Visual Arts Residencies in Kathmandu

Artudio international artists Residency

Kathmandu, Nepal

Artudio International Artists Residency (AIAR) in Kathmandu, Nepal, is an open-call program welcoming international artists to immerse in a vibrant cultural environment, collaborate with local and global peers, and access dedicated studio and living spaces for creative exploration. Located near Swayambhunath Stupa in Swoyambhu-15 or Chhauni, it offers a balance of nature, urban life, and proximity to UNESCO sites, museums, and city attractions, fostering transformative artistic journeys through exhibitions, workshops, and cultural exchanges.

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.

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.