A space for making and thinking in Chiangmai
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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Call for Applications
SoulScapes: The Healing Arts Residency
A space for artists and therapists to recreate, restore, and share artistic and healing practices.
Residency Dates: 7 July – 31 August 2025 (Duration: 3–8 weeks)
Submission Deadline: 15 May 2025 (for residency starting 7 July 2025)
Submission deadline: 15 June 2025 (for residency starting 4 August 2025)
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Studio 88 Artist Residency is proud to launch its very first Extended Residency Programme, expanding the impact of our artistic journeys beyond borders. We are thrilled to announce that Singapore is our inaugural destination—and to mark this special occasion, we are featuring Sara Wolman, an exceptional artist who has been a powerful voice in our environmental conversations.
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Rachel Chapman, an emerging artist from Melbourne, Australia, took this residency at Studio 88 as their first real chance to immerse themself fully in their artistic pursuits. Rachel reflected on their artistic development during their residency at Studio 88.
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Jonathan Armour, an Irish artist based in London, was drawn to the residency at Studio 88 because it explores aspects of identity, particularly gender, which is a core aspect of his practice. Coming to Thailand, where gender has a different cultural context, provides an opportunity to view these concepts from a new perspective.
Jonathan reflected on his exploration and artistic development during his residency at Studio 88.
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At first, I thought I would draw a diagram to show all the different facets to this residency experience, and in trying to communicate how important they were in different ways. The truth is, after thinking about it more, it is clear to me that they comprise one whole very important experience, and so, given so many different aspects to the creative process, I decided to keep them bundled together, as a whole. Here is what that sounds like, in words.
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We are excited to announce the Studio 88 x NY20+ Residency for Thai Artists and invite applications for the 2025 program. The residency will take place in Chengdu, China, from July 1 to July 30, 2025. Submission by 15 April 2025.
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Studio 88 Artist Residency 2025: Evolving Identities Call for Applications
Residency Period: 12 May – 6 July 2025 (3-8 weeks)
Submission Deadline: 31 March 2025 (for residency starting 12 May 2025)
Submission deadline: 5 May 2025 (for residency starting 9 June 2025)
Location: Studio 88 Artist Residency, Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Studio 88 Artist Residency welcomes Koi Sakunee, Thai artist, illustrator and writer a creative, who will enchant us with storytelling art project that invites people of all ages to engage with art in a fun, accessible way.
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We’re excited to welcome Pornpilin Tancharoen, Art Therapist and Abstract Painter, to Studio 88. Pornpilin, aka Zign, is dedicated her art practice to disability advocacy. She has collaborated with blind and non-blind artists to explore sensory-based art, including developing scent-labeled paint to enhance artistic expression. Through her workshops, she fosters self-healing and empowerment by integrating multi-sensory experiences into the creative process.
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