Curation Residencies in Mexico

Casa Wabi Fundación (Foundation)

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Fundación Casa Wabi, a non-profit civil association, promotes contemporary art and local community engagement through its residency program. Located in three locations: Puerto Escondido, Mexico City, and Tokyo, Casa Wabi operates under the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in simplicity and imperfection. Founded by Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, the headquarters in Puerto Escondido is designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The residency program invites national and international artists to engage in multidisciplinary exchanges that foster social development. Residents benefit from comprehensive facilities, including studios, exhibition galleries, and communal spaces, to inspire creativity and community interaction.

PROArtes Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

PROArtes Mexico’s Apapacho Residency is an international artist residency program located in the heart of Mexico City, offering a supportive environment for creative and research-focused residencies. Apapacho provides time, space, and a culturally immersive experience for visual artists, curators, writers, and multidisciplinary artists from around the world. This program emphasizes thoughtful engagement with each artist’s unique goals and fosters an exchange of ideas and community interaction. Residencies offer accommodations in a private, multipurpose studio space that includes a bedroom, studio, kitchen, and patio. The program welcomes both self-funded residents and scholarship applicants, with some fee reductions for artists from the Global South. While there are no strict deadlines, early applications are recommended.

Rondo

Mexico City, Mexico

Rondo Residency, located in Mexico City, offers two residency options: Live-Work and Only-Work, catering to diverse artistic needs. The Live-Work modality allows artists to fully immerse themselves by residing on-site, while the Only-Work option lets artists arrange their own accommodations independently. Each residency spans 4 weeks, revolving around four key pillars: Production, Theoretical, Art Market, and Public Relations. Rondo supports various disciplines including Visual Arts, Sculpture, Performing Arts, Textile Art, New Media, Curatorial, and Photography. The residency provides private and shared studio spaces, a fully equipped woodshop, an experimentation lab, and other extensive facilities. It fosters connections with the local contemporary art scene through strategic partnerships. Founded by Nicolas Voegelin, Rondo Residency transforms a historical industrial factory into a vibrant creative sanctuary. The residency program is designed to nurture artistic development and collaboration, honoring a rich legacy while embracing the future.