The Factory on Willow Funded Artist in Residence

Residency – The Factory on Willow Funded Artist in Residence International Deadline: Recurring – The Factory’s AIR program is designed to support emerging artists with a place to live for up to 3 months. During this time selected applicants can focus full‑time on further developing their creative practice as they take steps to cross the bridge into becoming career professionals. Deadlines Session 1: March – May Session 2: June – August Session 3: September – November Location The Factory on Willow is located less than a half mile from Manchester’s downtown scene. The property provides a multitude of amenities and is centrally located within the state making exploration to Boston, the White Mountains and the seacoast only a 45 minute drive. The property hosts a small gym, community garden, comic book shop, event space, dog park and a distillery. Eligibility Photographers, painters, 3D artists, designers, animators and film makers. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status, or any other work visa already in place that is not expiring within 6 months. 21 years of age or older. 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. Benefits Studio apartment with basic household amenities, heat, hot water, electricity and internet provided. $350 travel stipend and a $1600 stipend that covers food and art supplies. Each residency concludes with an artist opening celebration. The opening acts as a solo or duo exhibition to feature each artist’s developing works. The onsite event space is set up to feature installations and presentations to the local community. AIR’s may also organize/host additional public events/programs (artist talks, community dinners, workshops, studio visits, etc.). Application Apply online – No Fee. Applications are reviewed by an art committee whose efforts ensure that a broad range of artistic disciplines, styles, and national origins are represented. The selection process aims to integrate artists in a spirit of openness and curiosity about creativity in its diverse forms and contexts. #J-18808-Ljbffr ArtDeadline.Com