Landis & Gyr Foundationgrant
Artist Grants
Collectives eligible
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Applications openDecember 1, 2026
DeadlineSunday, January 31, 2027
AwardCHF 30,000
LocationZug, ZG
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesMid-Career, Established
DisciplinesLiterature, Composition, Dance, Theatre, Visual arts
Application notesApplications must be submitted online with three PDF documents (max 3MB each): a motivation letter, a portfolio covering the last 3-5 years (including CV, awards, residencies), and a project description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The jury decision is communicated by the end of May 2027.
Contactstephanie.heller@lg-stiftung.ch
Landis & Gyr Foundation