Doha: 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum in Doha and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland have announced an open call for the Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme. Two international artists will be chosen for two-month residencies in either Doha or Lausanne this autumn.

According to Qatar News Agency, the programme aims to produce innovative artworks that will be added to the permanent collections of both museums and showcased during the Olympic Games LA28 as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Abdulla Yousuf Al Mulla, Director of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, highlighted the historical connection between sports and the arts, and emphasized the museum's role in promoting excellence and mutual respect. The collaboration with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne will provide artists working in digital media with an opportunity to contribute to the global dialogue on sports culture and the Olympic movement.

Yasmin Meichtry, Associate Director of the Olympic Museum, stated that the Olympic Heritage residency aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and encourage artistic innovation. The programme supports emerging artists under 35 years old, with a focus on digital and immersive media. Artists are invited to apply by May 31, 2025, with proposals that offer an inspiring visitor experience and redefine sports culture through digital innovation.

The selection process will involve an international jury panel consisting of experts from various fields, including Yasmin Meichtry, Khalifa Al Obaidly, Rachel Falconer, Jonathan Kearney, and Britt Salvesen. The jury will assess the artists' creativity, technical skills, and ability to enhance the understanding of sports culture and Olympic values. The selected artists will be announced on 16 July.

From 1 October to 1 December 2025, the chosen artists will have access to resources from the museums' collections, studio spaces at the Fire Station Qatar or La Becque Artist Residence in Switzerland, and mentorship from the jury. They will also receive a cash award of QAR 30,000 in Doha or EUR 8,000 in Lausanne for the acquisition of their work for the museums' collections. The Fire Station in Doha and La Becque Artist Residence in Switzerland will provide exceptional environments for the artists during their residencies.