The 360 Xochi Quetzal Artist Residency is located in Chapala, near Guadalajara, Mexico. We now offer five live/work spaces; facilities include a Cress sample kiln that can fire up to cone 6 and is suitable for small ceramic or metal clay pieces, and a floor loom for weavers. Our aim is to support artists, writers, and musicians who would benefit from having uninterrupted time to devote to their creativity. National and international visual artists over the age of 23 are welcome to apply. We base our selections on artists who demonstrate artistic accomplishment, submit a well-conceived residency project, indicate that this residency will make a significant impact and provide evidence of the self-reliance required for a residency in the developing world; knowledge of Spanish is not required. One of the live/work spaces is earmarked for an emerging artist. Two-person collaborative teams are also encouraged to apply.

Deborah Kruger, the juror for visual artists, is the founder of 360 Xochi Quetzal and a mixed media artist who exhibits internationally. 

Although speaking a little Spanish will make your time here more culturally integrated, you do not need to speak the language to get what you need. Food is inexpensive in Mexico, typically costing about  $20/week. Eating out is quite affordable with meals costing  $3 to $10. You are just a 5 minute walk from many stores and restaurants.

Winter residency:  December 14, 2016 – January 13, 2017. Application deadline is midnight, August 7, 2016. Applicants will be notified no later than Sunday September 18, 2016.

A rental program for live/work spaces is also available.