Program Overview

 

​The Casa Lü Visual Arts Residency is a focused program for emerging and mid-career artists seeking time for research, production, and critical reflection within an active cultural context. The residency emphasizes sustained artistic practice, dialogue, and engagement with the city, while maintaining flexibility for individual working methods.

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Located in the heart of Mexico City, Casa Lü offers direct access to one of the most dynamic contemporary art scenes in the world. The program is conducted in English and brings together an international group of artists working across disciplines.

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What the Residency Offers

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• Private room with en-suite bathroom

• Studio space

• Logistical and technical support from the Casa Lü team

• Weekly meetings with staff and fellow residents

• Organized visits to galleries, museums, studios, and cultural spaces

• Feedback sessions with local artists and curators

• Final group exhibition with a public opening

• Professional documentation of the group exhibition

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Program Structure

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Most weeks include an average of three organized activities, such as group meetings, conversations with visiting artists or curators, studio visits with local artists, or cultural outings. The remaining time is reserved for studio practice and self-directed work.

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Because the program includes a range of organized activities, some weeks may feel full. Arriving a few days early can be helpful for settling in and exploring the city before the residency begins.

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Casa Lü’s approach is based on accompaniment rather than curatorial direction. The program offers context, dialogue, and support, while artistic decisions, processes, and outcomes remain entirely in the hands of the artist in residence. There is no requirement to produce a finished work; experimentation and risk-taking are encouraged.

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Materials and Production

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Mexico City offers broad access to art supply stores and fabrication resources. For logistical reasons related to international shipping, residents are advised not to send materials in advance and instead bring essential tools with them.

Many artists find that sourcing materials locally becomes an integral and generative part of their practice during the residency.

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Community and Exchange​

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Casa Lü hosts a small cohort of five to six artists who live and work together throughout the program. This shared environment fosters conversation, exchange, and mutual influence while respecting individual working rhythms and the need for focused studio time.

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Residents engage with local artists, curators, and cultural practitioners through studio visits, discussions, and informal gatherings. These encounters are intended to foster meaningful dialogue grounded in artistic practice.

The residency concludes with a public group exhibition at Casa Lü, offering participants the opportunity to share their work within a local context.

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Daily Rhythm

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The first days of the residency focus on orientation and becoming familiar with the city and its resources. As the program unfolds, artists gradually settle into their own studio rhythms.

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Some days include organized activities at the residency or off-site outings, while others remain open for focused, independent work. Evenings and weekends are generally unstructured, allowing time for rest, exploration, or informal exchange.

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The overall pace supports concentration, reflection, and sustained artistic development, while maintaining ongoing engagement with the local cultural context.

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RESIDENCY DATES

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RESIDENCY FEES AND FUNDING​​

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CASA LÜ SUR PROGRAMS

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