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Two funding measures to support the initial phase of a project

About this grant

Within the wide range of funding measures in the visual arts, two of them specifically supports artists and curators from Switzerland when they are at the initial phase of a project. You want to reflect on a new project? For both measures called START, funding up to CHF 5,000 is available to support the research, project development and early experimental implementation processes. These measures aim to support the initial phase of a new project and are open to both emerging and established artists or curators from Switzerland.

Eligibility

  • both emerging and established artists or curators from Switzerland
  • artists and curators from Switzerland when they are at the initial phase of a project
  • Europe
  • visual arts
  • photography
  • architecture
  • design
  • Emerging

How to apply

START: artistic project development Open year-round, artists, photographers and architects from Switzerland can apply to receive support for their research, project development and early experimental implementation processes in all areas of visual arts.

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Last verified: 29 March 2026