A space for making and thinking in Chiangmai
Studio 88 Artist Residency is a creative home in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 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. Studio 88 has been a long-held dream of international cultural manager and Doi Saket local Sasiwimon … 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 is delighted to welcome Anders McDonald as our Photographer in Residence this October 2025. With over three decades behind the lens — from film and darkroom beginnings to mastering today’s digital craft — Anders brings a rich blend of experience, curiosity, and storytelling to his practice. During his time in Chiang Mai, he will revisit the region after four decades, exploring its people, landscapes, and evolving culture through a fresh photographic lens.
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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.
Studio 88 is pleased to welcome Sujittra Prasert, a Botanical Drawing Artist whose delicate brushstrokes bring Thai flora into luminous life. Her practice is not only about painting—it is about pausing, observing, and finding a deeper connection with nature’s wisdom. Over the years, Sujittra has collaborated with Studio 88 in many creative ways—bringing her vision to life as a visual artist, performer, weaving stories as a puppeteer, and guiding participants as a workshop facilitator.
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Emily Peters is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans sculpture, clothing and jewelry artisanship, sound, and sustainable design. With over 15 years of expertise in metal-working, textile design, fabric manipulation, printing and dyeing, and more than 25 years in vocal music and sound exploration, Peters embodies a rare synthesis of material craft and sonic artistry. Her artistic languages of fiber, sound, and adornment converge into a practice rooted in sustainability, ecological consciousness, and sensory immersion.
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We are delighted to welcome Ella Carroll, affectionately known as Beany, as our Artist-in-Residence for September 2025 at Studio 88 Artist Residency. Beany is a multidisciplinary artist and curator based in Melbourne, Australia, whose whimsical, colourful, and cosy work invites viewers into a dreamlike world of imagination and joy.
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Studio 88 is delighted to welcome abstract painter Rashna Hackett as our September 2025 artist-in-residence. Known for her instinctive, emotionally charged approach to abstraction, Rashna brings with her a wealth of experience and a deeply personal artistic journey shaped by diverse cultural influences.
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Franklin Lau is a visual artist and percussionist with over three decades of experience in photography, spanning lifestyle, fashion, and fine art. His artistic journey also embraces music, moving from drumming and djembe to the meditative power of gongs and sound healing. Now based in Chiang Mai, he continues to explore the intersection of image, sound, and culture. Franklin has been a great support to Studio 88 and he enjoys collaborate with our local and international artists.
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Studio 88 Artist Residency is delighted to welcome Rebecca Banerjee, also known as Chandana, a multidisciplinary artist, actress, and energy healer whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, trauma healing, and creative embodiment. With over two decades of experience in the performing arts and a deep commitment to holistic wellness, Rebecca brings a unique and powerful voice to Studio 88—one that channels both stage presence and spiritual sensitivity.
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