Manx Wildlife Trust has named Manx-born artist and songwriter Alice Dudley as the next Biosphere Artist in Residence (2025–2026).
The residency is delivered in partnership with UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man and Isle of Man Arts Council.
Alice Dudley was chosen for her ambitious, multidisciplinary proposal combining fine arts, music and community engagement.
Artist in Residence
During her residency, Alice will focus on collaboration and connection, bringing together artists, writers, musicians and communities to explore the Manx landscape, language and stories through workshops, performances and exhibitions.
Her work is deeply inspired by the island’s landscape and folklore, and her career has already earned recognition beyond the Isle of Man.
Alice is a British Art Medal Society (BAMS) Award winner, has exhibited at the Royal Cornwall Museum, and was named a Tate St Ives Emerging Artist in 2021.
Honour
Reflecting on her appointment, Alice Dudley said: “It’s such an honour to be chosen for this role. The residency will be an exciting opportunity to further my creative practice, which has always been shaped by the Manx landscape, our folklore and our traditions.
“This coming year celebrates our Biosphere and our language, and I hope that my work will be able to bring people together in appreciation of these things that make our island so special.
“From artists and musicians to scientists and storytellers, connecting people with our Island and with one another is at the very heart of this project.”
