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.
Current 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 – FULL
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.
Upcoming Artist in Residence:
Sadie Segriff: May 11 – 25, 2026
Sadie Segriff (they/them) is a dancer and digital media artist raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, the Traditional and current Territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. Sadie’s practice is guided by exploring human identity, expression and the intricate connections we share with the natural environment.
Intuitive Movement
Thursday, May 21 | 6:30 – 8:30PM
Dance Studio, Casa | $10 + GST
In this guided movement workshop, participants are invited to follow prompts and somatic exercises that connect them to their intuition. Explore your body through visualization and movement games. All exercises are flexible suggestions, with your body as the lead. Participants will leave with helpful tools to integrate into their own daily movement practices. This workshop is open for participants of all abilities. Students should wear comfortable clothing and must wear indoor-only shoes in the Dance Studio. Register HERE
Performance and Potluck: Monday, May 25 from 6 pm – 7 pm in the Community Room, FREE
Join us in a warm send-off for Sadie as we witness the dance and film performance they created during their residency. Attendees are welcome to bring food to share for the potluck, however there is no obligation. Please include a list of ingredients to be mindful of allergies 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.
