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Pejeng Kelod, Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia
You have found us! Located just twenty minutes outside of central Ubud, we’re operating our process-based art residency of eight rooms with infinite possibilities for your ideas.
Mabiang Seni starts from the etymology of the word ‘biang’ in the local Balinese dialect, meaning ‘mother’. In Indonesian itself, ‘biang’ can also represent the roots, the origin of something. It is a tribute to the owner, who is a mother of three, able to support the main vision of the team: to let art be as nurturing and deep-rooted as a maternal figure in your life.
We are also located nearby a local water purification temple Goa Garba –coincidentally, the word ‘garba’ in Balinese also means ‘womb’.
With that, our mission is to be able to create an environment that is enriching for each of our artist-in-residence to develop their own artistic visions, supported by room for growth through their art practice and constructive dialogues –between you and your artwork, between you and other artists. In the future as we develop this on-site and off-site, we would like to strengthen the artistic environment as a whole by promoting surrounding art facilities, museums, galleries, and other related venues in Bali.
LOCATION
PROGRAMS
ONE-MONTH RESIDENCY
For thirty days, you can explore Bali through the lens of an artist. Our process-based, customized residency program is tailored to adjust with your art practice and your choice of medium or media. Includes one subsidized workshop, studio visits to Bali-based artists by request, and trips to opening exhibitions when available.
Highly recommended for those who prefers short and immersive experience. Also available for IB or AP students and those who are matriculated in a university with research and portfolio-building purposes.
Extendable up to two months.
LONG-TERM RESIDENCY
For three to six months, our long-term residency program also follows a customized stucture that is flexible and extensive enough to cater to your art practice and choice of medium or media. Includes one subsidized workshop, studio visits to Bali-based artists by request, and trips to opening exhibitions when available.
We recommend this particular program for practicing artists who wants to challenge themselves in finding the right flow and balance between their daily life and work within the tropics. With the opportunity of staying longer at one place, each artist will be able to stretch their time and choose their own pace in producing works.
PRINTMAKING RESIDENCY X DEVFTO
A month long residency at our Day Studio in collaboration with Devfto Printmaking Institute.
The program includes accommodation and facilities at Mabiang Seni Art Residency. In inclusion to that, 12 open studios at Devfto, assisted with one of their in-house printer, and also the benefit of being guided by Devi Ferdianto –the master printer whom graduated from Bandung Art Institute (ITB), Hochschule für Bildende Künste, and Canadian School for Non-Toxic Printmaking. Devfto offers a wide selection of techniques to learn such as cyanotype, lithography, linocut, screen printing, softground etching, photo intaglio, and gumoil print.
This particular program is designed for artists with printmaking as their focus, whether in preparation to build their own studio or to produce their works in this particular medium. This does not mean you can’t do other medium. Remember, your accommodation is within an art residency, hence we can easily set up a drawing or/and painting station inside of your room due to its modular characteristic.
Available for IDR 20,000,000 per month.
The rate above does not include printmaking materials and art supplies.
INDEPENDENT RESIDENCY VIA ITINERARY
Our art residency is not only catering the in-residence artists and the community. We also want to be a hub for those artists who want to explore Bali on the artistic side, adjusted to their interests and budget. The team at Mabiang Seni Art Residency have a growing database of places to go, artists to visit, community to get to know, and we are ready to assist your preferences to guarantee that you will be connected to the right people, on the right trail. You will also get to visit our residency during your journey, too.
Service is available for IDR 1,700,000 / USD 100 per itinerary.
SEASONAL STUDIO PASSRegistration opens now for March 2026
Click here to book a station
When available, we tend to turn one of our Day Studios into a co-working studio for up to four artists. Each artist will have a metal easel that can hold up until 120cm stretched canvas height, or they can also choose to work on unstretched canvas by installing them on the wall. Basic provision such as a height-adjustable table, surface covers, collapsible buckets and empty containers will be included in the pass. We can store your drawing(s) or canvas(es) for up to five days after your studio pass ends –past that, we will include extra charge of IDR 50,000 per day.
You are also allowed to use the en-suite bathroom, shower, and the communal swimming pool during the period of your chosen pass.
RATES
Daily studio pass for IDR 110,000
Weekly studio pass for IDR 750,000
Monthly studio pass for IDR 2,270,000
Non-transferable hours form one day to another.
Not for accommodation.
IN-HOUSE FACILITIES
DAY STUDIO (4 ROOMS)
GROUND LEVEL • 6 X 5 M Berlin-inspired studio apartment.
Designed to be a modular studio or workspace.
Equipped with big windows for light and ventilation purposes.
- Single bed(s) by request
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- 260x60cm wooden working table with adjustable height
- Wide drawers to store your drawings
- Trolley
- Small pantry with mini fridge, kettle, and storage
- Small wardrobe to hang your clothes with a bottom drawer for storage
- Air conditioning
- A single sofa bed
**Extra facilities such as easels, tables, surface covers, extra bed, etc. can be inquired during or before your stay.
RATESOne person for 30 days – IDR 8,000,000
Two people for 30 days – IDR 8,500,000
Three people for 30 days – IDR 9,000,000
NIGHT STUDIO (4 ROOMS)SECOND LEVEL • 4.5 X 5 M STUDIO • 4.5 X 5 M BEDROOM
New York loft-inspired apartment with a mezzanine bedroom/sleeping area.
Completed with a quaint studio separated below.
- Open wardrobe space
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Built-in table with open shelves and paper storage
- Trolley
- Small pantry with mini fridge, kettle, and storage
- Air conditioning both in studio and sleeping area
**Extra facilities such as easles, tables, surface covers, extra bed, etc. can be inquired during or before your stay.
RATESOne person for 30 days – IDR 20,000,000
Two people for 30 days – IDR 22,000,000
COMMUNAL BUILDINGTWO LEVELS • OPEN 24 HRS
Located across the studio building.
Semi-outdoor on the first floor.
Office, linen room, and bathroom with shower on the second floor.
First Floor
- Big kitchen with an extra long kitchen island, stove, and oven-microwave
- 4-doors refrigerator and freezer
- Water dispenser with hot, room temperature, and cold water
- Long 10-seater wooden table
- 5x21 M swimming pool
- Two public toilets
- Bulletin board
Second Floor
- Co-working space with blackout curtains
- Linen room, doubles as the laundry room with washing machine
- One bathroom with shower
THE GALLERYABOVE THE VALLEY • 13 X 7 M INSIDE • 13 X 6 M DECK
Placed on the side of the valley at the lower ground of the compound, the space inside can be transformed to a bigger one when all the windows open, extending to the outdoor space of ironwood deck with big ventilation privilege. We do rent the gallery for guest exhibitions, events, or workshop space when it is not being used for internal exhibitions and our Sketch Session every other Sunday.
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SKETCH SESSION
Our live drawing on every other Sunday from 5 to 8 PM is a free event –you can just bring food, snacks, or drinks to share with fellow artists. It is a community-building activity where you can meet with different kinds of creatives within the area. We want you to end your week with a good amount of observation and hand-eye-coordination practice, just like in a foundation drawing at a fine arts class. Click here for our location, no RSVP required.
Upcoming Sessions
January – 11th
February – 22nd
March – 8th, 22nd
April – 5th, 19th
BEGINNER’S CHARCOAL DRAWING
21 February 2026 • 10 AM to 2 PM
Hosted by Vanessa Dorothea, BFA Honors in Fine Arts: Painting, Camberwell College of Arts
IDR 450,000 / USD 27 per person (supplies and lunch included)
Our host will be guiding you to learn how to use charcoal to draw still-life on an A3 paper. This particular practice will benefit you in learning about some basic yet crucial Elements of Art such as value, shape, and line. The workshop will be held at our gallery located next to the valley of Petanu River, and lunch will be served at our communal kitchen. Please let us know about your dietary restrictions.
Capacity of 10 participants.
Click here to book a spot.