The residency started in 2022 and supports art projects and artists who are willing to inspire themselves in the city of Guadalajara, in Mexico. (We give special attentions to projects that will to create social impact.)
We are located in Colonia Americana, a vibrant community, which was named as the coolest neighborhood in the world by a famous international magazine, in 2023.
We are inviting international and national artists from different disciplines and working on different media to live, work and join our community.
We give priority to artists working on social topics, such as gentrification, immigration, equality, social justice, poverty, homeless people, gender rights…Nevertheless, this is not a binding criteria. If you have a solid project and you would like to come, please feel free to apply.
The length of the residency can be from 1 to 6 months but we prioritize artists staying at least 1 month for a better understanding of the local environment.
We are now selecting artists from April to December 2027.
We encourage and support artists to have a final event, towards the end of their stay to show the results of their work to the local scene and we usually organize a presentation for them at the beginning of their stay in different art centers in the city.
We offer support to artists in terms of logistics, communications and organization of a final show and a presentation. Moreover, we constantly give suggestions and tips about events and art galleries to visit in the city.
If you want to paint a mural, we have a wall available indoor in our arts residency.
We are completely independent and we DO NOT have access to funds for artist to cover their expenses. However, we can provide an official invitation letter, if they want to apply to grants themselves.
Please note, artists are responsible for all their technical materials.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
You are entitled to apply all year long. However, we also launch an official open call every 4 months.
To apply, please click here https://forms.gle/WUoGq8LkexL8oqEV9
You will have a space where to work and live, fully access to the kitchen and common areas.
Electricity, internet, gas and water covered.
You will have a person 5 days a week, in charge of the day by day management of the residency, that can support you in your possible search for local organizations, local artists and tools.
We organize a presentation of your work during the first part of your stay, usually in a cultural center outside the residency
We help you setting a final show or workshop to show the local audience the results of your work.
Sometimes, we organize open studios as well.
NOTE: the fee can also be paid in USD $ or in MXN pesos