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Dear Creative,
This September, ACED is delighted to bring you a brand new fund specifically for East Devon creatives and organisations.
Please share our new ACED website with your networks and sign up to the directory. Other news:
- Next ACED Meeting
- New Training Opportunity for Trustees
- Funding and Volunteering opportunities
- Artist opportunities
 *New* Fund for East Devon creatives
The Creative East Devon Fund from ACED provides grants of up to £3,000 to local art & culture initiatives and projects. For details of eligible projects, please read our FAQs.
The fund opens for applications on Monday 2 October and closes on Wednesday 15 November. Projects must be completed and funds spent by March 2024.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage having a conversation with Sarah Elghady, ACED Cultural Producer, in advance by emailing aced@eastdevon.gov.uk aced@eastdevon.gov.uk
Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Reminder - next ACED Network Meeting
 A reminder of our next ACED Network meeting:
Wednesday 11 October, 10.00-12.00 (coffee + networking from 9.30)
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth
- Introduction to National Lottery Heritage Fund - Kelly Spry-Phare, Senior Engagement Manager, NLHF
- Exploring digital and in-person audiences - Dr Eleanor Chadwick, Artistic Director, Sleight of Hand Theatre
- Peer to Peer Networking - Pip Piper, Director, OSBD Media Charity
- Boost your Fundraising through Crowdfunding - Issy McGowan, Partner Marketing Manager, Crowdfunder UK
- Creative East Devon Fund, Sarah Elghady, Cultural Producer, EDDC
Free ACED training for East Devon creatives
Thank you to everyone who joined our ACED Fundraising Masterclass this morning. For those who missed it, you can access a recording of the session here.
*NEW* Governance 101
Wednesday 1st November, 13.00-16.00
The Beehive, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LZ
For anyone looking to understand more about the governance of arts, cultural and heritage organisations. You may be a Trustee, on an advisory board or steering group, or interested in becoming a Trustee.
Collections Care 101
Wednesday 27 September, 10.00-16.00
Axminster Heritage Centre, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH
Free training - looking at all aspects of caring for museum and gallery collections. Suitable for anyone, paid or volunteer, who works with a collection.
These training sessions are brought to you by ACED and funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
Looking to Volunteer in the arts?
Check out all the volunteering opportunities on the ACED website
Please contact the organisation or individual directly for more information.
 This month's event highlight
It's Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival this week! Take a look at this year's packed Festival Programme.
Funding Opportunities
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Jack Riley Trust - grants for 12 - 25 year olds in financial need, learning institutions and youth groups in Devon. Focus on personal, social and moral education, improvement of personal relationships and development of character, particularly, but not exclusively, in the arts. Initial enquiries, e-mail: jackrileytrust@gmail.com.
Artist Opportunities
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Reminder: Present Makers 2023. Makers call for Present Makers 2023, a leading exhibition in the UK’s craft calendar. Deadline 29 Sept Enter online
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Call for entries: SWAC Open Exhibition for 2023 (31 October - 11 November) at Kennaway House, Sidmouth. Deadline: 3 October. Enter online
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Sustainability: Are you passionate about sustainable practices in the creative industries? Sustainable Arts Gathering - a new network of independent artists, producers, arts administrators invite you to their next get-together: 21 September, 4pm - 5.30pm at Theatre Alibi, Exeter. RSVP by email natasha.a.lay@gmail.com
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Artists and Artworker Survey. Visual Arts South West (VASW) is launching a new annual artists & artworker survey. The information will be used to advocate for better conditions and investment in visual arts and set priorities for the future of visual arts in the South West. Deadline 31 October. Complete the survey
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Free workshop for women in the performing and expressive arts/dance communities/public eye/presenting/speaking/training by Exe-Change the Norm, Exeter. To build confidence in dealing with undermining behaviours without escalating conflict. Register
Have a job opportunity or artist call? Please share it with us: aced@eastdevon.gov.uk
More opportunities including ACED funding, training and links to resources on the ACED website.
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Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) is a network connecting the artistic communities of East Devon and providing a central platform to engage, network, promote and talk about arts and culture across the region |
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