Open call: Pro Helvetia Johannesburg

The call is for artists to explore, create, and connect with the vibrant Swiss arts community. Pro Helvetia Johannesburg supports residencies of up to three months. Artists and cultural practitioners from Southern, East, Central and West Africa may apply for a residency in Switzerland, and Swiss artists and cultural practitioners may apply for a residency in these regions on the continent.

Who can apply?

• Artists from various disciplines looking to broaden their horizons.

Why apply?

• To gain experience on cultural exchange, collaboration, and creative growth through a prestigious residency.

How to apply?

• Interested artists should check the application guidelines here. The application deadline is 1 March.

“It is with great joy that we start the year with our annual open call for residencies,” Pro Helvetia said. “Residencies are at the heart of our work, and provide the opportunity for artists from the region and Switzerland to spend substantial time living and working in a vastly different daily context. This rich immersive experience offers possibilities for new work, new collaborations and new projects to organically emerge from the fundamental basis of any significant artistic endeavour: the right amount of time and space.”

Meanwhile, Pro Helvetia Johannesburg will conduct an online information session for applicants with questions about the residency programme. The event is aimed at artists and cultural practitioners from West, Central, East and Southern Africa interested in applying for a residency in Switzerland. The online session will feature Swiss residency host partners L'Abri, as well as two past artists in residence who will share their experiences. Interested artists should register here.