2027 Artist Residency Open Call at The Factory

Overview

A 12-week artist residency program designed to bring creative minds from around the world to Manchester, NH. The program supports emerging and mid-career artists with a place to live and dedicated time to develop their creative practice.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: November 30, 2026

Eligibility

Open to emerging and mid-career artists from anywhere in the world.

Disciplines

• Acting, Animation, Augmented Reality, Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery, Choreography, Costume/Fashion Design, Dance, Digital Media, Drawing, Electronic Arts, Environmental Arts, Film, Fine Metals/Jewelry, Glass Arts, Illustration, Installation Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts, Mixed Media, Moving Image, Multimedia Arts, Music, Painting, Paper Arts, Photography, Poetry, Printmaking, Screenwriting, Sculpture, Sound Art, Symphony, Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving, Theater, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts, Woodworking

What you'll receive

• Studio apartment with basic household amenities, heat, hot water, electricity, and internet
• $1,600 stipend for food and art supplies
• $350 travel stipend
• Access to private kitchen
• Solo or duo exhibition opening to showcase your work
• Access to onsite event space for installations and presentations

Residency details

• Length: 1 to 3 months
• Average number of artists in residence at a time: 2
• Collaborative residencies: must apply and be accepted individually
• ADA-compliant accessible housing and studios
• Pets (non-service animals) welcome
• Pets (non-service animals) are allowed

Additional expectations

• Donate a work of art
• Participate in public programming and open studio with fellow residents
• Give artist talk or presentation
• Lead workshop for the public

Application

Application fee: Free. Apply via Google Form.