Anna Arutyunova Bischof appointed as the new Operations Manager of CIS
The Fondazione Internazionale per la Scultura (FIS) in Peccia is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Arutyunova Bischof as operational manager of the Centro Internazionale di Scultura (CIS) in Peccia, effective June 2026.
Anna Arutyunova Bischof has extensive experience in international cultural management, organisational development and residency programming. Most recently Head of Global Network and International Affairs at the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, she directed international exchange and residency programmes across five continents. Her professional career also included curatorial, editorial and research work in contemporary art.
She holds a CAS in Strategic Philanthropy from the University of Geneva and has completed the Change Management programme at IMD Business School in Lausanne.
At CIS Peccia, Anna Arutyunova Bischof will lead the operational and strategic development of the centre, with a focus on strengthening its residency and artistic programme, building partnerships and expanding its national and international reach.
CIS aims to successfully continue its mission as a unique center for sculpture, artist residencies, and cultural exchange in the heart of the Swiss Alps.