Art Senses

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Art Senses is a mentorship programme for artists whose work engages the sensory dimensions of art, inviting new ways to experience the world and inspire wellbeing. Each edition explores a unique theme, guided by a mentor-artist and a distinguished jury. 

The debut 2025/26 edition, Sensing the Invisible, is curated by A.A.Murakami, who will also mentor the winning artist. The jury features Marc Spiegler, Tino Sehgal, Jane Withers, and Fatoş Üstek.

Application Process & Project Timeline

  • 27 October 2025 10:00 CET – Open Call Opens 
  • 5 December 2025, 23:59 CET – Open Call Closes 
  • December 2025 – Internal Jury Review 
  • 16 January 2026 – Shortlist Announcement 
  • 19 January – 27 February 2026 – Shortlisted Artists’ Project Proposal Development 
  • 27 February 2026 – Submission Deadline for Shortlisted Artists’ Project Proposal  
  • 11 March 2026 – Art Senses Artist of the Year Announcement  
  • 1 April – 1 October 2026 – Mentorship Period 
Prize summary: 
Win €10,000 financial award & tailored mentorship
Prizes Details: 

Shortlisted artists receive:

  • €1,000 artist fee to develop a project proposal 
  • Consultation with the jury and mentor 
  • Announcement on Therme Art’s online platforms

Art Senses Artist of the Year receives:

  • €10,000 financial award as an artist fee and project development budget 
  • Up to six months of tailored remote mentorship with artist duo A.A.Murakami  
  • Curatorial guidance from the jury 
  • Technical and feasibility consultations from Therme Group experts  
  • International visibility through Therme Art’s online platforms 
  • Opportunities to present the artistic outcome at Therme Art partner venues 
  • Possibility to realise the project as a permanent site-specific artwork with Therme Art
Deadline: 
05/December/2025

Entry Fee:

Contact & Links: 
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