Open call: Pro Helvetia 2025 residency programme in Switzerland
Pro Helvetia is inviting cultural practitioners from West, Central, East or Southern Africa to apply for a three-month residency programme at a partner institution in Switzerland.
Applications from both individuals and artist duos are accepted. The call is designed for cultural practitioners who are active in any of the disciplines supported by Pro Helvetia.
Selection criteria
Applicants who 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 CHF1 000 (about $1 150) 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.
Format-specific exclusion criteria
- Cultural practitioners from countries outside the Pro Helvetia liaison offices’ area of responsibility may not apply.
Application deadlines and decision timelines
- Applications can be submitted from 1 January 2024.
- Submission deadline: 1 March 2024.
- Notification of decision: within four months.
- Earliest start date for the project: the following year.
Additional information
- Pro Helvetia assumes no responsibility for the approval of visa applications from artists, accompanying children, partners, family members or caregivers.
How to apply
- Interested cultural practitioners should apply here before 1 March 2024.
View the original call here.
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