Art Senses is a new mentorship programme exploring the sensory dimensions in artistic practice. Conceived by Therme Art, it supports works that engage the senses, alone or in combination, unlocking cross-modal pathways of perception and inspiring wellbeing and new ways of experiencing the world. Each edition of Art Senses explores a specific theme in the sensory field guided by an invited artist-mentor and distinguished jury, who offer curatorial insight, mentorship, and professional guidance.

The programme is founded on three core principles: wellbeing, which fosters sensory artistic practices that nurture mindfulness and environmental awareness; immersion, which encourages artworks that are designed to envelop audiences through multisensory, spatial, or participatory elements; and expanded communities, which extend cultural engagement beyond conventional artspaces.

Artists worldwide are invited to apply via our open call portal. From all submissions, three artists will be shortlisted and awarded an artist fee to develop a project proposal. One of them will be chosen as the Art Senses Artist of the Year, receiving a budget, mentorship, visibility, and resources to develop their project further.

Art Senses is developed by Therme Art in close collaboration with Therme Group, whose expertise in innovative technologies and wellbeing infrastructures shapes the programme’s vision.