ArtTS Production Grant for Artists from Switzerland

The ArTS Production Grant for artists from Switzerland was made possible through a two-year collaboration developed by Ars Electronica and supported by the Swiss cultural foundation Pro Helvetia. The ArTS Production Grant promotes artistic creation at the interface of ArTS (Art, Technology, Society).

Artists from Switzerland from all disciplines supported by Pro Helvetia, such as sound, interactive media or visual art, are invited to submit their proposals and explore the interface between people and technology through art.

Funding Information

• An artistic project is supported with the ArTS Production Grant:
  • The artist or group of artists receives a grant of €20,000 for artist fees and production costs. The grant consists of: €5,000 artist fee + €15,000 production costs, for which a concept is required.
  • In addition, travel and accommodation during the Ars Electronica Festival 2024, technical support during setup and dismantling as well as the costs for the presentation during the festival, such as the rental of additional technical equipment or necessary displays (e.g. screens) within the available budget, insurance and transport are taken over. Support from Ars Electronica experts as well as networking opportunities and contacts via the Ars Electronica network are offered.
  • The aim of the program is to bring together artists and cultural workers with experts from science and technology, projects at the interface of art, To actively promote science and technology through support in the planning, research and production phases and to achieve international visibility for Swiss people via the Ars Electronica platform and international network To create art.
  • In addition, the scholarship offers the opportunity to present the project at the Ars Electronica Festival and the work through the Ars Electronica channels to communicate internationally.

What they are looking for?

• Ars Electronica is looking for suggestions for artistic formats such as installations, performances or interventions in the areas of interactive art, bio art, hybrid art, AI & Life Sciences, Sound Art, Digital Communities and Art Activism (but not only). The intention of the artwork must be to critically examine the impact of technological advances on society. With this scholarship they aim to stimulate discussions and debates on topics such as digitalization, digital humanism, sustainability, climate justice, digital democracy, social change, transparency, ethics, global justice, inclusion and diversity.

Who can Submit?

• The ArTS Production Grant is a fully funded opportunity for artists and collectives to continue their artistic creation at the intersection of art, technology and society. Artists from Switzerland from the disciplines of fine art, design, interactive media, performing arts and music supported by Pro Helvetia can submit their proposals. The proposal can include a new project, a prototype or an extension of an existing project. Artists should already have experience in the field of art and technology, as this program is aimed at artists who work at the intersection of art, technology and society.
• This opportunity is open to all artists who have Swiss citizenship or reside in Switzerland.

For more information, visit Ars Electronica.