
Performing arts
Guest performance outside Switzerland
What
Guest performances of productions by companies and artists from Switzerland at established venues and festivals outside Switzerland
For Whom
Companies and artists from Switzerland
Selection Criteria
- Requirement: the venue pays an appropriate fee and covers the costs for authors’ rights, accommodation, and daily allowances.
- Projects with sustainable travel behaviour, especially for long distances, will be prioritised.
In addition to these specific criteria, the apply.
Financial Contribution
- As a rule, the support is based on the travel and transport costs from the company’s headquarters.
- In the case of guest performances without travel costs (e.g. digital or hybrid productions), the funding may cover some of the realisation costs (e.g. for technology or adaptation).
- Independent companies and artists can additionally apply for a lump sum for distribution work, which amounts to between CHF 500 and CHF 2,000 per guest performance venue, depending on the size and complexity of the project.
- CO2 compensation can be covered by Pro Helvetia.
Content Of Application
- Project description
- Details of the individuals involved
- Date and location of the guest performance(s) (with confirmation from the venue)
- Detailed travel and transport list and the costs thereof
- Detailed budget and financial plan (incl. applications to other funding bodies)
Application Deadlines and Decision Timelines
Funding requests up to CHF 25,000 | Funding requests between CHF 25,001 and 50,000 | Funding requests over CHF 50’000 | |
Submission deadline | Open year-round | Open year-round | 1 September 1 December 1 March 1 June |
Earliest start date for the project | Eight weeks after submitting the application | Four months after submitting the application | Four months after submitting the application |
Notification of decision | Within eight weeks | Within four months | Within four months |
Image by Matthieu Croizier