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Call for proposals 2026: Work grant for artists

4. June 2026

The City of Chur awards a work grant of CHF 10,000 to artists for the development of cultural projects or works. Applications are possible until August 9, 2026.

The City of Chur awards an annual work grant of CHF 10,000 to support artists working on the development of cultural projects or works. The work grant is awarded to either a single person or several projects based on the quality and number of applications submitted.

Objective: The work grant is intended to promote the creative work process of artists and support their long-term cultural development.

Application requirements: Applications are open to professional artists who have a connection to the city of Chur, be it through residence, citizenship or a stay of several years in the city.

Documents to be submitted: The following documents must be submitted in order to apply for the work grant:

• Proof of connection to the city of Chur (e.g. place of birth, place of residence, citizenship or several years of residence)
• Name of the applicant with full address, telephone number and e-mail address
• Letter of motivation explaining the personal motivation and relevance of the project or work
• Curriculum vitae, short biography and documentation of work or portfolio
• Project description outlining the objectives, content and planned course of the project or work.

Submission deadline: Applications must be submitted by August 9, 2026 at the latest at the latest. Please send the complete documents by e-mail (max. 5 MB, PDF format) to kulturfachstelle@chur.ch or by post to: Kulturfachstelle der Stadt Chur, Poststrasse 37, 7000 Chur

The municipal cultural commission will review the applications. The award of the work grant will be announced by the City Council in September 2026. The decision will be made on the basis of the quality and relevance of the projects submitted.

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