Open calls: India
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GrantKirloskar Art Grant (Annual)S. L. Kirloskar CSR FoundationThe Kirloskar Art Grant is an annual grant supporting Indian photographers and moving‑image artists to create new lens‑based work on social, environmental and cultural themes, awarding INR 5 lakh to each of two selected artists.ResidencyConnecting Threads 2027Artcore GalleryArtcore invites two UK‑based artists to a four‑week winter residency at Space Studio, Vadodara, India, offering studio space, accommodation, meals, travel support and a £1,000 bursary.FellowshipThreshold by ArtiseraArtiseraThreshold is a development programme for practising Indian visual artists aged 28‑50 with at least six years of practice, offering a monetary grant, mentorship, exhibitions, and professional support.FellowshipImpart & Nalli Fellowships 2027‑28Impart ArtThe Impart & Nalli Fellowships is a collaboration between Nalli Silks and Impart, offering two research fellowships for independent research into South Asian textile histories, practices, and traditions.GrantIFA Arts Platforms Grant 2026: Funding Opportunity for Collaborative Arts Projects in IndiaIndia Foundation for the Arts (IFA)The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) invites Indian individual artists and cultural practitioners to submit collaborative project proposals for up to ₹300,000 and a 12‑month implementation period.ResidencyICCR Art Residency ProgrammeIndian Council for Cultural RelationsThe ICCR Art Residency Programme is a unique opportunity for artists to engage with the Indian art scene and create new works.ScholarshipDr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme 2025-26Indian Council for Cultural RelationsThe Indian Council for Cultural Relations offers scholarships to eligible foreign students under Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme (without airfare). The list of University / institutes are listed on A2A Scholarship Portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.inGrantGuidelines for empanelmentMinistry of Culture, Government of IndiaThe Ministry of Culture invites applications for empanelment to participate in Festivals of India abroad across various performing arts categories.ResidencyOpen Call: Rembrandt Residency in IndiaEmbassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in IndiaThe artists chose to work with themes of gender, the agrarian crisis, community, familial memory, ecology, food, protest and social justiceResidencyShilp‑Shala ResidencyShilp‑Shala ResidencyShilp‑Shala Residency is a rural residency near Mumbai that offers studio space, accommodation, and tools for artists across disciplines, with transport from the airport and a supportive community.GrantWater Bodies & Ecology 2026Dot Line Space Art FoundationWater Bodies & Ecology 2026 is a multidisciplinary initiative by Dot Line Space Art Foundation inviting artists to develop research‑based, site‑responsive projects on water, ecology and climate, with grants for travel and production.Residency2027農場工作室國際藝術駐村計畫農場工作室An open call for artists of all disciplines to apply for a residency in rural Rajasthan, India, with studio spaces, exhibition opportunities, and on‑site support.ResidencyPerforming Lab RetreatVinyasa EarthA five‑day immersive residency for performers, dancers, actors, musicians and other creative explorers to deepen their practice through movement, ritual and embodied creation, led by internationally acclaimed theatre practitioner Sukh Ahlström.ResidencySanskriti Kendra ResidencySanskriti PratishthanSanskriti Kendra offers artists and scholars a private studio, accommodation and vegetarian meals for residencies of 2–12 weeks near New Delhi.GrantLeela Mukherjee Artist‑Educator Grant 2026: Call for proposalsMrinalini Mukherjee FoundationThe Leela Mukherjee Artist‑Educator Grant is an annual grant supporting artists‑educators in India who develop and run art education projects with school‑aged children.Residency[Open Call] NIRMAN Residencies 2026-27 (Varanasi, India)NIRMANNIRMAN offers a residency programme for artists, researchers, writers, educators, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, and interdisciplinary practitioners in Varanasi, India, with priority consideration for the 2026–27 season.GrantOutgoing Visitors Programme (OVP) – Travel AssistanceIndian Council for Cultural RelationsThe Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers travel assistance to Indian performing and visual artists, choreographers, curators, scholars, authors, and academicians for international events, providing round‑trip economy airfare.InternshipGraphic Design InternCPB FoundationA full‑time, in‑office Graphic Design Internship (3‑6 months) with CPB Foundation in Chennai, offering a monthly stipend.GrantFinancial Assistance for Building Grants including Studio TheatresGovernment of India Ministry of CultureThe objective of the Scheme is to support voluntary cultural organizations and government-aided cultural organizations in their efforts to create appropriately equipped training, rehearsal and performance spaces for artistes.CompetitionPure Street Photography Awards 2027Pure Street PhotographyThe Pure Street Photography Awards 2027 is an international street‑photography competition open to photographers worldwide, offering cash prizes, exhibition in Jaipur, India and global press exposure.ResidencyONE WORLD RESIDENCY by KIAR, IndiaKalanirvana International Art ResidencyKIAR offers a flexible artist residency in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, inviting Indian and international artists across various disciplines to create, research, and engage with local culture.GrantThe Gyan Bharatam Mission will not only preserve manuscripts but also open new domains of research, innovation, and data-driven opportunities for the youth, making our heritage a source of strength anMinistry of Culture, Government of IndiaThe Gyan Bharatam Mission will not only preserve manuscripts but also open new domains of research, innovation, and data-driven opportunities for the youth, making our heritage a source of strength and power for the future.CompetitionFree Painting Competition – Online – India 2026Art for AwarenessAn open, free online painting competition for artists of all ages and skill levels in India, with a cash prize and certificate for winners.CompetitionVOX Architecture Ideas Competition 2026Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) in partnership with VOXThe VOX Design Challenge, international design and architecture competition organized by the Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing (FOAID) in partnership with VOX invites architects and designers to showcase built projects where VOX Ceiling solutions have been used creatively as an integral part of the overall design vision.CompetitionNacFun Online Art and Drawing CompetitionNacFunAn online art and drawing competition on NacFun offering prompts for kids, teens and adults, with points, certificates and digital rewards.JobJunior Unreal Artist at Hexr Factory – ChennaiHexr FactoryFull‑time Junior Unreal Artist position (0–1 years experience) at Hexr Factory in Chennai, creating high‑quality 3D content using Unreal Engine.ExhibitionGhar – Open Mic (Tape A Tale)Tape A TaleGhar by Tape A Tale is an open mic series across 30+ Indian cities inviting poets, storytellers and artists to share their work on stage.ResidencyPalette People Artists ResidencyPalette People International Art FoundationCompetitionQuarterly art contest for October to December 2025Khula AasmaanThe Khula Aasmaan International Online Art Contest is a free, quarterly global competition open to artists of all ages and nationalities, with submissions accepted until 30 September 2026.JobDigital Art Director – Amura HealthAmura HealthAmura Health is hiring a Digital Art Director in Chennai to lead website and digital experience design, creative concept development, and design system creation.ConferenceINDIS 2026 - International Conference on Design & Innovation StudiesDepartment of Design, IIT GuwahatiAsia Design Week is a parallel event with INDIS 2026, organized by the Asian Vanguard Art and Design Award (AVADA) Organizing Committee.ResidencyIndia Cultural ExchangeThe Vanaver CaravanIndia 2026 Cultural Exchange: North to South, Rhythm to ReflectionCompetitionRangoli /Kolam/ Art Competition on G-20 themesDepartment of Art and Culture, Government of PuducherryRangoli /Kolam/ Art Competition on G-20 themes organized by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Puducherry.WorkshopKRE8!Lab Movement Intensive & RetreatKRE8!LabA two‑week international movement intensive and retreat in Arambol, Goa, offering training, workshops and creative exploration for dancers and movement artists.ResidencyFarm StudioIndiaFarm Studio International Artist Residency, located in a rural village in Rajasthan, India, offers artists a serene and inspiring space to develop their creative work free from everyday distractions.AZADI KI RANG 7 All India Online Art Competition 2026Rong TuliOnline art competition organized by Rong Tuli, open to all Indian artists, with a fee of 150 INR and deadline 31-Aug-2026.GrantFilm Promotion FundIndia Cine HubThe Film Promotion Fund provides monetary assistance to Indian filmmakers for promoting their films at selected international festivals and awards.