OUR HOUSE
OUR HOUSE
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The participants live and work in Casa Lü. The aim of our program is for residents to focus on the production of their work while sharing and creating a dialogue with emerging artists from all over the world. We also encourage residents to visit Mexico City's dynamic art scene. We provide a list of recommendations for museums, galleries, other local attractions and we keep residents in the loop for exhibition openings and other events. Since most of our residents are foreigners, our residency program is 100% in English.
The residency lasts for 6 weeks. There are fixed start and end dates and residents are expected to participate during the whole length of the program. There are weekly meetings for work critiques, discussions, outings and other activities. Residents are invited to present their work in a group show at the end of their stay.
Starting in 2024, we have two residency programs and both of them last for 26 days, there are fixed start and end dates and residents are expected to participate during the whole length of the program.
REGULAR
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
2024
The aim of this program is for residents to focus on the production of their work while sharing and creating a dialogue with artists from all over the world. There are weekly meetings for work critiques, discussions, outings and other activities. Residents are invited to present their work in a group show at the end of their stay. We also encourage residents to visit Mexico City's dynamic art scene. We provide a list of recommendations for museums, galleries, other local attractions and we keep residents in the loop for exhibition openings and other events. This program includes:
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Accommodation
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Studio space
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Logistical and technical support from the Casa Lü staff for the successful realization of projects
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Four visits to galleries, museums, art openings, studio visits or other art related activities
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Weekly meetings with our team and/or fellow residents
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Project feedback and guidance from our curator
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Studio visit and feedback from guest members of Mexico City's art scene
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Group exhibition with opening reception
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Photos of exhibition
EMERGING ARTIST
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
2024
This program is oriented towards new emerging artists. The structure is very similar to the Regular residency program, it includes the same activities (weekly meetings, work critiques, discussions, outings, open studio, final exhibition, etc.) plus portafolio workshops and lectures on contemporary art with special focus on the Mexican contemporary art scene.
This program includes everything that the regular program includes plus:
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Weekly lectures on contemporary art and related topics
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Workshop on how to build a portfolio, artist statement and bio
Photo by Cody Howell
Photo by Cody Howell
Location
Our residency is located in the south part of the city, somewhere between the trendy neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa and the picturesque and peaceful neighborhoods of San Ángel and Coyoacán. We are close to the beautiful and lush 'Parque Hundido' park that has great running paths and artistic reproductions of pre-columbian stone work. The neighborhood is mainly residential, but it also has some restaurants, cafés and shops. The proximity to the subway and metrobus lines makes it easy to move around the city.
Accommodation
We host five residents at a time. There are four shared studio spaces and one private. The residency house has a kitchen, living room, garden and all bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom. Linens and basic kitchen equipment are provided. The Residency is located in a residential neighborhood, so residents are required to respect the tone and tempo of our neighbors.
Partners or visitors are allowed for up to 7 nights. If you are an artist duo or you would like to participate in a residency program with your children or family, we recommend our sister residency EL SUR.
Photo by Benjamin McVey
Studios
The shared studio is divided between 4 residents and each one gets a space of 9m2 approximately. The window faces east so the sun comes in strongly during the morning. Artists can choose their table according to the order of arrival at the residency.
The private studio measures 12m2. There is a sink just outside the entrance door. The window faces west so the studio has a fresh temperature and the sun comes in lightly during the afternoon.
Residency schedule
The day after the arrival date, we typically have a welcome lunch followed by an introduction meeting where we go through the Residents Manual, activities calendar, house rules and a questions and answers session. After the group meeting, each resident has a one on one time with our staff to discuss their projects and needs in order to get settled.
Every week we take residents on an outing to show them some of our favorite spots in the City. The outings may include galleries, museums, parks and artists studios. Once a week our residents meet with our coordinator, curator or guests in order to have group or individual meetings to talk about their work and prepare for the group show.
We open our doors twice during the duration of each program so that the interested public can come and meet our residents and their work. Firstly during our “Open X Files”, moderated by Amado Cabrales, where each resident gives a short presentation of their work followed by a feedback session from guests and members of Mexico City's art scene. The aim of this open studio is to generate a dialogue and constructive criticism around the creative process and ideas of the resident’s projects. Secondly during the resident’s group show at the end of the program.
All of our outings, activities and meetings have the objective to broaden the themes and interests of plastic production within Mexico City and deepening and sharing between the artists in residence and the local community.