Artist In Residence At The Factory

Create Art and Get Paid At The Factory's AIR Program

Create Art and Get Paid At The Factory's AIR Program

AIRS posting with Liz the programs founder at an exhibitiion.

AIRS posting with Liz the programs founder at an exhibitiion.

Manny exploring a new style.

Manny exploring a new style.

Ethan took an influence Manchester's looming history and added a modern take with this massive installation.

Ethan took an influence Manchester's looming history and added a modern take with this massive installation.

Alexander Augustus set the mood with these massive metal sculpture and playing with light.

Alexander Augustus set the mood with these massive metal sculpture and playing with light.

Artists selling art

Artists selling art

Some of Amira's works

Some of Amira's works

The Factory on Willow

The Factory on Willow

An example of our the rooms provided with our program stipends.

An example of our the rooms provided with our program stipends.

Artist In Residence At The Factory

Manchester, NH, United States

A 12-week program designed to bring creative minds from around the world to Manchester, NH. Experience an environment that allows creative freedom to discover, define, and refine your creative practice.

The 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.

Selected applicants are provided a studio apartment with basic 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.

Each residency concludes with an artist opening celebration. The Opening acts as a solo or duo exhibition to feature each artist’s developing works.  Our onsite event space is set up to feature your 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.)

Contact

252 Willow St.
Manchester, NH 03013
United States

Year Founded
2021
Context
Urban
Suburban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in historic site
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
1 month - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
2
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Acting
Augmented Reality
Costume/Fashion Design
Dance
Digital Media
Drawing
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Glass Arts
Illustration
Interdisciplinary Arts
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
Painting
Paper Arts
Poetry
Printmaking
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Sound Art
Symphony
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Theater
Virtual Reality
Woodworking
Companions
Pets (Non-service animals)
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Mid-career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
6
Artist Stipend
1600
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
350
US Dollar (USD)
Residency Fees
0
US Dollar (USD)
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
ADA Compliant
Additional Accessibility Information

The north lot has a ramp leading up to the entrance. The residency units are on the first floor and there is an elevator that travels up all levels of the building.

Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Megan Ward
Accessibility Contact Email
Megan@orbitgroup.com
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Accessible Housing
ADA Compliant
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
ADA Compliant
Common/Communal Spaces Information

We have an event space in the basement that has exterior entrances that are ADA-compliant.

Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
No WIFI in housing
Air Conditioned Housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Meals Provided
Residents have access to private kitchen
Additional Meals Information
N/A
Computer/Internet Access
Computer and internet connection provided in studio area (private)
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details

Artist has some space inside their living unit to work. We also provide a much larger space with storage options in our lower level. Accepted artists are expecte to bring as much of their own equipment as possible. 

There is a maker space about 2 blocks away that has woodworking, cnc, sewing, 3d printing, painting and other workshops that is accessable 24/7. 

There is an artist building about 7 mins away that provides an entire printmaking workshop.

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
ADA Compliant
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff