Here ! Am

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Here ! Am

Culture for everyone, by everyone who is here: Here ! Am supports artists with refugee and migration experience in establishing themselves in Switzerland's cultural scene.

What is Here ! Am?

Cultural practitioners who have migrated to Switzerland often face many uncertainties that make it difficult for them to find their footing professionally. Here! Am supports these artists in navigating Switzerland's cultural scene, while providing opportunities for exchange and connection. Through networking events, workshops on culture-related topics, and artist residencies, the project encourages participants to resume their artistic practice as quickly as possible. By bringing their diverse perspectives and experiences, these artists enrich Switzerland's cultural landscape.

IN SHORT:

Since 2025 (following a previous pilot project 2021-2024)
Directed at cultural practitioners from all continents who have recently moved to Switzerland
In partnership with support services and offices in the cultural sector; venues and event organizers throughout Switzerland

Why is Here ! Am important?

Here ! Am promotes equal opportunities in Switzerland's cultural sector. It enables migrant artists and cultural professionals to access employment and income opportunities – and, above all, to be seen and heard as an integral part of Switzerland's cultural landscape. By making our country's cultural diversity visible, Here ! Am fosters dialogue, encourages mutual understanding, and strengthens social cohesion.

ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST WHO MIGRATED TO SWITZERLAND? JOIN HERE ! AM!

Have you recently moved to Switzerland? Do you find it challenging to decode the local cultural landscape? Are you not sure how to realise your projects or how to find access to professional networks? Then Here ! Am is for you! Come to one of our events or reach out to us directly. Here is what to expect:

CONNECT! Meet peer artists and different stakeholders from the fields of arts and culture. At our Meeting Points – local networking events held across Switzerland – you can make new connections while exploring Switzerland’s diverse cultural landscape. Join the artlink Directory, our digital platform for artists and cultural professionals from around the world.
LEARN! Expand your knowledge and skills through our online or in-person workshops. Learn more about topics such as Switzerland’s funding landscape or the dos and don’ts of submitting a project proposal.
WORK! Further develop your artistic practice and showcase your work through residencies or internships at various Swiss cultural institutions. Through the Peer-to-Peer Programme, engage in a year-long exchange with another migrant artist who have already built their career in Switzerland (pilot project, currently fully booked).

Current opportunities

03.11.-03.12.2026: Residency - far° Nyon (→ Registration closed)