Kala Yatra International Artist Residency, hosted by the Nepalese artist collective Kala Yatra in Lalitpur, Nepal, offers a self-directed residency for visual artists. The program provides a collaborative space for cross-disciplinary art and artistic dialogue, emphasizing process and exchange over finished product. While no funding is provided, the residency affords artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local artistic community and develop work within a supportive environment. The residency operates on a rolling basis, allowing artists to apply at any time. This flexible structure accommodates diverse schedules and project timelines. The collective's ethos centers on fostering connections among artists from various backgrounds, encouraging experimentation and critical discourse. The setting in Lalitpur, a historic city in the Kathmandu Valley, offers rich cultural and material resources for artistic research. Artists are expected to be self-sufficient, as the residency does not offer financial support. However, the collective provides space and a network for dialogue, which can be invaluable for artists seeking to expand their practice internationally. The residency is best suited for those who thrive in communal, process-oriented environments and are eager to engage with Nepalese art and culture.