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International Artistic Residencies Programme Ciudad de México / Oaxaca 2026
The Centro de Arte Fundación María José Jove (FMJJ), in collaboration with Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), is pleased to announce the open call for the third edition of its International Artistic Residencies Programme.
This joint initiative aims to foster cultural exchange and contemporary artistic production between Spain and Latin America, facilitating the creation of collaborative networks and strengthening the international careers of Spanish creators within the global cultural landscape.
About the Residency
The programme offers a six-week residency (taking place between September and the first fortnight of October 2026) divided between Mexico City and Oaxaca for two artists of Spanish nationality.
The open call places a special emphasis on practices related to the textile field, understood as a space for material experimentation, the activation of cultural memories, and the articulation of contemporary discourses. Furthermore, it aims to boost artistic research from a situated perspective, supporting projects that explore the connections between art, territory, and community.
Host Institutions: Fundación Marso, Proyectos Públicos (Mexico City), and La Curtiduría Centro de Artes Visuales (Oaxaca).
Terms and Conditions
Applicants
Spanish contemporary creators working in any artistic discipline—including visual arts, performance, installation, audiovisual, new media, or artistic research—who are interested in developing unpublished research or production projects during a stay in Mexico.
Grants and Programme Resources
Each selected artist will receive the following financial and logistical support managed by the organization:
Per diem: 1,500 euros (or the equivalent in Mexican pesos) to cover living expenses during the stay.
Production allowance: Up to 1,500 euros for project production expenses (subject to justification with the corresponding invoices).
Travel: Covered round-trip travel (Spain-Mexico-Spain) and internal flights in economy class.
Accommodation and workspace: Allocated living and working spaces at Proyectos Públicos (Mexico City) and La Curtiduría (Oaxaca de Juárez).
Institutional support: Assistance and mentoring throughout the project by a designated residency coordinator, as well as the organization of a public presentation to showcase the final project.
Medical insurance: Travel medical insurance provided by the organization.
Applications and Deadlines
Application period opens: June 4, 2026.
Application deadline: July 5, 2026 (both inclusive).
Announcement of results: July 20, 2026, published on the official websites of FMJJ and AC/E.
Required Documentation (in PDF format)
Applicants must complete the online application form via the official link and attach the following:
Personal and contact details.
Project summary (maximum 2,500 characters, including spaces).
Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2,500 characters, including spaces).
Motivation letter (maximum 2,500 characters, including spaces).
Portfolio (up to 10 images with their respective technical specifications).
The Selection Committee will consist of two representatives from the promoting institutions (AC/E and Centro de Arte FMJJ) and two representatives from the Mexican host institutions, who will evaluate the feasibility, innovation, and local relevance of the proposals.