The aim of the residency series is to bring together combinations of writers and artists to work side by side, creating new energies and new possibilities for creative dialogue. It is an opportunity for artists and writers to open up their practice to ideas and methods of working outside their habitual processes, a chance to explore and experiment. This is a special residency project sponsored by ArtFunkl and there are no fees for artists to attend.

Manchester is the perfect venue for this to take place since it is a city which is active in many areas of the Arts. It also has it's own strong identity and cultural definition, which is fluid and constantly re-inventing itself. Due to the size and location of the city in the north West of England, there is a freedom in the creative environment which is not readily found in larger cities where the Art-world operates within stricter parameters.

Visual Artists, Writers and Film/Video Makers taking part in the ArtFunkl residencies can tap into the energy and dynamic of the environment around them, and use it to bring a fresh creative pulse to the next phase of their practice. Added to this there are many opportunities for initiating dialogues with locally based creative practitioners and building up creative relationships for the future.

The Experimenta residencies are designed to allow artists to:

have space and time to work on their own project.

show their work during the final week of the residency in an event formulated during the residency

be involved in devising and constructing the exhibition space for their show

be actively involved in making contacts and promoting the exhibition.

have the opportunity to start dialogues with locally based artists and curators

attend Art/Writing events in Manchester

Disciplines

Visual Arts, Sculpture, New Media, Writers, Film/Video Makers, Digital Media Artists

Expenses paid by artists

There are no room fees for Experimenta

Food will be paid for by artists, though some basics are provided. Artists will fund their own material costs and travel

Application

Details on website:
http://www.artfunkl.com/residency/call-for-entries-experimenta-01/