open call for artists from india
Delfina Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to facilitating artistic exchange and developing creative practice through residencies, partnerships and public programming.
In partnership with The Charles Wallace India Trust and The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, we welcome applications from contemporary visual artists from India for a residency in London. This residency will take place from 22 September to 14 December during Delfina Foundation’s autumn residency season 2025. Each year, Delfina Foundation runs four three-month residency seasons. These residency seasons are dedicated to ‘open’ independent research or to 'thematic’ collective research around a specific issue or idea. This residency will take place during our 'open' autumn 2025 season.
Applicants must be:
— Be Indian and domiciled in India
— Cannot have received any CWIT grant in the last 5 years
— The Recipient must not have previously received an overseas opportunity from INLAKS
— Should be under the age of 40
— Able to explain how the experience of an international residency will be of benefit, not only to the individual but also to their local networks; and
— Proficient in English (the interview will be conducted in English and applicants are expected to be able to confidently present and discuss their practice and ideas with the interviewers)
A twelve-week residency at Delfina Foundation, including:
— A return economy-class flight
— Airport transfers in the UK
— Reimbursement of visa fees (if required)
— A living allowance of £35 per day
— A materials budget of £800
— A travel pass for London’s public transport network
— A single bedroom with a desk at Delfina Foundation, a house which hosts up to 8 residents with shared facilities, including: bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library and dining room
Please note that travel insurance is not covered. Selected residents are required to obtain travel insurance at their own initiative and expense, and to send a copy of the insurance schedule to Delfina Foundation prior to travelling to the residency. This insurance should cover medical emergencies, as well as the protection of personal possessions from theft, accidents, and loss for the duration of the residency.
Alongside gaining time and space to develop their work, all seasons of Delfina Foundation residencies offer a programme that includes:
— Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist-run spaces and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London;
— Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics and researchers through organised presentations, studio visits, events and meals;
— Professional development activities including presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities to strengthen the artistic practice; and
— Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings and meals.
