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.