About La Resi: The Artist Residency at SRBCC
A Creative Space for Local & Visiting Artists
Since 2021, the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) has provided two artist residences designed to support local and visiting artists. These fully equipped spaces offer a collaborative environment where artists from different disciplines can engage with Chicago’s vibrant creative community.
Artists who contribute to the local scene by hosting workshops, engaging with the community, or performing in SRBCC’s theater can stay in these apartments at no cost. This initiative fosters artistic exchange and ensures that cultural projects have the necessary support to thrive.
A Space for Artistic Growth & Collaboration
The residency program is open to musicians, performers, visual artists, and multidisciplinary creators who seek:
A dedicated space to focus on their work.
Opportunities to showcase their art in Chicago.
Collaboration with local and international artists.
Engagement with the Chicago community through cultural initiatives.
This program has welcomed renowned artists from Puerto Rico, the U.S., and beyond, enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
Notable Artists Who Have Stayed at La Resi
Over the years, La Resi has hosted a diverse range of artists and musical ensembles, including:
Puerto Rico
Agua Sol y Sereno (Theatre)
Ifé (Music)
El Hijo de Borikén (Music)
Mayra Santos (Literature)
Herminio Rodríguez (Photography)
Marisé Alvarez (Film/ Theatre)
Tata Cepeda & Gracimá (Music y Dance)
Daniela Santos (Music)
Omar Camilo Ramos (Film)
Los Pleneros de la Cresta (Music)
Chuwi (Music)
La Máquina Insular (Music)
El Laberinto del Coco (Música)
Bomba Evolución de Víctor Emmanuelli (Music)
Orquesta el Macabeo (Music)
Candela (La Goyco) (Music)
Colectivo Moriviví (Visual Arts)
David Rivera y la Bámbula (Music)
Marisel Heernández (Literature)
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, P.R. (MCA)
Y No Había Luz (Teatro)
Arbol de Plata (Film)
Other U.S. Cities
Fabiola Méndez (Music) (Boston)
Jonathan Suazo (Music) (Boston)
Paoli Mejías (Music) (Seattle)
Other countries
Mancha E’ Plátano (Music) (Barcelona, Spain)
Las Karamba (Music) (Barcelona, Spain)
Olga Cerpa y Mestisay (Música) (Canary Islands, Spain)
Carla Cavina (Film) (Italy)
These renowned artists have used their time at La Resi to develop new projects, collaborate with Chicago’s creative scene, and bring their work to new audiences.
Supporting Artistic Innovation in Chicago
The La Resi program is an integral part of SRBCC’s mission to support Afro-Caribbean and Latin American arts. By providing free accommodations to artists, we help sustain cultural initiatives that enrich Chicago’s artistic diversity.
Interested in staying at La Resi?
📩 Contact us at: info@srbcc.org
📞 Call us at: 773-750-7544
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