Switzerland

Organizer Information The Young Generation Art Award is a joint initiative by Degussa Goldhandel and Monopol – Magazine for Art and Life. Managed by Degussa Holding AG (Baar, Switzerland), the prize aims to nurture talent at the onset of their careers and inform the public about current contemporary artistic creation. Shortlisted artists benefit from the […]

Organizer Information The Fondation Yves Klein, based in Lugano, Switzerland, is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the work and legacy of Yves Klein, a seminal figure of the 20th-century avant-garde. Founded by Rotraut Klein-Moquay and Daniel Moquay, the Foundation oversees the artist’s archives, catalogue raisonné, and global exhibition projects. For 2026, the Foundation […]

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 […]