Cultural practitioners from Switzerland may apply for residencies in Southern, East, West or Central Africa, while cultural practitioners from Southern, East, West and Central Africa can apply for residencies in Switzerland. Below you will find more information about the countries in question.

We have strong existing partner networks in DRC, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Madagascar that can host visiting Swiss arts professionals, and developing networks in East, West and Central Africa. In countries outside of these existing networks, applicants would need to give some consideration in their proposals to potential host partners and local arrangements for their residency.

About Pro Helvetia

Pro Helvetia Johannesburg is one of six Liaison Offices of the Swiss Arts Council located in major regions of the world – the other five Offices are in Cairo, Moscow, New Delhi, Shanghai and most recently in South America. Pro Helvetia also runs a cultural centre in Paris and works in cooperation with partner institutions in Rome, Milan, San Francisco and New York.  The Johannesburg Liaison Office promotes artistic and cultural exchange between Switzerland and Southern Africa as well as urban centres in East, Central and West Africa.

Aim and Benefits of Residencies

Residencies serve to gain inspiration, to establish networks and to work on projects. Pro Helvetia offers accommodation, travel costs, a daily allowance, professional supervision, a workplace (on request) and a contribution to production/material costs (on request).

Requirements for Residencies Qualification

The residencies programme is open to artists and cultural practitioners working in the fields of visual arts, design and interactive media, music, literature and performing arts, as well as arts practitioners with a transdisciplinary focus.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Residencies

Selection

• Convincing track record: professional activity with a national / transregional reach
• Context-related motivation
• Sufficient knowledge of English
• Concrete exchange project with a lasting impact

Application Deadline

March 1, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Pro Helvetia on www.myprohelvetia.ch to apply

Application must be submitted in English, via the online portal myprohelvetia.

For more details, visit Pro Helvetia website.