Urban Sketching in Jalisco Residency

The 360 XQMX Residency for Creatives invites artists to experience a two‑week immersive program in Ajijic, Jalisco, on the northern shore of Lake Chapala. The residency runs from 10 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 and is designed for urban sketchers and visual artists who wish to explore the local landscape, architecture and community. Participants receive round‑trip airport transportation, accommodation with daily breakfast, welcome, salon and closing dinners, and a series of sketching excursions to local vineyards, Japanese gardens, the Bronze Foundry, and cultural celebrations such as the Festival de Globos and Independence Day. The program also includes studio space, happy‑hour sketch sessions, and invitations to local sketcher gatherings. The residency fee is 39 510 MXN for a single room (25 980 MXN for a double). Applications are accepted by booking through 360 XQMX; the start date of the residency serves as the application deadline. The program is open to artists of all disciplines and career stages, with no explicit restrictions noted.

The residency provides full housing, transportation, meals, and creative support, making it an ideal opportunity for artists seeking a structured, supportive environment to focus on their practice while engaging with the vibrant artistic community of Ajijic.

accommodations, round‑trip airport transportation, daily breakfast, welcome/closing dinners, guided sketching sessions, cultural excursions, studio visits, artist meet‑ups

Open to artists working in observational drawing/urban sketching; no explicit age, nationality or career‑stage limits mentioned.