Artists Residency
Kalanirvana Art Residency 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
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.
Writer's india
KIAR Welcomes international writers and poets to immerse in India’s rich culture, literature, art, and architecture. This unique residency inspires creative exploration, cross-cultural exchange, and experimental writing. At KIAR, authors find space to reflect, collaborate with Indian writers and discover new ideas while connecting deeply with India’s timeless storytelling traditions.
Photo Residency
For photographers of any national to explore India’s rich culture, vibrant people, diverse architecture, and artistic heritage. Designed for creative exploration, it encourages experimentation, fresh perspectives, and cultural exchange. Capture the essence of India while sharing ideas with global artists and finding new inspiration through immersive experiences at Kalanirvana International Art Residency (KIAR).
learning Residency
Join an unique opportunity for Indian artists to learn specialized art practices from international mentors. Designed to help Indian artists discover their own identity, artistic style, and professional edge, this residency nurtures creative growth through global standard and theoritical and practical perfection. Perfect for artists seeking transformation, guidance, and recognition in the national art community.
culture Residency
For foreign artists, curators, and culture lovers to immerse in the living heritage of India—the world’s oldest civilization. Experience vibrant festivals, ancient architecture, traditional arts, local life, and soulful cuisine while discovering deeper ways to live and create. A transformative journey blending art, culture, and spiritual wisdom, the KIAR Residency opens doors to India’s timeless cultural essence.
----- Exhibitions
At Kalanirvana International Art Gallery we have given platform to Both Indian and International artists in various projects in last 15 years. We do exhibition in our Gallery and other cities and in international venues with our global collaboration.
We encourage both emerging and established artists who are very unique and original in their approach. We provide not only platform and exposure but also guidance and network.
----- The Open Mike
Launched in 2015 amidst the creative cafés of Hyderabad, The Open Mike Project is one of Kalanirvana’s most heartfelt initiatives — a space where voices find their stage, and creativity finds its tribe. Now, we’re bringing this vibrant celebration to Bhubaneswar, the cultural capital of ancient Kalinga. In a city steeped in heritage and spirit, The Open Mike Project is our contemporary tribute to its glorious past.
It welcomes poets, writers, musicians, designers, photographers, architects, and performers of all kinds. With every verse, beat, and stroke, we aim to revive the soul of Kalinga in modern form — making art, dialogue, and self-expression accessible, visible, and celebrated.
Come, speak your creative mind, share your rhythm, or just feel the vibe — this is your mic, your moment.
Let Bhubaneswar hear you.
-----Bheja FRY
Stir Your Mind, Spice Your Soul!
Bheja Fry is not your usual workshop—it's a deliciously quirky melting pot of creativity where age is just a number and imagination is the secret sauce! Designed to reconnect the curious child within every adult and unleash the bubbling ideas of young minds, this project brings together diverse creative streams—art, sculpture, photography, writing, filmmaking, craft and more—into one vibrant platform.
Here, you don’t just learn—you play, explore, express, and create. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, Bheja Fry offers a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded dreamers, makers, and storytellers. It’s a space for joyful chaos, creative collisions, and unforgettable collaborations.
So come fry your brains a little—in the best possible way—and discover the bold, bizarre, and beautiful side of you!