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connect@kalayatra.orgOpen · Closes in 79 days
Applications close
Dec 31, 202611:59 PM UTC79 days left to apply
Closes Dec 31, 2026 · 79 days left
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connect@kalayatra.orgCollective / cooperative · Imadol, Bagmati Province, Nepal · 4 programs
“Cross-border, cross-disciplinary artistic exchange rooted in Nepal's culture and socio-political landscape”
Kala Yatra is a space for in-betweenness, fostering cross-border, cross-disciplinary, and multi-perspective exchanges in thought and practice. It is both a physical and conceptual journey - a process-driven exploration of art, culture, and Nepal’s socio-political landscape. Dedicated to diversity and equity, Kala Yatra provides a vibrant platform for artists from varied backgrounds, including those often underrepresented. It cultivates an environment of open dialogue and collaboration, encouraging brainstorming, shared creative processes, and the co-development of ideas.
Through informal events and initiatives, Kala Yatra celebrates diverse cultures and perspectives while fostering an inclusive community focused on sustainable growth and lasting connections. Artists may embrace a non-productive mode, free from deadlines and formalities, to research, reflect, and explore their practice.
In our artist residency in Kathmandu, Nepal - artists will benefit from a supportive art community and valuable resources. We prioritize not only residents’ endeavours but also the relationships and collaborations that may emerge.
Residents stay in private, self-catering accommodations with access to the internet, a shared kitchen, dining area, and a small common workspace. The space comfortably accommodates four to five residents, and partners are welcome with prior communication and confirmation.
Open studios or presentations, such as exhibitions, art talks, screenings, publications, workshops, and other events, are potential outcomes of the residency. The resident artist may choose these based on their own requirements or decide to embrace a non-productive mode without any tangible product.
Our residency programs are open to, but not limited to, the following professions:
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We offer residency space year-round. If you're interested, please complete the application form according to our guidelines and email it to us. 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.
You can mail your application to: connect@kalayatra.org
Your application must contain the following:
*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 visit our website for current residency fee and other art related opportunities.
Our space is located in Imadol, offering a peaceful environment that is neither a busy market nor a densely populated residential area. It is an ideal location for those seeking tranquility, with the added convenience of easy access to famous heritage sites, galleries, and museums. You can reach our space by bike from the Ring Road in about 15 minutes. Alternatively, taxis or ride-sharing services like Pathao are available. Nearby, you’ll find the Imadol Swimming Pool, the Asian Institute of Technology College, Champions Futsal, and several local stores for groceries and food items.
Studio
Small common workspace shared among residents.
Housing
Private, self-catering accommodations with access to internet, a shared kitchen, dining area, and a small common workspace, comfortably accommodating four to five residents.
Compensation details
The residency is self-funded. Residency Fee Structure: €200 (two weeks/14 days); €400 (a month/30 days); €300 (a month/30 days, reduced fee for SAARC-country artists — residents and citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Airport pick-up: €25 (pre-booking required). Artists are responsible for 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, and travel costs for trips.
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Requirements
Open to a wide range of art and cultural practices, including but not limited to visual artists, painters, sculptors, ceramists, print makers, performing artists, musicians, writers, new media artists, curators, film makers, theater artists, architects, art critics and researchers; applicants whose practice is not listed are invited to email. A reduced residency fee is offered exclusively to artists who are both residents and citizens of SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Partners may be accommodated with prior communication and confirmation.
Applications close
Dec 31, 2026Collective / cooperative · Imadol, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Artist-run collective in Nepal curating exhibitions, residencies, and community art projects.
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