Textile Residencies in Switzerland

Atelier Mondial

Basel, Switzerland

Atelier Mondial is an international and interdisciplinary artist residency program in Basel, Switzerland, hosting guest artists from partner institutions worldwide in its seven studios for stays typically lasting three to six months. It provides live-in studios, stipends for living expenses, and opportunities for open studios and exhibitions at Salon Mondial. The program also offers grants to regional artists from Basel, South Baden, and Alsace for residencies abroad in fields like visual arts, literature, fashion & textiles, dance & performing arts, and curation.

Fundaziun Nairs

Nairs 509, Switzerland

Name of Residency: Fundaziun Nairs – Künstler*innenhaus, Kunsthalle, KulturlaborThe residence is located in the historic bathhouse of the former spa town of Scuol-Tarasp on the banks of the Inn River. It comprises nine studios and bedrooms, a large kitchen, a fully equipped event hall, and exhibition rooms on three floors. Artists in residence have their own studio and bedroom (studio and bedroom separate or combined). In the evenings, all artists take turns cooking and eating together.The villa

Sasso Residency

Nucleo Vairano 12, Switzerland

Name of Residency: Sasso ResidencyWith a lot of love and almost no money, we play Casa Sasso on the east side of Lake Maggiore: a beautiful, carefully restored 17th century house. The area is characterised by a mass of holiday and second homes, far from urban structures. Distractions are few and far between: a good starting point to dedicate yourself to your project. You can apply in autumn for a one-month residency in the following year, which takes place between May and October.The Sasso Resid

TaDA - Textile and Design Alliance

Arbon, Switzerland

The TaDA – Textile and Design Alliance Residency offers a three-month residency for six creative professionals annually, welcoming both national and international artists to Arbon, Switzerland. This program facilitates collaboration with local textile companies, providing artists with accommodation, travel expenses, and a contribution to living costs. Residents work in the Kreativzentrum ZIK, a former textile and engine factory, gaining access to technology, infrastructure, and expert guidance. The residency aims to foster innovative projects and strengthen regional identity through artistic engagement with Eastern Switzerland’s rich textile and design culture. Residents present their projects at the public event “TaDA Spinnerei,” which includes discussions with international experts. The program encourages the development of new projects in various fields, including art, design, architecture, literature, and performing arts. TaDA is supported by the Cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, St.Gallen, and Thurgau, along with various foundations and sponsors.