Creative Electric

Nae shame in failure: learning to embrace rejection

I applied to Hidden Door to create a new live art piece. It was rejected. Looking back over my application it was unhinged, so now I’m doing this instead…

A practical workshop and discussion that explores the impact of rejection when working as an artist and how to turn that into something positive. The session will look at the importance of rest and recovery, how to receive feedback as part of a rejection and use it constructively in your future work as well as knowing when to say goodbye to an idea.

Throughout the workshop participants will work together to develop a sculptural work that explores shame which will be exhibited as part of Hidden Door 2025 and Kelburn Garden Party.
Participants are encouraged to bring project ideas that they are keen to develop that have previously been rejected by funders or arts orgs and will have the opportunity to explore their future potential, including identifying appropriate future support, funding opportunities and mentoring.

We have three sessions
Workshop 1 (Thursday 12th) for disabled and neurodivergent artists and creatives
(the site will be much quieter that day)
Workshop 2 (Friday 13th) for the LGBTQIA+ community
Workshop 3 (Saturday 14th) open to all artists and creatives

All materials are provided

You’ll get to explore the festival during the day before the site gets busy and if you want to stay for the evening when there’s live music and performances we can sort you out with a discount code for cheaper tickets.

More details and booking at the link below

Hidden Door x Creative Electric Nae Shame in Failure: Learning to Embrace Rejection! A practical workshop and discussion on how to turn rejection in to success

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