Artist in Residence (AiR)
Time + Space to CreateArtist in Residence (AiR)
The residency program at Casa provides an opportunity for artists from across all disciplines to pursue their practice in a supportive, concentrated, community-based atmosphere. Open to artists with diverse experience levels, backgrounds and a variety of media including those in or recently graduated from undergraduate programs.
Workshops, installations, open houses and artist talks are part of AiR community engagement program. Informal and friendly workshops allow you to create alongside artists. Open houses and artist talks with visiting artists allow for learning new perspectives and ways of seeing.
Follow the AiR programming within the seasonal Casa Program Guide and events calendar for upcoming events.
Upcoming Artist in Residence:
Kasia Sosnowski: March 3 – 30
Kasia Sosnowski (she/her) graduated with a combined BFA in Art History & Museum Studies and Art Studio from the University of Lethbridge in 2014. She has worked at the Banff Centre, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery, the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, and Medalta International Artist in Residence in preparatory/gallery installation, artist administration, programming, and community building roles. She graduated with an MFA in Sculpture and Ceramics from York University in 2023.
Workshop: Handbuilding Novelty Incense Holders: Toilets, Monster Trucks, and More!
Saturdays, March 7 and March 21 | 2 pm – 5 pm
Clay Classroom, Casa
$60+GST
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Build mini-novelty sculptures that will also function as incense holders! The first session will focus on sculpting, reviewing the basic clay handbuilding techniques of slab building, coil building, slip and score, carving, and sgraffito. By the second session, participants’ projects will be bisque fired and ready for decoration with underglaze, glaze, and other finishing design elements. Come prepared with several rough ideas of possible sculptures ranging from anything from toilets, monster trucks, pylons, drink cans, to pieces of toast. Materials provided.
Artist Talk
Thursday, March 19 | 7 pm – 8 pm
Meeting Room, Casa
Join us for a visual presentation by Casa’s Artist in Residence Kasia Sosnowski and learn more about her art practice. There will be space to ask questions, with snacks and refreshments provided.
Open House
Saturday, March 28 | 7 pm – 9 pm
Clay Studio, Casa
Come see what Artist in Residence Kasia Sosnowski has been working on in the Casa Clay Studio this month! Drop by for casual conversation, snacks and drinks. Potluck contributions are welcome, please include a list of ingredients so others can be mindful of allergens and dietary preferences.
Upcoming Artist in Residence:
Tyler Alexander: April 1 – 28
Tyler Alexander (he/him) is a practicing textile artist, often exploring organic forms through soft sculpture, particularly with tulle and organza. Experimental and always evolving, works focus on themes of transition, psychedelia, longing, and memory. Currently an arts instructor at Casa, classes include children, youth and adult fabric dyeing, soft sculpture, needle felting, embroidery, and crochet. Alexander graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a B.Sc Environmental Science, History Minor in 2020. He has served as a board member of the Lethbridge Pride Fest, the City of Lethbridge Public Art Committee, and is a founder of the Lethbridge Ball.
Workshop: Sheer Sculpture – Working with Fabric to Create 3D Forms
Sunday, April 12 | 1 pm – 5 pm
$30 + GST
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Create a sheer soft sculpture. Learn how to pattern and hand sew a flower from organza, with a focus on creating moiré by layering fabric. Come to understand how to work with this deceptive, yet beautiful medium, as the extremely lightweight fabric frays easily. Materials provided.
Open House
Tuesday, April 28 | 5 pm – 7 pm
Atrium, Casa
Come see what Artist in Residence Tyler Alexander has been working on in the Casa Textile Studio this month! Drop by for casual conversation, snacks and drinks. Potluck contributions are welcome, please include a list of ingredients so others can be mindful of allergens and dietary preferences.
Application Process
Emerging artists find the Casa AiR program to be a welcoming place for those wanting to experience the residency process. Mid-career and established artists are also encouraged to apply as Casa provides space free of charge and will help to co-ordinate a number of public engagement opportunities.
Please seek funding for travel, lodging and per diems from granting agencies as necessary. Successful candidates may request letters of support for their grant applications.
Application due dates:
Application due dates occur January 15 and June 15 of each year.
Submissions for the January 15 intake will be programmed for a residency between June and December.
Submission for the June 15 intake will be programmed for a residency between January and June of the following year.
