Eligibility

The residency welcomes emerging and established artists and cultural practitioners working across: Painting · Drawing · Sculpture · Photography · Film · Video · Digital & New Media · Installation · Performance · Sound · Textile · Fashion · Writing · Poetry · Art History · Curatorial Practice · Interdisciplinary Practice INDO- EUROPE : Artists from Europe are particularly encouraged to apply. INDO- AMERICA : Artists from both North and South America are encouraged to apply. BUDDHA CIRCLE : Artists from buddhist countries and from buddhist connection like south east asia and central asia are encouraged to apply. [ Nepal, Bhutan, Srilanka, Miyangmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malyesia, Indonesia, Phillipines, Kazakstan, Uzbekistan, Tukmenistan, Mangolia ] Selection is based on the strength of the artistic practice, seriousness of engagement and potential for meaningful cultural exchange.

Number of Participants

2-6 numbers can apply too.

Deadline

October 09, 2026 18:30 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

October 14, 2026 18:30 UTC

Duration

November 01, 2026 - April 10, 2027

Costs

• $850.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Conference Rooms, Co-Working, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Sculpture Facility, Shared Studio

Housing

Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Bathroom, Private Housing, Private Room, Shared Room

Meals

Breakfast, Chef on Site, Coffee, Lunch, Tea, Vegetarian

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Exhibition, Juried Exhibition, Professional Development, Work Exchange, Workshops

Disciplines

Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Curatorial, Dance, Dance Groups, Digital Media, Documentary, Drawing, Film, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Jewelry, Land Art, Literature, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Playwriting, Poetry, Public Art, Research, Sculpture, Start Up, Textile, Theatre, Video Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

India has shaped global civilisation through ideas that continue to influence the world—from zero and mathematics to astronomy, Ayurveda and yoga; from ancient languages like Sanskrit, with knowledge like VEDAS, literature to music, visual art, architecture and systems of knowledge. Indian innovations in mathematics and numerical thought helped transform science and commerce, while Indian philosophical and cultural traditions travelled across Asia and beyond. Its artistic traditions continue to inspire contemporary creativity worldwide.The trade route mainly from india to Europe, Asia, indo pacific and lately to Both the American Continents. Most of these countries having ancient ties with India from ancient times to the modern era. KIAR CULTEREX Residency carries this spirit forward: connecting artists across cultures through art, dialogue, research and cultural exchange. Our mission is to revive meaningful global [ europe, asia, indo pacific and american continents ] connections