Gallery Mcube
AIR_MCUBE International residency program is a one to six month’s long interdisciplinary artist residency program organized by Gallery Mcube Nepal, an artist-run gallery and studio space located in the center of the historical city Lalitpur, Nepal. This residency program is completely self-organized and suitable for self-directed projects. It is awarded to international artists, who have potential in working for various visual art practices like painting, printing, sculpture, installation, performance art, multi-media etc. Artists, writers, media artists, sound artists and composers, whoever is interested can apply for this residency. The selected resident artist will have interactions and collaboration projects with local artists. The artists will have their separate studio space within the premises of the Gallery. There will be a shared kitchen, shared bathroom, multimedia room, resource room and a garden area for the convenience of the artist. As part of AIR_MCUBE International residency program, there will be presentation sessions, interaction sessions, and critique sessions. It will be concluded by Open house exhibitions.
This residency is open to emerging and established artists from a range of disciplines. However, spaces are limited as the selection process will be competitive in order to ensure quality, innovation and a strong commitment to the practical and creative objectives of this residency. For artists applying for grants and scholarships in their home country, Gallery Mcube can provide official documents and letters of invitation.
Upon completion of the residency, the artist will have an Open House Exhibition and critique session afterwards.
AIR_MCUBE artist in residence is offered to international artists who have the potential in working in various visual art practices including painting, printing, sculpture, installation, performance art, multi-media, theatre, videos, writing, sound art and also have interested in learning Nepali Art and collaborate with Nepali artists and artisans. At the end of the residency, Gallery Mcube will host an exhibition for artists in residence to the art lovers, art enthusiasts and the public.
Studio space is combined with accommodation access to a common working space, terrace and access to a garden. The artist can use some power tools for woodworking and metal (circular saw, router, drill machine and equipment available in their studio).
Gallery Mcube is located in one of the oldest cities of Nepal named Lalitpur which is situated within Kathmandu Valley just 15 minutes drive from Tribhuvan international Airport. The area is modern just 10 minutes walking distance from the world heritage sites of Patan Durbar Square. Accommodation is well furnished and equipped with comfortable bedding, shared kitchen, bathroom and gallery space with high-speed wifi combined with studio space.