Art Castle

Art Castle International is a cultural organization for the promotion of contemporary art in all artistic forms on an international level, simultaneously engaging the local community.

Art Castle International is an initiative to provide an array of creative support services and professional developmental opportunities for emerging and mid-career artists through short-term residency programmes, progressive exhibitions and engaging public events that foster global understanding and dynamic cross-cultural dialogues.

The residency started its journey from 2015 in Poovar, a coastal village 30 km from Trivandrum city, and continued for a year before briefly closing to work in a new location. With the residency in Trivandrum the artists can now engage in and explore the many cultural events in the city ranging from art exhibitions, music concerts and traditional handicrafts to classical music and dance performances.

Our mission is to present diverse platforms on which to nurture creative inspiration and cross- pollination of innovative ideas by bringing visual artists from different parts of the world to work with each other. The residency is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. Art Castle welcomes visual artists of all media. Thiruvananthapuram is always active with cultural activities and programmes, art exhibitions.

Art Castle International Artist Residency is open to artists of all nationalities and ages. Just 3 Km from Government Museum, the residency is ideally located in a peaceful and lush area in the city of Trivandrum. The residency was founded with the purpose of supporting creative endeavors and welcomes visual artists of all media. The artists will each be provided with a bedroom, private studio and a roof top common studio for their works.

During the stay each artist will be able to develop his/her project work in their various artistic fields. While working on their pieces, the residents are also free to explore the golf club, tennis club, museum, zoo and botanical garden nearby. Special sightseeing trips will also be facilitated for the artists on request.

ACCOMMODATION

Airconditioned bedrooms

STUDIO SPACE

Well equipped studio space

DURATION

Two weeks to 1 month residency

HOW TO APPLY

Artists must upload the following in the application:

1. A curriculum Vitae
2. 7 jpg images of recent artworks
3. The Plan of work to be undertaken during the residency

RESIDENCY FEE

Residency fee is 600 Euro.
The fee includes,

> living space and access to studio
> all official transportation within the residency period.
> pick up and drop from the airport
> Wi-Fi

Apply

Name: Gender: Nationality: Date of birth: E-mail: Phone: Area of work: Preferred Residency Period: Samples of work (Max 5 JPG/JPEG images): Upload CV (PDF only): Plan of work during the residency: