Ferme-Asile: 3 International Residencies in Sion (Switzerland)

The Ferme-Asile welcomes several times a year and for a period of 2 to 3 months, a professional artist residing abroad. This residency program aims to allow artists to stay in Valais while enjoying a natural and cultural environment conducive to the exercise of their art. It is open to applications from international professional artists working in visual, sound or performing arts.

Residency Calendar:

•  1 November to 31 December 2023
• 2 January to 29 February 2024
• 1 May to 31 July 2024

The file can be written in French or English. It is imperative to mention in the letter the date of the chosen or preferred residence. Sending by email only and in a single pdf document to the following address: [email protected]

Deadline: The application deadline is May 21, 2023.

All information concerning applications, dates of upcoming residencies and conditions of participation are available here.

Each year, the Ferme-Asile puts out a competition for a 33 m2 workshop for a young artist who has completed his studies in an art school in French-speaking Switzerland. The objective of the Tremplin workshop is to offer young artists a bridge between art school and professional life in a dynamic and stimulating creative environment.

The award criteria are as follows:

– the artist has completed his artistic studies in an art school in French-speaking Switzerland
– (obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree);
– the artist is under 30 years of age at the time of the application;
– the artist can work regularly in his studio;
– the artist undertakes to participate in the various activities of the Ferme-Asile.
– Duration: from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Non-renewable.

Deadline: The application deadline is May 21, 2023.

INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY
All information regarding applications, dates of upcoming residencies and conditions of participation are available.