Overview
Radio28CS is a contemporary art production and residency platform based in Mexico City. Serving as a resource-rich, dynamic hub, the platform brings together creatives from around the world to foster innovation, experimentation, and technical development. Radio28CS connects international artists with Mexico City’s vibrant art scene, leveraging the region’s rich network of traditional crafts, industrial fabrication, and cutting-edge technologies.
Objectives
The organization’s mission is to support artists, creators, and designers through project development, mentorship, technical training, and direct access to local fabrication networks and artistic communities. Radio28CS aims to strengthen Mexico City’s contemporary art ecosystem by helping artists refine their technical skills—across woodworking, mold-making, casting, metalwork, and printmaking—and elevate their individual practices. Grounded in meaningful dialogue, interdisciplinary research, and creative freedom, the platform strives to build lasting global artistic communities and facilitate deep material exploration.
Programs / Opportunities
- The International Program (IP): A five-week intensive production residency offered three times a year (February, July, and October), providing 24/7 shared studio access, technical support, and group exhibition opportunities in Mexico City with professional photography documentation.
- Mentorship & Curatorial Support: Personalized and group mentoring sessions with established artists, designers, and curators, alongside specialized curatorial guidance leading up to the final exhibition.
- Technical Workshops & Facilities: Access to specialized equipment and practical workshops in woodworking, mold-making/casting, and printmaking (including etching, linoleum, screen printing, and woodcut techniques).
- Field Research & Cultural Programming: Guided materials research trips, studio visits with established Mexican artists, and organized tours of local galleries, museums, and artist-run spaces.
Target Community
- Creators & Designers: International and domestic artists, designers, and interdisciplinary practitioners eager to explore new materials, develop ambitious projects, and expand their technical skill sets.
- Mentors & Local Network: Established Mexican artists, curators, fabricators, local suppliers, and production workshops forming a collaborative mentor network.
