Bengaluru Artist Residency One (BAR1) is a non-profit exchange programme by artists for artists to foster the local, Indian and international mutual exchange of ideas and experiences through guest residencies in Bangalore. Bengaluru Artist Residency One is registered as a Public Charitable Trust supported by Pro Helvetia (the Swiss Arts Council) in New Delhi.

The charm of this Residency Programme in Bangalore so far has been its personal and hands on way of functioning. It has been run and conceptualized from within the local Bangalore artist community.