The Art for Change International Artist Residency is an intense 2-week opportunity for ten international artists to live, learn, and create art alongside Indian artists in a collective exploration of the 2026 residency theme: What to do with Technology? Human-being in the Age of Tech. AI, robotics, computer-generated imagery that can create ‘deep fakes,’ 3-D printing, cloning and other medical interventions are just a few of the advances that have burst on the scene over the last several years transforming nearly every sector of human experience, understanding, and enterprise. We are living in an era that has increasingly been described as a ‘post-human’ and even ‘trans-human’ age—where the systems and technologies within which human beings must operate take primacy over consideration of the human being itself. What could be a more timely topic for the 2026 Art for Change International Artist Residency!

> Residency Theme:  What to do with Technology? Human-being in the Age of Tech.
>Dates: June 15 – 29, 2026; It is recommended for participants to arrive on June 13th in Leh to acclimatize.
> Place: Based in the city of Leh, Ladakh, India*

*Please note: Leh is located at an altitude of 3,520 metres (11,500 feet). We will take all recommended measures to ensure proper acclimatisation. Participants must provide medical clearance from their doctor and sign a liability release for Art for Change and all program leaders.

> Fee (inclusive of everything except travel to and from Delhi, India): INR 12,000. This fee can be waived (fully or partially) for artists requiring financial support.
> Accommodation is usually on twin-sharing basis; a private room incurs an extra cost. Basic art materials are provided, though specialised equipment or materials may require an additional fee.