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title: Urban Arts Residency September-October 2026
description: One-to-six-month self-funded residency in Downtown Guadalajara, Mexico, for artists working on social topics, with live/work space and a final exhibit.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/637b4d1b-66e4-4f30-9e31-8ee84168bda3
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
programType: Residency
organization: Asociación Jupiterfab
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/asociacion-jupiterfab
deadline: "2026-09-09"
location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
isOnline: false
compensationRange: "Self-funded residency: each space costs 550 EUR per month, with general services (electricity, gas, internet, water) covered."
disciplines:
  - street art
  - visual art
  - literature
  - photography
  - architecture
  - sculpture
  - filmmaking
  - research
  - textile
  - performance
  - sound installation
  - multimedia installation
---

# Urban Arts Residency September-October 2026

**Hosted by:** Asociación Jupiterfab

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | **Deadline:** September 9, 2026

## About This Program

> "Art projects with social impact — gentrification, immigration, equality, social justice, poverty, homeless people, gender rights"

Artist residency in an old colonial house in Downtown Guadalajara, Colonia Americana, hosting up to 4 artists. Priority is given to artists working on social topics, such as gentrification, immigration, equality, social justice, poverty, homeless people, gender rights, though this is not a binding criteria. Disciplines include Street Art, Visual Art, Literature, Photography, Architecture, Sculpture, Curator, Filmmaker, Research, Textile work, Performance, Sound Installation, Multimedia installations.

At the end of their stay, artists usually have an exhibit/event in the space to show the result of their work. The residency is surrounded by a vivid community, full of artists and craftsmen, close to galleries, historic buildings as much as bars and restaurants, all within walking distance. The organization supports artists mainly in logistics and in the communication of their event.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** street art, visual art, literature, photography, architecture, sculpture, filmmaking, research, textile, performance, sound installation, multimedia installation
- **Note:** Priority is given to artists working on social topics, such as gentrification, immigration, equality, social justice, poverty, homeless people, gender rights. Nevertheless, this is not a binding criteria — applicants with a solid project are invited to apply.

### Additional Requirements

Fill the application using this link: https://forms.gle/ZNX6yGxp7VnN12rT8. Applicants applying as a duo should specify it in their application.

## Compensation & Benefits

Self-funded residency: each space costs 550 EUR per month, with general services (electricity, gas, internet, water) covered.

Each of the three spaces (A, B and C) cost 550 EUR per month (or correspondent in MXN or USD). General services (electricity, gas, internet, water) are covered. A 50 EUR discount on the total cost is offered for a 2-month stay and a 100 EUR discount for a 3-month stay. For duo artists, an extra fee of 150 EUR per month (or correspondent in MXN or USD) applies.

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - An old colonial house completely renewed in Downtown Guadalajara, hosting up to 4 artists (living and studio). Three spaces:

SPACE A has two rooms (one bedroom and one studio) for a duo or artists needing studio and bedroom separated
SPACE B and C are solo spaces where the artist works and lives at the same time

There is a big central patio and a living/dining room for artists needing a bigger space to work. Each space is full of natural light. Artists have access to a fully equipped kitchen.
- **Studio Access:** Provided - Space A: one bedroom (5×3 meters) with double bed + studio (4×4 meters) for one artist or duo; this space can host artists who need separate sleeping and working spaces. Spaces B and C: one spacious bedroom/studio (5 x 6 meters), suitable for artists working in media that do not require a separation between studio and sleeping area. Each place is fully equipped with basic furniture.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 9, 2026
- **Program Start:** February 1, 2027
- **Program End:** June 30, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/ZNX6yGxp7VnN12rT8