A space for making and thinking in Chiangmai
Gabriel Phway (Yangon, Myanmar, currently based in Chiang Mai) is a Singer, Songwriter, Mental Health Practitioner and Medical Doctor. She moves between worlds where sound becomes a form of care and songs hold space for survival, grief, and hope. Phway is invited as a Collaborative Artist at Studio 88.
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Studio 88 is delighted to introduce Nontawat Machai (Golf) — a visionary artist, curator, and leading figure in Chiang Mai’s performing arts scene. Renowned for his contribution to performance art, festival creation, and the preservation of performing arts history, Golf plays an integral role in shaping the region’s cultural landscape. Studio 88 has had the pleasure of collaborating with him on numerous occasions, and we are excited that he is now actively engaging with our artists-in-residence program.
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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)
British designer Richard Henley’s month-long residency at Studio 88 Artist Residency celebrates the fusion of Thai craftsmanship and global design perspectives, unveiling lighting prototypes that honor raw materials, processes, and traditions. Explore this collaboration at Studio 88 x Richard Henley during Chiang Mai Design Week 2024.
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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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Studio 88 is excited to welcome Keryn Robinson, a designer, editor, and visual artist, who will be joining us in October 2024. Discover more about her work here!
Read moreby Firdy Arman, Arts Management Consultant and Gallerist, Strategy for the Arts & ROUNDCOLLAB
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Studio 88 invites artists from all disciplines to apply for the Last Days of Summer artist residency at our creative garden retreat in the village of Doi Saket. This residency is available for any period between September 1-30, 2024. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a serene environment, perfect for creative exploration and inspiration. Apply by 31 August 2024.
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