Artist Residency

The strategic plan outlines the expansion and enhancements of this one-of-a-kind residence to accommodate the growing organization of the Manship Artist Residency and meet its evolving needs into a rich, inspiring, and historically significant international artist residency. This vision is guided by supporting the artist’s work with studios and gallery space, as well as enlivening the artist community by providing gathering space and support for public performance and exhibition. The Strategic Plan offers private spaces for reflection and inspiration alongside communal gathering areas and shared studios. The plan aims to provide dedicated administrative offices, meeting rooms, an archival library, a new studio gallery, presentation areas for exhibitions and lectures, and infrastructure within the historic barn for performances. Rooted in the Manship property’s legacy, it aims to foster collaborations and artistic growth within the greater Cape Ann community, serving both artists-in-residence and the public