Casa Lü
Context, dialogue, production, and exhibition

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What makes Casa Lü different

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• A structured progression from initial presentations to final exhibition

• Direct engagement with Mexico City’s galleries, studios, museums, and cultural spaces

• Small cohorts that encourage sustained dialogue and close working relationships

• A balance of independent studio time, feedback, and cultural context

• Two complementary residency formats for different ways of working

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Two Residency Formats

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Casa Lü offers two complementary formats. Both share the same emphasis on context, dialogue, production, and exhibition, but provide different working environments.

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Casa Lü Parque: Context & Exploration

 

Casa Lü Parque is a central, shared environment for artists whose work benefits from urban immersion, close cohort exchange, and frequent exposure to new contexts.

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The shared house creates an active and socially engaged rhythm, with informal conversations, shared routines, and ongoing dialogue among residents. Parque is especially suited to artists who are experimenting, entering a period of transition, or opening their practice to new directions.

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The residency culminates in a group exhibition that reflects its process-based and cohort-oriented structure.

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Learn more about Casa Lü Parque

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Casa Lü Sur: Focus & Production

 

Casa Lü Sur is a spacious, garden-based environment in Tlalpan, a historic area in the south of Mexico City. It offers larger studios, private accommodation, and a quieter, more independent daily rhythm.

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Sur is especially suited to artists with a defined project or body of work who want sustained time, space, and continuity to deepen or expand their practice. Residents remain connected to Mexico City through cultural visits, studio tours, feedback conversations, and engagement with the local art community.

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The residency culminates in a solo exhibition, allowing each artist to present a focused body of work developed during the program.

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Learn more about Casa Lü Sur

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How the program works

 

Residents combine independent studio time with:

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• Initial presentations of their practice and project direction

• Regular discussions and feedback sessions

• Visits to galleries, artist studios, museums, and cultural spaces

• Ongoing exchange within a small international cohort

• A final group or solo exhibition, depending on the residency format

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The goal is not simply to produce new work, but to help artists develop greater clarity about their practice, decisions, and direction.

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Program Details

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• Duration: 5–6 weeks

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico

• Disciplines: Visual arts and interdisciplinary practices

• Applications: Open year-round

• Application fee: None

• Residency fee: $3,400 USD per session

• Financial aid: Scholarships are available

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Who it is for

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Casa Lü is best suited for artists who:

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• Have an active practice or body of work they want to develop further

• Benefit from dialogue, feedback, and structured engagement

• Are open to working within a small and committed cohort

• Want Mexico City’s cultural context to inform their process

• Are prepared to present work publicly at the end of the residency

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Casa Lü is designed for artists who want both independence and meaningful engagement, rather than a completely self-directed retreat.​

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Artist experience

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Artists frequently highlight the balance between structure and independence, the strength of the cohort, and their direct engagement with Mexico City’s cultural scene.

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“My experience went far beyond my expectations. None of the other residencies I have attended can compare to this.”

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“We were immediately immersed in the city’s art scene and supported throughout the development of our work.”​​​​

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Learn more​

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• Casa Lü Sur

• Casa Lü Parque

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