ARS Foundation begins its activity in 2026 with three programs to support artists.

Geneva, Headquarters of the ARS Foundation.

The ARS Foundation, established at the end of 2025, officially begins its activities in 2026 with the launch of three support programs for contemporary artists. This new phase is developed in collaboration with the Swiss consultancy THE EMBASSY of ART, which specializes in cultural strategy, institutional positioning, and artistic internationalization.

The creation of ARS Foundation responds to a structural need within the art sector: the difficulty many artists face in accessing professional tools, institutional frameworks, and financial solutions that allow for sustainable career development. The foundation was established to address this gap by providing strategic support, professional guidance, and access to key resources at different stages of artistic practice.

In parallel, ARS Foundation manages and develops a contemporary art collection, ARS Collection, conceived as a living collection that supports artistic production, visibility, and long-term cultural value. The collection plays an active role within the foundation’s mission, reinforcing its commitment to artists through acquisition, visibility, and institutional circulation of selected works.

During 2026, ARS Foundation will implement three complementary programs:

ARS Talens, aimed at emerging artists or those undergoing a phase of professional reactivation, with a focus on strengthening artistic positioning, conceptual discourse, and professional structure.

ARS International, focused on internationalization and institutional positioning, with particular attention to opening opportunities within the Swiss context through tailored strategies and the activation of qualified institutional contacts.

ARS Finance, designed to facilitate access to financing intended to cover production costs linked to projects, commissions, or institutional processes, enabling artists to engage with new opportunities without compromising their financial stability.

In addition, the foundation is actively working on the preparation of a biennial sculpture exhibition, with its first edition planned for 2027–2028. This initiative will have a strong institutional character and aims to establish itself as a reference platform for contemporary sculpture and its dialogue with public space.

Throughout 2026, ARS Foundation will also promote activities aimed at increasing awareness of its programs, fostering collaboration between artists and institutions, and building strategic partnerships. These initiatives will serve both to disseminate the foundation’s mission and to secure funding and sponsorships, ensuring the long-term sustainability of its activities.

With the start of its operations, ARS Foundation takes a first step toward building a stable and coherent support structure for contemporary artists, grounded in professionalization, collaboration, and a long-term cultural vision.