LADAKH – Closer to the Moon

Organizer

Round Them Oranges

LADAKH – Closer to the moon. Deadline: 15 Aug 2026 Country: India The residency supports critical, experimental, and context-responsive artistic practices that engage with landscape, ecology, culture, and community. We aim to create a space for reflection and research outside urban art centers, encouraging meaningful exchange between visiting practitioners and the fragile high-altitude environment of Ladakh. Our vision is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue across contemporary art, craft, ecology, and indigenous knowledge systems while promoting sustainable cultural practices. This is a research-driven residency for artists, curators, writers, designers, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary practitioners. The program prioritizes process over product and encourages site-responsive work rooted in the unique environmental and cultural context of Stok. Residents are invited to engage with: High-altitude ecology and climate realities Himalayan agrarian life and seasonal rhythms Tibetan Buddhist cultural practices Material traditions and local craft knowledge Sacred landscapes and architecture Tourism, sustainability, and environmental pressures The residency provides time, space, and contextual support for research, reflection, and production. Duration of residency 1 month to 3 months Available from May to October.   Accommodation Artists stay in a traditional style building which has several Private rooms. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Visual Art Sculpture Ceramics Textile Art Film-making Architecture PhotographyStudio / Workspace The Studios face the mountains and the trees the property is surrounded by nature birds and Beauty. Equipped with Table, Chair, printer and basic infra.Fees and support 1500 euros – Covers cost of living, Studio space, food and field trips that may be specific to the exploration of the artist. (cost of flights will be borne by the artist) Expectations towards the artist Not mandatory but an open Studio or a lecture/talk is highly encouraged for the local community. Application information To apply, please send an email with the subject line: “Residency Application – Round Them Oranges (Stok, Ladakh)”. Your application should include: • A short introduction (who you are, your practice, and why you’re interested in this residency)• A portfolio (PDF or website link with recent works)• A brief project proposal or intent for your time in Ladakh• Your CV and a short bio• Preferred dates and duration of stay APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/HeXDC78WAfwhbXkt9 Optional: you may also include any workshops, talks, or collaborations you’d like to propose. We welcome experimental, research-driven practices and encourage artists who are interested in engaging with landscape, ecology, and the cultural context of the region.

Entry fee

Fee-free

Eligibility

open to artists, curators, writers, designers, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary practitioners