Artist Programme
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ARTIST PROGRAMME APPLICATION
We are not accepting applications yet for 2025.  Check back later.
Note: Our housing informed us that prices will be much higher.  So if you came last year, please anticipate a marked increase in price.  We also wish it wasn't true, but housing in Edinburgh, has just been going up every year by large amounts.  (We had a 50% jump in 2024.)
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What is it?
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The Artist Programme is centered on the numerous opportunities made available at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Through this programme, Fringe University helps artists navigate the Fringe, fosters connections between creative personalities–in performance, production, and management–and cultivates a supportive community. Furthermore, the programme brings together professionals with learners to provide opportunities for first-hand experience and artistic development.


How Does it Work?  
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Fringe University aims to help performing artists, while also making opportunities and connections between our artists and our students.

As part of the Fringe University Artist Programme:

• You will receive housing. Housing in 2024 was individually locked rooms in a pod of rooms that consist of a shared living room/kitchen area with others. (We will endeavor to have your whole group in the same pod, but cannot guarantee this.)  
• You will be available for interviews or questions from the students (when convenient for you). 
• You will inform Fringe University if there are free seats available at your show for Fringe University students when possible.
• On the days you have press coming for your show, Fringe University participants (e.g., staff, students) and other artists in the Artist Programme can be invited to attend and be supportive
• If you need help with your show, Fringe University students may be invited to assist.
• You may join Fringe University activities (e.g., sightseeing, tours), provided there is space available. (NOTE: You may have to cover your costs and/or admission fees.)
• The Fringe University community tries to be supportive of every participant, so as you are able you may want to attend the performances of fellow Fringe University artists.
• Fringe University shares ticket deals and opportunities with students, and Fringe University artists are welcome to also use these ticket deals.
• Fringe University and its sister professional producing company may be able to do some producing projects for your show at additional costs since you are part of the Fringe University Artist Programme.  Please ask about these opportunities and the costs associated with them.
• Fringe University also hopes to offer some networking and social events for our artists that you can (but don’t have to) participate in.

Email for specific costs for this year.  [email protected]

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