Factory International

Get Involved

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

There is so much expertise and wisdom across Greater Manchester and at Factory International. We are committed to reflecting a wide range of voices, opinions and suggestions.

Since the start of MIF in 2007, the people of Manchester have helped create major artworks, hosted their own festivals and co-curated an extraordinary range of events.

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

Now from our home at Aviva Studios, we deliver a year-round programme that the people of Manchester can create with us, help design and take part in.

MIF25 opportunities

  • Callout: BREATHE Dance & Poetry Slam

    Calling all dancers and poets – it’s time to unite for a groundbreaking collaboration at MIF25!

  • THE HERDS

    There are lots of ways to get involved in THE HERDS at MIF25 this summer. Find out more here.

Current Opportunities

Our work

  • 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.

  • Young Curators

    Meet the first cohort of Young Curators, who are joining Factory International for 12 months to help redefine curation.

  • adidas Originals Creator Network North

    Meet the first ever cohort of Originals Creator Network (OCN) North – a six-month development programme for emerging creatives.

  • The People's Forum

    Get to know the incredible people behind our citizen led public forum that helps our organisation be the very best version of itself.
  • Dancer wearing a red dress surrounded by dancers in black clothing in Free Your Mind

    Free Your Mind, the official opening production for Aviva Studios, the home of Factory International © Tristram Kenton, October 2023

    Invent a better tomorrow together

    A huge thank you to our extraordinary supporters and partners who support our mission to invent a better tomorrow together.

    As a registered charity, we work to grow our community of individual donors, corporate partners, and grant makers. Their support helps us make art accessible to everyone, transform lives through creative engagement, develop the next generation of diverse talent and power the future of the arts sector.

    Find out how you can support our work to use art as a catalyst for social change, creativity and innovation – both in Manchester and beyond

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