Open Call
Art Residency & Exploration
A 6-day residency exploring landscape, local materials & indigenous culture in Bandarban.
Season 1
Bandarban, Bangladesh
| Duration | 6 Days |
| Application deadline | August, 2026 |
| Residency starts | September, 2026 |
| Fees | Will be available soon. |
Day 1
Landscape Observation & Research
Milonchori
Activities
- Welcome & Orientation
- Surrounding landscape exploration
- Environmental observation and mapping
- Sketching, photography & visual documentation
- Research on local history, ecology and culture
- Group discussion and concept development
Day 2
Local Material Research
Milonchori
Activities
- Welcome & Orientation
- Surrounding landscape exploration
- Environmental observation and mapping
- Sketching, photography & visual documentation
- Research on local history, ecology and culture
- Group discussion and concept development
Day 3
Community & Cultural Exploration
Bliss Eco Village
Activities
- Indigenous Para visit
- River and surrounding landscape exploration
- Meeting local artisans and residents
- Learning traditional crafts and indigenous knowledge
- Field documentation
- Initial artwork development
Day 4
Art Making & Community Engagement
Bliss Eco Village
Activities
- Village immersion and cultural exchange
- Site-specific art practice
- Studio session using local materials
- Feedback and critique session
- Traditional Indigenous Local Food Experience
- Artist presentations and group discussion
Day 5
Artwork Development & Nature Exploration
Jadumoni Eco Village
Activities
- Explore forests and surrounding landscape
- Final research and documentation
- Complete artworks using local materials
- Exhibition planning
- Installation preparation
Day 6
Public Exhibition & Engagement
Jadumoni Eco Village
Activities
- Exhibition installation
- Public exhibition and artist talks
- Community interaction and guided walkthrough
- Local Food & Cultural Gathering
- Community feedback session