Organizer Information
Global Gastronomy Museum is a museum of gastronomy based at 158 Gaoqing Road in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, founded by Nie Xinyong. Independent research on the institution itself is limited beyond what the source describes, so this section relies primarily on the museum's own self-presentation. The museum states its focus is on uncovering culinary craftsmanship and making urban culinary memory visible and experiential, while also seeking to redefine the museum experience by blending exhibitions, consumption, and social interaction. Its exhibition program covers both domestic Chinese cities (including Shaanxi, Gansu, and Xinjiang) and international cities (including locations in Italy, Turkey, and Tajikistan). The museum operates a core team covering operations, curatorial work, cultural tourism planning, and international partnership development, alongside a volunteer program. Limited public information beyond the museum's own website is available about Global Gastronomy Museum.
Title & Description
Food Artist Residency
The Food Artist Residency is an international residency for chefs, food artists, food designers, food researchers, food writers, culinary culture creators, and cross-disciplinary artists, hosted at Global Gastronomy Museum in Shanghai. The residency runs within an 80-day exhibition cycle, during which different chefs and creators participate in rotation, each staying for a 30-day residency period. The program frames food as a cultural and artistic medium, with participants connecting to audiences through cuisine, space, and storytelling rather than through a conventional dining format. It is described as a public practice concerned with cities, culture, and human relationships. During the residency, participants are required to take part in public museum activities at least four days per week, with remaining time available for creation and research.
Categories
- Residency
- Culture
- Performance
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Craft
- Visual Arts
- Design
Eligibility
- Open to independent creators and teams
- Welcomes applicants from the following backgrounds: independent chefs, food artists, experimental cuisine creators, food culture researchers, food writers, and culinary curators
- Also open to cross-disciplinary creators working with food as an artistic medium
- No nationality, age, or career-stage restrictions specified in the source
Program Benefits & Awards
- Accommodation provided during the residency period
- Access to shared kitchen, event space, and display areas
- Public showcase platform to connect with international audiences, local communities, and Shanghai's creative culture scene
- Photography, video documentation, and social media distribution support
- Support connecting with local art, culture, and culinary communities in China
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Personal bio/team introduction (background, creative direction, current projects, work experience) — PDF, DOC, or DOCX
- Portfolio (food creations, art projects, event cases, visual works, spatial design, past residencies) — PDF
- Social media links (Instagram, TikTok, Xiaohongshu, YouTube, personal website) — PDF or DOC
- Equipment needs, if any (kitchen equipment, audio, projection, lighting) — PDF
- Past project/event experience (residency projects, pop-ups, workshops, community dinners, exhibitions) — PDF
- Event photos (live events, food creations, exhibition spaces, workshops) — ZIP, JPG, or PNG
- Other supplementary materials (optional) — ZIP, PDF, or DOCX
- Preferred residency dates
- Residency creative idea
How to Apply?
Email application to: info@global-gastronomy.com
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
Location
Global Gastronomy Museum, 158 Gaoqing Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
Additional Details
- Application files should be named using a "Number + File Name" format (e.g., "01_Bio.pdf," "02_Portfolio.pdf")
- Required public engagement includes food sharing activities, open kitchen sessions, workshops, a food reading club, community dinners, and food art installations
- Free time during the residency may be used for creation, research, city exploration, content filming, cultural exchange, or independent project development