KIAR ART RESIDENCY

Located in Bhubaneswar, the ancient Temple city of India, KIAR – Kalanirvana International Art Residency – is an independent, artist-run safe space dedicated to artistic creation, cultural exchange, and experiential immersion in Indian life and tradition. Established in 2011 in Hyderabad and relocated to Bhubaneswar in 2016, KIAR has grown into one of India’s oldest and most respected artist residency programs, curated and managed by internationally recognized curator and multidisciplinary artist Ashis Pahi. Our residency is not just a studio space – it’s a cultural journey where you live among local family to underatand Indian day to day life, 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), Dehradun ( North India ) and Gujarat ( West India ) Kalanirvana invites artists from all disciplines to step into a transformative space where culture, creativity, and community come together.

        Over the last decade, KIAR has hosted over 400+ artists from more than 50 countries, making it a leading destination for global creatives seeking cultural inspiration, meaningful collaborations, and a nurturing space to evolve their practice.

Our Vision

At KIAR, we believe that art is not only about production but about connection – with community, with place, and with self. Our residency is carefully designed to provide artists from around the world with an immersive Indian cultural experience, allowing them to live, learn, create, and share alongside local artists and families.
Whether you're an emerging artist exploring new horizons, or an established creator deepening your research and dialogue, KIAR offers the ideal atmosphere to broaden your perspectives and develop work rooted in cross-cultural interaction.

Residency Overview

• Founded : 2010 (Program active since 2011)
• Locations : Originally Hyderabad (2011), now based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (since 2016)
• Type : Artist-Run, Independent Foundation Curated by International Curator and Artist, Ashis Pahi.
• Residency Duration : Flexible stays from 2 weeks to 6 months
• Residents at One Time : Between 4 and 6 artists
• Languages Spoken : English & Hindi

Disciplines & Mediums We Support

We welcome applications from artists working in a broad range of disciplines:

• Visual artists ( painting, sculpture, mixed media )
• Digital and new media artists
• Textile and Fashion designers
• Writers and poets
• Performance and installation artists
• Filmmakers, photographers, sound artists
• Art historians and curators
• Emerging and established artists from across the globe

Whether you work in traditional techniques or experimental forms, KIAR is a space for creative expansion and experimentation.

NOTE : [ For students aged bellow the age of 25 will get 50% sponsorship of the Residency fee . ]

Residency Features & Facilities

Accommodation & Common Living Space

• Private Rooms
• Shared Rooms
• Private Cabin or Artist House (limited availability)
• Roof top Tent [ Seasonal ]

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
• Very Safe 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

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