Short Description

Radio28 International Program (IP) is a dynamic platform based in Mexico City that brings together creatives from around the world to foster innovation, experimentation, and the development of lasting artistic communities.

Eligibility

At Radio28CS, the organization brings together and strengthens Mexico City’s artistic community. It focuses on developing artists’ technical skills in areas such as mold-making, casting, printmaking, woodworking, metalwork, and access to advanced fabrication technologies. The platform’s goal is to help artists elevate and refine their contemporary practices. Each participant receives individualized professional mentoring tailored to their specific materials and creative approach, ensuring a deeply personal and enriching experience.

Submission Requirements

  • Program Dates
    • Preferred period
    • Optional period
  • Personal Information
    • Full name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Instagram account and website
    • Full address: Street, City, State, Country
  • Artist Information
    • Brief biography (maximum 200 words)
    • Artist statement
    • CV
  • Project Information
    • Project description (maximum 300 words), answering:
    • What do I want to create?
    • What materials will I use?
    • What procedures and techniques should I consider using?
    • 3 to 5 sketches or project visualizations (optional)
    • Letter of Intent: Why Mexico? (200 words max)
    • Studio requirements (if applicable)
  • Work Samples
    • 5 to 10 pieces (images & technical sheets)

How to Apply

You may submit your application as a PDF file by email to: residencyprogram@radio28cs.com

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Program Features
    • 3 Personalized & Group Mentorship Sessions with established artists, designers, and curators
    • 3 Curatorial Sessions with the curator of the final exhibition
    • Tours of 3 Local Galleries, including artist-run spaces and museums
    • Studio Visit with an established Mexican artist
    • Technical & Conceptual Support throughout the production of participants’ work
    • Twice-Weekly Assistance during the production period
    • Guided Materials Research Trip
    • 2 to 3 Practical Workshops in various working techniques
    • List of Recommended Suppliers and Production Workshops for materials and fabrication
    • Group Exhibition in Mexico City at the program’s gallery
    • Professional Documentation of the final exhibition by a photographer
    • Student ID card that provides discounted or free admission to museums and art institutions.
    • Certificate of completion of the program.
    Facilities & Amenities
    • Radio28 includes a shared kitchen, bathroom, workspaces (desks, chairs, tables).
    • Access to all workshops and facilities within the studio.
    • Shared studio workspaces, 24/7.
    Workshops & Equipment
    • Wood Workshop: Table saw, jigsaw, circular saw, power drills, hammers, belt sander, palm-grip sander, riveting machine, compound miter saw, drill press, welding machine, Dremel, electric angle grinder, router, wood & metal tables, extension cables.
    • Mold Making & Casting Workshop: Ventilation area, compressor, scale, material mixing equipment, hotplate, heating lamp.
    • Printmaking Workshop: Etching press, paper press, aquatint box, offset and typography inks, sugar-lift, screen printing machine, silk screens (UV process requires an external supplier), iron, heat gun, and materials for printmaking (linoleum, siligraphy, woodcut, and metal engraving).

Entry Fee

25,000 MXN

Payment Schedule

  • Registration Fee: 7,000 MXN (deducted from the total) – to be paid upon acceptance.
  • Second Payment: 8,000 MXN – to be paid prior to the interview stage.
  • Final Payment: 10,000 MXN – to be paid 15 days before the start of the program.

Location

Mexico City, Mexico

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Website Link: https://radio28.mx/international-program/

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