Global artists converge in Nepal for Himalayan Art Camp 

Week-long program fosters cultural exchange through collaborative art and cross-border dialogue

KATHMANDU, Nepal (MNTV) — Artists from around the world have converged in the Kathmandu Valley for the 2025 Himalayan Art Camp, a week-long initiative promoting cross-cultural exchange through collaborative visual art.

The event opened on Sunday at the Patan Museum courtyard in Lalitpur, a historic city south of Kathmandu known for its centuries-old artistic heritage. 

According to The Rising Nepal, the camp features 30 international artists from 15 countries, alongside 10 prominent Nepali artists, in a program designed to bridge diverse creative traditions.

Now in its seventh edition, the Himalayan Art Camp is organized by E-Arts Nepal in partnership with the Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Since 2017, it has served as a platform for artists to engage in dialogue and explore Nepal’s cultural narratives through contemporary art.

The international participants include artists from the United States, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Canada, Cambodia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Italy, and Romania. Organizers say the program seeks to blend global artistic perspectives with Nepal’s local traditions.

The event opened with a symbolic lamp-lighting by senior artists Kiran Manandhar of Nepal and Katsumi Mukai of Japan. The two also launched a collaborative painting session titled “Coloring on Canvas,” marking the official start of the camp.

Asha Dangol, Co-Founder of E-Arts Nepal, welcomed the artists, noting the importance of shared creativity in building international understanding through the arts.

The Himalayan Art Camp will run until May 22, with a final exhibition of works created during the event scheduled for May 24–28 at the Patan Museum Gallery.