Open call: Pro Helvetia funding for co-creation projects

Target group

Artists or cultural practitioners without a connection to Switzerland who are collaborating with a Swiss-based partner.

What is being funded

• An artistic project in any arts discipline.

The project must be developed through equal artistic cooperation between:

• One partner connected to Switzerland, and
• One partner active in a region covered by a Pro Helvetia liaison office.

Who can apply

• Two artist partners (individuals, duos or collectives).

The collaboration must have been initiated through:

• A residency,
• A research trip, or
• Previous joint artistic projects.

Eligibility requirements:

• One partner must be a Swiss citizen or permanent resident with a proven and regular artistic presence in Switzerland.
• The other partner must be artistically active in a region covered by a Pro Helvetia liaison office.
• At least one partner must have completed a research trip or residency in the other partner’s region, or provide references to earlier joint work.
• Applications must be submitted jointly by both partners.
• The co-creation process may start no earlier than 1 October and must be completed within 18 months.
• General Pro Helvetia funding requirements also apply.

Financial contribution

• Fee for artists
• Travel costs for both partners
• Costs related to the co-creation process and the planned activities
• If travel abroad is part of the co-creation project, artists with care responsibilities can apply for financial support of up to CHF1 000 (about $13 000) for one month (per artist) as a grant towards childcare costs or the travel costs of the children and, if necessary, a caregiver.

Additional support:

Artists with care responsibilities may apply for up to CHF1 000 per month (per artist) to cover childcare costs or the travel costs of children and, where necessary, a caregiver, if travel abroad is required.

Application requirements

• Applications must include the following documents, jointly developed by both partners:
• Project description (maximum 4 000 characters).

Implementation plan, including:

• Timeline.
• Division of roles.
• Planned activities or presentations.
• Description of the working process.
• Detailed budget in CHF, including any third-party funding requested or secured.
• Additional references compiled in one PDF (CVs, video links, list of previous presentations or activities).
• Joint declaration of intent or letter of motivation, signed by both partners.
• All documents must be submitted in English.

Exclusion criteria

Applications will not be considered if:

• Conceptual and organisational leadership is not shared equally.
• More than two partners apply together.
• The project is a tour or presentation of an existing work.
• One or both partners are institutions or festivals.
• One or both partners are based outside regions covered by Pro Helvetia liaison offices.

Key dates

• Applications open: 1 January
• Applicants should submit their applications here before 1 June.
• Notification of decision: 1 October
• Earliest project start date: 1 October

Decision process

Applications will be assessed in line with Pro Helvetia’s general decision-making procedures, unless otherwise specified.

Additional notes

Joint applications may be submitted by an artist, duo or collective based either in Switzerland or in a region covered by a Pro Helvetia liaison office, provided the co-creation partner is clearly identified. Approved projects are expected to be completed within 18 months of a positive funding decision.

View the original call here.

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