The gallery space at Kathmandu Art Gallery is a working venue for contemporary art in Kathmandu hosting exhibitions, workshops, and private events within a historic courtyard setting.
Exhibitions
The gallery hosts curated solo and group exhibitions, with each show typically running for a minimum of one month, giving artists’ work the time and attention it deserves. The space is open to Nepali and international artists working across all visual art disciplines.
Workshops
Beyond exhibitions, the gallery regularly hosts workshops and training sessions for artists, students, and the wider public supporting skill-building, critical discourse, and hands-on engagement with contemporary art practice.
Private Venue Hire
The gallery space is also available for private hire for events, launches, talks, screenings, or gatherings that call for a distinctive cultural setting within Baber Mahal Revisited.
To book the gallery space for an exhibition, workshop, or private event, visit our booking page.
Part Two: The Residency
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Separate from the gallery space, Kathmandu Art Gallery offers a residency program with two private rooms available both for artists in residence and for independent travellers, listed on Airbnb and other booking platforms. While the gallery space is built around exhibitions and events, the residency exists to house the people: artists staying for a working period in Nepal, and travellers passing through Kathmandu who want a quieter, more personal place to stay.
Our Objectives
- Disseminating experimental and contemporary art practices to a wider public
- Cultivating engagement with diverse art forms as a vehicle for meaningful societal dialogue
- Introducing and sharing new contemporary art trends, encouraging collaboration and creative exchange
- Supporting new, investigative, and experimental practices across all media — including performance, video, sound, writing, public and community-based art
- Facilitating the growth of experimental visual art in Nepal through workshops, seminars, and research initiatives
- Encouraging the exchange of ideas across ethnic, regional, and artistic boundaries
- Providing support to emerging artists, including those from smaller cities or underrepresented regions
- Fostering interaction among artists, photographers, filmmakers, writers, and researchers alike
What We Offer
- A private room within the gallery premises at Baber Mahal Revisited, for the duration of the residency
- Access to gallery space for the development, presentation, or exhibition of new work
- Introduction to Kathmandu’s contemporary art community, including artists, curators, and collectors connected to Siddhartha Art Gallery and Kathmandu Art Gallery
- Supporting new, investigative, and experimental practices across all media — including performance, video, sound, writing, public and community-based art
- Opportunity for a closing presentation, talk, or small exhibition at the end of the residency
- A working environment shaped by ongoing exhibitions, artist talks, and cultural programming happening on-site
- Support from gallery staff for local logistics, translation, and materials sourcing where needed
Artist Responsibilities
- Artists are responsible for arranging and covering their own international and domestic travel to and from Nepal.
- Artists must independently arrange their visa, and any required permits, well in advance of arrival.
- Travel insurance and health insurance for the duration of the stay are the artist’s own responsibility; the gallery does not provide medical coverage.
- All art materials, tools, and equipment required for the artist’s practice are to be arranged by the artist, unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to arrival.
- Daily meals and personal expenses during the residency are covered by the artist.
- Artists are responsible for the general upkeep of their room, and any damages beyond normal wear and tear may be charged to the artist.
- Local transport within Kathmandu, beyond what the gallery may occasionally assist with, is the artist’s responsibility.
- Artists are expected to abide by the gallery’s Code of Conduct at all times during their stay, including with respect to gallery staff, fellow artists, and visitors.
- Any public presentation, publication, or exhibition of work created during the residency should credit Kathmandu Art Gallery as the supporting institution.
- Artists are expected to vacate the room on the agreed departure date; extensions must be requested and approved in advance.
Duration
Residencies run for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months, depending on the artist’s project scope and the gallery’s calendar. For travellers not seeking a formal residency, both rooms are also available on Airbnb for shorter stays.
Room One — The Terrace Room
En-suite with shower and washroom, and a private terrace. Fridge, microwave, electric kettle & teapot, iron & ironing board, queen bed with linens, and all essential kitchen and bath basics for extended stays.
Room Two — The Kitchenette Room
En-suite with shower and washroom, and a mini kitchenette for independent cooking. Fridge, microwave, electric kettle & teapot, iron & ironing board, queen bed with linens, and all essential kitchen and bath basics for extended stays.
Location
Baber Mahal Revisited sits in the heart of Kathmandu, a restored Rana-era courtyard now home to galleries, boutiques, and cafés — walking distance from the city’s museums and heritage sites, and a short drive from Tribhuvan International Airport.
What to Expect
Booking & Stay Length
Residencies run for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months. Shorter stays outside a formal residency are available directly through Airbnb.
What’s Included
Each room is private and self-contained, with its own bathroom, kitchen essentials, and linens. Residents also get access to the gallery space and its ongoing exhibitions and events.
Who It’s For
Artists seeking a working period in Kathmandu, as well as travellers who want a quieter, more independent place to stay within a working art space.
Good to Know
This is a residency within a working gallery, not a hotel expect a quiet, art-focused environment. Meals and day-to-day expenses are the resident’s own responsibilit