Application deadline looms for Island's next Biosphere Artist in Residence

The residency is supported by £12,000 in funding

People interested in applying to be the Island's next Biosphere Artist in Residence have just a couple of days left to put themselves forward.

Manx Wildlife Trust, in partnership with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, Isle of Man Arts Council and Culture Vannin, is inviting proposals - and applications close this Sunday (21 September) at midnight.

The year-long residency will run from October 2025 to October 2026 'and offers a unique opportunity for an artist or art collective to connect new audiences with Manx nature, culture, and language through creative practice'. 

The residency is supported by £12,000 in funding (including stipend, materials, and in-kind support) and is open to Isle of Man residents or locally registered organisations.

This year's outgoing resident, Amy Howse says she 'didn't realise how transformational' the opportunity would be:

Applications are welcome from artists working in any medium, and proposals can be submitted in written, audio or video format, outlining your creative response to the brief, community engagement plans, time frame, and portfolio examples.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 9 October at St John’s Mill.