Writing / Literature Residencies in Varanasi

Banaras Cultural Foundation

Varanasi, India

Artists, architects, writers, art historians, directors, actors, publishers, musicians and other creative professionals, from all over the world, regardless of race, gender, age and orientation, with open ideas and opinions, are invited and encouraged to share this garden space in Varanasi / Banaras.Since our inception in 2006, over 200 artists from 26 countries have taken the opportunity to interact with the historic city of Varanasi through th

Kriti Gallery Residency

Varanasi, India

Kriti Gallery Artist Residency in Varanasi, India, is an unstructured, free program founded in - by Navneet Raman to foster cultural dialogue among international artists, locals, and the historic city. It provides private studios in a lush garden setting 3-4 km from the Ganges, accommodating artists across disciplines for 1-3 months year-round with no deadlines or exhibition requirements. Now part of Banaras Cultural Foundation, it supports over 200 artists from 26 countries through stays, workshops, exhibitions, and interactions.