Trace Residency

Trace Residency

Trace offers 1 to 3 month residencies for artists and creative practitioners across disciplines. Residents gain access to a shared studio and gallery space, and an opportunity to create, collaborate and learn from fellow artists.

You are an artist or creative practitioner seeking time, space, and community to develop your work, share your process, and exhibit in Mumbai.

Artist working inside the TRACE studio
TRACE studio and gallery space

Studio space

Situated in the heart of South Mumbai, the open studio has a communal table for artists to work and learn from each other. Window seats and quiet corners are available to those who prefer some solitude as they work on their next masterpiece.

Gallery

Adaptable display shelving, large gallery walls and specialized lighting transform the studio into a gallery space.

Workshops

Each resident designs and leads workshops. These sessions are a chance to share skills, spark conversations, and explore new possibilities through collaboration.

Annual residency cycles

  • January - March
  • April - June
  • July - September
  • October - December
A workshop moment at TRACE
Creative practitioners gathered at TRACE

Community

Artists-in-residence extend their practice beyond the studio by hosting workshops, talks, and events inviting the public to know more about their craft.

Peer engagement

Within the residency, artists connect through critiques, presentations, and informal gatherings, creating a supportive network of dialogue and collaboration.

How to apply

Interested creatives may fill in the application form shared through the link given below.

Open the application form
Artist working in the TRACE residency studio
Artist working in the TRACE residency studio

Patronage

Believe in our mission of collaborative learning and the artists' collective? Support us by becoming a patron and sponsoring a fellowship. We would love your support. Please reach out to us on the contact details given below.