This residency is for International artists who want to get professional industry knowledge for specific subject from International art expert and mentor Ashis Pahi who has 25+ years of experience in the creative field globally.
KIAR is an independent, artist-run residency, which means artists are required to self-fund their stay.
We provide:
Self Funded Residency Programs ( Artist has to bear the full cost of the residency fee )
Letters of invitation/acceptance to assist with grant applications in your home country
Strong local support for artists interested in research, documentation, or exploration of India
Semi-sponsored MENTORSHIP Residency ( 25-50% discounted from the original fees : Only applicable to individual applicants based on selection and availablity )
- ABSTRACT ART [ 21-28 DAYS : 1000 $USD per person : DEC -MAR EACH YEAR ] GROUP OF 4-6 825 $USD per person
- CONCEPTUAL ART [ 21-28 DAYS : 1000 $USD per person : DEC -MAR EACH YEAR ] GROUP OF 4-6 825 $USD per person
- HUMAN ANATOMY [ 28 DAYS : 1000 $USD per person : DEC -MAR EACH YEAR ] GROUP OF 4-6 825 $USD per person
- INDIAN TRADITIONAL ART [ 28 DAYS : 1500 $USD per person : DEC -MAR EACH YEAR ] GROUP OF 4-6 825 $USD per person
- RUNNING ART RESIDENCY [ 14 DAYS : 1000 $USD per person : DEC -MAR EACH YEAR ]
- SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING [ 14 DAYS : 1000 $USD per person : DEC -MAR EACH YEAR ]
Who Should Apply
- Emerging artists
- Self-taught artists
- Fine Arts graduates
- Mid-career artists
- Artists transitioning from figurative to abstract practice
- Artists or Cultural individual want to Run an Art Residency
- Artist who want to learn art marketing and social media
FACILITIES
Accommodation & Common Living Space
- Private Rooms
- Shared Rooms
- Private Cabin or Artist House (limited availability)
- Roof top Tent
Studio & Practice Spaces
- 2 shared art studios Painting & Drawing areas
- Dance/performance rehearsal space
- Woodworking tools & equipment [ Basic cutter, polishing , drilling Machines ]
- Library with art, philosophy, and culture titles [ Limited ]
Amenities
- High-speed WIFI
- Semi-urban green zone setting
- Kitchen access for self-cooking [ common use ]
- Washing Machine [ Common use ]
- Refrizerator [ Common use ]
- Roof top view-zone for Sunrise and sunset
- Common areas
- Weekend open-discussions and art film screenings
- Roof Top Cafe [ in planning stage ]
Whats covered in Fee ?
Expenses Covered by KIAR:
- Airport pickup from Bhubaneswar Airport to KIAR .
- Accommodation [ double sharing / single ]
- Simple Healthy Local Indian Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Nice airy Studios To work [ 1. Roof Top 2.Indoor ]
- Free High Speed WIFI
- Open kitchen to make your own food, breakfast ,coffe, tea etc if yoy want.
- Common Refrizerator and Washing machine for use.
- Museum Tour [ Tribal Museum, Craft & Textile Museum, Museum of Natural Science, Odisha State Museum ]
- Cultural tour [ Indian festivals, classical dance, music, bollywood film in local theater, monuments and architectures in and arround Bhubaneswar ] mentioned in the specific Residency Program.
- Local logistics for your project [ artist has to bear the cost but we provide information and guidance and support ]
- Project Support [ project approved by the residency during your application only ]
Expenses Not Covered in Fee :
Air Travel cost to Bhuabneswar and BACK TO YOUR COUNTRY.
Visa fees
- ART materials you can bring with you and can buy at the nearest Art Supply store with a discounted price.
- Project specific aditional costs has to bear by resident artist.
There are restaurants and cafe in walking distance. Also Indian street food, which you can try [ Please take guidance from host for having street food . Recomended ]
If resident artist want to visit any out station places than Bhubaneswar City or the place which is not included in the Residency Program; in that case, the cost has to be born by Artist . [ Residency host will give guidance and information and if the artist want the help of residency; one can dicuss with the host to get clarity and cost.]
- Free Exhibition for the artists staying extra 7 days or more than the mentorship program [ Optional ]
How to Apply
Open Call — Apply [ Minimum 40 days before your selected date]
Artists can apply directly via our website or email [ info@kalanirvana.com ]
with the following:
Artist Statement / Intent
Portfolio or website / Facebook / Instagram page
Preferred residency dates and duration
Project proposal or creative goals (optional, but encouraged)
SELECTION Process
All applications are reviewed by our Art Resident Curator, Ashis Pahi, based on:
Artistic BIODATA and work
Relevance to our program’s mission
Willingness to learn and engage with the local community and context
We conduct a video Interaction for Artists for better understanding about
the Artist residency and the artists intension of application.
21 days [ 333 $usd per week ]
14 days [ 500 $usd per week ]
14 days [ 500 $usd per week ]