Artists Retreat 2026

Organizer

Boathouse

Artists Retreat 2026 Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 Country: India Boathouse invites all creatives – visual artists, painters, sculptors, illustrators, designers, photographers, filmmakers, screen and playwrights, novelists, musicians, performance artists, dancers and choreographers, curators and creative thinkers to join us at The Artist Retreat for a self-led residency. The residency is based in “Boathouse”, a critically acclaimed building surrounded by lush greenery and birds. The rooms are large, spacious and restful invoking calm. The house provides many nooks and corners for artists to work together or in isolation. Situated near the Nal Sarovar and Thol Bird sanctuary, the house rings of songs by many birds in winter. Surrounded by green wetlands the Boathouse is an ideal place for working, contemplating, reading or just feeling lost in nature. The historic city of Ahmedabad is a UNESCO world heritage site, besides this there are buildings by modern masters Le Corbusier, Louis Kahn and B V Doshi. The Residency is ideal for those who wish to work or contemplate in peace or those who wish to network with other artists and learn from the vast resources of internationally acclaimed design institutes in Ahmedabad. Duration of residency Artists can stay up to two weeks to two months. Accommodation The Boathouse is a modern house, built in 2017, on the principles of sustainable architecture. There are three Bedrooms with attached bathrooms and wardrobes, not looking into each other with terrace gardens and verandah. All beds are equipped with a mosquito Mesh. There is a large kitchen and small separate pantry for midnight use. Water is filtered and we also have a coffee machine. The whole house is WIFI ready. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Creatives from all fields can apply. They can avail the WiFi ready Studio, library and Hall to work along with a Bio pool and terrace gardens. Artists can avail tools, stationery, inks and natural dyes for their projects if needed. Printer and a PC is also available.Studio / Workspace There are three indoor studio spaces: the Lounge (15’ x 45’) with an Eames Chair, the office (12’ x 9’), and the Conference room. Depending upon the nature of the work, the artist can choose his workplace. The Lounge studio can be used to read, write, draw and collaborate. This studio is ideal for thinking and discussing. The Office studio has a desk and workstation with printers for the researcher to surf and work.Fees and support The residency has a fee of €1000 per month for Double room and €900 for deluxe rooms. Partner is allowed at additional charge. A bicycle is available for commuting. Fresh towels, Bed linen will be provided weekly. Cleaning of rooms will be arranged on daily basis. Freshly cooked Indian breakfast is complimentary. Laundry machine is available for self-help. Home cooked Indian food are also provided on chargeable basis. Expectations towards the artist Boathouse has no expectations towards the artist, other than to work on their proposed project. It is entirely up to the artist if they wish to give a talk or exhibition; if they so desire, Boathouse will arrange at Boathouse or a suitable Design or Art college in Ahmedabad. Application information Please email a brief letter of what you intend to achieve during your stay at Boathouse along with a recent photo to boathouseindia@gmail.com Some pictures of your work will be welcome, not heavier than 1 MB.

Eligibility

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What to submit

Motivation letter, Work samples