Guidelines

Please read all the residency program details and guidelines before submitting your application.

The self-funded residency offers flexibility with year-round availability. Stays start at a minimum of 2 weeks and can extend to a month or more, depending on availability.

While there is no specific deadline, we recommend giving yourself sufficient time to complete the necessary preparations, including submitting your application, arranging visas and travel, securing health insurance, and arranging payment/funding.

Please note that residency slots may fill up quickly, so we recommend applying at least three months in advance to secure your preferred time period.

$ 200 (two weeks / 14 Days)
$ 400 (a month/ 30 Days)

$ 300 ( a month/ 30 Days - for SAARC Artist)*

Optional Services on Demand:
Volunteer: $10 per day
Airport Pick-Up: $ 30
Airport Drop off: $ 20

*We offer promotional or reduced residency fee exclusively to artists who are both residents and citizens of SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka).

Please note that the fees mentioned here are our introductory promotional rates.

Deadline / Timeline

Residency Fee Structure

• Air tickets

• Art supplies and materials

• Daily food and transportation

• Health insurance

• Laptops

• SIM card

• Personal concierge or logistical services

• Personal visa assistance

• Studio equipment beyond basic provisions

• Travel costs for trips

Residency Space: Private bedrooms and shared living and work areas.

Amenities: Access to internet, communal kitchen, and dining area.

Networking: Opportunities to connect with other artists and institutions.

Presentations: Opportunities for exhibitions and artist talks at Kala Yatra and partner institutions.

Support: Assistance with navigating galleries and studios if needed.

What We do not Offer:

What We Offer:

Meet Our Resident Artists

Kala Yatra Artists Residency

Mariangela Ratto / Visual Artist, Writer & Photographer

Constantin Vulturar / Visual Artist

Andonaș David / Visual Artist

We invite you to visit the Kala Yatra Artist Collective Instagram page, where we share a diverse range of activities - from artist talks and exhibitions to open calls, workshops, outreach programs, and memorable moments of our resident artists.

Inside the Collective / Kala Yatra on Instagram