Südkulturfonds 2022 Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists

The Sudkulturfonds has developed this grant to support 100 artists from eligible countries in the global south and east in the early stages of their careers. The grant of CHF 1,000 recognises artistic achievement and brings awarded artists to the attention of cultural promoters and presenters in Switzerland, despite travel restrictions.

• Table of Content
• About Südkulturfonds
• Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists
• Aim and Benefits of Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists
• Requirements for Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Südkulturfonds

Südkulturfonds is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and administered by the Office for Cultural Cooperation, artlink. Südkulturfonds supports productions and events by and with artists from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe (non-EU countries) through deficit guarantees and project contributions. The aim of this funding activity is to facilitate access to the Swiss cultural market and to professional networks for cultural workers from countries to the South and East of the Europe, especially from partner countries of Swiss development coop... continue reading

Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists

Aim and Benefits of Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists

The amount of the 100 Artists grant is CHF 1,000. In addition, the recognition of the grant recipients will be promoted to our broad network of arts and cultural promoters and presenters, particularly in Switzerland.

Requirements for Call for Entries - Grants 100 Artists Qualification

Professional artists and art collectives across all art disciplines who are both from and based in one of the eligible countries in Africa, Latin America, Southeast and Southwest Asia and East Europe (Non-EU countries). Please consult the DAC List of ODA Recipients to check if the country where you live, and work, is listed. The 100 Artists open call specifically supports artists and art collectives who are in the early stage of their careers with 2-10 years of professional experience. This grant was developed for artists and art collectives who have yet to be substantially recognised within their field, the media, funding circles or the public at large.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Eligibility check
   Before applying, please check the eligibility country list, it includes the names of all the countries from which artist applications are accepted.
2. Register as a user
   A valid email address is required to register as a Sudkulturfonds user and receive your personal login. Register on this page to your right.
3. Login
   Use your login to access the online application form for 100 Artists.
4. Complete online application form
   The online application form provides the template to submit all information including the artist profile video and supporting documents. Mandatory information is marked in the application form with an asterisk (). You can choose to view and submit the application form in English or French. Please select either French or English to view the application form - ignore German and Italian*. Each application is password-protected by the user’s login and can be accessed and edited later.
5. Submit application
   Submit your complete application by May 8, 2022 (23.59 UTC +2). Submissions are accepted only through this online application system. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your submission. Applicants are notified of the jury’s final decision within the first two weeks of July 2022.

For more details, visit Südkulturfonds website.