Visual Arts Residencies in Lethbridge

CASA

Lethbridge, Canada

The Artist in Residence (AiR) program at Casa in Lethbridge, Alberta, offers a supportive and community-based atmosphere for artists from various disciplines and experience levels, including recent undergraduates. The program includes workshops, installations, open houses, and artist talks, fostering community engagement and new perspectives. Artists are provided with space free of charge and are encouraged to seek funding for travel, lodging, and per diems from granting agencies. Casa assists with public engagement opportunities and supports successful candidates in their grant applications. The application deadlines are January 15 and June 15 each year, with residencies scheduled between June and December or January and June of the following year. Casa is managed by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, a non-profit arts organization and registered charity.

Gushul Residency

Lethbridge, Canada

The Gushul Residency, owned by the University of Lethbridge and located in Blairmore, Alberta, provides private studio and living spaces in the Artist's Studio and Writer's Cottage for professional artists and writers amid the inspiring Crowsnest Pass landscape. Opened in 1988/1991 and managed by the Gushul Residency Program Committee, it hosts residents year-round on a competitive or rental basis, with durations typically from one to four months. Residents cover all fees, travel, and supplies, though select student prizes offer funded stays.