Short Description
A 12-week non-profit program designed to bring artists from around the world to Manchester, NH. Our program fosters an environment that allows creative freedom to explore, define, and polish your working portfolio.
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.
Submission Requirements
We ask that your application include your CV / artist statement, portfolio and a project proposal with a general idea of what you would like to develop during your residency.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected applicants are provided a studio apartment with baseic household amenities, heat, hot water, electricity & internet provided. Additionally each artist is granted a $350 travel stipend and a $1600 stipend that covers food and art supplies.
Expectations for Selected Applicants
- Time to step out of your comfort zone: The program will create some introductions to the local artist communities but it is also necessity of each artist to this pursue avenues of growth themselves.
- Project planning: Artists plan their creative executions with the programs stipends in mind. Works that go beyond the scope of the AIR stipends will depend on self funding or acquiring community partnerships/sponsors.
- Exhibitions: Each program concludes with a capstone celebration to feature the progress of each artists creative practice during their time at the residency. This public showing gives emerging artists a date to invite friends, family, an the community to see their work.
- Giving Back: The program requires for each artist to donate once piece created during their residency to be part of the Factory on Willow’s permanent collection. Works are displayed through the campas.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
Website Link: https://www.factoryonwillow.com/air
