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

max. 3 resident artists in one month

Deadline

No deadline

Duration

September 01, 2026 - December 31, 2027

Costs

• €400.00 program fee (monthly)

Facilities

Co-Working

Housing

Kitchen, Private Bathroom, Private Room

Disciplines

Book Arts, Cartoonist, Choreography, Curatorial, Dance, Design, Documentary, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Jewelry, Land Art, Literature, Moving Image, Multimedia, Music, Music Composition, Painting, Photography, Poetry, Printmaking, Public Art, Research, Scholar, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Theatre, Thinkers, 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)* *We offer promotional or reduced residency fee exclusively to artists who are both residents and citizens of SAARC countries (Afghanistan