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Dear Creative,
We know many ACED Network members volunteer their time as trustees at cultural organisations and as it's National Trustees Week we want to say a huge thank you to you all for making East Devon a vibrant cultural hub! Did you know there are 1 Million trustees across the UK? If you're interested to find our more, please visit trusteesweek.org.
Arts Council England has just announced an update in funding for individual artists and creatives - find out more below.
Other news:
- Save the date for the Winter ACED Network Meeting
- ACED & THG Art and Climate Symposium survey
- New artist opportunities
- Latest training and funding opportunities
 Arts Council funding changes
The next round of Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) is paused until April 2026. There is now £7.5 Million available through National Lottery Project Grants (NLPG) for grants of between £1,000 and £30,000 and applications will not require match funding.
Arts Council England is running webinars this November to explain the difference between NLPG and DYCP and give advice tailored to individuals.
February ACED Network Meeting
Save the date for our next meeting:
Wednesday 25 February, 10.00 - 12.00.
The Beehive, Dowell St, Honiton
Coffee and networking from 9.30. More details and speakers to follow shortly.
 Sidmouth Wall Space © Sarah Hall Photography
November Highlights
Sidmouth Wallspace highlights COP 30
A collaborative visual response to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil. This piece, created by 18 UK based artists, 2 of them from Brazil and 2 Brazilian artists living in Santos and São Paulo, both celebrates our natural environment, and expresses collective fears, making a powerful statement ahead of COP 30.
Present Makers 2025 at Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton
The perfect opportunity to buy hand-crafted, festive gifts including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints, wood, and glass as well as unique Christmas cards and decorations. Shop local, support makers!
For details of what's on in East Devon, visit East Devon Excellence
Training opportunities
A beginner's guide to LinkedIn for arts & culture: 13 November, 11 - 12.00, online
Find out from Digital Culture Network why LinkedIn can be a hidden gem for the arts whether you’re an individual artist or part of a cultural or creative organisation. Book
Is It Me? Barriers to Employment with Disabilities in the Museum + Heritage Sector: 13 November 2025, 10.00 – 1.45, online. Gain insights, practical ideas, and inspiration. To book contact clare.ferdinando@bristol.gov.uk
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): From Individual Action to Embedded Organisational Change: Not a Straightforward Path
24 November 2.00 – 3.45, online. Speakers include: Collections and Public Engagement Director of The American Museum and Gardens, Roman Baths and Pump Room Manager and Head of Learning & Engagement at the RWA. To book, contact jpolatch@gmail.com
 Art & Climate Symposium survey
ACED and THG are planning an Art & Climate symposium and we would love your input. Please answer this very brief survey. Thank you very much for your help.
Deadline: 18 November
Opportunities
Headlong Origins 2026: Applications for emerging theatre directors based outside London to join Headlong Origins 2026 year-long artist development programme supporting directors across the UK: January–December 2026. Part-time scheme, bursary £6,000. Deadline 11.11.25
M(AI)ke it with code: online residency culminating in a physical exhibition in London. No prior coding required. Artists of all disciplines and geographies can apply. Deadline: 15.11.25
Impact Producer for the South West: Reclaim The Frame is seeking a regional freelance events producer/film marketeer primarily to work with partner venues: Plymouth Arts Cinema, Exeter Phoenix and Watershed. Freelance, fixed term (until 31 March 2026). Remote, up to 3 days per month. Deadline: 17.11.25
Jerwood Arvon Writer Residencies 2026–7: fully funded, self-guided development programme for 12 emerging writers working in fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and playwriting. Deadline: 17.11.25
Chief Executive: Creative Lives. The role is to influence national and local policy to ensure that everyday creativity is recognised and supported by policymakers, funders and partners. Salary £64,752, remote. Deadline 24.11.25
Funding opportunities
Roundhouse Creative Business Accelerator: open to 18 and 30-year-olds, this programme offers support to get a creative business idea off the ground. Deadline: 17 November.
Common Ground Award: new government fund to help VCSE organisations bring people together from different backgrounds and build social connections. Capital grants of up to £10,000 to invest in physical spaces, facilities and equipment. Deadline: 21 November.
Best of British fund: AirBNB is awarding grants of up to £100K for small businesses, community groups, and cultural groups for initiatives including music + arts and culture + heritage that support the visitor experience. Deadline: 23 November.
The Wolfson Foundation: grants of £5,000 to £50,000 for museums and galleries to improve the display and interpretation of nationally significant collections for the public. Deadline: December
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.
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