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Dear Creative,
Happy New Year! We hope 2024 brings you success for your cultural initiatives.
As a flying start to the year, ACED is delighted to confirm new funding for 14 arts projects through the Creative East Devon Fund. Other news:
- Arts Mentoring opportunity
- New Bid Writing Training
- Reminder Public speaking training
- Don't forget to sign up for next ACED meeting
- New ACED co-working spaces
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Creative East Devon funds awarded
The new Creative East Devon fund has awarded £31,869 to 14 inspiring arts and culture projects across East Devon.
Look out for the next funding round which opens in April.
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 Calling Mentors and Mentees
- The new ACED Mentoring Programme will enable young people aged 18 – 30 in East Devon to learn from ACED's community of experienced creative professionals.
- Register your interest now as a mentor or mentee.
Deadline for Mentors to apply: 06.02.23
 ACED Bid writing training
Introduction to application writing for creative activities, projects and organisations.
Wednesday 20 March, 10.00 - 12.30
Online session for those new to bid writing for arts & culture or those wanting a refresher. Suitable for both individuals and arts organisations.
Recommended if you are interested to apply for Round 2 Creative East Devon
 *Reminder* ACED public speaking workshop
Tuesday 13 February 2024, 10.00-1.00
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth
- Delivered by trainer Cathy Towers, using play and games to explore different elements of public speaking. Hone your skills standing on stage to presenting a talk, interviews on radio/TV to speaking at a meetings/networks.
These ACED training opportunities are funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
Reminder: ACED Network Meeting
 Monday 19 February, 10.00-12.00 (coffee + networking from 9.30)
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton
Our speakers will be discussing: Inclusivity in the Arts, the Telling our Story project, Arts, Health and Wellbeing, plus Arts and Culture at Exeter University.
 *NEW* ACED co-working opportunities
Free monthly co-working opportunity for creative freelancers to gather and co-work. Bring your own laptop. Free WiFi. Save the dates!
Tuesday 27 February, 9 - 4: Sidmouth Library
Thursday 28 March, 9 - 4: Exmouth Library
Thursday 25 April, 9 - 4: Seaton Library
Alternatively, book your own slot at a local library.
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This month's highlight
National Storytelling Week
Celebrate the magic of stories in your local library for National Storytelling Week: 27 January - 4 February. Find an East Devon library: ACED Library Directory
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Funding Opportunities
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Community Library Support Fund aims to create or enhance community libraries. Grants of £100 - £300 for components inc shelving, seating, books and lighting. Deadline 31.03.24 or sooner if funding spent.
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The Linbury Trust Small Grants Programme - grants of up to £5,000 for not-for-profit theatres towards projects to improve accessibility, sustainability and viability. Deadline 12.01.24.
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Creative Catalyst 2024. Micro/small businesses in the creative industries can apply for funding up to £50,000 with a package of tailored support to grow their business.
• Opens: 23.01.24
• Deadline: 06.03.24, 11.00am
Free training opportunities
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Choosing a paid advertising platform: Google, Meta & TikTok ads overview. 22.02.24, 2pm. Learn which advertising platform is best for growth and understand main differences between Google/Facebook/TikTok Ads. Register
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Grow your digital content skills with Google. 17.04.24, 10.00-4.30 Exeter
Opportunity for cultural organisations and individuals to learn the fundamentals of using digital content to widen their audience and reach their goals. Free in-person training with Google Arts & Culture and Google Digital Garage. Register
Have a job opportunity or artist call? Please share it: aced@eastdevon.gov.uk
More opportunities inc. funding, training and links to resources on 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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