Switzerland

Short Description: “Bold and Talented” Programme!  Four young curators will be selected by the Curatorial Team of the Festival to realise an exhibition of photographic works in the main line-up of the 7. edition of Fotofestival Lenzburg (end of May 2026). The curators will receive mentorship, workshops from industry experts, and a grant of 500 […]

Short Description: It is no coincidence that many artists are turning to ecology, sustainability and climate justice in their practice, given the critical state of the global climate crisis. Art institutions are also responding to these issues. But what can be done beyond raising awareness? How can the field of art and its exhibition formats […]

Short Description As it did 10 years ago, the SCHWEIZER STROHMUSEUM invites design, art and creative professionals to draw inspiration from the past for new creations of their own. And to this end, it is once again opening up its collection. A wealth of imaginative weaving patterns, delicate decorative objects and exclusive hat models bear […]

Organizer Information The Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence 2026 program is a collaboration between the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum in Doha, Qatar, and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 3-2-1 Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and culture of sport in the region, while the Olympic Museum, based […]

Short Description: The Gwaertler Grant supports work in the arts that seeks to make a concrete difference to the context in which it is presented. The grant is specifically geared towards practitioners in all of the arts who are getting started on a project and need support for a wide range of activities, such as: […]

Short Description: The Museums of Thurgau are seeking a **freelance curator (m/f/d)** to develop and deliver a special cultural-historical exhibition at **Werk2 in Arbon**, starting in June 2025. The exhibition is set to open in May 2026. Werk2 is a unique cultural venue in a former industrial building that combines historical character with contemporary exhibition […]

Short Description In autumn 2025, the private Jungck Foundation for Women Artists (formerly the Women’s Art Prize) will award its prize for the 23rd time, endowed with CHF 15,000. Depending on the application, the jury may award two other artists with a sponsorship prize of CHF 5,000 each. With these prizes, the foundation would like to honour […]

Short Description The Department of Culture is announcing the 2025 Cultural Promotion Prize, which is endowed with a total of 10,000 Swiss francs. This is donated by the Thuner Amtsanzeiger Association of Municipalities and can be awarded to one or more people. The prize money is primarily intended for an artistic research, reflection or further […]

Short Description The sponsor of the Villa Sonnenberg is the «Villa Sonnenberg Foundation», which is committed to preserving and revitalising the listed property. This also includes art and cultural projects as well as an Artist-in-Residence programme for professional artists. Through the residencies, the foundation promotes intercultural exchange and international networking. The artistic work of the […]