Food Artist Residency
An international residency for chefs, food artists and cultural creators.
Hosted at Global Gastronomy Museum in Shanghai for an 80-day exhibition cycle.
During the residency, different chefs and creators will participate in rotation.
Global Food Artist Residency
is an international residency centered on food, culture, art and public exchange. We invite chefs, food artists, food designers, food researchers, food writers, culinary culture creators and cross-disciplinary artists from around the world to Shanghai for residency creation and cultural exchange.
The program encourages participants to use food as a cultural and artistic medium, connecting with audiences through cuisine, space, storytelling and public events. It is not merely a dining experience, but a public practice about cities, culture and human relationships.
Chef Rotation Residency
Each resident chef/creator stays for 1 month. During the same exhibition season, creators from different countries and backgrounds will rotate participation. This rotation mechanism continuously brings new content, culture and public experiences to the exhibition.
During the Residency, Participants Must
Participate in public museum activities at least 4 days per week; remaining time is free for creation and research.
Public Activities (min. 4 days/week)
- Food sharing activities
- Open kitchen
- Workshops
- Food reading club
- Community dinners
- Sharing and exchange events
- Food art installations
- Experimental dining experiences
Free Creation Time
- Creation
- Research
- City exploration
- Content filming
- Cultural exchange
- Independent project development
Residency Support
Comprehensive support for your residency journey, from accommodation to outreach.
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation provided during the program so you can focus on creation.
Kitchen & Creative Space
Shared kitchen, event space and display areas to meet diverse creative needs.
Public Showcase Platform
Connect with international audiences, local communities and Shanghai's creative culture scene.
Content Distribution Support
Photography, video documentation and social media distribution support provided.
Local Cultural Resources
Helping participants connect with local art, culture and culinary communities in China.
Welcome Applicants From
Whether you are an independent creator or a team, we look forward to exploring the boundaries of food and art with you.
Rich Residency Activities
Open Kitchen Events
Face-to-face with audiences, showcasing culinary skills and creative processes.
Multi-sensory Food Experience
Explore the fusion of taste, smell, sight, touch and hearing.
Food & Culture Discussion
Cross-cultural dialogue and in-depth exchange centered on food.
Applicants Should Provide
Personal Bio
Portfolio / Social Media / Website
Residency Creative Idea
Preferred Residency Dates
Special Equipment or Kitchen Needs
Unified Upload Format
Please upload files in the format "Number + File Name".
Example
Including background, creative direction, current projects, work experience, etc.
PDF / DOC / DOCX
Including food creations, art projects, event cases, visual works, spatial design, past residencies, etc.
Including Instagram, TikTok, Xiaohongshu, YouTube, personal website
PDF / DOC
Including kitchen equipment, audio, projection, lighting, etc.
Including residency projects, pop-ups, workshops, community dinners, exhibitions, etc.
Including live events, food creations, exhibition spaces, workshops, etc.
ZIP / JPG / PNG
ZIP / PDF / DOCX