Embassy of Foreign Artists: Residency at Archives of International Organisations

About this call

The Embassy of Foreign Artists offers a three-month artistic research residency in Geneva, in partnership with the Centre for Digital Humanities. Artists engage with the archives of Geneva-based international intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations, such as UN Archives Geneva and the ICRC Archives, transforming archival material into new artistic work. A monthly stipend of CHF 1,400 is provided, along with accommodation; artists cover their own travel and production costs.

Who can apply

• International applicants
• Medium: Mixed Media
• Free entry
• Applicants must be over 28 years of age, have a professional artistic practice, speak French or English fluently, and not be enrolled in a basic art training program during the residency. The project must use archives of Geneva-based international organisations as its primary resource. Groups of up to three artists may apply; stipend amount remains the same for groups.