Artist Residencies in India with Stipend – Reviewed by Artists
Artists, curators, writers, and designers can apply for funded residencies in India offering stipends, housing, studio space, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities.
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- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $1,500
- Location
- Multiple locations in India: Bangalore, Auroville (Tamil Nadu), New Delhi, Delhi, Goa
About
Overview
Six artist residencies in India offer stipends to support creative practice. Programs are hosted in Bangalore, Auroville (Tamil Nadu), New Delhi, Delhi, and Goa, welcoming visual artists, curators, writers, and designers from around the world.
Programs & Locations
- Shanthiroad, Bangalore: Annual NEXT-STEP program for five emerging artists, four weeks; includes studio access, mentorship, workshops, and exhibitions.
- Centre d'Art, Auroville, Tamil Nadu: Two-month residency each year; includes accommodation, lunch, e-bike access, and curatorial support.
- Khoj International Artists Association, New Delhi: Four-week Peers Residency for recent art graduates; international exchanges 4-6 weeks; various thematic residencies.
- Sarai Media Lab, Delhi: Artist residencies and fellowships focused on urban space, media culture, and contemporary practices.
- Shakti Design Residency, New Delhi: Four-week program supporting international design talent; includes free flights, accommodation, and $1,500 honorarium for meals and expenses.
- Vice~Versa Foundation, Goa: Four or eight-week residencies for emerging and established professionals; includes private suites, monthly stipend, studio space, library, kitchen, and laundry facilities.
Eligibility
Open to visual artists, curators, writers, and designers from around the world; some programs target emerging artists or recent art graduates.
What's Included
- Studio access and workspace
- Housing and accommodation
- Mentorship and curatorial support
- Workshops and exhibitions
- Collaborative projects and community engagement
- Library and kitchen facilities
Support & Disciplines
Programs support work across architecture, design, photography, textile, interdisciplinary practices, painting, installation, digital media, performance, sculpture, new media, video, drawing, and writing.
- Award
- Stipends and housing provided; honorarium of $1,500 offered by Shakti Design Residency
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- These residency programs support artists, curators, writers, and designers to develop their creative practice in India through immersive experiences in culturally rich environments.
- Eligibility
- Open to visual artists, curators, writers, and designers from around the world; some programs target emerging artists or recent art graduates.
- Audience
- Open to visual artists, curators, writers, and designers from around the world; some programs target emerging artists or recent art graduates.
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