WRITERS RESIDENCY PROGRAM
This program is designed for writers at any stage of their career.
A haven for writers seeking focus, inspiration, and community. This residency offers a peaceful and supportive environment, allowing writers to immerse themselves in their craft and connect with fellow writers. With a mix of solitude, workshops, and cultural experiences, this program fosters creativity, growth, and productivity. Whether working on a novel, poetry, or other writing projects, writers will find a nurturing space to explore their ideas and bring their work to life.
Our program includes:
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Private office space
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Logistical and technical support from the Casa Lü staff to successfully realize projects
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Excursions to libraries and museums, and a variety of other enriching cultural activities.
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Weekly meetings with our team and/or fellow residents
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Writing feedback and guidance from our team
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Group readings and feedback from guest members of Mexico City's writers' scene
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Public Reading with a reception
RESIDENCY ACTIVITIES
The day following the arrival date, we host a welcome breakfast, succeeded by an introductory meeting. During this meeting, we cover the Residents Manual, the Activities Calendar, and conduct a question and answer session. Following the group meeting, each resident is allocated one-on-one time with our coordinator to discuss individual requirements.
EXCURSIONS
Every week, we organize excursions to explore some of our cherished locations within the southern part of the City. Different members of our team will host these outings so they can experience the city through different eyes. The tours include: pick up and drop off to the residency and entrance tickets. Some of our favorite destinations are:
Tlacuilo: The private library of artist Pedro Reyes. Residents will have time to consult the books and borrow them for research for their projects.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos, designed by the Mexican architects Alberto Kalachand Juan Palomar.
The Central Library of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is the main library on Campus and it holds one of the largest collections in Mexico.
Las Trajineras. We get together with the Casa Lü Parque residents for a fun two hours boat ride in the beautiful canals of Xochimilco. We bring drinks, snacks, and our speaker and microphone always end up being used for singing along in a fun karaoke session.
The museums showcasing the unique homes, art and studios of artists' Rivera & Kahlo: "Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo", "Frida Kahlo Museum" and "Anahuacalli Museum".
The outings may include visits to various libraries and museums, which may vary depending on the availability of these locations. However, we can assure that our residents will have an amazing time, regardless of the outings they experience.
MEETINGS
Once a week, residents meet with various members of our team, including our coordinator and concept development guide, who will provide technical and conceptual guidance for the successful realization of their projects. Additionally, we invite a guest from the local literary scene for a visit to offer feedback and input. These sessions serve as platforms to discuss their artistic endeavors and prepare for the upcoming Public Reading.
FINAL READING
At the culmination of our program, residents are invited to share their writing in a final reading, showcasing their work to an audience of peers, guests and literary enthusiasts. This event will take place on the final Saturday of the program, providing a celebratory conclusion to the residency experience.
