About Casa Otro Gallery

LOCATION| 2226 CALLE DE GUADALUPE | LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

In a cultural and political climate that both exploits the basest human fear of the “other” and seems bent on the delineation of difference and separation, Casa Otro is intended as an oasis for the creative contemplation of those things that connect rather than divide. It is a space curated for the celebration of the spirit of our collective us-ness that supersedes and transgresses political, religious, socioeconomic or gender biases. It approaches this intention humbly, with an understanding that all people have been complicit to some extent and at some time to the divisive climate of othering.

Through its mixed-use status as an historically significant private home, guest house and artist residency Casa Otro will provide a creative nexus where the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of each of its guests, residents and exhibited artists are explored, articulated and celebrated. By creating a space where sharing, celebrating and critiquing our unique perspectives is safe, we create empathy and compassion—not for the poor, lost “other,” but for us.

Nos-otros. Us-others.

About Casa Otro Residency

The residency space was formed with the spirit of “if you build it, they will come.” The vision is for artists of all mediums, and from all parts of the world, who have some global or communal vision in their work to have a space to be inspired and create in the rich borderplex area of Las Cruces/El Paso/Juarez.

Summer 2024 Borderlines Project Residency Content

Below are some general options that can be integrated into a residency plan. The selected artist for this residency will collaborate with the Borderlines team to design a customized residency plan that aligns with their specific needs and preferences. Time for art-making and time for community engagement will remain top priorities while co-constructing this plan.

MENTORSHIP SCHEDULE

-ideation, checkin, prep for event/talk, closeout

Old Mesilla

• The Potteries

• Adobe making workshop

• day spa

• studio visits

Nature

• hiking trails

Las Cruces Art 

Day Excursions

• Marfa, TX

• El Paso/Juarez

• symphony

• opera

• Carlsbad NM

• roswell

• white sands

• ruidoso 

• gila

• cliff dwellings

nearby food/restaurants

the bean

la posta

About Las Cruces, New Mexico