Artist Residencies in Mexico with Housing

Casa Lü Parque

Mexico City, Mexico

Casa Lü Parque is an artist-run visual arts residency in Mexico City near Parque Hundido, founded in 2017. It provides dedicated studio space, accommodation, and engagement with Mexico City's contemporary art scene through weekly critiques, cultural outings, studio visits with local artists, and a final group exhibition. The program hosts small cohorts of 5-6 artists and emphasizes sustained practice and experimentation within an active cultural context.

Casa Lü Sur

Mexico City (Tlalpan), Mexico

Casa Lü Sur (formerly El Sur) is an artist-run residency in southern Mexico City, providing spacious private studios, comfortable accommodations, and a structured program for visual artists and writers. It fosters collaboration among small cohorts of 5-6 artists through critical dialogue, curated activities, and connections to Mexico City's art scene. Sessions run 26-40 days, with limited fully funded and scholarship options available.

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.

Cobertizo

Jilotepec, Mexico

Cobertizo residency, designed for both individual and duo art projects, offers a professional workspace and a community focused on artistic exchange and reflection. The four-week program in Mexico includes hosting, transport, meals, and professional mentorships from artists and curators. Residents also benefit from a trip to Mexico City, exploring diverse art spaces and galleries. Cobertizo's open call accepts eight residents per period, with applications reviewed by the Cobertizo team. Facilities include private bedrooms, individual studios with wifi, communal areas, and support for project realization. The program culminates in an Open Studio event, showcasing residents' work to the local community, former residents, and art scene professionals. While transportation to Cobertizo is covered, plane tickets are not included. The residency fosters critical mentorships, dialogue, and immersion in Mexico's vibrant art scene.

MADE Creatives in Residence

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

MADE (Creatives in Residence) is an international artist residency program located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The program focuses on community building, advancing creative ideas, and providing exposure and engagement opportunities for artists. MADE believes in the power of social thinking and doing, offering artists the chance to be part of a creative community in the historic colonial city of San Miguel de Allende. The program emphasizes engagement as essential to growth and supports artists' beliefs and values while providing a unique cultural immersion experience in Mexico.

Pocoapoco

Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico

Pocoapoco is a cultural organization located in Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico, focusing on contemporary arts, social practices, and transcultural dialogues. The organization hosts five-week residencies from September to April each year, fostering an environment for international and local residents to think, work, discuss, and collaborate. The program emphasizes shared practice and dialogue, aiming to support and connect individuals, ideas, and practices to catalyze social discourse, understanding, and change. Residents at Pocoapoco include a diverse range of participants, from social and cultural workers to fine artists, musicians, and researchers, all engaging in active observation, dialogue, and reflection. The residency facilitates interdisciplinary exchange through meals, conversations, and presentations. Additionally, the program integrates activities that require residents to share their work with the public, enhancing both personal and communal development. The residency program is bilingual (English and Spanish) and includes housing, meals, workspace access, and photo documentation of work. It uniquely operates on a sliding scale fee system to accommodate a wide range of financial capabilities, reflecting Pocoapoco’s commitment to accessibility and community engagement.

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.

Radio28 Creative Studios

Mexico City, Mexico

Radio28 Creative Studios, nestled in the vibrant heart of Mexico City, offers a unique artist residency program designed to nurture creativity and foster connections among artists from various disciplines. This residency is a haven for creatives seeking to dive deep into their work, supported by personalized mentorship from established artists, designers, and curators. Participants are immersed in the local art scene through guided tours of galleries, artist-run spaces, and museums, and receive both technical and conceptual support as they develop their projects. The residency culminates in a group exhibition, showcasing the fruits of their collaborative and individual efforts. Facilities include a shared kitchen, bathroom, library, and access to a comprehensive wood workshop, mold making and casting workshop, and printmaking workshop, ensuring artists have everything they need to bring their visions to life. With three program periods offered throughout the year, Radio28 is a dynamic platform for artistic experimentation, offering a rich schedule of activities and access to state-of-the-art facilities. This residency is an opportunity for artists to expand their practice, engage with a new community, and explore the cultural richness of Mexico City.

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.

Sierra Madre

Durango, Mexico

Sierra Madre International Artist Residency is a creative haven located in the tranquil setting of Durango, Mexico, welcoming both emerging and established artists from around the world. The residency provides an inspiring retreat with luxury accommodations designed to support visual artists, writers, performers, and filmmakers. Its serene environment includes a private garden, pool, and shared studios, fostering an atmosphere ideal for artistic development and reflection. Artists benefit from a flexible program that allows for both solitary work and collaborative opportunities. The residency offers a curated experience, with group excursions, cultural outings, and local art scene engagement. A dedicated team provides logistical, technical, and professional support, including project feedback and the opportunity to present work in a group exhibition. The residency emphasizes community-building and the decentralization of Mexico’s creative landscape by connecting artists to the vibrant cultural heritage of Durango. With stays ranging from 2 to 4 weeks, the program creates a balance between focused studio time and meaningful cultural exchange.

SOMA

Mexico City, Mexico

SOMA is a renowned Mexico City-based non-profit organization, established by artists to foster cultural exchange and art education. Since its inception, SOMA has been dedicated to stimulating dialogue among artists and cultural agents from diverse generations and nationalities. This is achieved through a comprehensive array of programs including courses, workshops, practical sessions, critique sessions, and public events. At the heart of SOMA’s philosophy is the encouragement of experimental and formative artistic practices. The organization provides a platform for artists willing to rethink and challenge their working processes. Critical thinking about individual and collaborative projects, within a peer group, plays a fundamental role in SOMA’s educational approach. The organization questions existing structures and fields where artistic practices occur, aiming to cultivate a community of practice that shares knowledge and responsibilities. SOMA's educational programs are characterized by their bilingual nature, being conducted in both Spanish and English, accommodating a diverse international cohort. The organization's commitment to interdisciplinary approaches is evident in its varied curriculum, which addresses the intersections of art with other fields of knowledge and society. Located in the vibrant context of Mexico City, SOMA acts as a social laboratory, where the centuries-old multicultural metropolis becomes a central space for personal and collective artistic exploration. Through its focus on collaboration, SOMA not only nurtures the development of its participants' artistic endeavors but also contributes to the broader cultural landscape, making it a pivotal institution in the global art community.

TEXERE

Santa María del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico

The TEXERE Textile Residency, located in Santa María del Tule, Oaxaca, Mexico, offers both independent and group residency programs for artists seeking to explore and expand their textile practices. Residents can engage with themes such as weaving, spinning, natural dyes, embroidery, and the intersection of social, cultural, and environmental aspects of textile traditions. The program provides private or shared accommodations, access to professional textile equipment, and shared studio space, creating a supportive environment for education, experimentation, and community exchange. Independent residencies are flexible, lasting 1–4 weeks, allowing participants to focus on individual projects at their own pace. Group residency programs, on the other hand, run for two weeks and incorporate curated workshops with local artisans, studio visits with contemporary textile artists and researchers, and collaborative opportunities among residents. Both formats foster deep connections with Oaxaca’s rich textile heritage and its artisan community.