Deepen your creative practice as an Artist in Residence at The Factory on Willow

Description

The Artist in Residence (AiR) program at The Factory on Willow is an opportunity for emerging artists of any medium to dive deeper into their current projects, themes, and practices, as well as to benefit from inspiration from The Factory community, the city of Manchester, and New Hampshire as a whole. A final art exhibit at the end of the residency, will be in collaboration with the New Hampshire Dance Collaborative and open to the public.

Become an Artist in Residence at The Factory
A 12-week artist residency program designed to bring emerging artists from around the world to Manchester, NH. Experience a unique environment for creative exchange and collaboration amongst a community of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs.

What We Offer
Selected artists are invited to stay for 3 months in a studio live/work apartment and community specially designed for creators, entrepreneurs and innovators.
Your live/work studio rent, utilities and access to all of The Factory’s amenities, including fitness center, green space, parking, and more (a $10,000 value covered by the program)
$350 travel stipend
$200/week food & art supplies stipend
Meetups and activities with other residents, community members and our on-site facilitator
Regular open-studio events, artist talks, and teaching opportunities

Who Can Apply?
If you currently are a U.S. Citizen or hold a Permanent Resident status, or any other work visa already in place that is not expiring within 6 months, and 21 years of age, you may apply!
For the safety and security of our artists, their families, and our community, we cannot accept children in the residencies for artists at this time.

Program Dates
Our standard programing dates below, however, sometimes we can accommodate different dates
Session 1: March, April & May
Session 2: June, July & August
Session 3: September, October & November

Expectations for Selected Applicants
The program will culminate in a capstone celebration of your process, work and experience, with either a final public showing/ installation on-site at The Factory, or a public experiential art installation in downtown Manchester; one piece is required to be left behind as a part of The Factory’s AiR Collection.
Participation in a final exhibit, artist talks and studio visits.

There is an opportunity to collaborate with community partners like NH Dance Collective for your final exhibition
You’ll also have opportunities to participate in in-person portfolio reviews, artist talks, and classes in partnership with our local museums and art college.

Why You’ll Love It
This new program hosts two artists for a 3 month program at a time.This is a one of a kind experience that comes with incredible networking opportunities and unforgettable memories. There is a generous stipend for artists, supplies, and small stipend for travel.
A furnished live/work studio space and all the fun amenities The Factory is also included in your residency.

About The Factory on Willow
A community for creators, entrepreneurs and innovators to live, work and play. Originally a shoe factory built in the 1900’s, it has since been transformed into 61 spacious studio apartments and 16 uniquely themed Airbnb studios, dedicated 2 of these studio apartments to the Artist-in-Residence program which is the home of two artists that are selected for each season of the year.

About Manchester
Manchester (founded in 1751), also known to locals as the “Queen City,” is New Hampshire’s largest thriving urban center that has experienced a renaissance of urban development and population growth over the last decade. We find our visitors enthusiastically exploring our downtown drag filled with rich industrial history, and growing art scene that includes the MHT Art Walk, The Currier Museum of Art, Studio 550, and The Palace & Rex Theaters.