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Dear Creative,
We are pleased to announce that the Creative East Devon Fund is now open for applications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage having a conversation with Sarah, EDDC Cultural Producer, in advance by emailing aced@eastdevon.gov.uk. Sarah will also be at our next ACED Network meeting to answer any questions you might have about the new fund.
Other news:
- Next ACED Meeting
- Could you be our 100th ACED Member?
- New Training in Governance
- Funding opportunities
- Artist opportunities
 *New* Fund for East Devon Creatives
The ACED Creative East Devon Fund provides grants of up to £3,000 to local art & culture initiatives and projects.
We welcome a wide range of applications. Projects can be across any art form (music, dance, theatre, heritage, craft, digital and visual arts as well as literature, gardening and cookery), which celebrate everyday creativity. For example, projects which are looking to:
- Develop cultural events to celebrate local communities
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Promote everyday creativity, which bring people together and engage volunteers
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Tackle environmental, economic, social and cultural issues
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Improve access, restore or enhance cultural facilities or creative networks
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Improve happiness, health and wellbeing through art and culture
- Support people at risk of loneliness and isolation through art and culture
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Improve the cultural offer for young adults (18-30 year olds) in East Devon
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Utilise empty or underused spaces for creative activities
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Test new collaborations or pilot new products that can support growth in sustainable cultural tourism
For more details please read our FAQs.
The online application form is now live and the deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday 15 November at midday. Projects must be completed and funds spent by March 2024.
Autumn 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
- 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 in September. 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, Honiton
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. Delivered by Cause4.
*COMING SOON* Public Speaking and Mentoring training
These training sessions are brought to you by ACED and funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
Digital skills
Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of free, flexible courses for adults in Devon and Cornwall.
Three Digital Skills Bootcamps, delivered online over a 16-week period, are currently open to applications. Find out more about their courses in Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics and Web Design.
Online evaluation training for arts, culture and heritage professionals
A new, free-to-access course from the Centre for Cultural Value "to help you understand the principles and master the practice of carrying out evaluation in the arts, culture and heritage sector." Find out more
 Could you be our 100th ACED Member?
We're thrilled to have had 99 organisations and individuals sign up to our new ACED Directory this year.
Membership is free to cultural organisations and individuals who fulfil the following criteria:
- You work in the cultural sector in East Devon
- You are committed to furthering the ambitions outlined in the East Devon Cultural Strategy
- You are committed to the values outlined in our Cultural Strategy: collaboration, resilience, diversity and inclusion, connecting and protecting the natural environment; and supporting our goal of carbon neutrality by 2040
 This month's event highlight
After sell out shows of Medea in July, FOUR OF SWORDS are returning to the glorious halls of Beer Quarry Caves this Halloween season for three weeks of atmospheric, subterranean, candlelit performances of OEDIPUS.
Funding Opportunities
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Leche Trust - Supports projects in two areas: performing arts and heritage conservation. Grants of £2,000 - £4,000. Deadline: 20.10.23
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British Council, Connections Through Culture Grant - supports new cultural collaborations across all art forms between East Asia and the UK. Grants between £5,000 - £10,000. Deadline: 23.10.23
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Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Teacher Development Fund - to promote partnerships between primary schools and arts/cultural organisations in the UK. Grants up to £165,000. Deadline: 13.11.23
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Freelands Foundation - Visual art organisations working with schools can apply to develop ambitious approaches to art education and support teachers to inspire and engage young people. £50,000 to £150,000 a year for up to three years. Expressions of interest by 20.11.23
Artist Opportunities
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Call for entries: SWAC Open Exhibition for 2023: (31 October - 11 November) at Kennaway House, Sidmouth. Deadline: 03.10.23. Enter online
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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 31.10.23. Complete the survey
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International Dylan Thomas Prize for Literary: to recognise and reward literary talent in young authors. Main prize £20,000. Each shortlisted entrant will receive a Runners-up Award of £500. Deadline: 03.11.23 Apply
Have a creative 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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