Short Description
Art Senses is a new mentorship programme exploring the sensory dimensions in artistic practice. Conceived by Therme Art, it supports works that engage the senses, alone or in combination, unlocking cross-modal pathways of perception and inspiring wellbeing and new ways of experiencing the world. Each edition of Art Senses explores a specific theme in the sensory field guided by an invited artist-mentor and distinguished jury, who offer curatorial insight, mentorship, and professional guidance.
The programme is founded on three core principles: wellbeing, which fosters sensory artistic practices that nurture mindfulness and environmental awareness; immersion, which encourages artworks that are designed to envelop audiences through multisensory, spatial, or participatory elements; and expanded communities, which extend cultural engagement beyond conventional artspaces.
Eligibility
Artists worldwide are invited to apply via our open call portal. From all submissions, three artists will be shortlisted and awarded an artist fee to develop a project proposal. One of them will be chosen as the Art Senses Artist of the Year, receiving a budget, mentorship, visibility, and resources to develop their project further.
- Artists working across all mediums and disciplines
- Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission
- Artists from all nationalities, based anywhere globally, are welcome to apply (subject to applicable laws)
- Applications are open to individual artists as well as collectives
- Note: Collectives will be considered a single applicant, and all benefits, requirements, and regulations will apply per application.
Submission Requirements
Artists are invited to submit a CV, portfolio, and letter of interest responding to the edition’s curatorial theme: Sensing the Invisible.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- €1,000 artist fee to develop a project proposal
- Consultation with the jury and mentor
- Announcement on Therme Art’s online platforms
- The winning Art Senses Artist of the Year receives
- €10,000 financial award as an artist fee and project development budget
- Up to six months of tailored remote mentorship with artist duo A.A.Murakami
- Curatorial guidance from the jury
- Technical and feasibility consultations from Therme Group experts
- International visibility through Therme Art’s online platforms
- Opportunities to present the artistic outcome at Therme Art partner venues
- Possibility to realise the project as a permanent site-specific artwork with Therme Art
Entry Fee
None
Location
Berlin, Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 5 December 2025
Website Link: https://artsenses.art/#apply
