Halsway Manor – call for Artists In Residence 2018

Halsway ManorHalsway Manor – National Centre for the Folk Arts
Halsway Lane, Nr Crowcombe, Taunton TA4 4BD

 Halsway Manor, National Centre for Folk Arts is seeking applications from artists, companies or groups to be Artists in Residence for 2018. The successful artist will follow in the footsteps of  acclaimed folk trio Faustus (Benji Kirkpatrick, Saul Rose, Paul Sartin) in 2016, and celebrated female vocal trio Lady Maisery (Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew, Hannah James) in 2017.

Halsway Manor nestles on the Quantock Hills in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, and is a fantastic and inspiring building which promotes the generation of ideas and development. With a large folk arts library, full residential facilities for up to 65 people and six acres of gardens and grounds it offers a home from home, a space to breathe and create, a magical environment.

The content of any residency at Halsway Manor is formulated between the artists and the management of the Charity. The residency could include leading courses at the Manor, researching and developing new material, working with communities, creating work in response to the setting, or simply finding time to be together in an environment which is conducive to sparking new ideas.

Halsway Manor wishes to hear from artists working within the genre of folk who have, or are developing, a national/international profile to form a symbiotic relationship which promotes and develops the work of both partners. This is not a paid opportunity but the Manor is able to offer the use of their facilities, accommodation and resources, and to partner in any funding bids for the development of work.

Artists wishing to be considered for Halsway Manor Artists in Residence should send an expression of interest to chiefexec@halswaymanor.org.uk by 3rd April 2017 outlining the reasons for their interest, and anticipated aims/outcomes for the residency. More details are available on the website: www.halswaymanor.org.uk.


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