THE RESIDENCY
Up to three months to push your work further.
Six artists a year, from anywhere in the world, live and work in a 1904 mill on Willow Street, less than half a mile from downtown Manchester. You arrive with a proposal and a direction. What happens next is up to you.
Painters, photographers, sculptors, fiber artists, animators and more.
What you get
$1600
Food $ supplies stipend.
Plan your project within it.
$350
Travel stipend
Toward getting here and home again
Studio apt.
Housing, utilities, internet
Heat, hot water, electricity and Wi-Fi included, with cookware and basics
A show.
One-night solo or duo show
Your residency ends with a one-night public show.
A network
Introductions
To local galleries, makers, schools and the Currier Museum of Art.
Studio space
Create work on-site
The Factory has a large studio space for your to spread out and create.
What we ask of you
Make the work
Arrive with a plan: the pieces you want to make and how you’ll spend your time here.
Meet the city
Host at least one community moment: an open studio, talk, workshop or dinner. Past residents have done murals, lectures, and small-business collaborations.
Show it
Install and present your one-night closing show, and say a few words about your work and residency on the night.
Leave one piece
Donate one work made here to our permanent collection, shown across the campus. See what past artists left →
Is this program a fit? A 30 second check
Manchester AiR is for emerging and professional artists with a body of finished work. It isn't designed for hobby artists. Somewhere in between? Apply and tell us where you are.
IDEALEMERGING ARTISTS
A consistent portfolio of finished work, shows at smaller venues, some early recognition. Comftrouble talking with galleries and museum curators.
WELCOMEPROFESSIONAL ARTISTS
An established practice and a record of exhibitions. You're welcome to apply. Just know we may not offer the specialized tools, museum access or reach you're used to.