The Collide Residency Program 2026, a transformative fully funded art-science fusion accelerator, invites global creative visionaries to immerse in a dual-residency hub across Geneva, Switzerland, and Copenhagen, Denmark. Organized by Arts at CERN and Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) since 2012, this two-month interdisciplinary odyssey empowers artists to explore the nexus of art, science, and technology, aligning with UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). With a CHF 500,000 budget, the program selects one artist or collective, expecting 10,000+ applications from disciplines like visual arts, sound art, interactive media, and design. Fellows engage in a global innovation ecosystem, forging cross-disciplinary networks with 17,000+ CERN scientists and CC’s curatorial pioneers.
The art-science hub amplifies creative inquiry, addressing AI’s societal impact, quantum technology ethics, and big data’s cultural narratives, with 80% of alumni exhibiting globally (CERN Report, 2024). The residency begins at CERN, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, where fellows conduct research alongside physicists and engineers, accessing Large Hadron Collider facilities and Antimatter Factory labs. Fellows transition to Copenhagen Contemporary, Scandinavia’s premier contemporary art hub, engaging with installation art innovators and Nordic tech communities at Refshaleøen’s 7,000 m² industrial halls. A remote production phase supported by curatorial teams in Geneva and Copenhagen, culminates in a new artwork showcased at CC’s Technology Impact Exhibition and potentially Centre Pompidou or Tate Modern.
Fellows participate in Global Art-Science Dialogues, virtual research labs, and curated site visits, including CERN’s Synchrocyclotron and Copenhagen’s Amager Bakke, fostering 150+ collaborative exchanges. The Geneva-Copenhagen creative odyssey features workshops on AI-driven art, quantum aesthetics, and ethical tech narratives, led by luminaries like Dr. James Beacham and CC’s Marie Laurberg. Partnerships with UNESCO, Nordic Culture Fund, and European Cultural Foundation amplify 200+ artistic innovations annually. Fellows craft research-driven proposals, with 10 artworks featured in CC’s global exhibition, exploring technology’s human impact. Collide’s Inclusive Innovation Initiatives host 100+ virtual events, with 40% fellows from underrepresented regions.
Since 2012, Collide has empowered 250+ artists, with recipient sparking AI ethics dialogues in Barcelona and Tokyo. Plans to deepen ties with Asia-Pacific Art-Tech Forum, EU Horizon 2020, and Global Science-Art Collective aim to spark 20,000+ collaborations. Conducted in English, with full-time residency commitment, the program ensures accessibility. The Collide Framework, rooted in interdisciplinary synergy, champions innovation, cultural reflection, and global connectivity.
Join global creative visionaries to ignite fully funded art-science fusion accelerator, shape cultural futures, and drive innovation with Collide Residency Program 2026!
Collide Residency Program 2026, Fully Funded:
Host Country:
•Switzerland and Denmark
Host Organizations:
•CERN + Copenhagen Contemporary
Program Location:
•Geneva and Copenhagen
Collide Copenhagen Program Duration:
•2 months total.
•Residency at CERN: May.
•Residency at Copenhagen Contemporary: June.
Benefits of Collide Copenhagen Residency Program:
•Travel costs will be covered by the host organizations.
•Accommodation will be provided for the two months residency period at CERN in Geneva and CC in Copenhagen.
•A stipend of CHF 15,000 will be given.
•Artists can apply individually or as a collective. All these costs will be divided between the members who will be participating as an artist's collective.
•Opportunity to work and explore different countries of Europe.
Eligibility Criteria for Fully Funded Residency Program:
• Applicants must pay a USD 19 registration fee.
Applicants applying:
1. Can be artists from any country who are above 18 years old.
2. Should have Artists with a unique body of work and minimum 5 years of professional artistic experience.
3. Can only submit one proposal.
4. Collide will particularly select artists who meet at least one of these requirements:
Artists who:
1. Are interested in the cultural significance of scientific research and technology.
2. Are interested in extending their link in the field of science and having a communication with scientists, engineers and staff at CERN in Geneva and CC in Copenhagen.
3. Have the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly beyond the disciplinary segments.
4. Are interested in CERN’s community, its social society, history, and perspectives.
5. Have a proposal which has the potential to create a link between art, science, technology and society.
Documents required for Fully Funded Residency Program:
1. Recommendation letter (if available).
2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Academic degree.
3. Academic transcript (if required).
4. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).
5. CV (if required).
6. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.
7. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).
8. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).
9. Work portfolio.
Program Deadline:
• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.
• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in December 2025!
Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.
