Performance Residencies in Kathmandu

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.

Space A

Kathmandu, Nepal

Space A’s Kathmandu International Artist-in-Residency (KIAR) program offers immersive residencies for artists across disciplines including visual arts, performance, music, writing, and more, set in the cultural hub of Kathmandu, Nepal. It fosters collaboration, critical dialogue, and artistic experimentation in an interdisciplinary environment, with options for 30-day or 60-day stays and optional trekking excursions. Residents receive private rooms, shared workspaces including rooftop studios and ceramic kilns, and access to Nepal’s artistic community.