Visual Arts Residencies in India

Art Castle International

Golf Links Road, 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

Artinn Jaipur Center

85 GURUKRIPA 3RD AVENUE GOMES DEFENCE COLONY VAISHALI NAGAR JAIPUR, 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

Chander Haat

Kolkata, India

Chander Haat is an artist-run commune and residency program in Sarsuna, on the southern fringes of Kolkata, India, founded in the late 1980s and offering residencies since to artists, academicians, curators, and creatives in visual arts, performing arts, new media, and curatorial practices. It provides a space for reflection, research, production, and cultural exchange, accommodating 1-4 residents for 1 week to 4 months in private or shared rooms with access to 3 studios. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary, experimental, and community-based art within a supportive environment fostering innovation and immersion in local culture.

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).

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.

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

Picasso Pupils is an art residency program organized by Picasso Pupils An Art Society in Shillong, Meghalaya, India, bringing professional visual artists from around the world to rural North-East India for one month to immerse in local culture, nature, and create artworks. Participants lead workshops with school children, interact with local artists, explore sites like root bridges, and conclude with a public exhibition of their works. Past editions, such as Artists' Point and , were hosted near Shillong and supported by local education and tourism authorities.

The Sanskriti Foundation, based in New Delhi, India, offers artist residencies at its Sanskriti Kendra campus on the outskirts of the city, welcoming artists, scholars, writers, and craftspersons from all disciplines since 1993. Residencies run from September to April, with stays from a minimum of 2 weeks up to 12 weeks, providing studio-apartments that combine living and working spaces in a serene environment fostering creative work and interaction with local artisans. Direct applications are accepted year-round, though participants cover costs including lodging, meals, and studio space, with options for shared accommodation.

Wolf Jaipur

The farm, India

Name of Residency: Wolf JaipurNestled in the serene countryside of Jaipur, a city renowned for its rich heritage and vibrant craftsmanship, the Wolf Artist Residency invites creatives from diverse disciplines to explore the transformative power of art amidst nature. Known for its stunning architecture, traditional crafts, and a kaleidoscope of colors, Jaipur is a tapestry woven from centuries of history and artistry. The city’s craftspeople have long been celebrated for their skill in textiles,