From the earliest days of Fermilab, Founding Director Robert R. Wilson identified and prioritized the relationship between the arts and science, recognizing that both are expressions of creativity.
The Guest Artist and Guest Composer Program at Fermilab initiates and stimulates interactions among scientists, artists and the public in order to increase the laboratory’s connection to the artistic community and to open up a pathway to a new target audience, thus increasing public appreciation for Fermilab.
The 2026 call for visual artists and composers will open in July 2025.
FAQ Fermilab Guest Artist and Guest Composer can be found here.
The guest artist and guest composer interacts with Fermilab scientists either virtually or on-site at the laboratory, learns about their research, and considers how it connects to society. This exploration is then used to create a body of work, leading to community presentations and possibly an exhibition in the Fermilab Art Gallery.
We are happy to announce that Jelena Bernec and Amy Nam will be joining us this year!
Learn more about the Fermilab Guest Artist here.
Learn more about the Fermilab Guest Composer here.
