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Meet the other half behind our annual Open Call – AWOL Studios!

Meet the other half behind our annual Open Call – AWOL Studios!

Founded in 2007, AWOL Studios is a creative hub in Ancoats, Manchester, and one of the largest studio communities in the North West. Home to artists, creatives and small businesses, AWOL provides flexible workspace and supports a vibrant creative community. 

AWOL is currently managed by Director David French and Studio Manager Jude Wainwright, who co-organise the Comme Ca × AWOL Open Call alongside Comme Ca Art.


Comme Ca x AWOL Studios Open Call 2026

Deadline: Monday 27th April (midnight)

More info + how to enter: HERE

Hope Mill,
113 Pollard Street,
Ancoats,
Manchester M4 7JA
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Registered in England and Wales.
Company No. 07394568
Design by
Candoo Creative
Photography by
Richard Tymon