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

About Opportunity
About Organizer
Details
The selection committee includes:
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Michel Hueter – Design expert
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Martin Leuthold – Textile designer, St. Gallen
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Sandra Mbanefo Obiago – Curator and creative industry expert, Nigeria
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René Rossi – Scientist, Empa
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Barbara Signer – Artist, St. Gallen
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Ursula Steinhauser – Office for Culture, Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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Domenica Tischhauser – Textile technician, Tisca Tischhauser AG
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Roman Wild – Historian and culture manager
Eligibility:
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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:
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Eastern Switzerland
Participation fee:
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Submission is free
Award/prize:
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Accommodation
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Traveling expenses will be covered by residency program
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Working art studio
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Individual supervision
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Textile materials
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Living costs partly will be funded by residency program
Application requirements:
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Online application form in English or German
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CV/portfolio
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Artist statement
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Project proposal (max. 2 A4 pages including approx. 4 images illustrating the idea or process, sketches, technical drawings, other visual representations)
The submission closes:
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15 September, 2025