Programa de Residencia Artística 2027 de TaDA Textile and Design Alliance

The TaDA Textile and Design Alliance Artist‑in‑Residence Programme offers six artists and creative professionals a three‑month residency in Arbon, Switzerland (April–June or September–November 2027). Residents receive accommodation in a shared apartment, travel expenses, a contribution towards living costs, and a shared workspace at the Kreativzentrum ZIK. They also gain technical support, mentorship, and access to infrastructure from approximately twelve partner textile companies and research institutions. The programme emphasizes experimental textile projects that explore sustainability, textile culture, and design, culminating in public presentations, workshops, and the annual TaDA Spinnerei event. Applications are open to artists and creative professionals of any discipline worldwide, provided they have a demonstrated interest in textiles and good knowledge of English or German.

Shared apartment in Arbon, workspace in the former textile/engine factory Saurer AG (Kreativzentrum ZIK), coverage of travel costs, monthly living stipend of CHF 2,000, access to technical infrastructure & knowledge from partner textile companies & experts; mentorship & professional support

Application via the official website.

Creatives of all disciplines (design, visual arts, literature, architecture, performing arts, etc.). Must have an interest or experience in textile culture / production; experimental approaches and sustainability themes encouraged.