Photography Residencies in Nepal

AIR_MCUBE by Gallery MCUBE

Lalitpur, Nepal

The AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program, organized by Gallery Mcube in Lalitpur, Nepal, offers a unique and enriching experience for artists across various disciplines. Established in 2011, this non-profit residency provides an environment conducive to creative exploration and cultural exchange. Participants engage in diverse visual art practices, including painting, printing, sculpture, installation, performance art, multimedia, and more. The program includes presentation, interaction, and critique sessions to foster dialogue and feedback, enhancing the artistic experience. With flexible durations ranging from one to three months, the residency accommodates artists with private rooms, shared studio spaces, and various facilities, including a kitchen, bathroom, multimedia rooms, and a garden area. Cultural tours, studio visits, media interactions, and workshops further immerse artists in Nepal’s dynamic art scene. The program culminates in a curatorial exhibition showcasing the artists’ works.

Artudio international artists Residency

Kathmandu, Nepal

Artudio International Artists Residency (AIAR) in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an open-call program welcoming international artists to immerse in a vibrant cultural environment, collaborate with local and global peers, and access dedicated studio and living spaces for creative exploration. Located near Swayambhunath Stupa in Swoyambhu-15 or Chhauni, it offers a balance of nature, urban life, and proximity to UNESCO sites, museums, and city attractions, fostering transformative artistic journeys through exhibitions, workshops, and cultural exchanges.

Bikalpa Art Foundation (BAF)

Chobhar, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Bikalpa Art Foundation (BAF), located in Chobhar, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, offers two distinct artist residency programs aimed at fostering creativity and cultural exchange. The fully funded Annual Residency Program is a six-week intensive residency for emerging artists under 30, offering mentorship, studio space, and exhibition opportunities. In contrast, the Flexible Fee-Based Residency is open to artists of all ages, allowing for a more independent creative experience with flexible durations between two weeks and three months. Both programs provide accommodation, studio space, and opportunities to engage with the local art community, contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of Nepal.

Gallery Mcube

Lalitpur, Nepal

Gallery Mcube in Lalitpur, Nepal, hosts the AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program, a pioneering non-profit initiative founded in for global artists to explore contemporary visual arts through self-directed projects, cultural immersion, and collaboration with local artists. The program offers 1-6 month residencies with studio spaces, shared facilities, workshops, critique sessions, and culminates in exhibitions, charging approximately NPR 500 per month for studio access while residents cover other expenses.

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.

Manang Artist Residency

Ngawal, Nepal

Name of Residency: Manang Artist ResidencyThe Manang Artist Residency was founded by Nepali Architect Amar Gurung and Australian artist Jo Rankine. We are an artist-run organisation. We aim to offer a space for all creatives to deepen their connections to self, place, personal practice and community. We offer the residency twice per year to suit the high altitude conditions. Our Spring residency starts on April 1 and our Autumn Residency on October 1. Artists can choose to stay from 2 to 6 weeks