HSC&A / satis.FACTORY
/ A Cultural Partnership
Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory (HSC&A) and satis.FACTORY Casa de Arte are pleased to announce their landmark partnership for 2025. This collaboration will make possible a full year of innovative programming at the Costa Rican art house and underscores HSC&A’s commitment to fostering cultural exchange between Los Angeles and Central America.
The partnership supports satis.FACTORY's interdisciplinary mission by funding a dynamic range of initiatives that include exhibitions, performance, educational workshops, community engagement, international artist residencies, publications and a podcast.
"This collaboration goes beyond traditional funding models. It creates sustained, meaningful exchange between two dynamic art communities, supporting artists who are pushing boundaries and challenging conventional practices."
/ Erika Martin Arroyo
Founder & Director, satis.FACTORY
/ Programming
Through this partnership, satis.FACTORY advances its creative vision with programming designed to have a social, political and educational impact.
This year’s programming highlights include:
/ An international residency with Emilia Yang and Milton Gillen - exiled Nicaraguan artists currently living in the United Sates.
/ El Chanchito: a grant awarded to an individual or collective who contributes to the sustainability of satis.FACTORY
/ Escucha Complice Podcast: a listening space for women and LGTBQ+ artists from Latin America
/ The development of artist books, exhibition catalogs and limited edition prints with independent publisher AZETAguía
Exhibitions & Projects
Residencies
Community Engagement
"satis.FACTORY represents the vibrant, experimental spirit driving Costa Rica's contemporary art scene. By supporting their full programming year, we're investing in a cultural exchange that benefits artists on both sides of the border. Together, we’re building bridges between local and international art communities, creating pathways for artists to thrive and for audiences to experience meaningful, innovative art."
/ Hannah Sloan
Founder & Director, HSC&A
/ Open Call
A highlight of the partnership is a new residency program launching in Spring 2025, offering LA-based Latinx artists immersive experiences in Costa Rica's contemporary art scene.
The residency is scheduled for August 4 - September 1, 2025. One selected artist will receive roundtrip transportation from Los Angeles, a $1,000 stipend, accommodation, meals, studio space, and comprehensive curatorial support.
Stay tuned for more information and application details.
