City street scene with parked cars, trees, and white buildings with graffiti on the walls under a partly cloudy sky.
A multi-story building with signs that read 'Escuela Tecnica Sindicato Mexicano de Electricistas.' There are three people standing and talking in front of the building, with trees and power lines visible in the scene.
A young person sitting on steps outside a building, looking at their phone, with water bottles beside them, near large windows and plants, under a ceiling with modern lighting.
A young man sitting on the stairs outside a building with greenery and art murals, with water bottles and a bag beside him, illuminated by an indoor ceiling light at night.
Person sitting on the steps outside a building, looking at a phone with water bottles and a bag placed on the stairs nearby, surrounded by white walls, plants, and glass windows.
Indoor scene showing a staircase with water bottles and a bag on the steps, large glass doors, and potted plants inside a building.
The image shows a staircase outside a building entrance, with glass windows above the door, a textured ceiling with a fluorescent light fixture, and a plastic water bottle at the bottom of the stairs.
Interior of a modern building lobby with a reception desk, a potted plant, framed artwork, a blue sign, and an emblem on the wall. Stairs lead to an upper level.
Interior of a lobby with wooden reception desk, potted plants, a black chair, framed art on white walls, track lighting on ceiling, and a shield emblem on wall.
Indoor garden with various green plants on soil, located next to a colorful mural on the wall.
View of a street from inside a building with a partial ceiling and ceiling lights, showing trees, cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians outside.
View from inside a building looking out onto a street with pedestrians walking and sitting, trees, and parked motorcycles, sunlight casting shadows.
View from a shaded patio overlooking a street with parked cars and pedestrians, including a woman in a pink coat.
Interior view of a reception area with a wooden counter, glass door with metal frame, a coat of arms on the wall, and a trash bin with garbage on the right side.
Interior of a school or university lobby with a reception desk, people walking, and posters on the wall.
Interior of a lobby or reception area with a wooden counter, potted plants, framed artwork, and a large white wall with various notices and signs. Several people are walking through the space, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
Empty theater auditorium with a view of the stage through a darkened room. The stage has a curtain and is illuminated with pinkish lighting.
View of a small theater or comedy club with rows of seats facing a stage with closed curtains.
Empty theater with rows of chairs facing a small stage with closed curtains.
Empty theater with rows of seats and a stage, viewed from the front. The theater appears dimly lit.
Indoor staircase with wooden steps and yellow handrail, leading to a sunny area with windows. Shadows cast on the stairs and bags stored underneath the railing.
A partially enclosed outdoor space with a tiled floor, yellow walls, and a transparent overhead roof. There is a bar area on the left with a brick front and some potted plants. In the center, there are white cloths hanging and some furniture covered
Empty outdoor terrace with tile flooring, potted plants, and a bar counter on the right, enclosed by yellow walls and glass roof panels, with signs indicating fire safety and funeral services.
Empty room with beige tiled floor, white walls, ceiling with missing light panels, and large floor-to-ceiling glass windows showing an outdoor area with stacked materials or furniture.
Empty room with a small wooden stage on the right and two people standing near the left wall, one holding a camera. Ceiling has several rectangular air vents.
Interior of a building under renovation with a waiting area wall framed with wood, featuring existing dark brown wooden panels and some posters, and a tiled floor.
Person walking in a corridor with large glass windows and wooden panel walls.
Interior of a building with a tiled floor, wood-paneled walls, and a staircase leading to an upper floor. Two people are standing on the left side, and there are signs and a door visible in the background.
A man opening a door in an empty room with large window panels and a view of an outdoor area.
Empty, rundown room with stained flooring, rectangular ceiling lights, large windows, and a small stage.
An empty room with two men standing near the back wall, one in a striped shirt and shorts, the other in a black shirt and gray pants, talking on a cell phone. The room has large windows on the left letting in natural light, with wooden panels below,
Empty room with white walls, tiled floor, and ceiling with fluorescent lights, one of which is broken.
Empty room with white walls and ceiling, fluorescent lights, and some trash on the floor. There is a hallway or open area to the right.
A man dressed in black and khaki pants standing in a hallway near a large window with horizontal blinds, inside a building that appears under construction or renovation.
Empty hallway with white walls, beige tile flooring, leading to a window with wooden cabinets underneath.
Empty room with white walls, beige tiled floor, and two fluorescent ceiling lights, one of which is missing its cover.
Empty room with stained tile floor, large windows covered with grime, and ceiling with exposed wiring and missing light fixture.
Empty room with a raised wooden platform, tiled floor, and windows at the far end letting in natural light.
Empty indoor corridor with tiled floor, wooden paneled walls, and a staircase at the far end, under a ceiling with holes.
A man wearing glasses, a striped t-shirt, and shorts holding a phone and standing near a yellow staircase in an indoor setting.
Empty room with tiled floor, some rugs, a small raised platform, large windows at the back letting in sunlight, and fluorescent ceiling lights.
Empty room with large windows, a raised wooden platform on one side, and several rugs on tiled floor.
An empty room with a white wall, large windows, a wooden platform on the left, and a person standing on the right near the wall, holding a phone.
Empty room with a small wooden stage, mats, and beige rugs on a tiled floor, windows on one wall, and fluorescent ceiling lights.
Empty room with floors mats, white walls, skylights, and a person taking a photo with a smartphone on the right side.
Empty room with large windows, fluorescent ceiling lights, beige and black mats on tile floor, and a small stage or platform on the left side.
Empty room with large windows, white walls, beige tile floor, fluorescent ceiling lights, and scattered rugs.
Empty room with large windows, a small stage with a wooden platform, and ceiling lights.
Empty room with three men standing near lockers, fluorescent ceiling lights, and large windows.
An empty indoor hallway with tiled floor, beige and white walls, windows with wooden louvers, and a graffiti that says 'ESCAPE' with a heart shape on the wall. There are stacked vintage green radios and megaphones on the right side.
View looking down a vertical staircase with temporary wooden safety rails, from the top to the bottom, with feet of the person taking the photo visible at the top of the stairs.
Interior view of a building under construction showing wooden framing, insulation, and a skylight ceiling.
Interior of a room under renovation with new wooden flooring, white textured walls, ceiling lights, and large windows with blinds.
Empty room with a small stage, chair and table, windows along one wall, and construction materials on the floor.
Empty corridor with scattered electronic equipment and wooden boards, with windows on both sides letting in natural light.
Empty lobby or hallway with stairs leading up, benches on the left, electrical panels and fire safety signs on the right, large window with shutters on the right wall.
Empty room with large windows, tiled floor, fluorescent ceiling lights, and a small elevated stage at the far end.
Empty attic room with sloped ceiling, white walls, and four fluorescent light fixtures. Small wooden staircase against one wall, and electrical outlets along the bottom of the wall.
Empty room with large windows, wood-paneled wall divider, and terrazzo tile floor.
Interior of a building showing a staircase with beige tiled steps and wooden handrails under construction, leading to a corridor with a sign that says 'No Fumar' above a wooden door, and another sign indicating a library area.
Interior of a room under renovation with a man walking away, a stepladder on the left, a large window with a yellow frame and green curtains at the back, and a wooden table on the right.
An empty indoor space with a wooden table, a black curtain, and some chairs in the background.
Empty room with large windows, scattered chairs, tables, green curtains, and a stage area with additional chairs and a table.
Empty room with scattered chairs, tables, and green curtains, with a suspended light fixture and a lost ceiling panel.
A small, plain room with white walls, a stained ceiling with two fluorescent light fixtures, and a dirty tiled floor. There are tables with glasses and bottles, a black chair, some containers with water, and basic furniture, indicating a basic or unf
Indoor space with large open windows, a wooden table, a black chair, a black chaise lounge with a pillow, a small side table, a patterned rug, and green curtains.
An indoor room with a concrete ceiling and a large skylight window, featuring a long wooden table with benches, several chairs, and a couple of people; one person is standing near the window, and another is partially visible on the left.
Empty room with damaged ceiling with missing panels and stains, cracked tiled floor, and a red accent wall at the back with windows above.

Please note the above photos are from our space at Lisboa 46 where we host IMMORTAL and residencies. Photos of our new gallery space on Calle Roma 15, Col Juarez, will be released shortly.

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.

    • 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 and can vary based on the needs of the artist.

    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.

  • 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

    • 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

  • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

  • 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 →]

    • 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)