The Fringe of Failure is a mishmash of engaging activities that are all about messing up. We’re asking people to join us to explore creative failure through opportunities to collaborate, bumble, bodge, botch, and make a dog's dinner of new ideas. The one-day-only event will be delivered by six early-career creatives, and is supported by the forever optimistic No Jobs in the Arts. 

To close the Fringe of Failure, No Jobs in the Arts will be running ‘Let’s discuss Creative Failure’, a conversation with a small group of creatives, about times when things didn’t quite go to plan, and what they learned as a result. Creative people of all backgrounds and experiences are invited to join in, share their experiences, and reflect on what role mistakes play in their creative practises. 

The Fringe of Failure will feature Emily Bottomer, Summer Hales-Wright, Jagjit Kaur, Elliot Roberts Lawrence, Daniel Price, Eden Wood, Alex Stubbs, Joe Wesley, Hannah Sarah Day, & No Jobs in the Arts.

Booking Information

This event will be drop-in style, so there’s no need to book tickets. The activity sessions will run from 10am - 12:30pm, and then from 1:30pm - 4pm. Pop in whenever you like and stay as long as you like! To close the Fringe of Failure, from 4 - 5pm, everyone is invited to join us for the discussion unpicking failure and creative practice. Following the event, a digital resource will be made documenting the day and sharing any learning.