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Dear Creative,
We are delighted to share the new East Devon Cultural Map which has grown out of the East Devon tourism and cultural strategies. It aims to mutually benefit and grow the creative and visitor economies. Look out for the printed leaflets currently being distributed across East Devon and the South West and check out the digital map.
It’s been another busy year for ACED, we're very proud of all our achievements together - take a look below.
Wishing you a joyful festive season and best wishes for the New Year!
 ACED achievements in 2024
It's been a bumper year for Arts & Culture East Devon!
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11 free training sessions delivered to 105 creatives ensure our cultural and creative industries in East Devon have opportunities for skills' development.
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16 Creative East Devon Fund grants worth £37,000 awarded this year supporting East Devon’s high quality and accessible, cultural offer, contributing to our residents’ health, happiness and wellbeing. This scheme is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
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6 ACED Mentees have been matched with ACED mentors providing support for their careers in the arts.
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201 members of our ACED Directory.
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11 ACED Champions promoting multiple cultural specialisms.
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50 cultural partners who contributed to our cultural map.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support our vibrant Arts & Culture landscape in East Devon.
 Launch of new East Devon Cultural Map
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new cultural map for East Devon to encourage tourism to the area to enjoy our museums, theatres, galleries, music venues and festivals. The printed maps will be distributed to high footfall South West locations and contain a QR code linking to the online map.
Next ACED Network meeting
Wednesday 12 February, 10 - 12 (coffee and networking from 9.30)
Poltimore House, Poltimore, EX4 0AU
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Developing and increasing your digital skills – Jacqueline Ewers, Tech Champion, Digital Culture Network
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Creative Growth Programme – Suzie West, Lead Programme Manager for Devon & Cornwall, Creative UK
December Highlight
 Catch the ever-popular annual pantomime at The Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth: Hansel and Gretel with Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society (27 Dec - 4 Jan).
Calling film crew and suppliers
Looking to connect with the film industry? Following the recent upsurge in using East Devon as a film location, don't forget to sign up to Creative England's Filming in England Crew or Supplier Directory. In particular, they are looking for companies with a commitment to working towards a greener future.
 New ACED Training opportunities
Introduction to Digital Accessibility
29 January, 10.30-12.30, online.
Free online workshop for ACED Network members. Gain practical insights into creating inclusive digital content to be more accessible to your current audiences and reach new audiences.
*Save the date* Natural History collections display training
18 February, 10.00-13.00 - Fairlynch Museum, Budleigh Salterton
Free training for East Devon museums with expert Holly Morgenroth from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).
To register your interest, please email aced@eastdevon.gov.uk stating what you would like to get out of the session and what kind of natural science specimens you have.
Funding opportunities
Heritage Crafts is a national charity supporting traditional heritage crafts. Grants and bursaries to support makers including Maker Relief Fund grants of £1,000, training bursaries up to £4,000 and Endangered Arts Fund. Deadline: see individual grant.
The Hinrichsen Foundation offers grants to charities and other organisations to support contemporary music performance, including the commissioning of new work, non-commercial recording, or publication. Deadline: 12.12.24
Arts Council England: Developing your Creative Practice. For individual creatives and cultural practitioners interested in research, expanding your network, or experimenting with your work. Deadline: 12.12.24
John Ellerman Foundation: Museums & Galleries Fund. Grants available to help regional museums and galleries with incomes over £100,00, helping to enhance and sustain curatorial development to attract a broader and more diverse public. Deadline: 17.01.25
Have a job opportunity or artist call? Please share it: aced@eastdevon.gov.uk. More funding and training opportunities and links to resources on ACED website.
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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