Short Description

We are thrilled to announce the Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme, an extraordinary opportunity for artists working with digital and immersive media to critically engage with the world of sports culture and the Olympic Legacy. 

The Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme provides artists with a unique experience and unparalleled access to museum collections, mentorship, expert support and resources to create innovative, boundary-pushing digital art inspired by Olympic history.

Eligibility

  • Applications are invited from artists whose professional practice involves a significant element of digital art.
  • You are encouraged to explore any form of new media, which may also be combined with other physical media.
  • We invite digital artists worldwide who are aged at least 18 or under 35 on 31.12.2025.

Submission Requirements

  1. Applicant’s CV (maximum of 3 sides of A4, as a .pdf or .docx), including name, contact details, education and list of exhibitions the Applicant participated in;
  2. Applicant’s passport;
  3. Short bio (maximum 150 words) and photograph (maximum 1MB);
  4. Digital portfolio. This should include up to 6 images (max of 2MB each) of artwork and exhibitions. Optionally, up to 2 short films (maximum 20MB, duration of up to 1 minute) can also be accepted. Images and video files should be labelled and numbered lastname-firstname01 etc;
  5. Applicant’s Proposal (maximum of 500 words), setting out applicant will use the creative power of digital media to create a new, meaningful, and boundary-pushing artwork that:
  • provides an immersive and inspiring visitor experience
  • enhances the understanding and appreciation of sports culture and the Olympic Games.

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Residency with exclusive access to museum collections.
  • Studio space at Fire Station (Doha residency), and La Becque Artist Residence, La Tour-de-Peilz (Swiss residency).
  • Round-trip flight tickets, accommodation and expenses allowance.
  • Mentorship by the jury.
  • € 8’000 for the purchase of the resulting artwork for the museums’ permanent collections.
  • Participation in an international exhibition as a part of the Cultural Olympiad, including but not limited, to the Cultural Olympiad taking place in the context of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 31 May 2025

Website Link: https://www.olympics.com/museum/explore/programmes/olympic-heritage-artists-in-residence

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