Switzerland
Organizer Information The un—realized Art Prize is a newly established Swiss art award founded by the Stiftung Bilas, a Bern-based foundation that supports contemporary art, culture, social projects, and animal welfare. Founded with the aim of bridging a gap in artistic funding, this prize emphasizes the conceptual phase of artistic creation—recognizing the value of ideas […]
Organizer Information BRÜCKEREI is a mentored choreographic development platform initiated by TANZBACKSTUBE, in collaboration with Tanzhaus Zürich, one of Switzerland’s most prominent institutions for contemporary dance and performance. The program is supported by key partners, including ZHdK – Zurich University of the Arts and Rinova Limited, and funded by major Swiss cultural bodies such as […]
Organizer Information: Pro Helvetia (The Swiss Arts Council) is a national foundation dedicated to promoting professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production. It fosters diversity, supports new artistic works, and facilitates cultural exchange within Switzerland and internationally. Title & Description: Emerging Talents: Concept Grant This grant is designed to support the concept development phase of […]
Organizer Information Futuress is a hybrid feminist publisher and online learning platform situated at the intersection of design and social justice. Based in Switzerland but operating globally, the platform aims to democratize design education and amplify marginalized voices. Futuress focuses on “de-patriarchizing” and “decolonizing” the creative industries through workshops, fellowships, and weekly stories. Their mission […]
Organizer Information Futuress is recognized as a queer intersectional feminist platform operating at the intersection of feminism, design, and politics. Dedicated to fostering progressive discourse and creating a space for historically underrepresented, oppressed, and ignored voices, the organization actively challenges existing structures within academia and institutional life through feminist practices and collective knowledge-making. Futuress runs […]
Organizer Information Model Group is a packaging‑industry company (headquartered in Switzerland) that runs an global competition for packaging design. The Model Young Package has been active since 1996 and is described as “the largest packaging‑design competition of its kind in the world.” Title & Description Model Young Package 2026 — “Unpacking Taboo”This edition invites designers […]
Organizer Information Jungkunst is a Swiss association promoting young contemporary art. Since 2006, the organisation has hosted the annual Jungkunst Festival in Winterthur, showcasing emerging visual artists alongside music and cultural programming. Since 2024, exhibitions have taken place in Halle 710, Winterthur Neuhegi, featuring around 20 selected young Swiss artists each year. Jungkunst emphasises community […]
Organizer Information Mesh Festival is a new festival for art, technology, and future-oriented urban culture, co-organised by three institutions: HEK – Haus der Elektronischen Künste, HGK Basel FHNW (University of Art and Design Basel), and iart ag (Studio for Media Architectures).The festival is committed to exploring how digital technologies, art, architecture, and community practices intersect […]
Organizer Information dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty solutions, formed by the 2023 merger of DSM and Firmenich, with a strong emphasis on sustainable innovation and sensory experiences. The Art of Progress Prize marks the company’s inaugural foray into the arts, harnessing creativity to drive positive change and amplify underrepresented voices. […]