Language(s):
French, German, English
Duration:
1-3 months
2 - 3 months

The Swiss Canton of Valais offers a monthly fee of 1,500 CHF.

Travel expenses are paid by the artist.

Application guidelines:

It is open to applications from international professional artists working in the visual. Applicants may apply as a duo or a collective, but the resources provided remain the same. To participate, the application must include the following documents (pdf):

• Summary (max. 1000 characters) of the project proposal
• Short biography with a description of the artistic practice (max 1000 characters)
• Complete CV
• A cover letter with a detailed description and relevance of the project (max 2 pages)
• Portfolio in digital version presenting the professional artistic work done during the last 5 years
• Letter of recommendation from a professional in the applicant's artistic field and references

The application can be written in French or English.It is imperative to mention the date of the chosen or preferred residence in the letter. Applications should be sent by e-mail only to the following address: [a]ferme-asile.ch.

Applicants for a residency must indicate their preference for a specific two or three months period and
propose a second choice for another two or three months period. The available blocks are: October-December / March-May / June-September.

The Ferme-Asile cannot guarantee that the selected candidates will be able to carry out their residency
on the desired dates, and reserves the right to propose one or more other residency dates, until
satisfactory dates have been found for all the selected candidates.

Application deadline:
Specific date
Deadline:
Open call:
yes

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Ferme-Asile

Ferme-Asile

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Description

La Ferme-Asile is a multidisciplinary art centre that aims to develop and promote creation in Valais and in Switzerland. Specialised in contemporary art and music, the Ferme-Asile participates in the development of artistic expression and culture in a place of creation, production, training and research. La Ferme-Asile has two exhibition spaces (la Grange and la Grenette), a concert hall, 10 artists' studios, an international residency, two studios for emerging artists (Atelier Tremplin and residence EDHEA), a restaurant and large outdoor spaces.

The aim of this international residency programme is to enable artists to stay in Valais and benefit from a natural and cultural environment that is conducive to the practice of their art, research and creation. It is open to applications from international professional artists working in visual arts. Applicants may apply as a duo or a collective, but the financial resources available remain the same.

Outcome

An artistic event will conclude the artist's stay in residence: for example, an open studio, an outdoor exhibition, a performance, an evening screening. This event will be directly linked to the artist's work produced while in residence.

Accommodation Information

Selected artists will have exclusive use of a 45m2 flat.The flat consists of a separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom.
 

Studio Information

An 18m2 studio, located a few dozen metres from the flat, is available to the residents. The studio was completely renovated in 2020 and has all the necessary furniture (there is no direct access to water).

Location

The aim of this residency programme is to enable artists to stay in Valais and benefit from a natural and cultural environment that is conducive to their artistic practice. Sion is a small city surrounded by mountains in the heart of the Alps.

Contact information
Email
info [at] ferme-asile.ch
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