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?
In mid August, Casa will be hosting artist Gabrielle Houle, as part of the Artist in Residence (AiR) program from August 19 – September 15.
Gabrielle Houle is a multilingual artist, educator, translator, and theatre scholar specialized in masked performance, movement for actors, oral history of performance, and the creation of masks. While in residence she will be collaborating with a local actor, sound designer and choreographer to workshop the first English translation of Simon a toujours aimé danser by Simon Boulerice (trans. Justin A. Blum), a queer solo performance for older teens and young adults.
Performance: Saturday, September 7 at 6 pm in the Community Room before the Gallery Opening Reception
Devising Stories with the Body Workshop: Sunday, September 15 from 1 pm – 3 pm in the Dance Studio
Who is in Residence?
This September, Casa will be hosting artist Julia Forrest as part of the Artist in Residence (AiR) program from September 5 – 26.
Julia Forrest is a Brooklyn, New York based artist working in film and darkroom prints. She appreciates old processing techniques and to experiment with what can be done in front of the lens to create an image. Her photography focuses on portraiture in landscapes and nature, making the coulees the perfect setting for her to expand her portfolio. Forrest is interested in connecting with local models during her stay to collaborate with.
Join Julia for the following events:
Pinhole Photography Workshop: Saturday, September 14 from 11 am – 2 pm in the Textile Studio
$40+GST
Build a camera out of a simple container such as a cardboard box, a milk carton, or a tin can with Artist in Residence, Julia Forrest. With one small pin hole pressed into the box and light sensitive silver gelatin paper inside, students will understand how the shape of the camera affects their images by taking photos outside and developing them in the darkroom. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own light-safe container to transform into a pinhole camera if they like.
Artist Talk and Open House: Presentation on Saturday, September 21 at 7 pm in the Community Room, Open House from 8 pm – 10 pm in the Rotary Square Kiosks with the Big Bop Band as part of Arts Days
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.