TaDA Textile and Design Program: A Residency in Switzerland in the Fields of Art, Design, and Textiles.
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance is a cultural initiative supported by the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. The program aims to foster creative and experimental engagement with the textile and design culture of Eastern Switzerland through collaboration between artists and regional industrial and research institutions.
The TaDA Artist-in-Residence Programme is held twice a year in Eastern Switzerland and offers six local and international artists and creatives the opportunity to develop projects in areas such as:
Design
Textile Art
Visual Arts
Architecture
Literature
Performing Arts
Interdisciplinary Projects
The residency includes direct collaboration with leading textile companies and institutions in the region, allowing residents to carry out artistic or applied research projects using specialized technical infrastructure.
Residency Periods for 2026:
April to June 2026
September to November 2026
Application Deadline:
September 15, 2025, at 23:59 CEST
Results will be announced in early December 2025
Benefits
Free shared accommodation in Arbon (private room, shared kitchen and bathroom)
Equipped workspace in the former Saurer textile and engine factory (3 minutes from the apartment)
Full coverage of travel costs
Monthly living allowance of CHF 2,000
Personalized professional mentoring by textile designer Martin Leuthold, the TaDA team, and external experts
Access to the infrastructure of 12 partner companies and organizations, depending on the project’s needs
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must work in one of the following areas: design, textile design, architecture, art, literature, performing arts, or interdisciplinary projects
A strong interest in textile culture, industry, and the local Swiss context is required
Basic technical knowledge of textile production is considered an advantage
Good command of English or German
Applicants must submit a project proposal with an experimental and collaborative approach, connected to the TaDA partner network