TBQA COLLECTIVO
A Community Building Queer Cultural Space Together
The Bureau of Queer Art (TBQA) is an artist-driven cultural platform based in Mexico City supporting exhibitions, publications, residencies, and international collaborations.
While many participants in TBQA are visual artists, the project has always included writers, curators, performers, cultural producers, collectors, and community members who contribute to the conversations and collaborations that shape Queer cultural life.
TBQA functions as a collaborative ecosystem where artists and cultural participants engage through exhibitions, publications, residencies, and shared programming throughout the year. TBQA Collectivo formalizes this network and provides a sustainable structure for those who wish to remain connected to the evolving work of the project.
Membership contributions help sustain exhibitions, publications, residencies, and collaborative initiatives while maintaining an independent platform dedicated to Queer artistic visibility and cultural exchange.
Exhibitions
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Publications
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Podcast
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Online Residency
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CDMX Low-Residency
Exhibitions ✳︎ Publications ✳︎ Podcast ✳︎ Online Residency ✳︎ CDMX Low-Residency
Ways to Participate in the TBQA Ecosystem
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Contribución anual (ciudadanos mexicanos con INE)
1000 MXN (aproximadamente 55 USD)
TBQA reconoce la realidad económica de los artistas que trabajan en México y la importancia de la comunidad artística local que da forma a la identidad cultural de la Ciudad de México.
A los artistas que viven y trabajan en México no se les exige la misma carga financiera que a los artistas que participan desde economías basadas en el dólar estadounidense o el euro. Esta estructura favorece la accesibilidad y, al mismo tiempo, honra el papel de los artistas locales como embajadores de la cultura y la energía creativa que definen a la CDMX.
Beneficios
• Participación en las exposiciones de TBQA sin cuotas de participación.
• Estructura de comisiones del 60/40 sobre las ventas de obras de arte (artista/TBQA).
• Sin cuotas de inscripción para las convocatorias abiertas de TBQA.
• Elegibilidad para aparecer en la revista TBQA y en la programación de podcasts.
• Participación en exposiciones digitales y proyectos colaborativos.
• Acceso a visitas a estudios, debates y reuniones comunitarias.
• Visibilidad a través de la red internacional de artistas de TBQA.
• CDMX Low-Residency: sin cuota de inscripción para participar.
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Annual Contribution
3000 MXN (approx. $165 USD)
Collectivo membership connects artists and cultural participants to the TBQA ecosystem and supports the continued production of exhibitions, publications, and collaborative programming.
Benefits
• 20% reduction on TBQA exhibition participation fees
• 55 / 45 commission structure on artwork sales (artist / TBQA)
• No application fees for TBQA open calls (artists still submit work for curatorial consideration)
• Priority visibility for TBQA exhibitions, publications, and collaborative projects
• Eligibility for TBQA Magazine features and podcast programming
• Opportunities for digital exhibitions and cross-disciplinary collaborations
• Access to studio visits, discussions, and community gatherings
• Visibility through TBQA’s international network of artists and curators
• CDMX Low-Residency: no application fee for participation -
Monthly Contribution
1200 MXN per month (approx. $67 USD)
Minimum commitment of 3 monthsSliding scale may be available on a temporary basis when needed.
TBQA InResidency is designed for artists seeking deeper engagement with the project and sustained dialogue around their practice.
Benefits
• 35% reduction on TBQA exhibition participation fees
• 60 / 40 commission structure on artwork sales (artist / TBQA)
• No application fees for TBQA open calls
• Ongoing curatorial dialogue and professional development support
• Priority placement in TBQA exhibitions and programming
• Opportunities for TBQA Magazine features and podcast interviews
• Participation in collaborative projects and international exchanges
• Integration into TBQA’s artist and curator network
• Access to residency studio visits and critique sessions
• CDMX Low-Residency: 10% reduction on space participation fees -
Monthly Contribution
2000 MXN per month (approx. $110 USD)
Representation is a deeper level of collaboration between the artist and TBQA focused on long-term visibility, curatorial support, and collector engagement.
Benefits
• 40% reduction on TBQA exhibition participation fees
• 65 / 35 commission structure on artwork sales (artist / TBQA)
• No application fees for TBQA open calls
• Long-term curatorial advocacy and professional guidance
• Priority placement in exhibitions and special projects
• Featured visibility across TBQA exhibitions, publications, and platforms
• Opportunities for collector introductions and sales development
• Priority placement in TBQA Magazine, podcast, and editorial features
• Inclusion in curatorial proposals and institutional collaborations
• CDMX Low-Residency: 20% reduction on space participation fees
• Annual Represented Artists Exhibition with no participation fee for artists who have maintained representation with TBQA for one year or more -
Sustaining the Ecosystem
The Bureau of Queer Art is sustained not only by artists, but also by curators, writers, collectors, cultural producers, and community members who believe in the importance of independent Queer cultural spaces.
The TBQA Supporters Circle invites individuals who are not participating as exhibiting artists to support the continued development of TBQA’s exhibitions, publications, residencies, and collaborative programming.
Annual Contribution
1200 MXN – 10,000 MXN per year
(approx. $67 – $555 USD)Supporters may choose a level of contribution within this range that feels meaningful to them.
Benefits
• Recognition as a TBQA Supporter on the TBQA website and publications
• Invitations to exhibition previews and special programming
• Early access to TBQA publications and digital releases
• Invitations to artist talks, studio visits, and community events
• Opportunities to connect with artists participating in the TBQA ecosystem
• One year of full access to TBQA’s digital publication on Substack
• Direct support of exhibitions, publications, and artist opportunities
Currency
All fees are listed in Mexican Pesos (MXN). TBQA operates on a Mexico-based production budget and uses MXN to maintain stability despite fluctuations in USD and other international currencies. Approximate USD equivalents are provided for reference using the 2025 average exchange rate of 18 MXN = 1 USD. Please check current exchange rates independently when making payments.Substack Access
Supporters receive one year of full access to TBQA’s Substack publication. If you are already a paid Substack subscriber, your existing subscription will continue for the remainder of its current term before the Supporters Circle access period begins.

