Sense Kaleidoscopes - Artist in Residence Admission & Assessment Request Form

This form is for applicants (age 18+) applying to the AIR program. Please fill out this form completely and accurately. You may respond in writing or via audio/video where requested. All fields marked with * are mandatory where indicated.

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At Sense Kaleidoscopes, we believe every voice matters. To support all learning and communication styles: • You may fill any section in writing, or • Share your responses via voice note or video (through WhatsApp, Google Drive, or email), or • Request a one-on-one in-person session to share your responses with our team. Please choose the format that works best for you.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program at Sense Kaleidoscopes is India’s first professional artist collective designed exclusively for neurodivergent and autistic youth. This full-time, curated residency is more than an educational program — it is a working studio, a creative sanctuary, and a long-term community built around sustained practice and purpose. This is not just an art program — it is a home for lifelong learning, earning, and expression.

At the heart of AIR is the belief that learning doesn’t end at 18 — especially not for neurodivergent minds. Inspired by the philosophy of J. Krishnamurti, we see education as a lifelong unfolding — not just of skill, but of identity, meaning, and relationship. Many of our artists arrive after years of being misunderstood or under-stimulated in traditional systems. Here, they are met with structure, trust, and challenge — the very ingredients needed for transformation.

Artists in the program work on live commissions, curated exhibitions, professional collaborations, and real-world client briefs. Alongside their art practice, artists engage in skill-enhancement modules that include empathy building, anxiety regulation, digital literacy, time management, community behaviour, friendship skills, communication, and financial planning — because they're not just making art, they're also learning how to live and work as independent, confident professionals.

The AIR program is not open to all — it is selective, based on creative readiness, emotional regulation, and the ability to meaningfully contribute to the collective. But for those who enter, it becomes a space of deep belonging, growth, and professional identity. Here, art is not a hobby or therapy — it's a vocation, a voice, and a viable career path.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age 18+
  • Existing portfolio with quality and consistency
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a structured environment
  • Full disclosure of behavioural, medical, and therapeutic history
  • Consent to SK’s policies, artist management, and collective guidelines

PARENTS DETAILS (IF PUPIL IS BEING BROUGHT IN BY PARENTS)


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GUARDIAN DETAILS

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STUDENT DETAILS

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ARTISTIC BACKGROUND & PORTFOLIO

ALIGNMENT WITH PROGRAM GOALS

This is a professional, full-time residency. Artists are expected to engage in: Independent and collaborative work Live commissions and external showcases Ongoing capacity-building and reviews Mentorship from curators and peers

BEHAVIOUR & EMOTIONAL REGULATION

We expect members of our artist collective to contribute positively to the studio environment and collaborate with peers. To ensure readiness:

MEDICAL, THERAPEUTIC & SUPPORT NEEDS

SOCIAL STRENGTHS & DIFFICULTIES

SCHOOLING & PROGRAM HISTORY

FAMILY CONTEXT & SUPPORT NETWORK

PARENT / GUARDIAN SECTION

EXPECTED DOCUMENTS UPON ADMISSION & FEES

Expected Documents for Student:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Proof of Permanent Address
  • 5 Passport Size Photographs
  • Student’s Bank Account Details
  • Student PAN Card
  • Disability Certificate / UDID Card
  • Diagnosis Report from a medical institution
  • Recent Medical Assessment Report (DP and Psychiatrist)

Expected Documents for Parents:

  • Occupation proof for both parents
  • Proof of Annual Income, if both are working
  • PAN Number of parent remitting fees
  • Proof of number of dependents
  • Aadhar Cards of both parents
  • Address proof for both parents (if different)
  • 2 passport size photographs of both parents

Fees at Time of Admission:

A one-time, non-refundable deposit equivalent to three months’ fees AND the first quarterly program fee (three months’ fees) payable in advance. In total, six months’ worth of fees are collected at the time of admission — three months as a one-time deposit and three months as the first quarter's tuition.

Additional Potential Costs:

  • Personal laptop or tablet for studio use (if recommended)
  • Student access to online platforms
  • Photography, printing or scanning costs for artworks
  • Admin costs for exhibitions, awards, and publications
  • Community visits and social outings
  • Parent training sessions conducted by external experts
  • Therapeutic or specialist services provided by external consultants if needed

ASSESSMENT CONSENT & DECLARATION FORM

This consent form has to be submitted for the purpose of assessment by educators, developmental paediatricians and psychiatrists in order to consider the pupil for admission to the school. Please note that the assessment is chargeable and information on if/when the assessment is to be undertaken will be communicated to you.

I have parental responsibility for the child named above and I agree to the assessment being undertaken.

To ensure that this request is considered as speedily as possible, please provide all necessary information.

PARENT / GUARDIAN DECLARATION FOR ADMISSION REQUEST AND ASSESSMENT

I,
, parent/legal guardian/applicant of
, hereby undertake, declare, and consent to the following on this day,
.
  1. Assessments are required to evaluate applicant’s readiness. AIR is a professional residency programme and not a therapeutic or educational institution.
  2. I give informed consent for SK to conduct studio observations, behavioural and psychosocial review, artistic skill and readiness mapping, and interactions with curators, therapists and peer collectives.
  3. Submission of this form and participation in assessment does not guarantee admission. Final selection depends on readiness, fit and collective dynamics.
  4. SK may run a trial residency (up to 3 months) before confirming admission.
  5. Withholding or falsifying behavioural, medical or therapeutic information may lead to rejection or discontinuation.
  6. Admission may be withdrawn if applicant’s needs exceed SK’s support capacity or pose safety/ethical issues.
  7. I consent to sharing assessment reports with relevant internal professionals. I consent to anonymized data sharing for research where identity is protected.
  8. I acknowledge that documentation may be retained by SK in secure systems and used for curriculum, safety and legal reporting as required.
  9. I accept responsibility for any reckless or harmful behaviour by the applicant that causes injury or damage and will bear associated costs.
  10. I confirm full disclosure of known behavioural, developmental, cognitive and medical challenges to the best of my knowledge.
  11. SK may continue periodic assessments to adapt the applicant’s support plan.
  12. All information will be handled per applicable laws and data protection protocols.
  13. I will cooperate with review meetings, progress evaluations and capacity building discussions as required.
  14. I may submit required information in written form or via voice/video (Google Drive, email, WhatsApp) or request a one-on-one appointment.
  15. Providing inaccurate, falsified or incomplete information may result in cancellation of the admission process at any stage.
  16. I commit to collaborating with SK in good faith and honouring the collective nature of this program.

Need help with your application?

Phone: +91 96061 85050
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