Pro Helvetia
New Delhi
Established in 2007, the New Delhi liaison office of Pro Helvetia is committed to cultural exchange and artistic collaboration between Switzerland and South Asia. Since 2020, Pro Helvetia New Delhi has expanded their scope of activity to Vietnam. Therefore, the current region of activity includes various countries in South Asia and Vietnam.
Our team of local experts facilitates and supports professional encounters between artistic scenes in the disciplines supported by Pro Helvetia. We forge ties with event organisers and nurture long-term partnerships with relevant platforms to support the promotion and dissemination of Swiss arts in the region. Our grants enable residencies and research trips in both directions to foster cultural exchange.
About us
Whom do we address?
- Artists and creators in Switzerland and the region
- Curators and cultural event organisers and programmers in Switzerland and the region
- Organisations, platforms and institutions supporting exchange and presentation of work to audiences in the region
Where we operate
Our team is based in New Delhi. We support projects in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Our funding activities
- We support the presentation of Swiss contemporary work in the region through participation in festivals, tours, exhibitions and events.
- We support professional exchange and networking among artists, cultural practitioners and partners from Switzerland and the region, in both geographical contexts.
- We run a residency programme and support research trips for individual artists and cultural practitioners from Switzerland and the region. Further information on our residency partner network and guides to residencies can be found here.
- We select projects on the basis of their outstanding qualities and their relevance in the regional context.
What’s on
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Residencies 2027: information
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Illustration Masterclass brings a delegation of children’s book illustrators to China
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International platforms: a spotlight for Swiss music
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Co-creation: selected projects 2025
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Finding synergies in international transdisciplinary collaboration
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Fostering deeper relationships: research and reciprocity in curatorial practice
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Translating practices: learnings from curators’ trips to Switzerland
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Selected artists in residence 2026
Frequently asked questions
I am an artist from South Asia or Vietnam. What funding opportunities does Pro Helvetia offer?
Please find the relevant formats under Find support. Make sure to select the parameters that suit you.
I would like to translate a book from Switzerland into a language from South Asia or into Vietnamese. Can Pro Helvetia fund me?
Yes. Pro Helvetia supports the translation of Swiss authors’ works in other countries. Find all relevant support formats under Find support.
I am an artist from South Asia or Vietnam and I want to present my work in Switzerland. Can Pro Helvetia fund me?
No. We do not normally support the presentation of work through, for example, exhibitions and tours in Switzerland. Please refer to artlink for funding opportunities relating to presenting work in Switzerland.
Can I apply for a project in a country not yet covered in the South Asia region or Vietnam?
No. Please refer to the regions covered by the other liaison offices to see which office is relevant for you.
Can I apply for a residency with a partner not yet listed among your residency partners?
Yes. We work with a network of organisations that can host residencies, and we look to customise each project according to the needs of the individual arts professional as far as possible. Applicants are invited to consider, but are not limited to, the organisations listed as our partners.
Do you have a question and would like to speak with a team member?
The team at a glance