About the Opportunity
We are inviting Scottish based emerging artists to develop existing projects for Cryptic Nights 2026/27. If your work combines original sound or music with performance, installation, screen-based art or technology – we would like to hear from you.
Since 2009, in partnership with Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Cryptic Nights has supported over 330 artists, many of whom have gone on to have highly successful careers, including Lu Sisi, Anna Meredith, Rachel Maclean and Yann Seznec.
Want to get a feel for what Cryptic Nights is all about? You can check out our archive here.
What We Offer
Fee: £750 per project
Support: Two mentoring sessions from the Cryptic team
Development time: Up to three-day technical residency at CCA before your event
Documentation: Professional photography of your work and video documentation
Marketing & PR: Campaign support from Cryptic
Travel & accommodation: For artists based outside Scotland’s Central Belt
Audience insights: Feedback pack after your event
Free tickets: To other Cryptic Nights events
Advice Sessions
Come meet the team and ask any questions!
Monday 15 September, 18:00–19:00. Zoom Online Session
Thursday 25 September, 12:00 – 13:00. In person at CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
RSVP to crypticprojects@gmail.com stating which session you would like to attend.
Deadline for open call: 9:00am Monday 13 October 2025