Switzerland

Organizer Information: Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst is a contemporary Art center located in Lichtensteig (Canton St.Gallen), Switzerland. The organization focuses on process-oriented artistic Research and communal living, providing a platform for international artists to engage with the local rural context and each other through an annual thematic lens. Title & Description What is Love? […]

Organizer Information Fundaziun Nairs is a long-established interdisciplinary residency institution based in the Lower Engadine valley in Canton of Grisons, Switzerland. Operating for over 30 years, it has developed into one of Europe’s most distinctive residency environments for contemporary cultural production, combining artistic practice, intellectual research, and communal living. The residency is located in a […]

Organizer Information The SIYU Award is a leading Swiss photography competition dedicated to supporting emerging photographic talent within Switzerland. Formerly known as the “vfg Young Talent Award for Photography,” the initiative has evolved into a prominent platform for discovering and promoting innovative voices in contemporary photography. The award is organized in collaboration with key actors […]

Organizer Information The University of Basel’s Institute of Art History (Department of Arts, Media, Philosophy) is hosting this Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project. Led by Prof. Dr. Charlotte Matter, the Laurenz Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art, the project is situated within one of Europe’s most vibrant academic and museum landscapes. The University of Basel […]

Organizer Information The Vereinigung der Kunsthistorikerinnen und Kunsthistoriker in der Schweiz (VKKS) is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of art history in Switzerland. It supports research, academic exchange, and collaboration among art historians at all career stages. In partnership with the Alfred Richterich Stiftung, a foundation committed to fostering cultural and […]

Organizer Information The Aargauer Kuratorium is a prominent public funding institution dedicated to supporting contemporary art and culture in Switzerland. For the 2026 edition of the Swiss Performance Art Award, it collaborates with Kunstraum Baden, a respected non-commercial exhibition space with over 50 years of commitment to contemporary artistic practices. The award itself is an […]

Organizer Information: An offer of the Kulturförderverein Paradiesli, in collaboration with Galerie Eulenspiegel, Basel. The concept was developed to bring talented artists from all over the world to experience a unique cultural environment for contemporary art in the Bernese Oberland, a place of attraction and inspiration for many renowned artists. Title & Description: Applications are […]

Organizer Information: Grossmünster is the birthplace of the Swiss Reformation and the symbolic center of metropolitan Zurich. The fellowship is offered by the Reformed Church of Zurich in cooperation with several local institutions. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Fellowship Grossmünster 2027. This 15-week fellowship offers a fully paid residency in Zurich for […]

Organizer Information: The Embassy of Foreign Artists (EOFA) is a Geneva-based residency program administered by the Laps Association. For this cycle, they have partnered with major scientific institutions including the Campus Biotech Geneva Foundation, the University of Geneva, EPFL, and the Fluxum Foundation. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Art & Science Residency […]