Organizer Information
The Embassy of Foreign Artists (EOFA) in Geneva, managed by the LAPS Association in partnership with the Office cantonal de la culture et du sport, is a pioneering residency programme connecting artists with scientific research. In collaboration with Campus Biotech Geneva Foundation, University of Geneva, EPFL, Fluxum Foundation, and various research laboratories, EOFA fosters cross-disciplinary projects that integrate artistic practice and scientific inquiry. Past collaborations have been showcased at prestigious platforms including Ars Electronica, the Geneva International Film Festival, and the Moscow Biennale.
Title & Description
Art&Science Residency Geneva – Imagination (2026–2028)
This programme invites professional artists from all disciplines to collaborate directly with scientific laboratories in Geneva and the surrounding areas for three-month residencies. Through transdisciplinary projects, artists will explore the intersection of creativity, scientific research, and imagination. The residency encourages experimental approaches, innovative visualisation, and novel interpretations of scientific data, culminating in collective publications and interdisciplinary presentations.
Key themes include:
- Investigating the role of intuition in research
- Exploring the interplay between natural, visual, and digital languages
- Questioning and recontextualising scientific processes through artistic practice
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Performance
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Sound/Music
- Writing
- Choreography
- Film/Video
Eligibility
- Professional artists aged 28+ from any discipline (visual arts, performing arts, music, literature, comics, cinema, dance, theatre, design, video, etc.)
- Demonstrated portfolio of professional works, publications, or performances
- Open to international applicants
- Proficiency in French or English
- Not currently enrolled in basic artistic training
Program Benefits & Awards
- Residency duration: 3 months at EOFA and partner laboratories in Geneva, Switzerland
- Private accommodation with access to shared areas
- Residency stipend: CHF 1,400 per month
- Mediation and communication support provided by EOFA
- Direct collaboration with scientists on research projects
- Access to laboratory equipment and data, depending onthe hosting lab
- Participation in collective interdisciplinary publications and roundtables
- Networking opportunities with local and international artistic and scientific communities
Application Fee
Free
Application Requirements
- Completed application questionnaire (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
- PDF application file (max 15 pages) including:
- Cover letter (1 page max)
- Description of proposed research project for residency
- Portfolio of recent works
- Up-to-date CV
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 19 April 2026
- Residency Periods: Sep–Dec 2026 / Feb–Apr 2027 / Feb–Apr 2028 (to be selected)
- Jury Selection Notification: End of September 2026
Location
Geneva, Switzerland (residency and lab work)
Additional Details
- Artists must arrange their own travel and provide proof of residence permit and insurance for Switzerland
- The residency promotes deep engagement between scientific and artistic processes
- Each artist-scientist duo will present results at interdisciplinary roundtables and collective publications