The Creative Lab Festival (CLF) is ARISA’s annual platform exploring the intersection of art, neuroscience, and psychology.

In 2026, the Creative Lab Grant becomes a collaborative lab where 4 artists from different disciplines in performing arts — dance, theatre, music, digital media, and more — come together to create one multidisciplinary work guided by the principles of neuroaesthetics.

Benefits

The selected artists will receive the Creative Lab Grant of ₹10,000 each, which can be used to support their contribution, hire collaborators, or produce elements of the work.

Travel and accommodation will not be covered, but artists are welcome to self-sponsor or use the grant amount for these expenses.

Timeline

• The final collaborative production will premiere on March 29, 2026, as part of the Creative Lab Festival 2026.
• Applications close on December 7th, 2025.
• Selected artists will be announced in December and onboarded by the end of the year.
• Residencies will take place through January and February 2026, followed by rehearsals and the final performance in March 2026.

Application Process

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