Olympic Heritage - Artists in Residence
Closing Date of Opportunity: April 30, 2026
Name or Organization: The Olympic Museum + The Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
Contact Email: artists-in-residence@olympic.org
Post Content: The Olympic Museum and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) have launched the second edition of the Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme. This initiative provides artists with the opportunity to take part in three-month residencies at either institution to develop innovative, boundary-pushing artworks that deepen public engagement with Olympic culture and heritage. Two artists will be selected by an international jury based on their creativity, technical skill and their ability to engage with Olympic and sporting themes by using innovative, digital media as a key part of their practice.
The residencies are scheduled to take place from 1 September to 1 December 2026. Each museum will provide the selected artists with resources and access to their permanent collections, offering a unique research environment to explore the historical and cultural significance of the Olympic Games and the Olympic movement. Studio space will be provided at La Becque Artist Residence in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, as well as the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
The call is open to artists aged at least 18 and under 35 on 31 December 2026, who work with any form of digital media, including AI, data-driven art, and augmented and virtual reality, any of which may also be combined with physical media. Access to the museum collections will be facilitated by the museums, supporting artists throughout their research and production phases.
Mr Abdulla Al Mulla, the Director of the 3-2-1 QOSM, added: “The Olympic Heritage | Artist in Residence programme reflects our commitment to reimagining how Olympic history and sports culture can be experienced through contemporary artistic practice. The programme creates a meaningful dialogue between collections, contexts, and creative perspectives. We are proud to continue this collaboration with the Olympic Museum and to support artists in producing new work that speaks to the global and enduring values of the Olympic Games.”
Open call link and deadline
Selected international artists will receive:
Participation in an international exhibition as a part of the Cultural Olympiad, including but not limited to the LA28 Cultural Olympiad.
€8,000 or QAR 30,000 for the purchase of the resulting artwork for the museums’ permanent collections.
Round-trip flight tickets and accommodation for the three-month residency.
Curatorial and professional mentorship throughout the residency from the international jury.