ZÜRICH, GASTATELIER GLEIS70, (CH)

Information sheet Zürich-Gastatelier-Gleis70-EN-DE-FR-IT

RESPONSIBLE INSTITUTION

name of institution: Verein Gastatelier Gleis70
address: Hermetschloostrasse 70
PO box (post office box):
postcode, city: 8048 Zürich
canton: Zürich
country: Schweiz
phone:
fax:
email: air@gleis70.ch
website: www.gastateliergleis70.ch 

STUDIO

name of studio: studio for guest artists Gleis70
address: Hermetschloostrasse 70
postcode, city: 8048 Zürich
canton: Zürich
phone:
email:
website: www.gastateliergleis70.ch 
geographical location, how to get there: The Gueststudio Gleis70 is located in Zurich Altstetten in a former factory building in a industrial area. Artists, musicians, designers, inventors, composers, writers, graphic artists, dancers, filmmakers, and many more work in the Gleis70 Cooperative building. It is located right beside the tracks of the train Zürich-Bern/Basel and is easily accessible by public transportation
language area:  German
number of studios:  1
rooms, description: The Gueststudio Gleis70 includes a living room with sleeping, cooking, shower capabilities and a working space (alltogether 50m2). The studio is on the 3rd floor. The studio is partly furnished: Racks / desks / chairs / bed /sofa. Bathroom and kitchen are inside the studio. An inhouse washing machine can be used. Free wireless LAN. A bicycle is available. The cafeteria on the 6th floor is open during the day from 9am – 4pm. Lunch from 11:30am – 4pm. A Pronto shop for groceries is in the neighbourhood.
exists since: 2012
remarks:  The Residency is NOT suitable for large projects or groups.

CONTACT

name: Nicole Henning
phone:
email: air@gleis70.ch

COSTS/ADDITIONAL GRANT

costs for residents: The artist is responsible for additional costs, living expenses, materials, insurance, etc.
additional grant: The Cooperative “Gleis70″ together with the Cultural Department of the State of Zurich and Pro Helvetia, Swiss Cultural Foundation provide a residential artist studio, including a living/working space as well as a grant.
amount: The artists will receive a monthly payment of sFr. 1’500.-, as well as travel expenses from home destination to Zurich and back (one time). The artists will also receive Fr. 1’000.- toward project costs. The artist will have health insurance during their stay in the guest studio.
financed by: The Cooperative “Gleis70″, the Cultural Department of the State of Zurich and Pro Helvetia, Swiss Cultural Foundation

ALLOCATION OF THE STUDIO, CONDITIONS

allocation by: association Gastatelier Gleis70
appilcants:  This residency is for VISUAL ARTISTS and DESIGNERS from abroad or Swiss VISUAL ARTISTS and DESIGNERS from the French, Italian or Romansh-speaking part.
art disciplines: visual arts and design
age: no restrictions
duration of stay: 3 months

COSTS, HOW THE STUDIO IS FINANCED

rent, extra charges: none
financed by: Genossenschaft Gleis70

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