| Admin/Biog History | Petherbridge was Manchester City Art Gallery's first 'Artist in Residence'. The position was supported by the Arts Council of Great Britain, and was originally from April to June 1982, but was extended for a further three months from September to November. There was an exhibition at the end of the residency, held 4 Nov-4 Dec 1982 at Manchester City Art Gallery. The Warwick Arts Trust, were intending on mounting an exhibition of Petherbridge's work in March 1983, but this was brought forward to 27 Jan-26 Feb 1983, to make a joint venture with Manchester City Art Gallery instead. |
| Description | This file includes material concerning Petherbridge's position as 'Artist in Residence' at Manchester City Art Gallery. It includes correspondence concerning the residency application; Petherbridge's living arrangement; new acquaintances and friendships made; work with North West Arts and correspondence from visitors to the gallery's open studio.
It also includes material concerning the exhibition, including letters of congratulations; and details of work ('Continuum City' and 'Concrete Armada') in the exhibition, including information on loans, buyer, and seller details; and publicity material.
It also includes ephemera from Petherbridge's time in Manchester such as travel tickets, and posters for events she visited.
Of particular note:
-letter from Petherbridge to Anthony Reynolds, dated 6 Jul 1982, concerning Petherbridge's report on the residency, with report attached
-price list of works for sale, annotated with details of buyers
[For further related material concerning Petherbridge's residency see DSP/1/34 & DSP/1/35] |
| Image Caption | Letter from Jane F [?], undated, congratulating her on completing the residency. |