What is Co-Creation
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

For Whom
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).

Selection Criteria

• 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.

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 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.

Content Of Application

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.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 by 23:59 (CEST)

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