Factory International

Join in

There are loads of ways to get involved, create together, or take the lead.

GET INVOLVED, TAKE THE LEAD

There is so much expertise and wisdom across Greater Manchester. Our best chance of success at Factory International is by adopting a wide range of voices, opinions and suggestions.

Over the past few years the people of Manchester have helped create major artworks, hosted their own festivals and co-curated an extraordinary range of events for MIF/Factory International.

We also have public forums where local residents can get involved in decisions around out long-term plans, discuss specific issues such as access, transportation or ticket prices, plus a whole lot more.

Our goal is to deliver a year-round programme that the people of Manchester can create with us, help design and take part in.

Here are a few ways you can get involved. And keep your eyes peeled for even more opportunities coming in 2023 – you can get a feel for them below.

Current opportunities ↓ 

  • Job Opportunities

    Want to realise your potential? You've come to the right place.

  • Call-out: First Breath

    Are you having a baby in January 2023? Take part in an extraordinary project to celebrate the birth of your child.

  • Artist Development

    Discover opportunities to stretch your practice, develop new skills and meet fellow artists.

  • Young Factory

    Get discounted tickets and be part of a creative community. Sign-up is free for Greater Manchester residents aged 16-26.

  • Become a Member

    Be first in line for unforgettable experiences, special invitations – and so much more.

  • Participate

    Find out how to participate in one of our major events.
Watch this space ↓ 

  • Volunteer

    Would you like to be a part of one of the world’s most dynamic and adventurous cultural organisations?

  • Curate Together

    Manchester residents have helped create new artworks, hosted their own mini festivals and co-curated major events – find out how you can take part here.

  • Neighbourhood Organisers

    Our Neighbourhood Organisers build communication and collaboration between Factory International and communities across Greater Manchester.

  • Community Partnerships

    Community Partnerships give partner orgs and their communities more opportunities to create, collaborate on and participate in Factory International events.

Join a forum

Join one of our public forums where local residents can inform our approach to access, transportation and a whole lot more. Look out for our next open call in 2023.

The People’s Forum is a group of Greater Manchester residents who meet every month to help point Factory International in the right direction.

These representatives from many different communities offer feedback and guidance on a range of topics, from transport and sustainability to marketing and audience development.

Become a vital bridge to your community, be the first to share new opportunities or the key to our next big public commission.

Don’t worry if you’re not an art expert. Enthusiasm is what counts. And access is a top priority here, so this opportunity really is open to everyone.

You can volunteer to join the Forum every two years. Look out for the next open call in 2023.

We also have a collective of 16-28 year olds from Greater Manchester, who engage with the programme, policies and organisational structure at Factory International.

This group is all about impact and making progress in everything from sustainability to equalities. Young people are at the centre of the conversation, and can really influence where and how Factory International works.

We recruit new Young People’s Forum members every other year. Want to represent your area and help young people have a bigger say at Factory International? Then look out for our next open call in 2023.