The National Festival of Making and British Textile Biennial are releasing a new Art in Manufacturing opportunity for an artist or maker to become Artist in Residence at historic fabric printing company, Standfast & Barracks, during their Centenary year.

Important information:

• The artist practitioner or collective will undertake a residency with Standfast & Barracks based in Lancaster.
• Residencies will take place between the period of late February 2024 and June 2024. The residency dates during this period are flexible and will be determined in conversation with the National Festival of Making and Standfast & Barracks.
• As an outcome of this residency, the Artist in Residence will make a new piece of work/body of work that will be shown at the National Festival of Making 2024 (6 – 7 July) and at the British Textile Biennial 2025 (dates to be announced).

Responses from all types of creatives – artists / makers / designers are welcomed. This commission is open to both individuals and collectives.

PROJECT BUDGET: The project budget is £8000. The project budget should cover your artist fees, expenses and materials plus any other associated costs.

Find out more here. Deadline, 8th February.