Dogo Call 2026: HAHA

Humour as an artistic strategy

Does meme culture dumb us down or does it strengthen our sense of togetherness? What role does humour play in the self-empowerment of marginalised groups - for example in drag culture? Can animals be funny? Where does humour begin and where does it end? Are we taken seriously, even if we are funny? And should we even take humour seriously?

Humour connects, exposes and questions. It can highlight injustices, reverse power relations and playfully questions social norms. Humour is a method of subversive confrontation with existing structures and at the same time creates moments of collective hilarity and relief - especially in challenging times.

In 2026, the Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst invites cultural practitioners to explore their humouristic practice or humour as such with courage, sharpness and lightness. Applications are open to cultural practitioners from all disciplines.

Dogo is offering six three-month and three two-month residencies in Lichtensteig (CH) from April to June 2026 and from September to November 2026. In collaboration with the Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil, there is also the opportunity to present the resulting works to the public from the end of August 2026 to January 2027 and in February 2027 to August 2027 as part of the ‘Seitenwagen’ exhibition series.

Are you interested? Then apply by 31 May 2025!

Important information

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

The residency does not cover living and accommodation costs. However, an exhibition fee will be paid for the presentation.

Viewing and discussing all applications involves an enormous amount of work, which is why we charge CHF 15.00 per application received. Please transfer the amount to the following account by the closing date: 

Recipient:
Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst
Hauptgasse 12
CH-9620 Lichtensteig

Account details:
St.Galler Kantonalbank AG
IBAN: CH82 0078 1622 5416 1200 0
BIC: KBSGCH22

Three-stage application process

Stage 1: Application
Stage 2: Idea sketch
Stage 3: Interview

31 May 2025: 
Application deadline

20 June 2025: 
Pre-selection decision

4 July 2025: 
Deadline for submission of idea sketches
(max. 4000 characters or 2-minute video)

9 July 2025: 
Judging and invitation to video call

11 July 2025: 
Video call

18 July 2025: 
Announcement

Jury

Julia Kubik (artist), San Sebastian (Co-direction BA in Fine Arts and Art + Design Education, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), Hanes Sturzenegger (Co-direction Dogo Residenz für Neue Kunst)

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