Studio Residencies - Call for applications!
Pro Helvetia announces call for applications for three-month studio residencies in 2017. Application deadline - 1 March 2016.

Pro HelvetiaIn collaboration with its liaison offices, Pro Helvetia supports residencies in India, China and South Africa.

Swiss artists and cultural practitioners (e.g. curators, event organisers, mediators) in the areas of the visual arts, music, literature, design and interactive media, theatre and dance are eligible to apply. At the same time, Pro Helvetia facilitates residencies in Switzerland for artists and cultural practitioners from the above-mentioned regions.

1. Studio residency 2017
A studio residency (3 months) in, India, China, Southern Africa or, conversely in Switzerland, gives artists the chance to gain a broad insight into a different cultural environment. The aim of the residency is to find inspiration, establish networks and contemplate new projects and cooperations. In addition to a place to work and accommodation, Pro Helvetia will provide specific coaching. The Swiss Arts Council covers the cost of travel, insurances and per diem expenses. Applicants may apply three times in total for a Pro Helvetia studio residency.

1.1 Selection criteria- convincing track record: personal artistic activity above and beyond regional level - context-related motivation- adequate foreign language skills A maximum of four applications can be considered per region.

1.2 Applications Applications must be submitted by 1 March 2016 via www.myprohelvetia.ch. Applications must be written in English.