Casa Tres Patios (C3P) is a contemporary art center that is dedicated to research pedagogy and contemporary artistic practices. C3P considers the projects that result from its programs to be practical and theoretical research. As part of its focus on research and contemporary artistic practices C3P works with local, national and international artists, critics, curators, academics whose work explores new practices in a collaborative experimental atmosphere to develop projects that can inspire and create positive change. The pedagogical programs focus on the development of critical thinking and a consciousness regarding the possibilities for positive transformation and are offered to local artists, art students and the general public.