Dear Spectrum members,
Spectrum – Photography in Switzerland and the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia invite the professionals working in the field of photography in Switzerland to an exchange about Pro Helvetia’s existing support for photography and future perspectives. This hybrid event (in presence and via zoom) is an opportunity to reflect on future possibilities for specific support to photography in Switzerland and to allow professionals in the field to express their reflections/and questions.
This invitation is not reserved to Spectrum members: the access is open to any professional working with photography (photographer, publisher, curator, critic, researcher, etc.) and welcomes both individuals, institutions, and organizations.
The board of Spectrum looks forward to this event and this important opportunity to exchange with Pro Helvetia, and warmly invite all professionals engaged with photography to attend and participate in the discussion. This invitation can be forwarded to any professional working with photography in Switzerland.
17:30–18:00
Welcome Drink
18:00–18:15
Introduction by Spectrum – Photography in Switzerland by Danaé Panchaud
Presentation by Pro Helvetia with Philippe Bischof, director, Aline Juchler, Deputy Head of Visual Arts, and Ascanio Cecco, visual art specialist responsible for photography
18:15–19:15
Discussion round
DATE
Thursday 5 May 2022
HOW TO ATTEND
In presence: welcome at 17:30 at Pro Helvetia’s Headquarter, Hirschengraben 22, 8024 Zurich.
Limited space (40 persons), granted after RSVP on a first come, first served basis.
Online: Login at 18:00 through a Zoom link, which will be provided after RSVP.
Online attendees will be able to address questions through the chat function.
REGISTRATION MANDATORY
Registration is mandatory for both in presence and online participation.
RSVP to: Ascanio Cecco, acecco@prohelvetia.ch
LANGUAGES
The presentations will take place in English. Questions and comments can be asked and answered in Italian, French, German and English.