Open Call
Kala Yatra International Artist Residency, NEPAL: 2026/27
Kala Yatra Artist Collective, Kathmandu , Nepal
Eligibility
Our residency programs are open to, but not limited to, the following professions: Visual Artist, Painter, Sculptor, Ceramist, Print Maker, Performing Artist, Musician, Writer, New Media Artist, Curator, Film Makers, Theater Artist, Architect, Art Critics, Researcher etc.
Number of Participants
Our space can comfortably accommodate three residents each time, and partners are welcome with prior communication and confirmation.
Deadline
No deadline
Duration
June 01, 2026 - December 31, 2027
Costs
- €400.00 program fee (monthly)
Housing
Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Room
Meals
No meals
Public Programs
Exhibition, Mural Projects, Open Studios, Performances, Publication, Teaching Exchange, Visiting Professionals, Work Exchange
Disciplines
Book Arts, Cinematography, Collective, Conceptual Art, Curatorial, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Entrepreneur , Fiber Arts, Fiction, Film, Illustration, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Literature, Painting, Pedagogy, Performance Art, Photography, Poetry, Public Art, Research, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Textile, Theatre, Theatre Directors, Video Art, Visual Arts
Languages
English, German, Hindi, Nepali
Program Description
Kala Yatra invites applications for its concept-driven, community-engaged artist residency program in Kathmandu, Nepal. Rooted in socially relevant practice and cross-cultural dialogue, Kala Yatra is a not-for-profit, artist-run collective offering space for reflection, experimentation, and transformation across disciplines. What residents receive: • Flexible self-funded residencies (2 weeks–1+ month) • Private self-catering accommodation with shared spaces • Opportunities for exhibitions, open studios, talks, or non-productive reflection • Access to a diverse, supportive art community • Possibility of reduced fees for SAARC artists • Open to visual artists, writers, performers, curators, filmmakers, architects, musicians & more Residency Fee Structure: € 200 (two weeks / 14 Days) € 400 (a month/ 30 Days) € 300 (a month/ 30 Days - for SAARC Artist) Apply: https://kalayatra.org/artist-residency Email: connect@kalayatra.org
