Casa Lü is an artist residency and community in Mexico City dedicated to nurturing creative growth, innovation, and interdisciplinary dialogue. With a legacy of hosting over 400 international artists, the program provides a dynamic environment for exploring new ideas, techniques, and perspectives. Casa Lü Parque offers unique settings for artistic investigation, cultural immersion, and focused creation. Grounded in the Tibetan concept of ‘lü’—the ephemeral trace we leave behind—the program fosters an ethos of experimentation, boundary-pushing, and critical reflection. By embracing impermanence, Casa Lü cultivates a space for artistic inquiry, dialogue, and meaningful exchange, where artists can deeply engage with their practice and continuously reimagine their approach to art-making within a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment.
Casa Lü Parque offers two distinct residency programs designed to support artists at different stages of their careers. Through curated excursions, personalized feedback, and organized exhibitions, Casa Lü Parque fosters an environment where residents can engage deeply with their practice and explore new directions within their work.
EXPLORATORY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
FOUNDATIONAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Both of Casa Lü Parque’s programs offer the following benefits:
- Private accommodations with ensuite bathrooms
- Ongoing logistical and technical support from Casa Lü’s dedicated staff, ensuring the success of projects
- Regular meetings with both the Casa Lü team and fellow residents
- Curated excursions to relevant cultural sites
- Constructive feedback sessions with Casa Lü hosts, along with studio visits and insights from invited members of Mexico City’s art community
- A group exhibition at the end of the residency
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA
While our primary focus is on the visual arts, we welcome applications from individuals across a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. We accept both emerging and established artists; however, it is essential for all applicants to demonstrate a strong commitment to their practice.
We seek residents who will benefit most from our residency program, prioritizing diversity in mediums, backgrounds, and ideas, with a strong emphasis on honesty and originality in their work. Given the number of submissions, we cannot accept all applicants. We recommend that artists apply at least six months in advance.
RESIDENCY DATES
There are set start and end dates, and residents are expected to fully participate throughout the entire duration of the program.
EXPLORATORY
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
January 9 to February 18, 2025 (Extended, 40 days)
February 20 to March 18, 2025 (Intensive, 26 days)
April 24 to May 27, 2025 (Standard, 33 days)
May 29 to July 1, 2025 (Standard, 33 days)
July 3 to August 5, 2025 (Standard, 33 days) August 7 to September 9, 2025 (Standard, 33 days)
September 11 to October 07, 2025 (Intensive, 26 days) October 09 to November 11, 2025 (Standard, 33 days) November 13 to December 16, 2025 (Standard, 33 days) December 18 to January 20, 2026 (Standard, 33 days)
FOUNDATIONAL
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
March 20 to April 22, 2025 (Standard, 33 days)
WHEN TO APPLY
We accept applications on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadlines. To secure your preferred dates and allow time for potential funding applications, we recommend applying six months to one year in advance. However, due to occasional unexpected openings, opportunities may also arise on shorter notice.
AFTER YOU APPLY
You can expect a response from us within two weeks to one month after submitting your application. If selected as a finalist, we’ll invite you to an informal interview with two team members to get to know you better and discuss whether the residency aligns with your goals. No special preparation is needed. If you’re selected to participate, you’ll receive an invitation letter within a week after the interview.
RESIDENCY FEES AND FUNDING
Many applicants secure funding for their residency expenses through cultural ministries or other funding programs. As an independent nonprofit without government funding, Casa Lü is made possible by the support and participation of our residents. Because of this, we are committed to supporting you in securing funding and to continually improving the residency experience for all our residents.
Once admitted, we will provide an invitation letter to assist with your funding applications. You can explore various funding resources here, and we are happy to guide you toward potential opportunities.
Alternatively, you may choose to cover the residency costs yourself. Details about residency fees can be found here.
There is no application fee
Website link: https://www.casalu.org/
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