TRACES アート＆サイエンス・レジデンシー 2027

TRACES (Transdisciplinary Research in Arts, Creation & Sciences) is an Art‑Science residency programme supported by the Foundation for the Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions (FDDM) in partnership with EPFL‑Valais, Energypolis SA, the City of Sion and the Canton of Valais. For its pilot phase, TRACES invites one international professional visual artist to work in dialogue with the Laboratory for Energy Materials at EPFL‑Valais on the Energypolis campus in Sion, Switzerland. The three‑month residency runs from 11 January to 18 April 2027 and culminates in a public presentation on 15 April. Selected artists receive a CHF 2,000 monthly stipend (total CHF 6,000), self‑catering accommodation, travel reimbursement up to CHF 1,500, a separately agreed production budget, curatorial guidance and scientific mentorship. Applicants must be at least 25 years old, have a minimum of two years of recognised professional visual‑arts practice, and submit a cover letter, statement of intent, portfolio and artistic CV in English or French. The call is open to all nationalities, with a specific eligibility note for Moroccan applicants. Applications close on 22 November 2026 at 23:59 CET via the official portal.

artist stipend, accommodation, travel reimbursement, production budget, curatorial guidance, scientific collaboration

At least 25 years old; minimum 2 years professional visual‑arts practice; professional visual artist; open to all nationalities (including Morocco); proposals in English or French