We are an international creative residency who welcome artists, writers and musicians from all over the world. Our goal is to help you escape your daily routine for a while and join us in the serene mountain landscape of the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan.
We support people from all over the world to have the freedom to create whatever they want.
We encourage dialogue between cultures to expand global understanding and friendship along with highlighting the local remote culture of Kailash valley in hopes to inspire participants.
We provide a safe, secluded and serene environment for artists and creatives to enjoy a break and create in solitude.
All the residency participants will meet in Islamabad. Exact location will be emailed to the selected participants. We will collectively take a bus to Villa Ayun in Chitral. Travel time - 8 hours.
Opening Reception Breakfast Participants work day
Optional - Mindfullness workshop
Optional - Watercolor Workshop
Participants work day
Optional - Meditation Circle
Optional - AR(Augmented Reality) Art Workshop
Participants work day
Optional - Mindfullness Workshop
Optional - Narrative Story Writing Workshop
Day visit to Kailash Valley
Participants work day Bonfire and Closing Exhibition. All participants will get a chance to showcase their work
Travel back to Islamabad
The residency cost includes:
180,000 PKR
$621
140,000 PKR /Person
$483
120,000 PKR /Person
$414
Applications are currently open for the 2024 summer residency. The deadline to apply is March, 15th 2024, Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the selected participants will be informed on March 31st.
This is the details of the project you would like to work on while at the residency
5 - 10 Artworks, writings, or Music
This will depend on your medium or the medium you chose to focus on while at the residency
Please email your submission to Artescaperesidency@gmail.com
In the subject line you must add your full name and the discipline you are applying for eg. Full Name – Painter Residency Submission
We are committed to supporting all artists, musicians and writers and encourage you to apply regardless of any financial limitations. We are proud to incorporate a scholarship program which will assist those who need financial support in order to be part of the program
We believe that everyone has a right to have a space to escape in order to have the freedom to create art
In order to apply for the scholarship, please include this additional element in your submission email:
Why are you applying for the scholarship
What amount do you need a scholarship for in order to attend the residency
Artist and Filmmaker
Rijaa has spent over a decade in the world of art and media where she has worked across various platforms. She has created content in the realm of television, film, corporate campaigns, technology and the one consistent theme through it all has been her ability to tell meaningful stories through her work. She is part of numerous mentorship programs and is passionate about guiding others to reach their full potential.
As a thought leader and advocate for freedom of expression, Rijaa’s mission is to bridge the gap between innovation and creativity. She wants to do so by creating a space where creatives can come together and focus on expressing their authentic voice
Writer, Therapist, Mindfulness Facilitator
She is a sociologist by education, an entrepreneur by passion, and is a full-time practising therapist with specialisation in humanistic integrative counselling.
Her therapeutic practice is motivated by Jungian archetypes and she uses somatic awareness to align the conscious with the unconscious.
