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Community for creatives between Mexico and Qatar

Take your creative work out of your borders.

ABOUT

We spotlight, foster and connect creatives of different disciplines between Mexico and Qatar.

Let's celebrate our similarities, diversity, traditions and shared values!

PROGRAMS

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Are you a Qatari artist?
Let more people know about your work!

 

Travel to Mexico, showcase your talent and expand your business opportunities with our four-week Artist in Residence Program.

Includes:

Flights
Acommodation
Mentoring
Art supplies allowance
Studio Space

Be part of the 3 artists who will be selected

ABLA Speaker Series

Open panel discussions and webinars with Mexican and Qatar-based creatives and industry leaders that promote the importance of the creative economy, and the impact of art, innovation and creative entrepreneurship.

Qonnect, share and learn with and from other markets and cultures.

Meet our team

Ricardo
Ricardo Coetto
COO, BTF Media
Executive Board
Diseño sin título (5)
Georgina Pounds
Director, Galería Hilario Galguera
Executive Board
Francisco
Francisco Cordero
CEO, BTF Media
Executive Board
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Agustín Vélez
Founder and Director, Qonexión
Executive Board

Meet our partners

Collaborate with us!

Get in touch with us for PR and Partnerships

FAQ

Didn’t get the answers you were looking for?

Qonnect with us!

Are you a Qatari artist, photographer or filmmaker?

Take your creativity out of your borders.

Application Form

Fill all form field to go to next step

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About
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Portfolio
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Tell us
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Paperwork

About you

First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
How old are you? *
What languages can you speak? *
Fill required fields

Portfolio

Upload your CV or digital portfolio (Docx, doc, pdf) (Max. 12 MB)
Maximum file size: 12 MB
Share your website (optional)
Share your social media account (optional)
What creative field represents you the most?
Fill required fields

Tell us more

Upload your text file here (Docx, doc, pdf)
Maximum file size: 3 MB

File must have the following content:

  1. Share with us a short biography: (1,500 characters) Describe your life as an artist shortly with us… events/studies/others. (Docx , doc, pdf)
  2. Tell us more about your Artist Statement: (3,000 characters) Describe your kind of art. (Docx , doc, pdf)
  3. Letter of Intention: (3,000 characters) Why do you want to be part of this residency and why would you be a good candidate to select? (Docx , doc, pdf)
Fill required fields

Paperwork

Copy of valid passport (jpg, png, pdf)
Maximum file size: 8 MB
Vaccination Certificate (3 vaccines) (jpg, png, pdf)
Maximum file size: 5 MB