Application call for the TADA Switzerland Residency Programme for the session 2026. A fully funded residency programme in Switzerland, offered by the joint promotion programme of the Swiss cantons of St Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau, is calling applications from talented artists from all around the world. TADA, also known as Textile & Design Alliance, is a cultural promotion programme exclusively designed for the creatives and artists belonging to any discipline with an interest in the areas of the textile industry, textile culture, and sustainability, to work with textile companies in Eastern Switzerland and broaden their network over three months.
The duration of the residency programme is 3 months, which is scheduled to take place at Arbon, Switzerland, from either April to June 2026 or September to November 2026. The program allows successful applicants with work residency in Switzerland for the duration of the program. A tailored residency program that offers an incredible opportunity to the residents to carry out immersive research and develop projects in the areas of art, design, architecture, performing arts, literature, or related areas. The application process for the TaDA Residency programme is online – interested individuals need to submit their applications before September 15th, 2025.
TaDA Switzerland Residency Programme 2026 Details
- Location: Arbon, Switzerland
- Open for: International & National Artists
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: 3 Months
- Dates: April-June or September-November, 2026
- Application Deadline: September 15th, 2025
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Benefits
- Accommodation in Arbon (Shared Apartment)
- Living expenses of (2,000 CHF/Month)
- A designated workspace in the textile & engine factory Saurer
- Travel costs
- Professional support from a renowned textile designer and the TaDA team
- Showcase your work at various events
Eligibility Criteria
- The residency programme is open for both international and national applicants
- Artists belonging to any discipline with an interest in the areas of textile culture, textile industry, and sustainability.
- Applicants with technical knowledge of textile production will be preferred
- Develop projects in the fields of literature, performing arts, architecture, arts, and design
- Fleunt in the English or German language
Important Dates:
- Application Period: June – September 15th, 2025
- Result Announcement: December 2025
- Programme Period: April-June or Sept-Nov 2026
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Switzerland TaDA Residency Programme Application Process?
Applicants interested in the residency programme need to fill out an online application at the Tada residency official portal by September 15th, 2025. To know more details and for the online application, visit the official portal below.
TaDA SWITZERLAND RESIDENCY ONLINE APPLICATION
