Pro Helvetia promotes the professional contemporary Swiss art and cultural production (without film) with a view to diversity as well as national and international reach. It supports the creation of new artistic works and productions, the exchange between Switzerland’s various linguistic regions, the dissemination of Swiss art and culture outside Switzerland and international cultural exchange. As a national foundation, Pro Helvetia supplements the promotional activities of Swiss cantons and municipalities and only supports projects that are cross-regionally or internationally recognised.
What:
Pro Helvetia promotes an Art, Science und Technology event (in-person, digital or hybrid) where artists can network with experts from the science and technology sectors.
For Whom:
Cultural institutions and organisations
Selection Criteria:
Possible formats: networking events, hackathons, etc.
Relevance of the content (the event gives fresh impetus to the debate at the interface between art, science and technology) and feasibility
– Networking potential for artists and experts from the science and technology sectors
– The art, science and technology sectors are represented in equal measure
– Lasting impact of the event (in terms of networking)
– Implemented according to professional standards
– Open to the public
In addition to these specific criteria, the general requirements apply.
Funding: Maximum grant of CHF 50,000
The grant may include the following: a contribution towards the conception costs (curating), fees for artists from Switzerland and the invited science and technology experts, a contribution towards specific communication measures.