Queer Future
Mentoring programme in Visual Arts, Cinema and Crafts for young Swiss resident artists, students or self-taught individuals identifying as members of the queer community
Welcome to Queer Future, the BØWIE initiative dedicated to empowering and elevating young LGBTIQ+ artists under 25 years old residing in Switzerland.
Our mission is to support this generation of creative minds, offering them the resources, guidance, and platforms they need to flourish.
Join us in shaping a vibrant, inclusive future through the power of art. Select your track, and submit your application now!
Welcome
Visual Arts Track
- Participation in Production Costs
- 1 Collective Art Exhibition
- Studio visits and more!
Imagine a world where your creativity knows no bounds. Our programme offers an exclusive 5-month mentorship in visual arts, including : Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, and Performance Art. Benefit from personalized artistic guidance, support in production costs, you will showcase your work in a collective art exhibition, studio visits, and more.
Embark on a journey to refine your artistic expression and express your unique voice.
Cinema Track
- 1 Week Writing Residency (August 11-17, 2024)
- Attend an International Film Festival
- Pitch your script and meet with film professionals
Lights, Camera, Action! We invite aspiring screenwriters to explore the intricacies of storytelling. This programme includes a dedicated 5-month journey with workshops focusing on scriptwriting. Participants will enjoy a week-long writing residency this Summer, an opportunity to attend an international film festival, and the chance to pitch their scripts to industry professionals.
Unleash your narrative potential and start your cinematic journey with us.
Crafts Track
- Participation in Production Costs
- 1 Collective Creators' Market
- Studio visits and more!
Craft your future with our "Crafts" mentorship programme. Spanning 5 months, this initiative is designed for artists specializing in Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Pottery, or Glass. Enjoy personalized artistic guidance, financial support for production costs, participation in a collective art exhibition, and enriching studio visits.
Whether you mold, weave, forge, or shape, we're here to help you hone your craft and bring your artistic visions to life.
asked Questions
Young artists under 25 years old (years 1999 and beyond) who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community and reside in Switzerland are welcome to apply for the programme.
The programme is open to artists, students and self-taught individuals.
Our selection process includes a review of your submitted work, an assessment of your personal statement, and possibly an interview. We look for creativity, passion, and a
strong connection to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Yes, participants will have the opportunity to present their work in a collective art exhibition, providing a platform to showcase their talent to a wider audience.
Queer Future is a country-wide programme and the best way to make it accessible for people from the different cantons is to have a programme that is in English. However, the cohort will be multilingual and so it will be possible to speak in the different regional languages with the other participants!
The writing residency is scheduled for this summer, from August 11th to August 17th. This immersive week-long residency is a pivotal part of the programme, offering participants dedicated time and space to focus on their scriptwriting projects with professional guidance and peer support.
In each track, the mentorship runs for a duration of 5 months, providing 18 hours of guidance and support in your chosen field.
For further inquiries, please contact us at hello@bowiecreators.com