Call for applications: Pro Helvetia studio residency for Arab countries

The residency aims to find inspiration, establish networks and contemplate new projects and networks.

Pro Helvetia will provide successful artists with a studio residency of up to three months. The opportunity will also give artists a chance to gain broad insight into a different cultural environment.

The Swiss arts council has opened the call to Arab artists, curators and cultural practitioners in the following disciplines:

• Music
• Literature
• Theatre
• Dance
• Visual arts

Artists, curators and cultural practitioners from the following Arab countries are eligible to apply:

• Egypt
• Lebanon
• Morocco
• Tunisia

Swiss artists, curators and cultural practitioners can also apply for residencies in the above-mentioned countries.

The selection criteria include:

• Convincing professional track record.
• Clear and contextually relevant motivation.
• Relevant and adequate language skills (English, French and/or German).

Pro Helvetia will offer the following to the selected applicants:

• A place to work
• Accommodation
• Specific coaching
• Travel costs
• Insurance
• Per diem.

The application deadline is 1 March 2020.

Applications must be written in English and submitted via the Pro Helvetia official website.

View the original call here.