The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia is looking to support research-based and process-oriented programmes that foster exchange between art, science and technology involving organisations in Switzerland and across the world.
From hackathons to fellowships, from residencies to think tanks – the Synergies open call offers support of 20,000 CHF – 150,000 CHF for international collaborations and encourages programmes which spark new approaches, methodologies and connect knowledge from different contexts.
If the following applies to your envisioned programme, it fits the open call:
- You are looking for a frame in which you can test, build and further develop research- and process-oriented formats at the intersection of art, science and technology.
- Your programme enables meaningful international collaboration, besides developing and strengthening new and existing networks between art, science and technology.
- Your programme is aimed at artistic and cultural practitioners through activities such as networking, residencies, research and exchange formats.
The support is allotted to the conceptualisation, creation and implementation of the programme. This may include artists’ fees, travel costs, material costs, etc. Infrastructural costs (building, renting, etc.) and operational costs (salaries, insurances, etc.) of the organisations will not be supported.
Proposals must be jointly submitted by a minimum of two organisations. The collaboration must consist of a Swiss arts or cultural organisation with one or more partners from around the world. These can be, for example: music and exhibition venues, dance companies, literature platforms, cultural spaces or established networks and platforms.
