Join our Foundation Circle
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A space like no other
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Factory International opens its doors in June 2023. A space like no other, we’ll offer a year-round programme of the world’s best dance, theatre, music, visual arts, performance, installation and digital commissions – becoming a flagship cultural space of international standing.
Our building will also provide a permanent home to the much-loved Manchester International Festival, as well as becoming a significant hub for training and skill development through the Factory Academy.
This is a space for all of Manchester, with a significant programme of free public work. It will help regenerate a forgotten part of the city – opening up the River Irwell to visitors, and to residents of both Manchester and Salford.
AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE NO OTHER
We invite you to become a part of our Foundation Circle, an invitation-only group of Founding Patrons who'll help build a legacy at Factory International by supporting key pillars of our work: our Artistic Commissions, our Creative Engagement work with Manchester’s communities, the Factory Academy and our work with emerging artists, as well as the Festival’s continued ambitions, and our world-wide, year-round programme of international presentations.
The Foundation Circle will play a central role in establishing a varied and wide-ranging programme at Factory International over our first three to five years.
As we open our venue, we need your support to build our annual programme, engage audiences and cement our imprint within all of Greater Manchester, the UK and internationally.
Our Founding Patrons will provide this solid foundation for the future of arts and culture with this once-in-a-generation opportunity.
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INVENT TOMORROW TOGETHER
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As a member of the Foundation Circle, you'll be recognised with a high-profile acknowledgement placed centrally in the Factory International building.
Founding Patrons are invited to work with our Artistic and Creative Directors, and key artists and team leaders, to support flagship projects across or within a specific strand of work, according to your wishes. You'll be able to get involved and see first-hand the impact your support has on our programme and the people of Greater Manchester.
You'll also enjoy a direct relationship with the team here, a concierge service to attend productions, access to opening nights and private views all over the world, as well as meeting the many extraordinary artists, creatives and directors who make our unique work.
Foundation Circle members will be part of a group of like-minded donors and supporters. As a Founding Patron, you’ll enjoy a high-profile dinner among peers, with your support and contribution recognised on stage.
Founding Patrons are invited to forge a relationship with Factory International and are asked to consider pledging support over a three to five year period, helping build vital foundations and leaving a legacy for generations to come.
Want to hear more? Please contact Development Director, Marla Cunningham at Marla.Cunningham@factoryinternational.org.
A special thank you
Thank you for your interest in joining our Foundation Circle. Below you'll find a specially curated Spotify playlist from Michael 'Mikey J' Asante MBE's with his inspiration for our upcoming Matrix-themed spectacular, Free Your Mind.