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Halsway Manor Open House
Creative Space opportunity at Halsway Manor: 10th - 14th January 2022
Halsway Manor are opening their doors to professional folk artists at all stages of their careers wanting a place to write, rehearse, recharge, relax, and be creative. They are offering full board – accommodation and all meals – from dinner on Monday evening until breakfast on Friday. You’ll be there alongside other artists so if you’re someone who likes to share ideas, experiences, advice and support, then this could be right up your street.
By ‘professional folk artists’ they mean artists – musicians / singers / writers / dancers / theatre-makers etc – who use traditional material either directly or indirectly to inform their paid work. Applications from students / early-stage career artists are as welcome as those from established artists. Booking is by application. The opportunity is limited to around 20-25 artists, and they are asking for a financial contribution towards your place (subsidised by Halsway).
Halsway Manor, set in beautiful West Somerset has a variety of resources, including the biggest folk library collection outside of London, large and small rehearsal spaces, and a lovely wood panelled bar (with log fire, naturally). There’s direct footpath access from the Manor onto the Quantock Hills, the coast is 5 minutes’ drive away, and there are views to Exmoor from our door. Nearest mainline station is Taunton, from which there’s a regular bus service stopping an easy 5 minute walk from their door.
