Call 2027: What is Love?

What is Love?
Rethinking Relationships

Love shapes the way we live together and our notions of closeness, intimacy and belonging. In 2027, the Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst invites artists to consciously unlearn and rethink the concept of ‘relationship’. The focus is on artistic explorations of belonging and community, closeness and distance, desire and vulnerability, romance, family and friendship – and their social constructs.

In 2027, Dogo is offering two- and three-month residencies in Lichtensteig (CH), in the canton of St. Gallen. The residential programme will begin with a two-day symposium in February 2027, during which we will explore the theme ‘What is Love?’ from various perspectives, accompanied by invited guests and interested audiences. The artists will contribute a short presentation to the symposium programme, giving them the opportunity to reflect on their topics for the first time and get to know their fellow residents. The year will conclude with a group exhibition in November 2027, the Dogo Totale, at which all artists can present their work or creative process to the public.

Applications are open to cultural practitioners from all disciplines. Interested? Then apply by 6 May 2026.

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The residency does not cover living and accommodation costs. However, an exhibition fee is paid for presentations, as well as a contribution towards travel expenses.

Get more information about the Dogo Residence, the mission statement, the principles, conditions (offer, service, selection criteria, expectations) and the infrastructure on our website. 

Three-stage Application Process

Application / Concept Proposal / Interview

Stage 1, Application (via form and post):
All applicants should complete the form below and send us their CV and portfolio. Additionally this year: We ask for a small-format card (e.g. A6) with an answer to the question: 'What is love?' Send a simple sketch, a photo, a short statement, a quote, … to:

Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst
Hauptgasse 12
9620 Lichtensteig.

Don’t forget to include your address on the form so that we can reply to you by post.
(If you don’t trust your local postal service to deliver the post in time, or if you’re running late, you can alternatively upload a photo or scan of the card via the form. (Thanks to our dear friends at the Sasso Residency for the inspiration for the postcard idea)

Stage 2, Concept Proposal:
A selection of artists will be invited to submit a concept proposal with a concrete plan for the residency.

Stage 3, Interview:
Artists selected by the jury will be invited to a video call. This serves to get to know one another and to clarify any questions. A final decision will then be made.

Timeline

6 May 2026: 
Application deadline

June 2026:
Shortlisting decision

26 June 2026:
Deadline for submitting concept outlines
(max. 4,000 characters or 2-minute video)

6–10 July 2026:
Judging and invitation to video call

14–16 July 2026:
Video call

18 July 2026:
Announcement

Jury

Hanes Sturzenegger (Co-Director of the Dogo Residency for New Art),https://sorayaleilaemery.com/ (choreographer and dancer)

Form

The form cannot be saved temporarily. It is recommended to prepare the texts and files in advance.

Desired date and duration of residency:

Let us know at what time you could imagine being part of the residence.

Motivation

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Upload your CV and work documentation here.