Cryptic Nights 2023 Programme

Presented in partnership with the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow, Cryptic Nights has presented over 300 artists since 2009. Many Cryptic Nights’ artists have gone on to have highly successful careers, most notably Sisi Lu, Anna Meredith, Rachel Maclean and Yann Seznec.

Cryptic are inviting Scottish based artists from all backgrounds to develop an existing work for a performance, installation or screen-based work as part of the Cryptic Nights 2023 programme. Presented in partnership with the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow, Cryptic support emerging artists who cross creative boundaries, with live music, visual and sonic art, film and new media.

The next deadline for applications to Cryptic Nights is: 12 noon BST Mon 15 August.

WHAT DO YOU GET?

  • A guaranteed fee of £750 

  • Support & mentoring from Cryptic

  • Marketing and PR support

  • Technical support from CCA

  • Travel within Scotland and accommodation expenses for artists based out with the central belt where applicable

  • Documentation of your work

  • Free entry to other Cryptic Nights events throughout the year

 

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Emerging artists from all backgrounds who are based in Scotland. Cryptic understands that an artist’s creative career can emerge at any stage in life and our selection process reflects this.

  • Artists not in full time education.

 

CRITERIA

  • Existing projects that have potential for development to be presented as a performance, screening or sound installation. Please note we are not looking for work in traditional theatre, literature, music, comedy, circus or dance.  We do not support commissions or new work.

  • Work with original music or sound-based elements is essential. We are particularly interested in submissions that use technology in new and creative ways.

HOW TO APPLY:

  • You can apply in a form that suits you. To apply complete the form via this link on this page or send a short video or audio file (max 10 mins). Please include details of your postcode in your application. This information will enable us to guarantee shortlisting to applicants who are currently under-represented within the programme and meet the application criteria. This information will be deleted at the end of the shortlisting process.

Find out more and apply 👉 https://www.cryptic.org.uk/cryptic-nights-2023/

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