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