An independent foundation dedicated to supporting contemporary and emerging artists across South Asia — through grants, residencies, mentorship, and platforms for visibility.
To identify and nurture promising artistic talent through financial assistance, mentorship, ecosystem-building, and platforms for visibility and growth.
Championing artists whose stories reflect the realities of our time.
Open calls, transparent processes, and sustained support for all.
Building durable creative infrastructure for the next generation.
Raw, fearless perspectives that document our shared human experience.
The art world supports what is already known. We exist to ensure the artists of tomorrow don't remain unseen today — through structured, transparent, and sustained programmes.
Our flagship annual grant, receiving ~1,000 applications from across South Asia. Open to contemporary artists aged 21–35 with no institutional backing. Offers financial aid, mentorship, visibility, exhibitions, and digital amplification.
Apply Now →Three distinct residency programmes: Plaksha (art meets technology), Living Heritage at Juna Mahal, and the Dungarpur Residency — set in a century-old heritage home in Rajasthan.
Learn More →Collaborative exhibitions, interdisciplinary research, documentation projects, and cross-cultural exchanges with institutions, corporations, and cultural partners.
Partner With Us →Applications open annually to South Asian contemporary artists aged 21–35 with no gallery or institutional support.
Our curatorial team reviews all applications against FCEA's practice and values criteria.
Shortlisted applicants participate in conversations with the jury to present their practice.
Finalists present work at a curated public exhibition attended by collectors, institutions, and critics.
An independent jury of senior artists, curators, and practitioners makes the final selection.
Grantees receive financial assistance, mentorship, solo show opportunities, and digital amplification.
The Inception Grant 2026 applications will open in early 2026. Register your interest now.
Register InterestWhere Art Meets Technology
An innovative residency bringing artists and tech students together to explore the intersection of art, science, and innovation. Artists explore new media and emerging technologies; students learn creative thinking and material storytelling. A two-way dialogue essential for innovation.
Juna Mahal, Dungarpur
Contemporary artists engage with the 750-year-old frescoes of Juna Mahal — one of India's oldest lived-in palaces. Documentation of 7 floors of wall art. Creating a unique cultural lens that bridges India's past, present, and emerging future.
Where Roots Meet the Contemporary
Set in a century-old heritage home, focused on craft, research, heritage, and contemporary practice. Documentation of palace frescoes over 700 years old. By inviting artists back to their roots, we keep heritage alive — not as nostalgia, but as inspiration for the future.
A distinguished jury of senior artists, curators, architects, and cultural practitioners guide each cohort.
FCEA is a registered Section 8 not-for-profit institution. Donations from Indian companies qualify as CSR expenditure under Schedule VII of the Companies Act. Learn about partnership opportunities →
Your support directly enables emerging artists to sustain and grow their practice. Every contribution creates lasting cultural impact across South Asia.
Gayatri Singh transitioned from a successful corporate career at Arthur Andersen and the Economist Intelligence Unit India to pursue her passion for art. Coming from a family of collectors and art patrons, she grew up surrounded by creativity — her mother has collected modern Indian art for over three decades, and their family in Dungarpur, Rajasthan, has supported the arts for centuries.
Recognising the challenges faced by emerging artists in a repetitive art market, Gayatri founded Art Incept — a platform dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of artists, collectors, and patrons. Her vision: a collaborative, inclusive ecosystem that bridges creativity, commerce, and culture.
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