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.
Who is in Residence?
Maria Madacky will be the Artist in Residence at Casa from October 17 – November 14, 2022.
Maria is a well known artist in the Lethbridge arts community. The focus of her work has been on building environments meant to help viewers experience deep serenity. By creating a sense of suspension, her work provides an opportunity for reflection and contemplation. Maria will be working on numerous collagraph prints for a confirmed group exhibition in Serbia in 2023.
Maria Madacky will be leading a COLLOGRAPH WORKSHOP Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6 – $20 to register.
Join Maria for a STUDIO OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, November 12 at 7:00pm to see their recent work.
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 deadline:
Application deadlines occur January 15 and June 15 of each year.
Submissions for the January 15 deadline will be programmed for a residency between June 15 and December 31.
Submission for the June 15 deadline will be programmed for a residency between January 15 and June 14 of the following year.
