• Luxury Pullman bus connects Mexico City → Cuernavaca (~1.5 hours) for just $250 MXN (~$12.50 USD) each way.

• Frequent service every 30 minutes from central CDMX terminals.

• Close enough to stay connected—far enough to reset your rhythm.

Ideal for Mexico City–based artists and international travelers looking to immerse in the TBQA community while keeping travel low-cost and accessible.

• 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 patio space for dust-producing or chemical processes (ideal for woodcutting, sanding, spray fixatives, etc.)

• Access to garden, shared kitchen, shaded hammock, and flexible use of the space

• Opportunities for documentation, exhibition, or open studio events

• Curatorial and community support throughout your stay

This pricing model rewards participation in TBQA's broader community while keeping the Cuernavaca 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

• Small garden with a shaded hammock for rest and reading

• Shared kitchen access or meals prepared by your host

• Optional social gatherings, meals with the curator, or quiet solo time

• Walkable to El Centro / Zócalo, featuring local shops, restaurants, and attractions

• A free fine-arts cinema nearby regularly screens documentaries and Spanish-language films

• Regular curator-led trips to CDMX for museum visits, gallery walkthroughs, or meals with TBQA artists

Cuernavaca is home to a long lineage of Mexican and international artists—from David Alfaro Siqueiros, who built La Tallera as a mural studio here, to writers, dancers, musicians, and independent art collectives. You’ll find:

• Museo Morelos Arte Contemporaneo (MMAC Juan Soriano)

• Museo Robert Brady, a global collection housed in a colonial estate

• Museo de Arte Indígena Contemporáneo, Museo de la Fotografía, and the Palace of Cortés

• La Tallera, Siqueiros’ mural lab and gallery

• Independent art schools, contemporary exhibitions, and ongoing workshops

Cuernavaca is more than quiet—it’s creatively rich and culturally active.

• Create, document, or prepare work for exhibition

• Host an open studio, reception, or artist talk

• Present new work in an Artsy exhibition 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 without distractions

• 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 1 day, 1 week, 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)