|
Dear Creative,
Did you know that the South West is outpacing London as the fastest growing for creative industries? Take a look at the recent report. ACED is proud to support the work of East Devon creative freelancers and we hope to see many of you at our next ACED Network Meeting in October to hear inspiring speakers and for new networking opportunities.
Other news:
- New mentoring events this November
- Latest training, funding and artist opportunities
 South West is fastest-growing creative powerhouse
A new report reveals how the South West is now the fastest-growing region in the UK for the Creative Industries. It details how the Great South West is outpacing even London generating £2.7 billion annually through more than 15,870 creative businesses, 35,000 employees, and an estimated 40,000 freelancers.
 photo credit: Emily Appleton photography
Autumn ACED Network Meeting
Wednesday 15 October, 10:00 - 12:00
The Dome, Exeter Science Park.
Coffee and Networking from 9:30. The agenda includes talks by Claire Horrocks - Screen Devon, Pippa Marriot - Word Kitchen, Su Kaye - Devon Communities Together and Pip Piper - Exmouth Film Festival
 Middlesbrough Nightfall 2023, Photo © Kev Howard. Artwork in the background is ‘Colour Me Beautiful’, a touring interactive installation (2017) by Tine Bech Studio.
Training opportunities
Strategic positioning: The art of getting noticed by the people who matter
Thurs 11 September, 11 - 12
In this webinar with Digital Culture Network you will learn:
- Why strategic positioning matters in marketing
- Steps you can take to define and articulate your winning position
- Case studies from across the creative and cultural sector
- Practical tools and resources you can take forward
Fundraising training: Exeter Artnership
Free fundraising workshops for arts, culture and heritage organisations and practitioners:
- Spotlight on Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns: Tues 9 September, 12 - 2
- Spotlight on Crowdfunding: Thurs 25 September, 12 - 2
- Spotlight on Corporate Partnerships: Tues 30 September, 12 - 2
- The Romance of Fundraising: Thurs 9 October, 12 - 2
- Spotlight on Individual Giving: Tues 21 October, 12 - 2
 September Highlight
Budleigh Literary Festival (17 - 21 September): celebrating books by the sea, this five-day event is one of the most respected literary gatherings in the South West, attracting writers, thinkers, and readers from across the UK.
Don't forget to check out all their free family events which are supported by the Creative East Devon Fund through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Opportunities
 © The Box Plymouth
Calling artists and filmmakers: The Box Plymouth is inviting artists and/or filmmakers to apply for their next series of BFI-funded digital commissions. Deadline 14.09.25
Discover Creative Careers is a month-long event this November giving 11 to 18-year-olds insights into careers in the creative industry. Could you help host a young person on a work placement to discover a creative career? Register your interest
Funding opportunities
The Grocers’ Charity provides one-off grants of £5,000 for the arts to UK charities with a turnover of below £500,000. Deadline: 05.09.25
Postcode Local Trust - grants of up to £50,000 to support registered charities and CICs and CBSs in the west of England to enable participation in the arts. Deadline: 08.09.25
Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants - applications for under £30k will reopen mid-September. Applications for £30k - £100k will open by end of September. Touring, Place Partnerships, and Major Projects will open by mid-October. Deadline: ongoing
Job opportunity or artist call to share? Send it to: 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.
|
