We’re looking for a new cohort of STAF Listeners!

We are seeking 4 artistic community members of Manchester for an engagement to see new work and connect with the artists to write articles giving an overall view of the creative landscape and pressing themes of 2026/27. Also, where possible, to investigate the artist’s journey to that presentation, their thoughts on how artist journeys could be best supported and improved and plans for their next work. The writings of the ‘Listeners’ will be published on the STAF website as blogs. You can read the blog posts by our 2025 Listeners here: Listening Programme 2025. 

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