Pro Helvetia

Fabienne Schellenberg

Fabienne Schellenberg is Head of the Innovation & Society Sector at Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council. She oversees funding and initiatives that address the intersections of art, technology, and social questions. Previously, Fabienne spent five years as director of Debattierhaus Karl der Grosse in Zurich, a cultural venue run by the City of Zurich that serves as a platform for public discourse and exchanges on politics, culture, and civil society, hosting debates, exhibitions, and events on pressing social topics. During her tenure, Fabienne co-edited the publication «It's a Woman's, Woman's World» about female artists. She holds an MA in Cultural Studies with a focus on Cultural Management from the University of Lucerne and is based in Zurich.