Application process

In 2025, the Villa Ruffieux residence will be managed by a new team. The selection of artists for 2025 has already been made. We will no longer accept new applications before the next call for tenders, which will be published by the new management.

Candidates must send the following documents by email to: air.villaruffieux@gmail.com    

1) Registration form (click on "form")

2) Resume  

3) Portfolio in PDF form    

Please note that:

- The candidates who do not follow these specifications will not be part of the selection process.  

- The secretariat will not download documents through platforms such as WeTransfer or Google Docs.  

- Residents will be selected once a year, in September, by a pluridisciplinary jury designated by the board of Chateaux Mercier Foundation.  

- The jury’s decision is final and no justification will be given.  

- The application deadline is June 30th, each year.  

- The selection meeting is held in September.