Ne'-Na Contemporary Art Space is a non-profit artist-in-residence program for multidisciplinary artists, architects, dancers, musicians, writers, poets and film makers with a studio and exhibition space located in Chiangmai Thailand. The program is designed for international artists who are interested in visiting Thailand, meeting artist colleagues, working or expanding artistic ideas/projects as well as setting up exhibitions and performances in Thailand. The program aims at the inter-cultural exchange of individual experiences, professional development, international cooperation, and to professionally support contemporary artists in establishing and developing their work.
We are a platform for international artists to negotiate the traditional and popular art and culture of Thailand through their work.
We aim to develop Ne'na Contemporary Art Space as a space for creativity and to support contemporary artists in establishing and developing their work.
Ne'-Na Contemporary Art Space was founded in 1998 by a group of Swedish and Thai artists led by artist/curator Shukit Panmongkol (see sp.culturebase.org – dead website since 2004).
Ne'-Na Contemporary Art Space has recently reorganized its program and facilities by establishing a permanent collaboration with Mofai Lanna Cultural Center. The organization now operates through the facilities of the Monfai Cultural center with studios for visual art practice, indoor/outdoor working space for large scale sculptural work and rehearsal areas and stages for dance and musical and performances. The complex also features a gallery and on-site accommodation/living areas consisting of 5 double bed rooms and 3 single bed rooms.