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Hampi Art Labs’ Artist Residency Programme offers 1-3 month-long opportunities to artists and creative practitioners working across mediums, by providing a multidisciplinary and experimental space, facilities and support. Selected artists are welcome to stay at Hampi Art Labs for up to 3 months where they will have access to spacious studios, workshops with state-of-the-art equipment and residential housing units at walking distance on campus.

About the Residency

Annual Residency Batches

January – March

April – June

July – September

October – December​

Programming

Masterclasses

Residents benefit from masterclasses, in the forms of specialised lectures or workshops interacting with established art practitioners to

broaden their contemporary artistic vision.

Workshops

​Workshops at Hampi Art Labs focus on specific artistic specializations in the mediums of ceramics, printmaking, 3D printing and digital media, allowing artists to refine their skills, explore new techniques and experiment.

Mentorship Sessions

Throughout the residency, artists benefit from individual mentorship sessions with renowned artists, curators and art & culture practitioners, offering valuable guidance at regular intervals.

Specialised Talks

Hampi Art Labs' talks focus on themes, materials, and contexts of their artist-in-residence projects, led by curators, prominent artists, and creative practitioners.

Research Trips & Field Visits

During the residency period, the residents have the opportunity to immerse in the region’s rich history, culture and communities.

Visits & research trips include:

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  • Vidyanagar Township Orientation

  • Kaladham and PLACE Hampi Museum

  • O. P. Jindal Museum

  • JSW Steel Plant & Experience Centre

  • iShop at Steel Plant

  • Bunkai & Sakhi Textile Units

  • Sundar Pottery Collective

  • Bellary Local Markets & Sourcing Exploration

  • Hampi

  • Anegundi

  • The Kishkinda Trust

  • Robert Bruce Foote Sangankallu Archaeological Museum

  • Kamalapura Archaeological Museum

  • Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary

  • Sandur Kushala Kendra

Community Engagement

The residency programme extends beyond the studio, fostering dynamic exchanges and collaborations between artists and the local community. Additionally, we also encourage the artists to conduct workshops for the communities on various art forms, techniques, or artistic visions, enriching and promoting cultural exchange.

Peer Engagement

Hampi Art Labs is a collaborative space where artists from diverse backgrounds can learn and grow together through presentations, discussions, and critique sessions. Informal activities and icebreaker sessions like movie nights and potlucks help artists bond and learn together. They can also participate in cultural events at Vidyanagar township, enriching their community experience.​​

Engagement Overview

Week 1 - 2 | Orientation 

  • Initiation of the Residency Programme with Director, Meera Curam

  • Introduction to Hampi Art Labs’ vicinity in the JSW township & other locations

  •  Official trips to Hampi, Anegundi and other locales

  • Orientation Session on Ceramics, Printmaking & 3D workshops + Equipment with Workshop Manager, Shivu Mahesh

Week 3 - 7 | Studio + Research & Field Study 

  • Commencement of intensive studio work

  • Individual research trips based on artists’ practice

  • Specialized workshops & masterclasses

  • Mentorship session 1

Week 8 - 10 | Continuation of Practice 

  • Focused studio time

  • Mentorship session 2

  • Artist x Community collaborations

  • Artist-led Community workshops

Week 11 - 12 | Open Studio + Wrap up 

  • Open Studio (Scheduled on the second last weekend)

  • Mentorship session 3

​*Disclaimer: The programming calendar is subject to change as per the Artists-in-Residents’ interest and availability of the resources.

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