Reviving Nature: Pollution Alert Artist Residency 2024 (Thailand)

Studio 88 is now calling for applications from artists in any discipline who address the challenge of pollution, for a residency in Chiang Mai from 11 February to 10 March 2024.

They invite artists from anywhere in the world to shed light on one of the most pressing issues of our time: pollution. Through unique artistic expressions, they seek to raise awareness, provoke dialogue, and inspire meaningful change regarding the detrimental impact of pollution on our planet and its inhabitants. This open call aims to harness the creative force of artists to bring pollution to the forefront of public consciousness and mobilise action towards a sustainable future.
 

What are they looking for?
The theme of this residency is very open and it can explore multifaceted aspects of pollution. It could encompass air, water, soil, noise, light, or any other form of pollution affecting our environment and communities. It could seek to examine the causes, consequences, and potential solutions related to pollution. It could also look at complex ways our systems are connected and how we can improve in areas such as urban planning and farming.

In Chiang Mai, there are particular challenges with air pollution, due to things such as vehicles, factories, construction, garden burning, and agricultural and forest fires. Therefore, as part of the residency, they will be visiting RUEE Lab (Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna), which researches the measurement, control and prevention of pm2.5 pollution. You don’t have to be an expert in air pollution, rather they are interested in seeing how creative approaches can contribute diverse perspectives to pollution and scientific processes. This can be a new area for you: they just ask that you bring your curiosity and an active interest in the topic.

They encourage artists from all disciplines to participate, including but not limited to:

• Visual arts: painting, sculpture, photography, installation, mixed media, digital art, and more
• Performing arts: theatre, dance, performance art, multimedia presentations, and live events
• Literary arts: poetry, prose, spoken word, storytelling, and other written forms
• Film and video: documentaries, short films, animation, experimental works, and multimedia projects
• Sound and music: compositions, soundscapes, audiovisual collaborations, and sonic explorations

What does the residency include?

• Accommodation and studio space in a self-contained bungalow in rural Doi Saket
• Visits to RUEE Lab (6km from Studio 88)
• Curated studio visits
• An artist talk towards the end of the residency
• Administrative support on-site
• Research assistance
• Networking opportunities for potential collaborations
• Artist profile promotion on our website and social media platforms
   

Selection process

Studio 88 will select the artists for the call. This call is part of Studio 88’s ongoing work in the area of environmental sustainability. Find out about our previous special call or our activities as part of the 2023 Art for Air festival.

Selected artists will be notified via email by 30 September 2023.
 

Studio 88 is situated in a rural setting in the village of Doi Saket, 25 kilometres from the vibrant city of Chiang Mai (in the north of Thailand). Doi Saket provides a small village atmosphere which is very quiet and Studio 88 is set in a garden environment.

Residency fees (for 4 weeks):

• USD 1,200 for individual artists
• USD 2,040 for duo artists (shared accommodation and studio)
• USD 1,000 per person for a group of artists, minimum 4 pax (share accommodation and studio)

Application
Apply online here or send them an expression of interest at studio88artistresidency[at]gmail.com

Your application should include a CV, a 100-word biographical note and a 250-word statement outlining why you would like to participate in the programme and what work you would propose to develop.

Deadline: 20 August 2023

Read more about Studio 88 Artist Residency

This call is developed in partnership with the Research Unit of Applied Electric Field in Engineering (RUEE) Lab at the College of Integrated Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiangmai, Thailand.