Visual Arts Residencies in Nepal

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.

Gallery Mcube

Lalitpur, Nepal

Gallery Mcube in Lalitpur, Nepal, hosts the AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program, a pioneering non-profit initiative founded in for global artists to explore contemporary visual arts through self-directed projects, cultural immersion, and collaboration with local artists. The program offers 1-6 month residencies with studio spaces, shared facilities, workshops, critique sessions, and culminates in exhibitions, charging approximately NPR 500 per month for studio access while residents cover other expenses.

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.