Gender – Fluid: Evolving Identities Chiangmai artist residency

Studio 88 is now calling for applications from artists in any discipline who are inspired by the topic of Gender – Fluid, for a residency in Chiangmai, 13 May to 9 June 2024. Apply by 15 December 2023. 

We invite artists from anywhere in the world to explore the concept of gender fluidity. In a world where our understanding of gender is evolving, we aim to provide a platform for artists to express their perspectives, challenge norms, and celebrate the diversity of gender identities.

What are we looking for?

“Gender – Fluid: Evolving Identities” is an open-ended theme that encourages artists to delve into the multifaceted nature of gender. Creatives are encouraged to examine how gender is perceived, experienced, and expressed in our society. This residency seeks to foster a dialogue on topics such as identity, self-expression, societal expectations, and the intersectionality of gender with other aspects of our lives.

As part of this residency Studio 88 is collaborating with local director, actor and dancer Thanupon Yindee (Golf). Golf is a driving force behind Makhampom Theatre Group, a community theatre group in northern Thailand. He has worked on community theatre to raise awareness of children’s rights, to address stateless and ethnic minority rights in Northern Thailand and he has collaborated on international projects to produce contemporary circus and theatre. Golf is also an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community in Chiangmai.

During this residency Golf will lead a sharing session in the Studio 88 space. This session is not just for performing artists, but rather it is designed as a cross-disciplinary, sharing space, to explore issues of community and gender in the Thai context and beyond.

Additionally, in May 2024 Golf is organising a Gender Festival and from the beginning of June it is Pride Month in Chaingmai. For those who are interested we will introduce you to Gender Festival and Pride Month activities.