Research • Studio Residency • Mentorship

Mumbai

About the Project

Mentorship Residency 2026 is a research-oriented studio residency programme initiated by Dot Line Space Art Foundation. Hosted in Mumbai, the programme is designed to support emerging and mid-career practitioners by providing time, space, and mentorship for artistic development and critical inquiry.

The residency seeks to cultivate an environment of experimentation, dialogue, and interdisciplinary exchange while strengthening contemporary artistic practices through one-to-one mentorship and collective learning.

Objectives

• To support research-based artistic practices.
• To provide opportunities for critical engagement and mentorship.
• To foster peer learning and interdisciplinary dialogue.
• To encourage long-term artistic development and experimentation.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from:

• Emerging Artists
• Mid-Career Practitioners
• Interdisciplinary Artists
• Researchers and Creative Practitioners

Programme Components

• Studio Residency
• Research and Development
• Mentorship Sessions
• Critical Discussions and Peer Exchange
• Open Studio Presentations

Support – Selected residents will be awarded grants towards travel and production expenses.

Venue – Mumbai, Maharashtra

Organised By – Dot Line Space Art Foundation
2026