About the Residency
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.
Annual Residency Batches
January – March
April – June
July – September
October – December
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.
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:
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.
