China | Global Gastronomy Museum Residency

Overview

Global Gastronomy Museum is calling for applications from artists, designers, architects, filmmakers, photographers, chefs, researchers, performers and other interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world for their inaugural one-month Foodstay Artist Residency in Shanghai, China. The museum is dedicated to exploring food as a cultural language that connects people, places, histories and communities and is scheduled to officially open in October 2026.

Theme

The inaugural season, 'The Migration of Flavors on the Silk Road', explores the movement of ingredients, people, traditions and cultural identities across the Silk Road. The residency encourages artists to respond to themes such as migration, food heritage, sustainability, identity, craftsmanship, ritual, biodiversity and community through interdisciplinary artistic practice.

Residency Experience

During the residency, residents will develop new artistic projects in collaboration with the curatorial team, local communities, chefs, artisans and international partners. The residency culminates in public outcomes such as exhibitions, installations, workshops, performances, artist talks or participatory programmes.

Support Provided

• International round-trip airfare
• Accommodation throughout the residency
• Daily meals
• Dedicated studio and workspace
• Production funding and material support
• Curatorial mentorship and project development
• Access to museum resources, local craftspeople, researchers and community networks
• Opportunities to exhibit work and participate in public programmes
• International exposure through the museum's exhibitions and communication channels

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: 15 August 2026