation behind the chosen context and artistic research
• Desired length of stay and chosen destination
• CV and portfolio
• The application must be submitted in English

Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines

• Applications can be submitted from 1 January
• Submission deadline 1 March
• Notification of decision: Within four months
• Earliest start date for the project: The following year