2026 Artist Development – FAQs

CRIPtic Artist Development Programme FAQs

Artist Rachel Gadsden stands on stage in a studio space with her arms outstretched. BSL performer Anna Kitson & musician Freddie Meyers stand either side of her, eyes downcast. They are all dressed in black. Behind them is a large, colourful and frenetic painting by Rachel.

Breakthrough FAQs

Tatum, a non-binary person, sits in a spotlight, their back to the camera.

Launchpad FAQs

Sam Brewer & Aarian Mehrabani (Sam, a white man with closely shaved blonde hair wears a pink and yellow floral blazer and grasps a very resolute Aarian. Aarian is a Middle Eastern man with slim build, clean shaven with short jet black quiffed hair. He is wearing a yellow jumper and denim dungarees).

Incubate FAQs

Ozioma Ihesiene stands looking down at the script in her hands. She is a black woman, wearing a green fleece.

Reach FAQs

Georgia Burnell performing in Constellations by Tom Ryalls. A white woman with long hair wearing a hospital gown, stands on stage, her arms spread out. Behind her is a black background, with tiny pinpricks of light creating constellations, and beside her there is a telescope. Above her head, the caption says "that's the next show. It'll be great. Everyone will laugh their heads off, and applaud and then I'll bow" in blue.

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Collaborate with us

Collaboration is at the heart of innovative and exciting work. We are always looking for partners to create with. If you have an idea for a project, show, workshop or beyond, get in touch.

Funding Application Support

We offer 1:1 support for deaf and disabled people applying for funding. If you are a deaf or disabled artist and would like support with a funding application, get in touch.

Events

Our events programme, Connect Through Creativity, is a year-round online programme of practical arts workshops, writers’ salons, 1:1 advice and networking sessions.