LAC | LABORATORIO DE ARTE CHAPULTEPEC
ARTISTS RESIDENCIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
ESARQ offers a new residency program located at the heart of the most vibrant and creative area of Guadalajara, Mexico. Surrounded by museums, cafes, theatres and cultural centres, ESARQ is an Arts and Architecture University with an experimental turn. Our courses, workshops, and now our residency program, aim to conne
ct different creative disciplines and merge them into an artistic production hub. The residency offers dormitories with access to a working area 24/7. The structure of the residency is different from others because it is a combination of free production with professional tutorials from outstanding local artists. To be in residence at ESARQ means to work on individual projects while being open to collaborate with local artists or fellow residents. While in residence, the artists will benefit from an intense creation time supported by the exchange of ideas and experiences with a wide variety of advisors. Advisors come from diverse backgrounds including painting, video, drawing, architecture, sculpture, curatorship, photography, ceramics, printing, literature, philosophy and cultural management. MISSION
ESARQ’s residency mission is to promote all contemporary artistic practices through production residencies whereby exchange, discussion, experimentation and collaborative work are the core structure of the program. WHO SHOULD APPLY
Professional artists with a serious approach to their practice. Artists-in-residence are chosen for their proposals submitted in response to an online open call. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Send a proposal with the following information:
- Artist Statement
- Letter of intention
- Proposal
- Portfolio with CV and 10 images in PDF.
- DVD or links to works on video or sound pieces (no more than 5 minutes)
To: [email protected]
SELECTION PROCEDURE
By Committee
A committee of local artists will gather and select artists quarterly. Selected artists will be informed within two weeks of application. Outside area for working. FACILITIES
- Working area
- Garden
- Internet
- Library
- Roof working area
- Kitchen
PROGRAM
Week 1:
Artists in residency make a presentation of their work to local creators and art students. Guided tour of key places of production. Tutorial with appointed local artist. Week 2:
Individual tutorials with advisors. Week 3:
Individual tutorials with advisors. Group presentation of projects with advisors. Week 4:
Open Studio
Now LAC residency is on-going. You can apply any day of the year (subject to availability). FEE
700 Euros (per month)
Includes:
- Tutorials with a wide variety of advisors
- Working studio area
- Accommodation
- Access to kitchen and internet
- One meal a day Monday to Friday.
- Guided tours
- Access to ESARQs courses
- Open Studio at end of residency
- nternet
- Library
Does not include:
- Transportation
- Medical insurance
- Extra meals
Setting:
- Urban
