Two women and a man viewing colorful artwork displayed on a wall in an art gallery.
Five women standing in front of colorful art portraits in an elegant gallery. Two women in the center are dressed in flamboyant costumes with feathered headpieces and high heels; they are posing with one leg raised and arms in dramatic positions. The
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Our Commitment to Affordability
and Artist Sustainability

At The Bureau of Queer Art (TBQA), we remain deeply committed to making high-quality, international art opportunities accessible to queer and allied artists. The participation fees and service packages for IMMORTAL are not marked up for profit—they reflect only what’s required to cover fair production costs, ensure smooth operation, and support the sustainability of our community-run platform.

To extend your experience beyond the fair itself, we encourage artists to apply to our InResidency online program. This immersive offering opens the door to deeper engagement with your studio practice—through podcast interviews, feature articles, short-form video, reels, and community feedback sessions designed to support both your conceptual development and public visibility. Artists in the program also receive discounted rates for exhibitions and priority placement in our long-term initiatives.

For those seeking a more embedded relationship with TBQA, we also offer artist commitment packages that include:

  • Priority acceptance to Art Week exhibitions, cultural showcases, and fairs

  • Inclusion in shows sponsored by the Secretary of Culture

  • Reserved placement in our annual Pride exhibition in CDMX or another major capital

  • Participation in InResidency group exhibitions

  • Access to studio space in Cuernavaca and secure artwork storage between exhibitions

  • Year-round marketing and logistical support, tailored to your goals and career stage

This is more than just a fair—it’s a shared investment in your future, and in a resilient queer art ecosystem where we rise together.

  • Package A – Wall Space Only

    Ideal for: Painters, photographers, small framed works

    Includes:

    • On-Site Receiving: TBQA staff receives, checks in, and stores your work pre-install

    • Approx. 3–5 linear feet of wall space

    • Standard lighting

    • Basic Installation & deInstallation (project dependent.

    • Repack and ship artwork in provided materials and label

    • Wall labeling + artist nameplate +QR code to Artsy.net profile

    • Artist listing in digital/print catalog

    • 1 piece listed on Artsy.net platform (50% commission) (19% Artsy, 31% TBQA, 50% Artist)

    • Social media and email campaign exposure

    • 2 guest passes for collectors

    • 25% commission on fair sales for sales processed by TBQA for IMMORTAL onsite sales credit, debit, and transfers (includes VAT)

    • Podcast Feature: Episode interview (offered to selected artists)Invite-only - limited availibility

    Limited Spaces for 20

  • Package B – Wall + Floor

    Ideal for: Sculpture, mixed media
    Includes everything in Package A, plus:

    • Dedicated floor space for pedestal or free-standing works

    • Priority placement near central aisles or key walls

    • 4 guest passes

    • Professional Photography of Booth: High-resolution documentation for your portfolio

    • Invitation to artist Q&A or roundtable

  • Package C – Special Projects

    Ideal for: Installation, performance, interdisciplinary work. Includes everything in Package A, plus:

    • Custom wall + floor space arrangement

    • Placement in high-visibility areas or anchor locations

    • Optional performance/activation slot

    • Promotion in curated press pitch

    • 6 guest passes

    Limited Availability with priority to early applicants.

  • Customize your IMMORTAL experience.
    Our optional add-ons let you shape your presentation to fit your vision. From lighting upgrades and installation support to media features and professional documentation, these à la carte services are designed to help you show up fully—on your terms.


    Select only what you need. Skip what you don’t. The result? A fair experience that works as hard as you do.

    Optional Add-Ons

    • Custom Lighting: Directed spotlights, gels, or ambient lighting upgrades (depending on needs)

    • Pedestal / Display Furniture Rental: For sculpture or 3D works; includes basic pedestal or table (starting at $250 USD)

    • TV / AV Equipment Rental: Flat screens or projectors with looping video capabilities (depending on needs)

    • Wall Prep Services: Patching, painting, or modifying walls beyond standard prep $100 USD

    • Storage Before/After Fair: Temporary storage of artworks outside installation days (From $25 USD per day)

    • Crating & Packing Materials: Access to materials or professional packing services (depending on needs)

    • Enhanced Social Media Promotion: Dedicated carousel or reel post across TBQA platforms, prime time placements, stories, reels, and media blasts (Starting at $50 USD)

    • Video Interview / Promo Reel: 1-minute artist spotlight edited for Instagram ($50)

    • Printed Postcard Featuring Your Work Custom print run for artist use at event ($85 USD)

    Let us know during registration if you'd like to add these services.

  • Built for visibility, care, and lasting impact.


    IMMORTAL bundle packages combine our most requested services into thoughtfully curated options—at a lower cost than purchasing individually. Whether you’re traveling from afar, documenting your best work yet, or preparing to meet serious collectors, these packages help you maximize your presence while staying focused on what matters: your art.
    Fewer logistics. More support. Real savings.

    Visibility Boost Package
    Price: $125 USD (Savings $75 USD)

    For artists who want more visibility online and across TBQA's publishing platforms.

    Includes:

    • Dedicated Instagram carousel or reel post

    • Artist spotlight in TBQA Substack newsletter (limited availability)

    • Expanded catalog page (extra text/images or QR code link to Artsy)

    • Collector preview listing with your work featured early to VIPs

    Professional Polish Package
    Price: $250 USD (Savings $100USD)

    For artists who want to present their work in the most refined, well-lit, and polished way.

    Includes:

    • Custom lighting upgrade (spotlight or ambient setup)

    • Installation/deinstallation support by trained staff

    • Wall prep service (patching/painting) if needed

    • Professional photo documentation of your booth

    Documentation & Legacy Package
    Price: $225 USD (Savings $60 USD)

    For artists who want lasting materials for their portfolios and future applications.

    Includes:

    • High-res professional photos of your full booth

    • 1-minute edited video promo reel for use on Instagram

    • Custom-designed printed postcard (500 copies) featuring your work

    • Listing in press/media kit for distribution to visiting journalists

    Community Care Package
    Price: $100 USD (limited availability & Savings $50 USD)

    For artists traveling from outside Mexico City or needing extra support.

    Includes:

    • Personalized housing referral or alumni host match (as available)

    • Help coordinating artwork delivery/pickup in CDMX

    • Storage access before or after the fair (limited days)

    • 1-on-1 logistics support call with a TBQA team member pre-event

    Flagship Feature Artist Package
    Price: $250 USD (or complimentary if selected for flagship program, Savings $100 USD)

    For standout works selected by curators for major visibility. By invitation or application.

    Includes:

    • Featured podcast interview (InResidency podcast)

    • Full-length feature article on Substack + print edition of The Bureau of Queer Art

    • Artist included in panel talk or public programming during the fair

    • Video/photography coverage of the artist’s talk or activation

    • Premium booth signage and solo spotlight in the Artsy show header

  • While artists are welcome to apply to IMMORTAL individually, those enrolled in our Represented Artist model receive priority placement, discounted fees, and extended visibility across multiple exhibitions throughout the year—including opportunities in Cuernavaca, Mexico City, and international partner venues.

    Instead of paying à la carte for each opportunity, represented artists gain access to a network of curated shows, art fairs, digital campaigns, and long-term community support—all designed to grow your practice beyond a single event.

    [Explore full representation →]

Event poster for Queer Ruidos Chingón art fair in Mexico City, taking place from October 31 to November 2, with various opening hours and a priority placement deadline of July 18, featuring a pink triangle and black and pink text.

FAQ

Operated by The Bureau of Queer Art (TBQA)

Last updated: June 12, 2025

By applying to or participating in IMMORTAL: Artists agree to the following terms and conditions. These policies are in place to ensure fairness, clarity, and the smooth operation of this artist-driven event.

  • IMMORTAL is produced by The Bureau of Queer Art (TBQA) and will take place in Mexico City from October 31 to November 2, 2025. This is a curated art fair focused on queer and allied contemporary artists, with a commitment to equity, sustainability, and artist-forward operations.

  • Dates:

    • October 29–30: Installation (times scheduled in advance)

    • October 31: VIP Preview Night Halloween Costume Event

    • November 1–2: Public Hours (Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM & Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM

    • November 3: Strike & deinstallation (Monday 11 AM to 4 PM)

    • Exclusive sales via Artsy.net

    • Artist interviews on InResidency: Queer & Allied Creatives podcast

    • Feature stories on TBQA’s substack (over 2K weekly reads)

    • Magazine inclusion via The Bureau of Queer Art, Vol. 6

    • Cross-promotion with media in CDMX, institutions, and TBQA social channels

  • We invite applications from artists who:

    • Are not exclusively represented by a commercial gallery

    • Identify as queer, trans, or allied

    • Prioritize community, experimentation, and visibility

    • Can manage or delegate installation and deinstallation (support add-ons available)

    • PDF of 5–10 images of recent work

    • Artist statement (300 words max)

    • Short bio (150 words)

    • Social media and/or website

    • 50% deposit due upon acceptance

    • 50% balance due by August 31st

    Failure to pay by deadline may result in forfeiture of space and no refund issued.

  • All of the images that you will be submitting are images of original artwork created by yourself or are artworks created by an artist who authorized you to submit the Art on their behalf. 

    Artist warrants and represents that Art submitted does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, copyright or other intellectual property rights of any person or entity. Artist agrees not to post, distribute, or reproduce in any way any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information without obtaining the prior written consent of the owner of such proprietary rights.

    Without limiting our rights, it is our policy to terminate all relations with any artist who infringes copyright upon our receipt of a notice of infringement from the copyright owner or the copyright owner’s legal counsel.

    • All artists must complete the official IMMORTAL application form and pay the non-refundable application fee.

    • Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

    • Artists will be notified of their acceptance within 2 weeks of submission.

    • TBQA reserves the right to curate the fair and select which works are ultimately exhibited, even after acceptance.

    • If accepted, artists must select a participation package (A, B, or C from $350 USD to $650 USD) and complete payment in full or in two installments.

    • Participation fees are non-refundable, even in cases of withdrawal, except in instances of event cancellation by TBQA (excluding force majeure events).

    • Artists in TBQA’s InResidency program receive discounted package rates and are eligible for extended benefits, including optional services.

    • Artists may select from a menu of add-on services, including lighting upgrades, installation support, professional documentation, and visibility enhancements.

    • These services must be confirmed and paid for in advance of the fair.

    • Artists in the InResidency program may already receive many of these services by default.

    • Artists are responsible for transporting, insuring, and retrieving their artworks.

    • TBQA and the fair venue are not liable for damage, loss, or theft of any artwork before, during, or after the fair.

    • Optional storage support or courier coordination may be available by request and confirmed in writing.

    • All artworks exhibited must be available for sale unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

    • TBQA will process all sales through its Artsy.net platform or via Stripe during the art fair.

    • The standard commission is to the artist / [Insert %] to TBQA, with special conditions for certain artists or funding packages.

    • Payment to artists will be made within 30 days of the buyer’s receipt of the artwork.

    • TBQA is not liable for delays, changes, or cancellations due to force majeure, including but not limited to: natural disasters, political instability, health emergencies, or other unforeseeable events.

    • In such cases, TBQA will make every effort to reschedule or reformat the event. Refunds will not be issued unless otherwise stated.

    • By participating, artists grant TBQA the right to use images of their work and likeness for marketing, promotion, press, and documentation related to IMMORTAL, The Bureau of Queer Art, and its affiliated platforms (including Substack, Artsy, and social media).

    • Artists may request specific crediting terms in writing.

    • All decisions by TBQA’s curatorial and organizing team are final.

    • TBQA reserves the right to remove any artist from participation if their behavior or materials violate the mission, inclusivity standards, or safety of the community.