Artist/Writer Residency Application - Schweizer Foundation for Art & Innovation

Please fill out and submit the online application below or download a pdf version of the application and submit by email (attachment) to: info@schweizerfoundation.org

Contact Information

Applicant's Name*

First Last

Applicant's Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Applicant's Email

Desired Stay (Length 2-4 weeks).

Beginning (1-15 September, 2023, 2024, 2025, etc.):

End (15-30 September):

Practical Aspects

Would you be comfortable to share this retreat with another resident/residents?

yes
no

Will somebody be accompanying you? If so how many people? (The house sleeps up to 4; pets are not allowed at the house.)

Will you like to participate in organized events during your stay?

yes
no

Background Information

Birthdate

Current occupation?

Education?

Other residencies

Citizenship(s)

Artistic/Intellectual Discipline

Describe the genre or style in which you are mainly working (e.g. poetry, fiction, music, philosophy, essay, painting, etc.).

Description of planned projects(s)

1. Type of projects(s)

2. Desired outcomes of the project

3. For artist: Medium of creation, materials needed, and space requirement (Please note: There are no machines or kilns for material transformations at the house, and the studio space is limited to a two-car garage and the office in the house)

Other

What is your primary language?

Do you speak English?

yes
no

Do you have special needs or need special assistance? If so, specify here:

References

Name of Reference #1:

Job Title

Relationship

Email

References

Name of Reference #2:

Job Title

Relationship

Email

Attachments

Writers please, please attach a writing sample (up to 10 pages)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Visual artists, please attach samples of your work (5-10 images, file size limit is 2MB per file)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 20.

CV

Max. file size: 256 MB.

What we offer

If you are selected as a recipient of the Schweizer Foundation artist residency, you will receive the following benefits:

Free economy class airfare from where you live to Newark Airport (EWR), New Jersey if necessary
Local transportation from airport to location of the retreat if necessary
Free accommodation at the lake house situated at 86 Sunnyside Road, Gouldsboro, PA 18424, for up to four weeks.
Groceries and supply costs up to $250 per week.
Internet access and paid utilities

What you need to provide

Necessary travel documents
Health insurance coverage
Computer, communication devices (mobile phone etc.), and specialist equipment, if any.
Local transportation if necessary

Process

You apply for the Artist’s Residency by the semi-annual deadline (June 30; December 31)
You will be notified whether you were a winner no later than 3 weeks after expiration of the deadline.
You either accept or decline the offer within 10 days of receiving the notice.
If you accept, you will make the necessary travel arrangements
Costs of air travel will be reimbursed after purchase of ticket(s)

By adding your name and date and clicking the submit button you are acknowledging that you have read and understood the application process for the Schweizer Foundation Residency Grant:

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