Interdisciplinary Residencies in India

1 Shanthiroad

Bangalore, India

1Shanthiroad Studio/Gallery in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2002 by Suresh Jayaram, is an artist residency and gallery space that nurtures creativity and cutting-edge art practices through programs hosting artists from diverse countries and backgrounds. It offers residencies like the annual NEXT-STEP program for five emerging artists, providing a platform for experimentation, collaboration, and community engagement over four weeks. Administered by the Visual Art Collective (VAC) Trust, it includes studio access, mentorship, workshops, and exhibitions.

Art Junction Residency

Udaipur, India

Art Junction Residency is an independent, non-profit artist residency program located in the rural village of Badanga near Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, founded in to foster cultural exchange, creative exploration, and collaboration among emerging and established artists from diverse backgrounds. It offers short to medium-term stays in eco cottages with shared studios, supporting a wide range of disciplines including visual arts, performance, new media, and more, while hosting community workshops, exhibitions, and public talks. The program emphasizes immersion in a peaceful natural environment to encourage experimentation and dialogue with local culture.

Artinn Jaipur Center

India

Name of Residency: ARTINN JAIPUR CENTERAn artist residency where the actual local artists and artisans were.ArtInn Jaipur today provides a platform for both local and international artists to come together to learn, ideate and create works of art.We run personalised workshops at ArtInn Jaipur. Some are run at the residency while others are at the artists village.The traditional arts of Rajasthan are varied and many. Just as the dialect changes every few kilometres, the arts and crafts of the reg

Centre d’Art

Auroville, India

Centre d’Art, located in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India, offers an inspiring two-month artist residency program each year. The residency provides artists with the opportunity to focus on their creative work while immersing themselves in Auroville’s serene environment, vibrant community, and natural beauty. Participants receive accommodation, lunch at a community kitchen, access to an e-bike, and curatorial support while being encouraged to bring their own art supplies. Collaborative projects and public engagement are highly valued, and the program culminates in an exhibition showcasing the resident artist’s work and experience. As a cultural hub, Centre d’Art also hosts exhibitions, workshops, and educational activities, contributing to Auroville’s ethos of unity and creative expression. This residency is ideal for artists seeking inspiration from nature, meaningful connections, and the unique lifestyle of Auroville.

Farm Studio

Andore Village, Rajasthan, India

Farm Studio International Artist Residency in Rajasthan, India, offers artists from all disciplines an opportunity to develop their work in a rural community setting. Founded to foster creative exchange, dialogue, and collaboration between Indian rural artists and international contemporary artists, Farm Studio supports community-based activities and celebrates local cultural identity. The residency provides accommodation, meals, studio spaces, and an exhibition opportunity, encouraging experimentation and intercultural exchange. Artists are responsible for their travel, visa, and personal expenses. The program hosts residencies from October to the end of February each year, accommodating 3-6 artists at a time.

Farside Collective

Ladakh, India

Farside Collective is an artist-run studio and project space in Sankar village, Leh, Ladakh, India, offering short (2 weeks) and long (1-2 month) residencies for artists, writers, and designers to live in their house and produce work around themes, with access to studios equipped for printing, zine making, and more. The program emphasizes contemporary arts, graphic design, photography, films, and printed matter like artist books and zines, including community feedback, exhibitions, and pop-up shows. Open calls occur in January/February, with rolling applications in summer (May-October).

Khoj International Artists Association

New Delhi, India

Khoj International Artists’ Association, founded in 1997 in New Delhi, India, is a not-for-profit organization that incubates experimental, interdisciplinary, and critical contemporary art practices through residencies, exhibitions, and community projects. It offers various residency programs like the annual four-week Peers Residency for recent art graduates, international exchanges typically lasting 4-6 weeks, and specialized residencies focusing on themes such as urban density, mental health, and expanded craft. Khoj provides studio spaces, curatorial support, networking opportunities, and public events to foster artistic growth and cross-cultural dialogue.

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.

Last Ship

Near Sound and Light gate, India

Name of Residency: Last ShipLast Ship is now in Khajuraho, the UNESCO World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh, and Kalinjar, Uttar Pradesh, India. Last Ship’s Artist in Residence program provides an opportunity for artists from around the world to experience this ancient region, its history, and its mystic and spiritual traditions while they are still alive in this small pocket of time, before they are lost forever.Last Ship’s artist studios, along with its restaurant and community space, are loca

Artist-run residential studios for visual artists, curators, writers, and those working with new media. Provides workspace, accommodation, and cultural exchange opportunities. Exhibitions held at end of residency term.

Utsha

Bhubaneswar, India

The Utsha Residency, based in Bhubaneswar, India, is a platform for creative minds across diverse disciplines to collaborate, reflect, and create work that engages with complex cultural and social discourses. Established in 2012, the residency has hosted artists, poets, scholars, and writers from around the world, fostering an environment that encourages exchange and interaction between local and international participants. Utsha offers three residency models: individual, group, and collaborative. The program is designed to support artists working in multiple disciplines by providing a tailored, facilitated environment that promotes creative growth. The residency is part of the Utsha Foundation’s broader mission to promote the contemporary art practices of Odisha while facilitating cross-cultural interactions through workshops, exhibitions, and other cultural events. Utsha’s commitment to nurturing emerging and established talent makes it a valuable space for artists seeking a stimulating environment in which to expand their practice.