Residency.ch is a non-profit organisation providing work and living space for international artists at PROGR Art Center in Bern. Our main sponsor is the Stiftung GegenwART. Some artists are supported by Pro Helvetia or other cultural organizations.
The PROGR Foundation is an art center in the city of Bern, with studios for artists of all disciplines, including galleries and other cultural institutions, space for events and concerts, as well as two bars with a restaurant. The foundation was founded in 2009 by the artist group 'Pro PROGR' with the aim of promoting art production and providing workrooms for more than 150 artists on around 4500 square meters on five floors.
The Association Residency.ch provides for its guest artists an apartment on the top floor, with five rooms, kitchen, bathroom and balcony.