About the Open Call

The residency is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a vibrant hub of artistic culture with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The city's international airport ensures convenient travel for artists from around the world. Residents will have the chance to expand their artistic practice, draw inspiration from local culture, and experience Thailand's renowned hospitality and cuisine. The program includes housing in a comfortable studio apartment with a balcony, private bathroom, desk, wardrobe, and small fridge. Partners and children are welcome, but pets are not allowed. The studio is equipped with a lithography press (56 x 76 cm) and an etching press (80 x 120 cm), capable of producing stone and plate lithography, relief prints, drypoint etchings, and monotypes. A reasonable amount of paper, plates, stones, and ink are included. Residents will work one-on-one with master printer Tim Pauszek, MFA, who can assist in producing editions or teaching printmaking techniques. An adjacent 85 square meter exhibition space is available for residents to propose events.

What is Offered

The residency includes comfortable studio apartment housing, access to a lithography press (56 x 76 cm) and an etching press (80 x 120 cm), a reasonable amount of paper, plates, stones, and ink. Residents will receive one-on-one assistance and instruction from master printer Tim Pauszek. Access to an 85 square meter exhibition space is also provided, where residents are welcome to propose events. A weekly discount is available for stays of three or more weeks.

Requirements

Applicants are asked to detail their level of experience with printmaking, their goals for the residency, the desired length of stay, and their availability. The program accommodates various experience levels, from beginners to experienced printmakers.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply through an online form by providing their name, email, website or Instagram, level of experience with printmaking, goals for the residency, desired length of stay, and availability. Applications are reviewed, and successful applicants will be contacted. For questions, reach out to miranda@helloprintfriend.com.