Off Tropics is a self-directed residency in Chiang Mai, Thailand, designed for artists, curators, producers, cultural organisers, writers, researchers, composers, filmmakers, and cultural practitioners seeking time, focus, and space for sustained work.
Situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by greenery, the residency combines accommodation with a private studio environment suitable for writing, composition, research, editing, sound work, and small-scale artistic development.
Founded by artists working internationally across sound, performance, and moving image, Off Tropics emerged from a desire to create the kind of place often missing between commercial accommodation and institutional residencies: an affordable environment where concentrated work, rest, and reflection can coexist.
The residency is intentionally flexible. Residents may use the space for artistic research, project development, writing, remote work, or simply as a temporary base from which to engage with Chiang Mai’s cultural landscape. Depending on availability, informal studio visits, artist conversations, introductions to local practitioners, and additional artistic or technical support may be arranged separately.
Off Tropics prioritises autonomy, long-form thinking, and the conditions necessary for meaningful creative work.
OUTCOME
Residents are invited to use the time and space according to the needs of their project. Possible outcomes include artistic research, writing, composition, project development, editing, recording, workshops, informal presentations, or works in progress. No final presentation or production outcome is required.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
To apply, please email studio@offtropics.com with:
• A short artist biography or description of your practice
• Links to your website, portfolio, or recent work
• A brief description of the project, research, or work you intend to undertake during your residency
• Preferred residency dates and duration (3–8 weeks)
• Any specific studio, equipment, or access requirements
We encourage applications at least 2–3 months in advance of the proposed residency period.
Applications are reviewed individually. Due to the small scale of the residency, availability may be limited during certain periods of the year.
DEADLINE
Off Tropics accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to availability.