The Bureau of Queer Art | InResidency Lo-Res-Artist-Residency
A Place to Work. A Place to Show. A Place to Grow.
Your creative foothold in the epicenter of Latin American culture – Mexico City, part of TBQA’s low‑residency network.
InResidency CDMX:
Hybrid Queer Artist Residency
Where online community meets
real-world creation.
ENGLISH
The Bureau of Queer Art’s InResidency CDMX is a hybrid artist residency that connects digital community with physical studio practice in Mexico City.
It’s designed for working artists, curators, and cultural producers who need flexibility — people who want to stay connected, build relationships, and create meaningful work across borders.
How it Works
Artists first join our online residency, a digital commons where participants meet, share work, and exchange ideas before arriving. This virtual space helps you build relationships, receive curatorial feedback, and enter Mexico City already threaded into the community — no cold starts, no culture shock.
Then, you transition into the low-residency studio program in CDMX. Depending on the calendar, you’ll work in a private studio or shared space with other residents, supported by TBQA’s Director and Curator.
Residencies are offered throughout the year, including group cycles aligned with our three major exhibitions —
PASSPORT (Art Week – February)
LUCHADOR (Pride – June)
IMMORTAL (Día de Muertos – October–November)
You can also apply for private sessions between those cycles for 2–4 weeks of focused studio time and curatorial mentorship.
This is not a live-in residency; artists arrange their own accommodations nearby — CDMX offers abundant, affordable Airbnb-style housing within walking distance of the studio. We’re happy to help you find the right fit.
What You’ll Gain
Integrated online and in-person experience
Shared and private studio options
One-on-one curatorial support
Connections that extend beyond the residency
Opportunities to exhibit with TBQA during major cultural events
This isn’t just a place to work. It’s a queer creative ecosystem — designed for sustainability, visibility, and community.
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For InResidency online participants or Represented Artists, the rate is just $15 USD per day
For non-participants, studio access starts at $25 USD per day
Use includes:
Quiet, naturally lit workspace with ventilation
Outdoor space for dust-producing or chemical processes (ideal for woodcutting, sanding, spray fixatives, etc.)
Opportunities for documentation, exhibition, or open studio events
Curatorial and community support throughout your stay
Connecting to local arts community and visiting international artists.
Attending cultural events, guided tours, and more based on your needs and desires.
Access to Spanish language learning classes with local Queer group.
This pricing model rewards participation in TBQA's broader community while keeping the CDMX experience affordable and artist-first.
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Artists who participate in InResidency online arrive in Cuernavaca already connected. Through weekly meetings and curatorial mentorship, you build relationships, define goals, and begin shaping your project with TBQA before you even pack your bags.
When you step into the studio, you’re not starting from zero—you’re hitting the ground running.
You’ll already know your curator
You’ll already have feedback and direction
You’ll be prepared to work, show, and connect meaningfully with our growing artist network
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Light-filled, ventilated studio for clean or technical work
Outdoor patio for dust-heavy or material-sensitive processes
Optional social gatherings, meals with the curator, or quiet solo time
Walkable to everything featuring local shops, restaurants, and attractions
Regular curator-led trips within CDMX for museum visits, gallery walkthroughs, or meals with TBQA artists
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Mexico City (CDMX) has long been a crossroads for artists and thinkers from around the world — a living archive of rebellion, reinvention, and creative exchange. From the muralists who redefined public art to the contemporary collectives reshaping queer and experimental culture today, the city hums with creative energy. You’ll find:
Museo de Arte Moderno, Museo Tamayo, and MUAC, anchors of Mexico’s contemporary scene
Museo Frida Kahlo and Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, homes of modern iconography
Museo del Chopo, a hub for experimental and queer art
Kurimanzutto, Casa Wabi, and a constellation of independent galleries and artist-run spaces
A nonstop rhythm of residencies, performances, and cross-disciplinary workshops across the city’s neighborhoods
Mexico City isn’t just culturally vibrant — it’s the pulse of Latin American art, where history, activism, and imagination coexist on every block.
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Create, document, or prepare work for exhibition
Host an open studio, reception, or artist talk
Present new work in an exhibition and/or TBQA publication
Rest, revise, or recharge your practice
Share meals, screenings, and dialogue with a broader artistic community
Make memories in a place where art history meets contemporary momentum
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Mexico City–based artists who want proximity and access.
International artists seeking access, not obligation
InResidency & Represented artists deepening their engagement
Artists who thrive in adaptable, lightly guided environments with strong curatorial support
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If you're seeking more than just studio time—if you want to grow your presence across multiple TBQA platforms—consider joining as a Represented Artist for access to year-round opportunities, reduced participation fees, and long-term curatorial support.
[Learn about becoming a represented artist →]
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Space is reserved exclusively for current or past InResidency & exhibiting artists
Book for 2 weeks or more depending on your project needs
We’ll work with you to:
Define your goals
Schedule your visit
Assist in locating affordable, walkable housing nearby (Airbnb-style)