WE HOLD THE UNSAFE SAFELY
SUPPORTING UNDERREPRESENTED ARTWORK THAT INTERROGATES RISK OR CHALLENGES PRECONCEPTIONS
Since our beginnings in 2012, Tempting Failure has supported and shown work that’s often considered too messy, too difficult or too extreme by many.
We are dedicated to performance art, noise and sonic art. Programming artists that are usually sidelined by producers and venues.
As an artist-led company we understand the care needed to create a supportive environment where challenging or experimental practice can be presented in a safe and contextualised manner.
We programme local artists, alongside national and international practices. Combining unique commissions with work selected through our international open call, held every two years.
Our festival is open to all. We aim to make the artwork accessible, not hide behind overly-academic or obtuse contexts or language.
Established as a community interest company (CIC) in 2015, Tempting Failure operates as not-for-profit and we embed our outreach and professional development programmes as an integral part of our work, beyond the festival itself.
From half-term activities for children through to artist masterclasses and one-to-one mentoring - we proudly continue to enrich both the local and wider arts communities.
“Tempting Failure is one of the most significant artist led projects in the UK – an initiative that is committed to risk and innovation in performance and that engages with audiences who are curious about the possibilities of contemporary art.” - Lois Keidan, Director of the Live Art Development Agency
Tempting Failure is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company - any money we make goes back into the work we do.
If you would like to support TF and help us continue to support under-represented artists, commission radical new work and build a space to hold the un-safe safely, a donation of any amount really makes a difference.