Artistic Research Residency and Grant for a Project Related to the Archives of International Organisations in Geneva

Organizer

Embassy of Foreign Artists (EOFA)

Artistic Research Residency and Grant for a Project Related to the Archives of International Organisations in Geneva Deadline: 15 Sep 2026 Country: Switzerland The Embassy of Foreign Artists residency programme is partnering with the Centre for Digital Humanities and Multilateralism at the Geneva Graduate Institute to offer a three-month artist residency to conduct archival research in the heart of international organisations based in Geneva, Switzerland. The archives of international organisations in Geneva form part of humanity’s collective memory. While these fragments constitute a formal record comprising reports, official correspondence, international agreements, speeches, and documentary images of a select few, they nonetheless contain the narratives of millions of human stories. Multilateral histories can also be discerned through handwritten notes, draft reports, unofficial maps, artworks, informal sound recordings, and absences. Seen through the eyes of artists and researchers, this residency aims to transform this material and give it a new dimension. Applicants are invited to propose projects that develop novel perspectives on topics such as: (un)told human stories; intergovernmental decision making processes; multilateral successes and failures; and reimagined visions for the future of international cooperation. Applications must relate to projects that use the archives of Geneva-based international intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations as their primary resource (such as UN Archives Geneva, the International Committee of the Red Cross Archives, etc.). Projects may, however, have links with other organisations based in Geneva and elsewhere. Duration of residency 3 months (depending on the sessions offered). The exact start date of the residency in 2027 is subject to an agreement between the artist’s preferred date and the EOFA’s availability. Accommodation Accommodation in a private room and access to common areas shared with other residents Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The artist will receive: • Artistic guidance provided by EOFA • Connections to relevant personnel within the archives of the international organizations.Studio / Workspace Working Location: Within EOFA’s accommodations and the archives of the relevant international organization.Fees and support A residency grant of CHF 1,400 per month as a daily allowance Artists need to cover costs related to travel and any potential artistic production themselves. Expectations towards the artist • Have a professional artistic practice • Possess a wide range of creations, publications, and performances at a professional level • Not be enrolled in a basic art training program at the time of the residency • Be over 28 years of age at the time of application • Speak French or English Application information Document 1: Duly completed online at https://www.eofa.ch/en/apply/ Document 2: Your application pack in one single PDF file to be sent via email to application(at)eofa.ch containing: – A cover letter explaining your artistic approach and its connection to the call for proposals. – A detailed description of the project to be developed during the residency. – A portfolio of recent work. – An up-to-date curriculum vitae.

Award

проживание в отдельной комнате, художественное сопровождение EOFA

Entry fee

Fee-free

Eligibility

от 28 лет, профессиональная практика, знание французского или английского