Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Pro Helvetia offers residencies in Switzerland and liaison-office regions worldwide. The programme covers accommodation, travel, daily allowances, and professional guidance; childcare support and workspace access are available on request. Swiss-based artists and those in liaison-office regions apply for placements in the other location; check Pro Helvetia's website for your region's eligibility.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Accommodation, travel expenses, daily allowances and professional guidance; childcare support and workspace access available on request
“accommodation, travel expenses, daily allowances, professional guidance, optional childcare support, optional workspace access, optional production and material costs”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. up to three months
Who can apply. Artists and cultural practitioners (individuals and artist duos) based in Switzerland active in any Pro Helvetia-supported discipline may apply for residencies in liaison-office regions. Artists based in liaison-office regions may apply for
“Artists and cultural practitioners (individuals and artist duos) based in Switzerland active in any Pro Helvetia-supported discipline may apply for residencies in liaison-office regions. Artists based in liaison-office regions may apply for residencies in Switzerland.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Selection process finalised by July; Pro Helvetia residency team matches applicants with partner contexts”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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