An artistic project in any discipline supported by Pro Helvetia as part of an equal artistic cooperation between partners from Switzerland and from a region covered by Pro Helvetia liaison offices

Two artist partners – individuals, duos or collectives – whose collaboration was initiated as part of a residency, a research trip or previous joint projects. The prerequisite is that one partner has a connection to Switzerland and the other is artistically active in a region covered by a Pro Helvetia liaison office (see list of countries below).

• One partner is a Swiss citizen or permanent resident in Switzerland and can prove a regular artistic presence at relevant events in Switzerland.
• One partner is artistically active in a region covered by a Pro Helvetia liaison office.
• At least one partner has completed a research trip or residency in the other partner’s region. Alternatively, references to previous joint projects should be provided.
• The application must be created jointly by both partners.
• The co-creation process can begin no earlier than 1 October and must be completed within 18 months.

In addition to these specific criteria, the general requirements apply.

• 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 CHF 1,000 for one month (per artist) as a grant towards childcare costs or the travel costs of the children and, if necessary, a caregiver.

The application must contain the following documents co-developed by both partners:

• Project description (max. 4000 characters)
• Implementation plan (including time schedule, division of roles, planned activities/presentations, process description)
• Breakdown of budget in CHF (incl. information regarding financial support requested from third parties, if applicable)
• Additional references compiled in a single PDF document (CV, video links, list of previous presentations/activities)
• Joint declaration of intent/joint letter of motivation for the collaboration, signed by both partners

All documents are to be submitted in English.

Pro Helvetia cannot award a financial grant if the following applies:

• The conceptual and organisational leadership is not shared between the two partners.
• More than two partners apply together.
• The project is a tour or presentation of an existing work.
• One or both partners is an institution or a festival.

Artists and cultural practitioners from countries outside the Pro Helvetia liaison offices’ area of responsibility may not apply.

Unless otherwise specified, applications will be assessed in accordance with the general decision-making process.

• Joint applications may be submitted by either: an artist, artist duo or collective living in Switzerland or in a region of Pro Helvetia liaison offices, and should specify the other artist or collective as a co-creation partner.
• Co-creation projects are expected to be completed within 18 months of a positive decision.

Downloads

• FAQ Co-Creation (PDF)

Regions of the liaison offices