Join the Ytulum Artist Network: A Call to Mexico's Avant-Garde Creators
Ytulum invites visionary artists across Mexico to join our revolutionary network where avant-garde creativity transforms both gallery spaces and living environments. Together, we're redefining the boundaries between art and architecture.
Ytulum stands at the intersection of avant-garde artistic expression and innovative real estate development. We believe living spaces should be canvases for artistic vision, transforming how people experience both art and home.
Our Mission
We're building a collaborative network of Mexico's most forward-thinking artists to revolutionize both gallery experiences and living environments, creating spaces that challenge conventional boundaries between art, architecture, and daily life.
Ytulum: Showcase Your Avant-Garde Vision
Exhibition Opportunities
Our state-of-the-art gallery spaces in Tulum will provide the perfect canvas for experimental and boundary-pushing artistic expression, with rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Multi-disciplinary Platform
From traditional media to digital installations, performance art to architectural interventions—Ytulum Gallery embraces all forms of contemporary artistic expression.
Community Engagement
Artists participate in talks, workshops, and collaborative events that connect their work with the broader Mexican artistic community and international visitors.
Ytulum Real Estate as Art: Transforming Living Spaces
Conceptualization
Selected artists collaborate with our architectural team to develop concepts that blur the lines between functional living spaces and immersive artistic environments.
Co-Creation
Artists work alongside builders and designers through every phase, integrating their vision into everything from structural elements to finishing details.
Materialization
The collaborative vision becomes reality as spaces are constructed with both artistic integrity and practical livability at their core.
Inhabitation
Residents experience daily life surrounded by and interacting with spaces that challenge conventional notions of home and gallery.
Why Join Ytulum: Benefits for Artists
Career Elevation
International visibility through our global marketing platform and collector network
Financial Opportunities
Gallery commissions and real estate collaboration fees with long-term royalty structures
Collaborative Network
Connect with fellow avant-garde creators, architects, and influential collectors
Creative Freedom
Push boundaries in supported environments designed for experimental work
Eligibility and Application Process
Check Eligibility
Mexican citizen or resident
Established portfolio of avant-garde work
Experience with large-scale or architectural projects preferred
Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
Prepare Application
Digital portfolio (10-15 pieces)
Artist statement and conceptual approach
Proposal for Ytulum collaboration (optional)
Professional references
Submit Materials
Complete the online application form and upload all required documents through our secure portal before the quarterly deadline.
Interview Process
Selected applicants will be invited for a two-stage interview process with our artistic director and architectural team.
Upcoming Projects and Collaborations
Ytulum Flora
A collection of 111 commissioned and curated Real Estate as Art properties influenced by ancient Mayan heritage and the modern Tulum
Ytulum Cosmic
1K collection of Real Estate as Art properties influenced by cosmic intelligence, digital interconnectedness, and Mayan and Aztec spirits
Ytulum Residency Program
Three-month immersive collaboration opportunities for selected artists hosted at top locations worldwide
Ytulum Expressions
Artist retreats integrated into the collaborative and entrepreneurial process of patronage and artistry
Our ambitious 2025-2026 project timeline offers multiple entry points for new network artists to make their mark on the Ytulum vision. Selected artists will receive detailed briefings on upcoming opportunities and match with projects that align with their unique creative approach.
Contact Us: Connect with Ytulum Today
Where is Ytulum located?
Our headquarters and main gallery will be located at a prime location in San Francisco. Of course, we will have a strong presence in Tulum, Quintana Roo, along with satellite galleries in Merida and Mexico City. We will also locate ourselves in New York and Dubai, with additional locations planned for 2026 and 2027.
When are the application deadlines?
We review applications quarterly, with deadlines on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. Early applications are encouraged as we sometimes fast-track exceptional candidates.
How many artists are selected each year?
We typically welcome 15-20 new artists to the network annually, though this varies based on our project pipeline and the caliber of applications received.
What types of artists are you looking for?
We seek diverse artists working in all media who share our vision of transcending traditional boundaries between art, architecture, and lived experience, with particular interest in those pushing conceptual limits.