Kalanirvana International Art Residency: KIAR, is one of the oldest and most respected artist residency programs in India. Since its inception, Kalanirvana has hosted over 400 artists from more than 50 countries, offering a deeply immersive artistic experience rooted in the rich, diverse, and vibrant cultural fabric of India.
Our residency is not just a studio space – it’s a cultural journey where you live among local families, engage with Indian artists, and explore age-old traditions while creating contemporary, meaningful art. Nestled in the heritage-rich land of Odisha (Eastern India) and with a satellite presence in Hyderabad (South India), Kalanirvana invites artists from all disciplines to step into a transformative space where culture, creativity, and community come together.
Our Residency Programs are as follows :
One World Art Residency : For international Artists [ Non Indian ]
Duration : 15 days to 6 moths
One India Art Residency : For Indian Artists Only
Duration : 10 - 30 days
Writer's India Residency : Dedicated to writers from any country
Duration : 10 - 30 Days
Photo Residency : Dedicated for photographers from any country
Duration : 7 - 30 Days
Culture Residency : To Explore Indian culture for Foreign Nationality
Duration : 15 - 45 days
Learning Residency : To Learn specific subject of Art
Duration : 5 - 12 Days
KIAR KIAR India Bhubaneswar, India
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ONE WORLD RESIDENCY :
For international artists from diverse disciplines to immerse themselves in India’s vibrant culture, art, and architecture. Experience the essence of the world’s oldest civilization, engage with local traditions, and find inspiration in timeless heritage. This unique residency fosters cross-cultural exchange, creativity, and global artistic dialogue in the heart of India.
ONE INDIA RESIDENCY : We invite Indian artists of different disciplines to explore Indian culture, subjects, issues and essences. ONE INDIA Residency encourages creative experiments, cultural dialogue, and exchange of ideas, empowering artists to connect tradition with innovation and present India’s artistic spirit to the world. Perfect for artists seeking growth, collaboration, and global exposure.