Artist-in-Residence Programme​

An artist-run residency for research, practice & experimentation in photography

Overview

Founded in 2015 by an artist couple, Studio Goppo is a living space for research, practice, and experimentation in the history of photography. Since 2019, our Artist-in-Residence Programme has welcomed practitioners from across the world to work with both tradition and innovation — bridging art, craft, and community in Santiniketan.

Here, photography is not just about reviving old processes but reimagining them in a contemporary context. Our studio supports workshops, tutorials, and residencies in techniques such as wet plate collodion, salted & albumen prints, calotype, kallitype, gum printing, cyanotype, and more.

Why Apply?

Residency at Studio Goppo is an immersive dialogue with history, materials, and environment. Residents receive:

• A dedicated studio & darkroom for experimental and historical processes

• Access to specialised equipment and a library on photographic history & critical writing

• A private, air-conditioned room with a balcony, a pantry, and Wi-Fi

• A community-driven environment with a kitchen garden and shared living space

• Scope to explore across disciplines — from chemistry to papermaking, bookmaking, performance, and more

• Technical assistance, workshops, and tutorials tailored to your project

Disciplines & Media

We invite applications from:

• Visual artists & photographers

• Historians & archivists

• Practitioners of historical photographic processes

• Photo-mechanical printmakers

• Chemists & material researchers

• Bookmakers (photo books, graphic novels, artist books)

• Papermakers & interdisciplinary explorers

Resources & Facilities

• Studio & Darkroom: 140 sq. ft., fully equipped for silver-gelatin plates/papers, gum printing, cyanotype, kallitype, salted paper, collodion processes & more

• Accommodation: Private AC room with attached bath, pantry, balcony & Wi-Fi

• Equipment: 11 wooden plate cameras, enlargers, UV printing units, lab tools, woodworking & screen-printing facilities

• Library: Dedicated to historical photography & critical writing

• Convenience: Kitchen garden, bicycles, and shared studio environment

Residency Details

• Number of Residents: 1 at a time

• Duration: Minimum 2 weeks · Maximum 2 months

• Fees: Shared on inquiry (excludes travel, materials, food, insurance, assistant, tutorials)

• Expectations: Presentation or exhibition at the end of the residency

• Languages: English · Bangla · Hindi

Past Resident Artists

• Nanna Krogh Lauritsen (Denmark)

• Neil Chowdhury (USA)

• Harry Oliver (UK)

• Giulia Principe (Netherlands)

How to Apply

Please prepare the following documents:

1. Personal details: Name, address, phone/email, photo

2. Professional details: CV, education, experience, exhibitions/publications, website/social links

3. Project Proposal (up to 1000 words): Why Studio Goppo? How will you use the space? Tentative plan for talk/exhibition/performance

4. Portfolio: Images by email or video links

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Submit applications to studiogoppo@gmail.com
For inquiries: +91-9474165500 (phone/WhatsApp)

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Location · How to Reach

• By Air: Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur (60 km) or Kolkata International Airport (200 km)

• By Train: Bolpur Santiniketan Station (4 km)

• By Road: Well-connected from Kolkata & Durgapur

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 Studio Goppo Residency is more than a studio stay — it’s a space to experiment, reflect, and build long-term artistic relationships.

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