National Festival of Making reveals artist lineup for Season 6 of Art in Manufacturing.

Season 6 welcomes four new artists into the residency programme. The residencies take place between November 2023 and July 2024, culminating in a celebration of new collaborative installations at the National Festival of Making on 6 and 7 July 2024.

Art in Manufacturing is the headline commissioning programme of the National Festival of Making, pairing artists with some of the UK’s leading manufacturers. 

To date, we have commissioned 31 artists to create exceptional artworks in dialogue and collaboration with workforce communities. This year we welcome four new artists to the unique residency programme, working across sculpture, ceramics and textiles.

2024 Resident Artists + Partner Manufacturers:

Nehal Aamir + Darwen Terracotta and Faience

Margo Selby + Standfast & Barracks (A co-commission with the British Textile Biennial)

Horace Lindezey + The Making Rooms

Sam Williams + The Cardboard Box Company

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