Chiang Mai Drawing and Sketching Club

In the heart of Chiang Mai’s creative landscape, the Chiang Mai Drawing and Sketching Club offers a welcoming space for artists of all levels to come together, connect, and create. Whether you’re an expat, a digital nomad, or a local resident, this group provides a relaxed, non-hierarchical environment where creativity thrives. Studio 88 sat down with the club’s founders, Tony de Jesus and John Cottee, to learn more about what makes this group special and how it’s contributing to Chiang Mai’s burgeoning art scene.

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Reviving Nature 2025 Artist Residency

Studio 88 is inviting applications from artists of all disciplines who engage with themes of climate, environment, and sustainability for the Reviving Nature 2025 Artist Residency, taking place from January 10 to February 6, 2025, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

[Update] We have some spaces available from January 24 to February 6, 2025. The deadline to apply for this extended call is December 15, 2024.

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Firdy Arman

Studio 88 is delighted to announce that Firdy Arman, Arts Management Consultant and Gallerist from Strategy for the Arts and ROUNDCOLLAB, will be visiting Chiang Mai to facilitate a workshop at TCDC Chiang Mai for Thai artists applying to international grants. In this session, Firdy will share valuable tips on how artists can prepare and be successful at applying for international grants!

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