Inlaks Delfina Foundation residency 2026 India
Shivdasani Foundation
Inlaks Residency at Delfina Foundation 2026: Fully Funded 12-Week London Residency for Indian Artists
The Inlaks Residency at Delfina Foundation 2026 is a prestigious fully funded residency opportunity for an artist based in India. This is a 12 week residency in London offered in partnership by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, the Charles Wallace India Trust, and the Delfina Foundation. Since 2014, Delfina Foundation through a partnership with Charles Wallace India Trust and Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation has hosted an annual residency for an Indian artist or curator. Inlaksfoundation
The application deadline for the Inlaks Delfina Foundation residency 2026 for Indian artists is 5 April 2026, 23:59 BST.
About the Inlaks Delfina Foundation Residency 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organiser | Delfina Foundation + Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation + Charles Wallace India Trust |
| Category | Art Residency International |
| Location | Delfina Foundation, London, UK |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Eligible Applicants | Artists based in India (Indian passport holders residing in India) |
| Application Mode | Online via Delfina Foundation website |
| Application Deadline | 5 April 2026, 23:59 BST |
Who Can Apply?
The applicant should not have received any prior grant from the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation for any other overseas project. The applicant should not have received any grant from Charles Wallace India Trust in the last five years. Inlaksfoundation
You must be an Indian passport holder currently living and working in India. You must be a contemporary visual art practitioner. Emerging and mid-career artists who have not previously worked in London will be given priority.
What the Residency Provides
The residency includes 24-hour access to a fully accessible studio at Gasworks alongside other visiting artists and permanent studio holders, an Open Studio or similar public presentation, single room accommodation within Gasworks Residencies House, basic living expenses in London, economy return flights from the artist’s home city to London, and a travel card for unlimited travel within central London. Residents also get opportunities to meet curators, academics, researchers, and other artists through organised presentations, studio visits, and events.
Prize and Recognition
This is a fully funded residency. All costs including return airfare, London accommodation, living allowance, materials budget, and visa fee reimbursement are covered. No application or participation fee is charged.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 5 April 2026, 23:59 BST |
| Residency Period | Announced upon selection |
Contact Information
- Official Website (Inlaks): inlaksfoundation.org/opportunities/overseas-residencies/delfina
- Apply via: delfinafoundation.com/open