Photography 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 Castle International

India

Name of Residency: Art Castle International Artist ResidencyArt Castle International Artist Residency is open to artists of all nationalities and ages. Just 3 Km from Government Museum, the residency is ideally located in a peaceful and lush area in the city of Trivandrum. The residency was founded with the purpose of supporting creative endeavors and welcomes visual artists of all media. The artists will each be provided with a bedroom, private studio and a roof top common studio for their work

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

Banaras Cultural Foundation

Raman Niwas, India

Name of Residency: Kriti Gallery & Artist ResidencyArtists, 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

Boathouse

B H/14 Suramya 7, India

Name of Residency: Boathouse Artist ResidencyThe Residency aims to enrich the artist by providing studios and technical/artistic/critical support. We organize trips to artistic/cultural/industrial heritage and workshops. A Meet and greet Program is arranged upon arrival in which various like minded personalities are invited. We organize workshops for the artist so that local students can gain knowledge and expertise. We also arrange lectures and workshops at Various Art and Design Institutes in

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).

Goa Center for Alternative Photography (Goa-CAP) is dedicated to alternative photography education, promotion, and research. Offers courses like film photography, pinhole, daguerreotype; ALTlab residency with darkroom access; suggests accommodation.

Greenmeadows Vagamon

Vagamon, India

Greenmeadows Vagamon is an artists residency program run by Palette People, a charitable trust, located in the scenic hill station of Vagamon, Kerala, India, offering a serene natural setting for creative individuals including writers, artists, musicians, performers, theatre and film personalities, as well as nature lovers and environmentalists. Established in , it provides shared accommodation, a spacious studio of around 1200-1500 sq ft, open spaces in rolling meadows, and facilities like a caretaker, cook, and kitchen, with stays typically ranging from 10 days to 3 months on a fee-paying basis. Artists can optionally exhibit their works for free in Palette People's galleries in Kochi.

Gulmohar

Ground floor, India

Name of Residency: Amaltas: art residency@GulmoharFor our residency we invite writers, curators, visual artists, photographers, printmakers & sculptors. We also welcome social change makers & artists who want to explore art for community/healing.The artists can participate in workshops organised at our space and  can interact/collaborate with our artists. Besides they can also participate/volunteer in the community events at Gulmohar.The Fine Arts Faculty of M.S.University is approximately 4kms

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

Round Them Oranges

2 Gh airport Road, India

Name of Residency: WoodyVu LadakhThe residency supports critical, experimental, and context-responsive artistic practices that engage with landscape, ecology, culture, and community. We aim to create a space for reflection and research outside urban art centers, encouraging meaningful exchange between visiting practitioners and the fragile high-altitude environment of Ladakh.Our vision is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue across contemporary art, craft, ecology, and indigenous knowledge syste

Sarai Media Lab

Delhi, India

Sarai Media Lab is a prominent new media initiative at CSDS in Delhi that hosts artist residencies, fellowships, and collaborative projects focused on urban space, media culture, and contemporary practices. The program invites artists, scholars, and practitioners from South Asia and internationally to engage in creative and experimental work across various media forms including video, audio, digital, and installation art.

Studio Dragonfly

Baroda, India

Studio Dragonfly is an artist residency program in Baroda, India, run by practicing artists to foster cultural exchange, collaboration, and time for artistic reflection, primarily offering ceramic and painting residencies with options for writers, photographers, and architects. Located in the vibrant art hub of Baroda with over 1000 artists, it provides equipped studios, materials, accommodation, and a helper, with flexible stays from 4-12 weeks or up to 180 days and a fee of around $1300 per month. Participants are encouraged to interact with local artists, with open studios or exhibitions possible for longer stays.

Studio Goppo

Santiniketan, India

Studio Goppo is an artist-run residency program in Santiniketan, India, founded in by an artist couple, dedicated to research, practice, and experimentation in historical and alternative photography processes. Since , it has welcomed international practitioners for immersive experiences bridging art, craft, and community, offering a dedicated studio, darkroom, technical assistance, and opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration like chemistry, papermaking, and performance. Residents typically stay 2 weeks to 2 months, culminating in a presentation or exhibition, within a community-driven environment featuring shared living spaces and a kitchen garden.

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.

Vice~Versa Foundation

Goa, India

The Vice~Versa Foundation Artist-in-Residence Fellowship Program in Goa, India, offers a unique opportunity for visual artists, curators, and writers to immerse themselves in creative work within the serene and culturally rich environment of Goan Heritage Houses. This program is designed for both emerging and established professionals from around the world, providing a space for innovation, reflection, and the development of a significant body of work. Residents are accommodated in private suites within Indo-Portuguese heritage homes, equipped with modern amenities and surrounded by the historical and artistic richness of Goa. The fellowship includes a monthly stipend, studio space, and access to a library, kitchen, and laundry facilities, promoting a self-sufficient and contemplative creative process. The program emphasizes the care of the residency spaces and the engagement with the local cultural tapestry. With options for four or eight-week residencies, the program supports artists in their professional growth while encouraging the exploration of Goa's unique cultural and artistic landscape.