national Arts Festival Banner

Friday, December 7, 2012

CALL FOR RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS



Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, the Swiss Arts Council, is now accepting applications for studio and research residencies.

Southern Africa artists and cultural practitioners such as curators, event organisers and mediators in the areas of the visual arts, music, literature, theatre and dance are eligible to apply. Applicants may only apply for one destination at a time.

STUDIO RESIDENCY: A studio residency of three months in Switzerland gives artists the chance to gain a broad insight into a different cultural environment. The aim of the residency is to find inspiration, establish networks and contemplate new projects and co-operations. In addition to a place to work and accommodation, Pro Helvetia will provide a specialist from their field to support them. Pro Helvetia covers the costs of travel, insurance and per diem expenses. A maximum of four applications can be considered per region each year. Applicants may apply three times in total for a Pro Helvetia studio residency.

Selection criteria includes a convincing track record: artistic activity above and beyond regional level for at least three years as well as a context-related motivation and - adequate foreign language skills

Studio residency applications can be submitted until March 1 2013 via www.myprohelvetia.ch for 2014. Applications must be written in English.

RESEARCH RESIDENCY: A research residency of up to four weeks enables artists and cultural practitioners to carry out research in Switzerland. The aim of the residency is to prepare an exchange project. A person from the relevant specialist field will help put together the programme for the visit and facilitate initial contacts. Pro Helvetia covers the costs of travel, accommodation, insurance and per diem expenses.

Selection criteria includes a convincing track record: artistic activity above and beyond regional level for at least three years as well as a context-related motivation and adequate foreign language skills. Also required is a specific cultural exchange project with sustainable impact and international resonance, that meets the general criteria of Pro Helvetia.

Research residency applications can be submitted via www.myprohelvetia.ch at any time up to three months before the start of the trip. Applications must be written in English.