Cryptic Nights 2026 Open Call Application Form

Cryptic Nights 2026 Application Form

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Please complete the confidential Inclusion Form via this link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KDPSWQS

This is part of the application process and enables us to monitor our aim to be an equal opportunities and inclusive organisation. The anonymised information contained in the form is not shared with the shortlisting panel or used in the selection process.

Please note that you cannot save your progress on this form.

If you would like to work on your written application over a number of days, please ensure you copy the form into a word document and once complete copy and paste your answers into this form.

Name*

What are your pronouns?*

This helps us understand the best way to address you. He/him, she/her, they/them. For example, write "she/her" if you would like us to say "She has submitted her application."

Phone*

Email*

Address*

Post Code*

Website

Social Media

You can submit responses to questions in written, video or audio format below, please pick one format per question.

If using video/audio, please provide a link (with a password if required) and ensure it will remain live until 31 December 2025.

Project Description*

• Clearly describe the existing work; • Describe how do you plan to develop the work for Cryptic Nights; • Describe how the audience interacts with and/or experiences the work; •

Written Project Description (300 words maximum)*

Video recording of Project Description (3 minutes maximum)*

Please provide a link to Dropbox / Google Drive / Vimeo / Youtube or similar.

Link

Password (if required)

Audio recording of Project Description (3 minutes maximum)*

Please provide a link to Dropbox / Google Drive / Soundcloud or similar.

Link

Password (if required)

Technical Requirements*

List the technical equipment that you require for your project. Please select which format you would like to answer this in.

Written Technical Requirements*

Video recording of technical requirements (3 minutes maximum)*

Link

Password (if required)

Audio recording of technical requirements (3 minutes Maximum)*

Link

Password (if required)

Documentation of your work

Please note we can only review 6 minutes of audio and video files per application. If the file you are sharing is longer, please specify the time codes for the 6 minutes you would like us to review.

Up to 3 clips of sound and/or video documentation.*

5 minutes maximum per clip. Please include a link to Dropbox / Google Drive / Youtube / Vimeo / Soundcloud or similar

Link

Password (if required)

Up to 3 images documenting your installation or performance.*

Please include a link to your image files on Dropbox / Google Drive or similar

Link

Password (if required)

Please tell us a little about yourself/your practice*

Written Artist(s) Statement (200 words maximum)*

If two or more artists are applying together please provide a statement for each artist, maximum 200 words each.

Video recording of Artist Statement (2 minutes maximum)*

Link

Password (if required)

Maximum 2 minutes per artist.

Audio recording of Artist Statement (2 Minutes maximum)*

Link

Password (if required)

Maximum 2 minutes per artist.

12. Why are you applying for Cryptic Nights now, what do you hope to achieve and what will it mean for your practice/career?*

Tell us your reasons for applying and how you think Cryptic Nights will create opportunities for you to develop your career/practice. Please select your preferred format from the below: Please select which format you would like to answer this in.

Written Reasons for applying (300 words max)*

Video recording of reasons for applying (3 minutes maximum)*

Link

Password (if required)

Audio recording of reasons for applying (3 Minutes maximum)*

Link

Password (if required)

14. Do you have any access requirements that you would like to share with us?

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