Creativity at Prem & ARThailand
One of the many ways students develop their creative thinking and creative competencies is through collaborating with world-class creative practitioners and thinkers through our award-winning Artist Residency Thailand (ARThailand) program.
This unique initiative partners with leading experts to create transformative learning opportunities that benefit students, staff, and the broader community. Our Creative Director, in collaboration with our Founder/CEO, Educators, and Senior Leadership Team, ensures that creative inquiry and engagement are seamlessly integrated across all divisions to enrich learning.
In the Junior School, students participate in a dedicated Creative Hour, while Middle Years Programme (MYP) students engage in an Innovation Hour, both designed to foster creativity and critical thinking. While we emphasize a progressive academic curriculum, we also recognize that education must nurture personal, social, and cultural development, with the arts serving as the essential foundation for a cohesive and powerful educational experience.
A Champion of the Arts: Mom Tri & ARThailand
Artist Residency Thailand is honored to have Mom Luang Tridhosyuth Devakul as our patron. Mom Tri has been a life-long supporter of the arts and cultural sector and is an advocate for the important role that creativity plays in young people’s educations. A graduate from Dartmouth College and Harvard school of design Mom Tri is a critically acclaimed architect and practicing artist, celebrated for his innovation in the use of material and his boundless aesthetic vision.
As well as being our patron here at ARThailand, Mom Tri sponsors the Chao Praya River Club Art exhibitions and co-sponsors the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta yachting race.
Engage, Enhance, Enliven, Empower
Prem educators commit to the following guiding principles for nurturing creativity:
Engage
Our students are excited about their learning.
Enhance
Teachers and students believe in growth and going beyond expectations.
Enliven
We make our learning visible.
Empower
We develop resilient and confident children and young people.
A Welcome to Artist Residency Thailand from Prem’s Creative Director
Our award-winning and internationally recognised Artist Residency Thailand program, is a powerful initiative that fosters creativity, transforms teaching and learning, and enriches our entire community.
Welcoming collaborations with world-class artists, creative practitioners, activists, and creative thinkers, our students, teachers, and community are regularly exposed to a diverse range of creative perspectives, that help foster powerful thinking and a deeper and more personal understanding of the world.
Participating in the Artist Residency Thailand program equips our students with invaluable skills that extend beyond the realm of the arts. They learn to think critically, express themselves confidently, and collaborate effectively. The program nurtures their creativity and empowers them to approach challenges with an open mind and innovative solutions. By engaging with renowned professionals, our students develop the vital skills necessary to engage with and succeed in an ever changing world.
For more than ten-years the program has created an inspiring cultural hub where screenings, seminars, performances and concerts bring our community together, fostering a sense of unity and connection. The work developed through the program often transfers to other international stages, celebrating the creative achievements of our students and practitioners alike.
Alex Soulsby
Whole School Creative Director
Visiting Artists 2024-25
Each academic year, Prem International School hosts visiting practitioners from a diverse range of fields through our Artist Residency Thailand programme.
These talented industry experts collaborate with students and engage with the community, offering workshops, performances, and exhibitions that enrich the educational experience.
The Artist Residency programme fosters creativity, cultural appreciation, and hands-on learning, making a significant impact on our school community and beyond.
