Switzerland

Switzerland is home to one of the world’s most extraordinary art ecosystems. Within this landscape, a new chapter - AWITA Switzerland emerges to fill a vital role: a focused, national platform dedicated to supporting and connecting the women who are central to its continued success.

Building on the vision that established AWITA London as a model, we will bring together cultural professionals across Switzerland’s three linguistic regions transforming geographic diversity into a culture of collaboration and collective strength, grounded in local knowledge, shared practice, and a commitment to long-term impact.

We invest in expertise, strengthen networks, and create the conditions for careers to flourish at every stage.

We are here because the Swiss art world is stronger when its women are connected. Our mission is to send a clear signal to the industry and to the next generation that the future of the art world in Switzerland is being shaped with intention and solidarity, by women.

Individual 250 CHF per year.

Access to in person and online events in Switzerland, London and worldwide

What’s included

Events & Learning

  • Access 10+ Swiss and international events annually, online and in person

  • Panels, workshops, and discussions on key issues shaping the arts sector

  • Peer mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities

Creative & Curatorial Opportunities

  • Access exclusive member-only opportunities to curate projects and exhibitions

  • Showcase your projects and contribute to collaborative initiatives

Community

  • Connect with professionals across the sector, beyond your immediate workplace

  • Be part of an international network spanning 12+ countries

Member Profile

  • Newsletter every month with news and member spotlights

  • Profile on the Member’s Directory

  • Founding Member status in first year, acknowledged permanently on the website and in print as someone who helped build AWITA Switzerland

Please complete the short application form below to become a member.

Artists: We recommend signing up to Visarte, the professional association of independent artists working in the visual arts in Switzerland.

Team Memberships are also available and tailored to organisation size, starting from CHF 400 for teams of two. For more information, contact: switzerland@awita.london

Upcoming Programme

What Remains After Venice? International Online Forum

15th July | Online

Every two years, Venice resets the conversation. But what does the Biennale really mean for the market, institutions, and the artists who participate - and what happens after the boats leave?

We’ll reflect on the 2026 edition together: what resonated, what surprised us, and what it signals for the wider art world. Whether you attended Venice or followed from afar, this conversation invites diverse perspectives on the Biennale and how its ideas travel across different cultural contexts.

Art + Candour: vulnérable

5th September | Neuchâtel

Join us for an intimate afternoon at a contemporary art foundation by the lake. A private tour, led by the Foundation's curator and co-founder, uses art as a gateway to honest conversations about vulnerability, visibility, and double standards. An apéro and open discussion will follow.

“Real transformation happens without a trigger warning. Until then, we merely settle into the comfort zone of cosy double standards.”

Switzerland Application Form