Application deadline
30/04/2013

Residency starts
01/01/2014

The project was designed to provide Geneva’s artistic scene with a structure that can accommodate international creators, both established and emerging. The project is housed in the Maison Baron, provided by the Canton and Republic of Geneva. The purpose of Maison Baron is to facilitate artistic exchange with the outside world, internationally as well as with other language regions of Switzerland.

A place to live, work and meet, Maison Baron plays host to all stages of the creative process, from its first reflections to its final form.

The Embassy of Foreign Artists consists of 4 bedrooms, common areas to be shared with other residents: a bathroom, kitchen, dining room and living room. Rooms are accessed by an outdoor corridor. The Embassy of Foreign Artists offers residencies for periods of 3 or 6 months and can host four residencies at a time.

Three grants are provided by the Canton and Republic of Geneva. An additional grant is made available to local associations and institutions. Grants are allocated by a jury twice yearly on the basis of projects submitted. (next deadline: 28 february 2013)

The residency includes: A private room as well as a working space and access to common areas shared with other residents; A residency of three or six months (the desired length of stay must be specified on the Application Questionnaire); A grant of CHF 1’500 per month for the duration of the stay. Applicants must come from one of the following fields: performing arts, visual arts and applied arts (plastic art, dance, theatre, music, literature, cinema, etc.).

Cultural practitioners active in the research of contemporary cultural practices such as curators, play writers, stenographers or from other fields and applied disciplines (architecture, design) are also invited to apply. Candidates must respond to the following criteria: Be in possession of a wide range of creations, publications and performances at a professional level; Not be currently registered in a basic artistic training course; Not be from or living in Geneva/Geneva region; Speak one of the following languages: French, English or German. Accept and agree to pay costs related to their travel and artistic production.