Artists
MAF is much more than an exhibition space: it is an ecosystem dedicated to nurturing emerging women artists. Our mission is to support them in their artistic endeavors, facilitate their networking, and offer them a recognized platform and professional framework conducive to experimentation and creation.
Our Commitment to Artists
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Support
We offer personalized support to emerging women artists, guiding them in creating and developing their projects. Our goal is to help them overcome obstacles and professionalize their artistic practice.
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Connect
MAF facilitates essential networking for artists. We create bridges with other art spaces, industry professionals, and a supportive community, opening up new opportunities.
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Propel
We provide active visibility for women's artistic practices by offering them a unique institutional platform. Our commitment includes acquiring artworks to recognize their work from the outset and contribute to equity in art history.
The Faces of the Museum: Inspirations and Role Models
MAF Academy
The MAF Academy is our flagship women's mentorship program, designed to provide structured and personalized support to emerging women artists. The goal of the Espace Artistes Femmes Foundation (in formation) is to support women artists at different stages of their careers, offering them tailored resources, visibility, and a strong network.
We provide concrete support at every stage of their development, fostering the acquisition of artistic, professional, and entrepreneurial skills in a nurturing and stimulating environment. The MAF Academy is a direct response to the specific challenges faced by women at the beginning of their artistic careers, giving them the tools and network to thrive.
The program offers several types of affiliations, tailored to artists' evolving needs:
"Emerging" Artists
CHF 300/year
For artists at the beginning of their career or in transition:
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Access to a personalized women's mentorship program, based on available resources
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Each year, a deserving emerging artist is selected by the management to exhibit at the Espace Berger at MAF
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Access to calls for projects, residencies, and internal events
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Inclusion in group events or showcases for young talent, based on available resources
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Payment plan available (2 x CHF 150)
"Established" Artists
CHF 500/year
For artists in development, with early recognition or in a structuring phase:
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All benefits of the "Emerging" tier
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Strategic coaching or career guidance 2x/year, half-day sessions
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Visibility through selected exhibitions at the museum or off-site, subject to the programming decided by the director
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Portfolio on the MAF website
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Payment plan available (4 x CHF 125)
"Faces" Artists
(by invitation only)
12 established artists, leading figures in their discipline:
• Charlotte Aeb, photographer
• Hélia Aluai, visual artist
• Isabelle Ardevol, sculptor
• Katia Bornoz, painter
• Sophie Bosselut, visual artist
• Joëlle Cabanne, visual artist
• Delphine Costier, visual artist
• Kathy Le Vavasseur, visual artist/sculptor
• Daniela Markovic, visual artist
• Audrey Piguet, photographer
• Alexia Weill, sculptor
• Laura Zimmermann, visual artist
The role:
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Represent MAF through events, interviews, or projects
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Mentor (optional) emerging women artists
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Opportunity to collaborate on curatorial projects in partnership with the EAF Foundation
Benefits:
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Presence as a Face of MAF on the official materials of the EAF Foundation and MAF
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Opportunity to propose or co-create projects or events, in agreement with the EAF Foundation and MAF
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Access to exhibitions
Solidarity Membership
Pay what you can
For artists facing financial hardship or barriers:
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Application required
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Partial or group access to selected resources (collective mentorship, training sessions)
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Inclusion in the community, with support for skill development
Artist Affiliation with the Musée Artistes Femmes
The Musée Artistes Femmes supports and promotes contemporary women's art by giving visibility to women artists.
To join the museum's network, each artist is invited to submit their portfolio through the affiliation form available on our website.
Once the application is submitted, it is reviewed by the museum's selection committee. This committee meets twice a year, in April and November, to evaluate new applications based on artistic, ethical, and curatorial criteria.
Selected artists will then be contacted by the museum team to discuss opportunities for integration into our programs.
Selection Committee:
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Marie Bagi
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Delphine Costier
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Isabelle Ardevol
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Joëlle Cabanne
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Kathy Le Vavasseur
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Katia Bornoz
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Lucie Pfeiffer
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Sophie Bosselut