ONE WORLD Residency : OPEN CALL – Kalanirvana – Open Call

← All open callsONE WORLD Residency : OPEN CALLKalanirvanaCopy linkBHUBANESWAR, IndiaDeadlineSeptember 30, 2026Residency PeriodOctober 1, 2026 – April 5, 2027IncludesHousingScore this for meDisciplinesArchitectureCurationMultidisciplinaryPaintingVisual ArtsTextileSocially Engaged ArtPhotographyPerformanceWriting / LiteratureJewelryConceptual ArtCreative WritingResearchVideo / FilmInstallationGraphic ArtsMixed MediaNew MediaTheaterLand ArtFashionCraftDesignDanceCulinaryAbout This CallCREATE. CONNECT. EXPERIENCE INDIA.KIAR — Where Art Meets Culture, Community & InspirationStep beyond the studio and experience India through art.Since 2010, Kalanirvana has welcomed 400+ artists from 50+ countries, creating a unique artist-run residency where creative practice meets Indian culture, local communities, traditions and contemporary artistic exchange. Based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, KIAR offers more than accommodation and workspace—it offers an experience that can transform your creative journey.Choose Your KIAR ExperienceONE WORLD ART RESIDENCY — International artists | 15 days–6 months | September–MarchONE INDIA ART RESIDENCY — Indian artists | 10–30 days | April–JuneWRITERS INDIA RESIDENCY — Writers worldwide | 10–30 days | November–MarchPHOTO RESIDENCY — Photographers worldwide | 7–30 days | August–MarchCULTURE RESIDENCY — Foreign nationals exploring India | 15–45 days | September–MarchMENTORSHIP RESIDENCY — Artists seeking focused learning | 5–12 days | Year-roundWhy Artists Choose KIAR• Live the culture, not just visit it — discover Odisha’s art, heritage, festivals, crafts and communities.• Artist-to-artist exchange — connect with Indian and international creative practitioners.• Create freely — shared studios, practice spaces, Wi-Fi, kitchen access and common living areas.• Show your work — open studios, talks and exhibition opportunities for eligible longer stays.• Project support & networking — guidance, visibility and opportunities to develop your practice.• Women-friendly, independent environment — personal, relaxed and supportive.Curated by international curator and artist Ashis Pahi, KIAR keeps the experience intimate, with six residents at one time, encouraging meaningful exchange.Explore Pattachitra, tribal art, temples, craft villages, local festivals, museums and everyday Indian life—and let these experiences become part of your creative language.KIAR supports visual artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, performers, digital/new-media artists, designers, curators and art historians, from emerging to established practitioners.Selected artists may receive 25–50% residency-fee support, and international residents can receive an official invitation letter to assist with funding applications.Limited places. Apply early.Bring your ideas. Find your inspiration. Make India part of your story.Artist Reviews★ 5.0 · 4 reviewsRead reviews →Apply Now →Remind me 7 days before the deadlineOne email within 24 hours. Free account, no newsletter.