Organizer Information:
La Becque | Artist Residency is located on the shores of Lake Geneva in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland. The residency is deeply convinced of the importance of transitional phases in the artistic process, providing a space primarily for research, reflection, and experimentation rather than focusing strictly on production-driven, finished outputs.
Title & Description:
Applications are now open for the Principal Residency Program (2027–2028).
This highly sought-after program offers fully-funded, three-month residencies for practitioners across all disciplines. La Becque dedicates particular attention to residency projects that explore the interplay between nature, the environment, and technology—notions that are more intertwined than ever and at the core of contemporary concerns.
Category:
Multidisciplinary & Research.
(Open to visual arts, architecture, critical writing, design, film, media arts, music/sound art, performing arts, photography, curation, and interdisciplinary research).
Eligibility:
- Who: Independent professional artists, curators, critics, and theorists (individuals, duos, or collectives). Both established practitioners and emerging voices with a strong developmental trajectory are encouraged to apply.
- Scope: International and Swiss applicants.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Stipend: A monthly stipend of 1,500 CHF to cover living expenses and production costs (up to 2,500 CHF per month for collectives).
- Family Support: An additional monthly financial support of 1,000 CHF is available to help with childcare costs.
- Travel: La Becque contributes to the travel costs from the resident's home to the residency.
- Workspace & Accommodation: A dedicated live/work apartment. Residents also get access to a professional music/recording studio, wood and ceramic workshops, and a 3D printer.
Application Fee:
Free.
Program Costs:
- This is a fully funded residency; major expenses are covered by the provided stipends.
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted via La Becque's online portal and include:
- Project Pitch: (Max 700 characters).
- Short Bio: (Max 1,000 characters).
- Project Description: Outlining your research for the residency (Max 2 pages).
- Full CV: (Max 4 pages).
- Digital Portfolio.
How to Apply?
Register and submit your application through the official La Becque online platform.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2026 (11:59 PM CET).
- Residency Dates: 3-month blocks scheduled between May 2027 and March 2028.
Location:
La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland.
Contact Information:
Email: applications@labecque.ch
Website: La Becque Residencies