We are excited to announce the Studio 88 x NY20+ Residency for Thai Artists and invite applications for the 2026 program. The residency will take place in Chengdu, China, from March – November, 2026. Submission by 20 October 2025.
To apply
Please download the NY20Plus_Studio 88_Application Form, fill -in and submit it with supporting documents on Studio 88’s website.
The Studio 88 x NY20+ Residency for Thai Artists offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich Bashu culture of Sichuan, blending tradition, ecology, and modern artistic expression. Hosted at NY20+ in Chengdu, China, a renowned art promotion organization dedicated to international cultural exchange, the residency invites artists to engage with local handicrafts, history, and patterns, incorporating these influences into their practice. With direct access to NY20+’s expansive 141,000-square-meter campus, featuring three themed zones for exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events, participants will be immersed in Sichuan’s cultural heritage, fostering creativity and cross-cultural dialogue.
The Studio 88 x NY20+ partnership began in 2024, when two Thai artists, Koi Sakunee and Pear Chatrawee, were selected for the residency and later received an exclusive invitation to showcase their work at an international Expo in October 2024. In 2025, the Studio 88 x NY20+ celebrates 50 years of Thai-Chinese friendship by continuing this collaboration and launching another call for artists-in-residence. In July 2025 two Thai artists Natthawut and Wuko were selected to do a residency in Chengdu.
Key Details:
• Eligibility: Thai visual artists and creative practitioners working in any artistic disciplines, currently residing in Thailand, with a working command of English (Knowledge in Chinese is a plus but not compulsory).
• Residency Period: One month anytime between 1 March – 30 November 2025
• Application Deadline: 20 October 2025
• Results Announcement: January 2026
• Residency Fee: Free
• Residency venue: NY20+ in Chengdu, China
What does the residency include?
• Private or shared studios/workspaces equipped with art materials as per applicant’s project needs
• Private or shared accommodation
• Standard breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at a regular time in residence
• Administrative support on-site
• Websites in Chinese and English for all participants, created by NY20+
• Opportunities for workshops, participation in cultural events, annual group exhibition, lectures, seminars and other events, coordinated by NY20+
• Promotion on Studio 88 website and social media platforms
• Opportunities for exhibition, sharing session and/or workshop, coordinated by Studio 88
Selection process
The residency is open for Thai artists and creative practitioners. Studio 88 and NY20+ will make the selection and the successful applicants will be notified via email by mid-January 2026.
Important
All special requirements must be discussed with the organizers in advance. The organizers are not able to cover participants’ travel expenses and visa fees.
To apply
Please download the form below and submit it with supporting documents on Studio 88’s website.
Studio 88 Artist Residency 
3 thoughts on “Call for Applications: Studio 88 x NY20+ Artist Residency 2026 for Thai Artists”
Comments are closed.