Artistic Research Residency and Grant – Archives of International Organisations in Geneva
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Open to
Professional artists over 28 years of age with a professional artistic practice and a wide range of professional-level creations, publications, and performances. Applicants must not be enrolled in a basic art training programme during the residency and must speak French or English. Applications can be submitted by individuals, duos, or groups.
Application Fee
Not stated.
What’s Provided
3-month artistic research residency.
Private-room accommodation with access to shared common areas.
Residency grant of CHF 1,400 per month as a daily allowance.
Artistic guidance from the Embassy of Foreign Artists (EOFA).
Connections with relevant personnel within the archives of international organisations.
Inclusion in the research network of the Centre for Digital Humanities and Multilateralism at the Geneva Graduate Institute, with guidance for accessing research materials and expertise.
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Applicants must cover travel costs and any potential artistic production costs.
Duration
3 months. The exact start date in 2027 will be agreed between the artist’s preferred date and EOFA’s availability.
Deadline
15 September 2026.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit an application form and a single PDF containing:
Cover letter explaining the artistic approach and its connection to the call.
Detailed project description.
Portfolio of recent work.
Up-to-date CV.
Other Essential Notes
The proposed project must use the archives of Geneva-based international intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations as its primary resource, such as UN Archives Geneva or the International Committee of the Red Cross Archives.
