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Submit a CV, bio, artist statement, project proposal, and portfolio of up to 5 works to be considered for a three-month immersive residency in New Delhi supporting emerging contemporary artists.
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Get matched →Serendipity Arts Residency 2026 is a three-month immersive residency programme based in New Delhi, designed to support emerging practitioners working across contemporary art forms including craft, visual arts, installation, sound, and interdisciplinary or experimental practices. Entering its ninth edition, the Residency nurtures artistic research, critical inquiry, and innovative modes of practice, providing residents with time, space, and curatorial support.
Studio space provided at Serendipity Arts Foundation/Festival, C-340, Basement, Chetna Marg, Block C, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110024. Residents receive furnished accommodation in New Delhi, access to studio space, a monthly allowance of INR 12,000 (for three months), and a production grant of INR 80,000 for materials, tools, technical assistance, and collaborations. Ongoing curatorial advisory, technical infrastructure, and connection to cultural professionals are provided.
Submit a completed application form including CV (max. 2 pages), 250-word bio, high-resolution photo, pronouns, social media handles, age proof document (Aadhaar or government ID), emergency contact, and project proposal (max. 500 words).
Applicants must submit a project proposal (not more than 500 words) and a 500-word essay explaining why they wish to attend, what they plan to do, and how the experience will contribute to their practice. A portfolio of present work with no more than five items (artwork documentation, videos, sound files, or photographs) is also required.
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The residency unfolds in three phases. Phase 1 (May–June) focuses on shared learning with peer discussions, critique sessions, masterclasses, and cultural visits. Phase 2 (June–July) deepens individual inquiry through mentorship and research with proposed mentors. Phase 3 (July–August) is dedicated to production, culminating in an Open Studio and public presentations in August.
6 Artists-in-Residence will be selected by an external jury via open call.