Doha, March 30 (QNA) - The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and the Olympic Museum located in Lausanne, Switzerland, announced the launch the second edition of the Olympic Heritage - Artists in Residence program.

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 September 1 to December 1, 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 the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum and at La Becque Artist Residence in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland.

Director of the 3-2-1 QOSM Abdulla Al Mulla said: "The Olympic Heritage - Artist in Residence program reflects our commitment to reimagining how Olympic history and sports culture can be experienced through contemporary artistic practice. The program 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."

"With the Olympic Heritage - Artists‑in‑Residence Program, the Olympic Museum continues to draw inspiration from 3,000 years of history while opening new paths for contemporary creation," added Olympic Museum deputy director and Chair of the Jury, Yasmin Meichtry. "Reviving this successful collaboration -- and extending the residencies from two to three months -- reflects the growing strength of our partnership with QOSM. We warmly encourage young digital artists from around the world to apply and contribute their own legacy to the promotion of the Olympic values."

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.

Applicants can apply using the following link: https://preview-321qosm.qm.org.qa/en/calendar/olympic-digital-artist-in-residence-open-call/   The deadline for submission is 30 April 2026. (QNA)