The Fringe of Failure was a mishmash of engaging activities that were all about messing up. We’re asked 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 was delivered by six early-career creatives, and was supported by the forever optimistic No Jobs in the Arts.
To close the Fringe of Failure, No Jobs in the Arts ran ‘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 were invited to join in, share their experiences, and reflect on what role mistakes play in their creative practises.
- All day workshop in Leicester, February 2021, part of UK New Artists Leicester Takeover.
- Generated content for the Manual of Failure, a digital publication, featuring photos and essays.
- The Fringe of Failure featured contributions by Emily Bottomer, Summer Hales-Wright, Jagjit Kaur, Elliot Roberts Lawrence, Daniel Price, Eden Wood, Alex Stubbs, Joe Westley, Hannah Sarah Day, & No Jobs in the Arts.
- Full Press Release
Photo Credit: Joe Westley