A space for making and thinking in Chiangmai
Studio 88 Artist Residency is a creative home where global voices meet local roots. It is located in a rustic town of Doi Saket, 25 km from Chiang Mai, City of Crafts and Folk Art, in Thailand. Studio 88 has been a long-held dream of international cultural manager and Doi Saket local Sasiwimon Wongjarin (Aom). … Read more About
Studio 88 Artist Residency is based in the northern Thai town of Doi Saket, 25 kilometres from the creative city of Chiangmai. Studio 88 provides space to experiment with the process of creating, as well as time out from the busy day-to-day life in order to relax and reflect.Read more The Residency
Studio 88 Artist Residency is a space to experiment, play, share, make mistakes and learn in the northern Thai town of Doi Saket. Set in a rural landscape just 25 km from the cultural city of Chiangmai, Studio 88 gives time and space to focus on creating, rather than producing outputs. Studio 88 is now … Read more Apply Now
Studio 88 Artist Residency proudly introduces our creative collaborators, Pattarine Fontaine, Co-Founder/Producer at Aglaia Docufilms, and Rath Chun, Co-Founder/Content Creator/Creative Director at Aglaia Docufilms. Both artists bring rich international experience and a distinctive creative vision that aligns with Studio 88’s mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue through the arts.
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Studio 88 Artist Residency is proud to welcome Reyhaneh Afzalian as our first-ever Iranian artist-in-residence, joining us for the June 2025 program. A multidisciplinary visual artist based in Tehran, Reyhaneh brings a thoughtful and evolving practice that bridges drawing, painting, sculpture, and land art. During her time at Studio 88, Reyhaneh will explore the intersection of landscape and identity through sculptural forms and temporary interventions, deepening her investigation into material, nature, and cultural resonance.
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Studio 88 Artist Residency, in partnership with NY20+, is delighted to announce the two Thai artists, Natthawut Jaikla and Wuttinun Kotisathiankul (Wuko) selected for the Studio 88 x NY20+ Artist Residency Programme in Chengdu, China, taking place in July 2025.
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Suteera Fankaew, widely known as Aod, is a multidisciplinary artist and dedicated cultural practitioner based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This May–June, he will bring his deep-rooted passion for Muay Thai into the Evolving Identities programme, offering training that blends physical practice with cultural storytelling.
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Studio 88 is delighted to welcome Radha Bhatnagar, a multidisciplinary artist whose journey bridges the worlds of public health and creative expression. She is joining us for the Evolving Identities Artist Residency in May-July 2025!
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Peter Berner is a Sydney-based artist specializing in acrylics and non-toxic media. He also has experience in radio and television. Here is his reflection on his residency at Studio 88.
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The residency will take place from November 1 – December 12, 2025. Submission by 10 September 2025.
Call for Applications
SensoryScapes Performance Art Residency
A space for artists and performers to an immersive journey into the world of performance arts.
Residency Dates: 1 November – 12 December 2025 (Duration: 3–6 weeks)
Submission Deadline: 10 September 2025 (extended deadline)
Richard Henley is a multi-disciplinary designer from London with a background in set design and product design. He chose to come to Chiang Mai because of its rich craft culture and the opportunity to learn from local artisans. He was attracted to Studio 88 for its tranquil, natural environment away from the city’s hustle and bustle. He reflected his time during the residency with Studio 88 here.
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Chatrawee Thongnak, a textile artist based in Chiang Mai, was selected to participate in the Studio 88 x NY20+ residency. Pear reflected how this residency in Chengdu has broaden her perspective.
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Koi Sakunee Nattapoolwat, a writer and illustrator based in Chiang Mai, was selected to join the Studio 88 x NY20+ residency. This opportunity allowed her to explore new places for inspiration and work in different environments, broadening her perspective and enabling her to create unique art while generating fresh ideas. Here Koi reflected how this residency in Chengdu impacted her artistic development.
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