TaDA Artist-in-Residence programme 2026 is open for applications

  • Residency, Award, Competition
  • Switzerland
  • Fully Funding Type
  • Deadline in 2 weeks
https://tada-residency.ch/en/residence
  July 31, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized TaDA Artist-in-Residence programme is accepting applications for its 2026 three-month residency from both international and Swiss visual and performing artists, designers, and architects. Each year, six selected residents have the opportunity to collaborate with textile companies in Eastern Switzerland, work in a local studio in Arbon, and expand their professional networks. Applicants must submit a detailed project proposal outlining the work they intend to develop during the residency. An international selection committee will review submissions and select six artists, who will be provided with accommodation, a fully equipped studio, and production materials. The residency concludes with a public event, "TaDA Spinnerei", where the final projects will be presented alongside talks by international speakers and attended by a wide audience.

About Organizer

Founded in 2019 in Eastern Switzerland, TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance is a cultural program supported by the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. It promotes creative exchange by offering annual residencies to six national and international artists working in art, design, architecture, literature, performing arts, or interdisciplinary fields. In collaboration with local textile companies, residents gain access to technical expertise and facilities to develop experimental projects. The program encourages artistic research and practical work, with final results presented to the public through various events.

Details

The selection committee includes:

  • Michel Hueter – Design expert

  • Martin Leuthold – Textile designer, St. Gallen

  • Sandra Mbanefo Obiago – Curator and creative industry expert, Nigeria

  • René Rossi – Scientist, Empa

  • Barbara Signer – Artist, St. Gallen

  • Ursula Steinhauser – Office for Culture, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

  • Domenica Tischhauser – Textile technician, Tisca Tischhauser AG

  • Roman Wild – Historian and culture manager

Eligibility:

  • All creatives and artists from all disciplines with a demonstrated interest in the textile industry, textile culture, and sustainability, from across the globe can apply for this residency program

Project/event location:

  •  Eastern Switzerland

Participation fee:

  • Submission is free

Award/prize: 

  • Accommodation

  • Traveling expenses will be covered by residency program

  • Working art studio

  • Individual supervision

  • Textile materials

  • Living costs partly will be funded by residency program 


Application requirements:

  • Online application form in English or German

  • CV/portfolio

  • Artist statement

  • Project proposal (max. 2 A4 pages including approx. 4 images illustrating the idea or process, sketches, technical drawings, other visual representations) 


The submission closes:

  • 15 September, 2025

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Residency, Award, Competition
Event Location
Switzerland
Deadline
15 September, 2025
Funding Type
Fully
Applicant Country
Switzerland
Open to
Worldwide