tada textile and design alliance

TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance is calling for applications for their Artist in Residence Programme in Arbon, Switzerland, from either April to June 2027 or September to November 2027.

TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance is a cultural promotion programme of the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. It enables experimental and innovative engagement with the textile and design culture of Eastern Switzerland and is conducted in collaboration with textile companies rooted in the region.

TaDA annually offers six national and international personalities a work residency in Switzerland. The residents develop projects in the fields of art, design, architecture, literature, performing arts, or in interdisciplinary contexts. As programme partners, textile companies and institutions from Eastern Switzerland provide know-how and technology. This gives the residents the opportunity to carry out practical artistic work and applied research. The partners, in turn, count on creative exchange with the invitees. The work results are presented to the public at various events.