SION, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY APPART'ATELIER, FERME-ASILE, CANTON VALAIS/WALLIS (CH)

Information sheet Sion-international residency Appart’Atelier-Ferme-Asile-EN-DE-FR-IT

RESPONSIBLE INSTITUTION

name of institution: Centre artistique et culturel de la Ferme-Asile
address: Promenade des Pêcheurs 10
PO box (post office box):
postcode, city: 1950 Sion
canton: Wallis
country: Schweiz
phone: +41 27 203 21 11
fax:
email: info@ferme-asile.ch
website:

STUDIO

name of studio: International residency Appart’Atelier
address: Promenade des Pêcheurs 10
postcode, city: 1950 Sion
canton: Wallis
phone:
email:
website: info + files to download: www.ferme-asile.ch
geographical location, how to get there: Sion is accessible by train and car | left Rhône River side | exit East | at the foot of the Alps, in the heart of wineries | touristic place | 3 hours away from Milano, Basel an Zurich, 5 hours away from Paris
language area:
number of studios: 1
rooms, description: a studio of 18 m2
exists since: 2005
remarks: the studio is – with 10 other individual rented studios and 3 common studios – part of the Ferme-Asile.   Purpose of the stay: an event to discuss (talk, performance, open studio) at the end of the stay

CONTACT

name: Muriel Eschmann Richon
phone: +41 27 203 21 11
email: info@ferme-asile.ch

COSTS/ADDITIONAL GRANT

costs for residents: extra charges (electricity, water)
additional grant: grant of the canton of Valais
amount: CHF 1’500.00/month
financed by: Canton of Wallis, Département de l’éducation de la culture et du sport

ALLOCATION OF THE STUDIO, CONDITIONS

allocation by: tripartite commission: Ferme-Asile, city of Sion, canton of Valais
appilcants: artists of any nationality
art disciplines: visual arts
age: without restriction
duration of stay: 2 – 3 months / every year 1.5. – 31.10. + 1.11. – 30.4.

COSTS, HOW THE STUDIO IS FINANCED

rent, extra charges: rent
financed by: Canton of Valais, Département de l’éducation de la culture et du sport

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SIERRE, VILLA RUFFIEUX, CANTON VALAIS/WALLIS (CH)

Download information sheet: Sierre-Villa-Ruffieux-EN-DE-FR-IT

RESPONSIBLE INSTITUTION

name of institution: Fondation Château Mercier
address: case postale 403
PO box (post office box):
postcode, city: 3960 Sierre
canton: Wallis
country: Schweiz
phone: +41 (0)27 452 23 23
fax:
email: fondation@chateaumercier.ch
website:

STUDIO

name of studio: Villa Ruffieux
address: Av. Mercier Molin 9
postcode, city: 3960 Sierre
canton: Wallis
phone: +41 (0)27 456 72 10
email:
website: www.chateaumercier-residence.ch/
geographical location, how to get there: small city | train (1 hour from Lausanne | 3 hours from Milano)
language area:
number of studios: 2
rooms, description: The villa Ruffieux consists of the following premises: Ground floor: living room, wintergarden, office, kitchen 1st floor: a studio, an office, toilet 2nd Floor: 3 bedrooms, a bathroom
exists since:  2011
remarks: Each resident must carry out the project in collaboration with a local partner designated by the Foundation of the castle Mercier, according to the chosen discipline (performing arts, visual arts, music, literature, heritage, dance, etc. .. .). The management of the Castle Foundation Mercier is available to candidates to guide them to the appropriate field partner, according to proposed projects.

CONTACT

name: Benoit Antille
phone: +41 27 452 23 23
email: air.villaruffieux@gmail.com

COSTS/ADDITIONAL GRANT

costs for residents: none
additional grant: An additional contribution may be granted occasionally, depending on the projects for the materials needed for their implementation
amount: CHF 1’500.00/month
financed by: the foundation and the canton Wallis

ALLOCATION OF THE STUDIO, CONDITIONS

allocation by: Foundation Board of Château Mercier The selection of residents is carried out 2 times a year by a committee of 3 to 5 persons designated by the Board of Trustees of the Château Mercier.
appilcants: The residence is open to all professional artists, regardless of age or nationality. Applications must be sent by “email” only to: fondation@chateaumercier.ch. They must contain the following: • CV of the candidate • Photos, illustrations in PDF format of the work of the candidate • Description of the project proposed by the applicant • Description of intent with the local partner • Validation of the local partner It must demonstrate a minimum proficiency in French and also English or German. During the period of residence, he must attend a meeting with the public in the region, particularly with young people. The resident must have a civil responsibility insurance as well as a health and accident insurance.
art disciplines: visual arts, music, literature, theater, cinema, but can also host researchers or scientists working in the field of wine or natural heritage
age: without restriction
duration of stay: 1-4 months

COSTS, HOW THE STUDIO IS FINANCED

rent, extra charges: the foundation Château Mercier and the canton Wallis
financed by:

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SCUOL, FUNDAZIUN NAIRS, ARTIST RESIDENCY, ART GALLERY, CULTURE LAB CANTON GRISONS/GRAUBÜNDEN (CH)

Information sheetScuol-NAIRS-centre-for-comtemporary-art-EN-DE-FR-IT

RESPONSIBLE INSTITUTION

name of institution: Fundaziun NAIRS
address: CP 71
PO box (post office box):
postcode, city: 7550 Scuol
canton: Graubünden
country: Schweiz
phone: +41 81 864 98 02
fax: +41 81 864 98 04
email: air@nairs.ch
website:

STUDIO

name of studio: FUNDAZIUN NAIRS, ARTIST RESIDENCY, ART GALLERY, CULTURE LAB
address: NAIRS 509, CP 71
postcode, city: 7550 Scuol
canton: Graubünden
phone:
email:
website:
geographical location, how to get there: village in the Grisons Alps | train
language area:
number of studios: 9
rooms, description: every artist gets a bedroom and a workroom | kitchen and dining room are in common
exists since: 1986
remarks: www.nairs.ch

CONTACT

name: Clifford E. Bruckmann (director)
phone: +41 81 864 98 02
email: air@nairs.ch

COSTS/ADDITIONAL GRANT

costs for residents:
additional grant: no
amount:
financed by:

ALLOCATION OF THE STUDIO, CONDITIONS

allocation by: The residents are selected by a jury.
appilcants:
art disciplines: All disciplines are welcome
age: without restriction
duration of stay: at least 2 to a maximum of 10 months

COSTS, HOW THE STUDIO IS FINANCED

rent, extra charges: Fundaziun NAIRS
financed by:

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