Multidisciplinary Residencies in Kathmandu

Kala Yatra Artist Residency is a self-funded, artist-run program in Nepal offering flexible stays from 2 weeks to 1+ months for visual artists, writers, performers, curators, filmmakers, architects, musicians, and more. It provides private self-catering accommodation, shared studio spaces, and opportunities for exhibitions, open studios, talks, reflection, and community engagement in a supportive, diverse environment. Rooted in socially relevant practice and cross-cultural dialogue, it emphasizes process-driven exploration of art, culture, and Nepal’s socio-political landscape.

The Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre (KCAC), established in as Nepal's first international contemporary arts centre, offers an Artist-in-Residence program to foster links between artists and the local community while facilitating critical discourse between Nepali and international artists. The program includes three studios located within the Patan Museum, with direct applications welcomed from international artists and researchers for rental, and supports up to four Nepalese artists annually through a scholarship providing studio space, materials, and catalogued exhibitions.