Open Call
Kathmandu International Artist in Residency (KIAR 2026 - Spring)
Space A
Eligibility
Interdisciplinary visual Artists, writers, researchers, curators, theater artists, and musicians from all around the world are eligible for the application
Number of Participants
Each month max. 4 applicants will be selected. 1 Partner is allowed in advance confirmation.
Deadline
Selection Results (Announcement Dates)
Duration
March 01, 2026 - March 31, 2026
Costs
- $800.00 program fee (monthly)
Facilities
Shared Studio
Housing
Kitchen, Private Room, Shared Bathroom
Meals
No meals
Disciplines
Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Music, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Poetry, Printmaking, Public Art, Sculpture, Sound Art, Theatre, Video Art, Visual Arts
Languages
Beganli, English, French, Hindi, Nepali, Persian
Program Description
The Kathmandu International Artist-in-Residence (KIAR) program, run by Space A in Kathmandu, Nepal, offers immersive residencies for artists across a wide range of disciplines. Space A is a significant contemporary art hub, promoting critical dialogue, collaboration, and cultural exchange among local and international artists. Its mission is to create a space for reflection, research, and experimentation in interdisciplinary contemporary art. Customs and traditions differ from one part of Nepal to another. A conglomeration lies in the capital city, Kathmandu, where cultures blend to form a national identity. Kathmandu Valley has served as the country’s cultural metropolis since the unification of Nepal in the 18th Century. A prominent factor in a Nepali’s everyday life is religion. KIAR is an opportunity to travel back in time and to relive in history as well as experience natural beauty. We are going to organize a one-month-long and two-month long residency.
