Ne'-Na Contemporary Art Space located on the inner subbrb of Chiang Mai city within a distance of 2 km to the old town and the busy downtown.
The Ne'na Contemporary Art Space international residency program offers artists an opportunity to execute site specific projects which engage with and utilize the local culture of Northern Thailand. The residency offers the artist the opportunity to develop their practice by implementing contemporary concepts and approaches in a new and culturally specific context. The residency operates through the grounds of the Monfai Cultural Center, which has been the 30 year project of Rampad Kothkaew to conserve and preserve the vanishing remnants of the traditional art and crafts, lifestyle and architecture of the Lanna people. At Monfai, artists can engage with the traditional culture of Northern Thailand as well as the network of artists, performers, artisans and craftspeople in Chiangmai who are involved in the activities of the cultural center. Additionally, there is a staff of assistants who are able to help the visiting artists practically in executing large scale projects, while they can also share their knowledge of traditional art and craft techniques. The facilities include a self-contained open plan studio and living space, approximately - m2, with good natural and artificial light. It encompasses a small kitchen equipped with cooking facilities, a private bathroom, bed room, internet connection, a TV and furniture. A washing machine is provided. Access to fax, photocopier, computers and email are also available at Monfai's office. Some basic tools can be borrowed, however visiting artists are responsible for providing their own tools and materials.
Eligibility
Contemporary visual artists pursuing an innovative practice in a professional capacity are eligible to apply. The ability to accommodate artists using very heavy or unusually large materials may be limited due to restricted access. But we can introduce artists to professional studio/factory to produce your work if required and artists stand for expenses. Artists wishing to use power tools or toxic materials (such as resin) should indicate their intentions.
Tenancy
Visiting artists are able to take up residency for 6-week to 6-month periods.
Rental Charges
Rental charges are currently set at Baht 20,000 per month, which includes studio, gallery/exhibition spaces, online public information and invitations to the opening of your exhibition/show, in studio assistance from the Monfai team in your project (helping hand not the professional commission), local transport, visiting tour to local artists and interesting art/culture venues, except electricity bill for air-conditioning which is charged separately according to use.
Availability
Residency are currently available to apply.
Criteria
Successful artists are chosen on the basis of quality and innovation of work, potential benefits to the applicant, the organisation and to the broader art community. Decisions are ultimately subject to the availability of the residency/studio.
Required Information
Proposals should address the applicant’s reasons for wanting to undertake the studio residency and an outline of their project. . Applicants should submit the following information :
1 Proposal/outline of project
2 Preferred starting date and duration of visit
3 Source of financial support during intended stay
4 1 page CV
5 Visual material (see below) and image list
Preferred visual materials
12 digital images of work that has been completed in the past 2 years on CD, saved as individual JPEGS at 300-dpi resolution.
One DVD (10 minutes max.)
Decisions
Decisions are made by the Selection Committee which is made up of gallery staff, practicing artists and other arts professionals.
Applicants will be advised of results by e-mail. Decisions are final and cannot be negotiated.
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