Explore selected European case studies across diverse research fields that demonstrate how artistic collaboration strengthens knowledge valorisation in higher education and research. Each example highlights researchers, artists, and citizens working together across multiple stages of creation and engagement.
Use the filters to explore the cases in different ways. You can navigate by country, or filter by impact and outputs, as well as by the participants involved—including different categories of artists, researchers, and citizens.
Further inspiration, toolkits, and examples of arts–science initiatives can be found on our Additional Resources page.
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Fostering knowledge valorisation through the arts and cultural institutions
Study by the European Commission investigating the role(s) that arts and cultural organisations can play in fostering knowledge valorisation for the benefit of society. (2022)
What Works guide: Artist and Researcher Collaborations
A guide from the NCCPE and contributors from across the sector on artist-researcher collaborations (2021)
S+T+ARTS Collaboration toolkit
A practical resource to help artists, researchers, technologists, and companies find common ground, set shared goals, and deliver impactful collaborations. (2020)
Sources of more inspirational arts-science initiatives
A global network of spaces and programs connecting artists and scientists to explore contemporary issues through exhibitions and events.
An arts programme that embeds artists within CERN to create work inspired by fundamental scientific research.
S+T+ARTS prize – previous winners
An EU prize celebrating impactful collaborations between science, technology, and the arts.
A repository of case studies and tools for art–science collaboration practices.
Creative Europe project results platform
A database of outcomes and insights from EU-funded cultural and creative projects.
A platform mapping artistic research studios and experimental knowledge spaces across Europe.
Pint of Science – Creative Reactions
A programme pairing artists and scientists to create responses to scientific talks.