Global Gastronomy Museum is dedicated to exploring food as a cultural language that connects people, places, histories and communities. The Museum is scheduled to officially open in October 2026, and it is currently seeking international artists for the inaugural residency programme.
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.
The Foodstay Artist Residency welcomes applications from artists, designers, architects, filmmakers, photographers, chefs, researchers, performers and other interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world. During the one-month residency in Shanghai, 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.
The residency provides support, including:
- 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
