Farm Studio International Artist Residency India 2027
Farm Studio International Artist Residency India 2027
Farm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art and ideas in the rural Rajasthani environment; at the Farm Studio indoor studios, the outdoor desert and farm environments, and in Andore Village. Relationships form between the artists coming from different countries and varied social, cultural, and artistic backgrounds. Many exciting exchanges and dialogues among artists take place, including scheduled artist talks, presentations, works in progress showings, final exhibitions, etc. Farm Studio also promotes and celebrates the local community’s artistic and cultural identity while also introducing art and culture of others’ (Indian and International guests) back to the community. This intercultural exchange broadens everyone’s experiences and fosters art appreciation.
Artists of all disciplines creating in any media are welcome to apply: dance, theatre, music, sound, performance art, writing, painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles, culinary, photography, video/film, animation, architecture, sculpture (any material), ceramics, pottery, mixed-media / multi-media, interdisciplinary, installation, and other new/alternative media. Researchers, curators, and art critics are also welcome to apply. Open to emerging and established artists.
Residency Timings:
October 3-28, 2027
November 3-28, 2027
December 3-28, 2027
Application Deadline : 15 November, 2026
The Farm Studio International Artist Residency in Rajasthan provides artists with an inspiring rural environment to create site-specific works, experiment with local sustainable materials, and engage in meaningful intercultural exchange. Through open studios, collaborative workshops, community mural projects, and final exhibitions, resident artists connect deeply with the local village community while developing cross-cultural creative partnerships. The experience fosters artistic transformation, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and lasting international networks. Ultimately, the residency transforms Andore village into a vibrant hub where global contemporary perspectives meet local artistic traditions, producing impactful visual projects and lasting cultural connections for all participating artists.
The accommodation at the Farm Studio International Artist Residency in Andore village, Rajasthan, offers a rustic and peaceful environment set amidst natural farmland and open desert scenery. Resident artists stay in private traditional-style huts or studio rooms furnished with a bed, bedding, a work table, seating, electricity, and scenic countryside views. The residency provides clean shared bathroom and shower facilities, along with access to communal indoor and outdoor lounge spaces. Highlighting authentic regional hospitality, the stay includes daily home-style vegetarian meals, fresh chai, clean drinking water, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24/7 staff assistance in a small-cohort setting designed for focused creative work.
The studio and workspace at the Farm Studio International Artist Residency in Rajasthan offer a versatile combination of indoor and outdoor creation areas tailored to diverse creative disciplines. Residents have 24-hour access to private and shared open-plan studio spaces set amidst calm agricultural landscapes, as well as expansive open-air grounds, court yards, and agricultural fields ideal for large-scale site-specific land art, sculpture, and textile work. The facility provides basic working tables, lighting, internet access, and essential hand tools, while encouraging artists to source and work with local, natural, and upcycled regional materials. Furthermore, the tranquil rural setting allows visual artists, writers, photographers, and multi-disciplinary creators to work uninterrupted in an environment directly connected to nature and traditional Rajasthani culture.