Organizer Information
Studio 88 Artist Residency is an independent, artist-run residency space located in Doi Saket, a rural town in Northern Thailand, approximately 25 km from Chiang Mai. The residency is co-founded by cultural manager Sasiwimon Wongjarin and cultural writer Claire Rosslyn Wilson, both of whom bring extensive experience in international cultural programming, curatorial development, and artist facilitation.
The residency is designed as a reflective and experimental environment supporting artists, writers, performers, designers, and interdisciplinary practitioners. Studio 88 emphasizes process over production, offering time, space, and contextual support for research-driven and self-directed artistic development. Its mission is to foster dialogue between international practitioners and the local Thai creative ecosystem while maintaining a strong emphasis on slowness, experimentation, and cultural exchange.
Title & Description
Studio 88 Artist Residency – Open Call for International Artists
Studio 88 Artist Residency offers flexible residencies ranging from 2 weeks to 3 months, welcoming artists across disciplines to work in a quiet, semi-rural environment in Northern Thailand. The residency is located within a garden compound featuring private bungalows, shared studios, and communal creative spaces.
The program is intentionally open-ended, allowing artists to define their own research direction without pressure to produce a final output. Instead, the focus is placed on experimentation, reflection, and development of artistic practice.
Artists are introduced to the local context through curated studio visits, site tours, and optional engagement with Chiang Mai’s contemporary art scene. Local facilitation is provided by residency staff, enabling connections with regional artists, initiatives, and cultural institutions.
The residency also offers thematic programs and ongoing open calls, including:
- On-going Residency (Rolling applications)
Self-directed residencies available year-round (2 weeks – 3 months). - Theme-Based Residencies:
- Reviving Nature (Environmental and ecological practices)
- Evolving Identities (Diaspora, gender, migration, technology)
- SoulScapes (Healing, therapy, transformation practices)
- StoryScapes (Narrative-driven, socially engaged storytelling)
- SensoryScapes (Multisensory and experimental performance)
- Group Residencies
Designed for collectives, workshops, research groups, and interdisciplinary teams.
This structure positions Studio 88 as a flexible Residency platform supporting both individual and collective artistic development across Visual Arts, Performance, New Media, Design, and Craft.
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Literature
- New Media
- Performance (Dance, Theatre, Music)
- Craft
- Design
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Research-based Practice
Eligibility
- Open to international artists and practitioners
- Suitable for emerging and established artists
- Open to individuals, duos, and groups
- No age restriction specified
- Artists working in both independent and collective practices
- English communication required (no formal level specified)
Program Benefits & Awards
- Private bungalow accommodation with studio space
- Access to shared studios, halls, and outdoor creative spaces
- Curatorial and logistical support from the residency team
- Introduction to local Chiang Mai art networks
- Studio visits and curated site explorations
- Assistance with research connections and collaborations
- Optional exhibition or project facilitation (post-residency opportunities possible)
- Professional documentation and online promotion of artist's profile
Application Fee
| 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | |
| Individual artist | 40,000 | 52,000 | 60,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 |
| Artist duo/Artist with an assistant (price per person) | 36,000 | 46,800 | 54,000 | 72,000 | 90,000 |
| Artist group (minimum 3 pax per group, price per person) | 34,000 | 44,200 | 51,000 | 68,000 | 85,000 |
| Additional cost per family member (price per person) | 20,000 | 26,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
Application Requirements
- Completed application form (online or via email)
- Artist CV
- Portfolio or work samples
- Residency proposal outlining:
- Project concept
- Intended duration
- Research focus or methodology
- Technical requirements
- Engagement interests (optional)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Recommended submission: Minimum 3 months prior to arrival
- Residency duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
Location
Doi Saket, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Additional Details
- Residency emphasizes process over final outcomes
- No obligation to produce an exhibition or final work
- Accommodation includes a private bungalow with a studio and a kitchen
- Residents are responsible for travel, materials, insurance, and daily expenses
- Optional services include:
- Meals (additional cost)
- Airport transfer
- Technical production support
- Translation services
- Workshop facilitation and exhibition support (fee-based)
- Strong emphasis on self-directed practice, reflection, and slow artistic development
- Limited pressure for output allows for experimentation and research-oriented practice
- Residency includes curated introductions to Chiang Mai’s regional art ecosystem