Multidisciplinary Residencies in Kathmandu

Artudio International Artists Residnecy (AIAR)

Kathmandu, Nepal

Artudio International Artists Residency (AIAR) is a year-round program based in Swoyambhu-15, Kathmandu, Nepal, offering residencies to both Nepali and international artists. The program accommodates two international artists at a time and provides customized residencies lasting from 1 to 6 months. With a focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exchange, the residency offers access to Nepal’s contemporary art scene, its geographical and cultural diversity, and its vibrant artistic community. Residents enjoy opportunities for exhibitions, presentations, and networking in Nepal’s art scene while exploring the rich heritage and natural beauty of Kathmandu. The program includes private accommodations with shared kitchen and workspace, weekly housekeeping, high-speed internet, airport pick-up/drop-off services, and curated visits to local galleries, studios, museums, and sites. Optional cultural activities and trekking are available for those interested. The residency is open to artists across disciplines, from visual arts and writing to sound, video, and new media, with application submissions accepted year-round.

Kala Yatra Artist Residency is a self-funded, artist-run program in Nepal offering flexible stays from 2 weeks to 1+ months for visual artists, writers, performers, curators, filmmakers, architects, musicians, and more. It provides private self-catering accommodation, shared studio spaces, and opportunities for exhibitions, open studios, talks, reflection, and community engagement in a supportive, diverse environment. Rooted in socially relevant practice and cross-cultural dialogue, it emphasizes process-driven exploration of art, culture, and Nepal’s socio-political landscape.

The Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre (KCAC), established in as Nepal's first international contemporary arts centre, offers an Artist-in-Residence program to foster links between artists and the local community while facilitating critical discourse between Nepali and international artists. The program includes three studios located within the Patan Museum, with direct applications welcomed from international artists and researchers for rental, and supports up to four Nepalese artists annually through a scholarship providing studio space, materials, and catalogued exhibitions.