Organizer Information

STUDIOS 94 is a newly launched, five-floor multidisciplinary creative complex and art ecosystem located on Huay Kaew Road in the absolute center of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Conceived by a working artist for fellow creative practitioners, the facility operates as a centralized nexus combining a street-level contemporary art gallery, private production suites, dynamic co-working zones, a media studio for movement/photography, and open-air rooftop event terraces. Positioned directly adjacent to a major regional art supply store, the facility eliminates everyday logistical friction, offering an environment where private exploration seamlessly intersects with public cultural visibility.

Title & Description

STUDIOS 94 Residency and Studio Programs (2026 Cycle).

This rolling open call invites local and international contemporary artists, makers, and researchers to immerse themselves in Thailand’s creative capital. Chiang Mai, a designated UNESCO Creative City, serves as a living laboratory providing access to specialized heritage craft villages alongside world-class contemporary art institutions. The program offers a supportive, self-led environment for serious visual experimentation, critical inquiry, and technical prototyping. Depending on the selected track, participants engage with fellow residents in a horizontal community setting, share technical skills, and transition their studio practice into professional public spotlights.

Available Program Tracks:

  • Track 1: The Residency Program (2-Month Mandatory Cycle): A structured, production-heavy immersion combining research, intense fabrication, and institutional curation. Residents are allocated a private double bedroom on-site paired with a dedicated desk within the shared open workshop. The residency culminates in a formal, fully produced group exhibition at 94 Gallery, inclusive of promotional opening nights, curated artist talks, and public guided studio tours.
  • Track 2: The Studio Program (Monthly Workspace): A flexible, workspace-only format designed for self-directed artists seeking focused, independent production time without accommodation. Members receive a dedicated studio desk inside the professional shared Artist Studio and participate directly in monthly Public Studio Showcases, open studio mixers, and community networking events.

Categories

Visual Arts, Textiles / Fiber Art, Sculpture, New Media / Photography, Ceramics, and Interdisciplinary Research (All creative disciplines are welcome).

Eligibility

  • Global Reach: Open to both international creators and local Thai visual artists, curators, and writers.
  • Career Stage: Welcomes applications from practitioners at any milestone of their creative trajectory, from emerging student talents to established figures.
  • Conduct Mandate: Applicants must be self-directed, professional, and respectful of shared communal living and studio guidelines. STUDIOS 94 maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding illegal substances, property damage, or discriminatory, racist, or abusive behavior.

Program Benefits and Amenities

  • Professional Infrastructure: Daily studio access (9:00 AM–9:00 PM) to specialized workspace arrays, shared tools, communal kitchens, lounge decks, and panoramic rooftop terraces.
  • Full Utility Coverage: High-speed Wi-Fi, water, and complete electricity usage are included within the baseline program fees.
  • Community & Networking: Direct inclusion in the official community communication channels, invitations to exclusive events, and structured social media promotion via STUDIOS 94 platforms.
  • Professional Development: Eligibility to host paid community workshops and access to artist-rate discounts on specialized Soft Touch Studio technical classes.
  • Exhibition Opportunities: Selected studio track members and all residency track members gain prominent visibility through curated gallery displays, with the specialized on-site reception team managing public gallery attendance.

Fees, Tiered Pricing, & Commercial Commission

  • Application Fee: None (Completely free to submit portfolios).
  • Residency Program Fees (2-Month Total Cycle):
    • International Artist: 69,000 THB (≈ $2,222 USD / 1,881 EUR).
    • Local Thai Artist: 41,400 THB (≈ $1,333 USD / 1,128 EUR).
  • Studio Program Fees (Per Calendar Month Workspace):
    • International Artist: 12,500 THB (≈ $402 USD / 341 EUR).
    • Local Thai Artist: 7,500 THB (≈ $241 USD / 204 EUR).
  • Deposit Policy: A non-refundable 1-month security deposit is required within 7 days of written acceptance to secure placement. This deposit is returned within 14 days after checkout, pending a successful property inspection.
  • Exhibition Sales Commission: A standard 30% commission applies to all original artworks sold during official exhibitions, open showcases, or hosted workshops on the premises.
  • What is NOT Included: Art production materials, tools, daily meals, personal expenses, travel tickets, visa arrangements, or fine art/health insurance policies. Formal curatorial mentorship is not provided.

Application Requirements (Rolling Evaluation Model)

Dossiers must be compiled in English and can be processed via the internet form or sent directly to the selection board via email. Submissions must include:

  1. A professional Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a short artist biographical summary.
  2. An Artist Statement detailing your current visual research and technical focus.
  3. A brief Project Proposal mapping out the specific concepts or materials you intend to explore while in Chiang Mai.
  4. A representative digital portfolio containing 5 to 10 high-quality images documenting recent work.
  5. Your explicitly stated preference of track (Residency vs. Studio) and targeted calendar dates.

How to Apply?

Fulfill the mandatory entry blocks on the official Google Forms questionnaire, or bundle your textual assets and portfolio folder into a single email dispatched to the program directors. Apply to the STUDIOS 94 Open Call.

Key Dates

  • Application Cutoff: Ongoing / Reviewed on a Rolling Basis. All individual monthly blocks and 2-month residency cycles commence systematically on the 1st of each month.
  • Residency Track 2-Month Cycles (2026): May–Jun | Jul–Aug | Sep–Oct | Nov–Dec.
  • Studio Track Availability (2026): April through December windows.

Location

Thailand, Chiang Mai

Additional Details

By finalizing your application and confirming enrollment, you grant STUDIOS 94 a non-exclusive license to photograph and film your working processes, studio spaces, and physical artworks during public hours for promotional, archival, and marketing features across international press networks. Artists remain solely legally responsible for maintaining valid Thai immigration visa brackets and clearing their personal income tax regulations. Accommodation layouts (including the street-facing Peach room, the quiet side-street Mango room, or the top-floor industrial-modern Rooftop room) are locked on a strict first-paid, first-served basis.

Website Link: https://www.studios94.com/