[Reader-list] Residencies

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In collaboration with its liaison offices, Pro Helvetia supports residencies in Egypt, India, China and South Africa . Swiss artists and cultural practitioners (e.g. curators, event organisers, mediators) in the areas of the visual arts, music, literature, theatre and dance are eligible to apply. At the same time, Pro Helvetia facilitates residencies in Switzerland for artists and cultural practitioners from the above-mentioned regions. You may only apply for one destination at a time. For more information, please visit the websites of Pro Helvetia's liaison offices (www.prohelvetia.ch/OFFICES-ABROAD).
 
1. Studio residency 2015 
A studio residency (3 months) in, India, China, Southern Africa or, conversely 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 cooperations. In addition to a place to work and accommodation, Pro Helvetia will provide specific coaching. The Swiss Arts Council covers the cost of travel, insurances 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.
 
1.1 Selection criteria
- convincing track record: personal artistic activity above and beyond regional level
- context-related motivation
- adequate English / foreign language skills
 
1.2 Applications 
Applications can be submitted until 1 March 2014 via www.myprohelvetia.ch for 2015. Applications must be written in English.
 
2. Research residency 
A research residency (max. 4 weeks) enables artists and cultural practitioners (e.g. curators, event organisers, mediators) to carry out research in an Arab country, India, China, Southern Africa or, conversely in Switzerland. The aim of the residency is to prepare an exchange project. Pro Helvetia supports the compilation of the visiting programme with professional know-how. The Swiss Arts council covers the costs of travel, accommodation, insurance and per diem expenses.
 
2.1 Selection criteria
- convincing track record: personal artistic activity above and beyond regional
- context-related motivation
- adequate English / foreign language skills
- specific cultural exchange project with sustainable impact and international resonance, that meet the general criteria of Pro Helvetia.
 
2.2 Applications 
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.
 
Guidelines for Funding Recipients (pdf)
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
 
IMPORTANT: The last date for submission of application forms for studio residencies, for the year 2015 is 1 March 2014. The application process for studio residencies for the year 2014 stands closed. Click here to view a list of artists who have already been on the residency.
 
- Rohit 
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