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Dear Creative,
Happy 2026! We know that art is good for us, now scientists are adding to research that makes it official. This new analysis argues that cultural engagement produces measurable benefits for physical and mental health.
Other news:
- Register for the Winter ACED Network Meeting
- New artist opportunities
- Latest training and funding opportunities
Winter ACED Network Meeting
Wednesday 25 February, 10.00 - 12.00.
The Beehive, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Join us for coffee and networking from 9.30. Find out more about Creative East Devon Funded projects from previous recipients:
 Mr Giggles © Martina Novotna
January Highlight
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025: 17 January - 19 February, Seaton Tramway. Featuring side-splitting, heart-warming and thought-provoking images from around the world.
 Free Training Opportunities
Free documentary filmmaking course for 16 to 19-year-olds based in Exmouth:
Consecutive Tuesdays 20 January - 10 February at Propeller, Exmouth.
Four-week documentary filmmaking course. Learn how to find and develop a story, capture it, shape the edit, and bring it to an audience. Deadline: 13 January.
Kids in Museums online training sessions:
- How to create a Museum Visual Story: 12 January, 10.00
- Cuppa session for Museum freelancers and consultants: 21 January, 13.00
- Makaton Awareness: 28 January, 10.00
Sustainable email marketing: How to be green & boost your email engagement
21 January, 2.00. Learn practical steps on how to build your customer relationships with email whilst reducing waste, costs, and your carbon footprint from the Digital Culture Network.
Free Bid Writing Masterclasses for sole traders and CICs based in East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon:
- Love Me Tender: introduction to the essentials of bid and grant writing. 28 January, 12-1.30 online.
- Bid Writing Masterclass: practical workshop to guide you through crafting a winning bid. 12 February, 10 - 1, Cullompton Community Centre.
Opportunities
 ACED Champions © Emily Appleton
Call Out for ACED Champions: we are recruiting an Theatre Champion, Library Champion and Creative Education Champion. ACED Champions are passionate supporters of the ACED Network, helping to raise awareness of ACED and the East Devon Cultural Strategy. Please contact aced@eastdevon.gov.uk to find out more.
Poetry submissions: Word Kitchen are inviting poetry submissions for a new anthology 'The Power of Place' about the East Devon landscape supported by the Creative East Devon Fund. Join two free zoom writing workshops on 12.01.26 and 20.01.26 - to book, email: wordkitchencomms@gmail.com
Sidmouth Youth Theatre is looking for budding performers aged 12 - 20 yrs. Auditions at The Manor Pavilion Arts Centre: 13.01.26 4-6.00 / 18.01.26 1-3.00. Show dates: 22 - 25.04.26. Any queries, email Angela Davies: adavies.syt@gmail.com
Artistic Director: Disability Arts Online (DAO). Remote, £45 - 48K. Deadline 19.01.26
Finance Manager: National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Remote, £45 - 55K. Deadline 22.01.26
Libraries Unlimited Survey: a 5 - 10 minute survey open to everyone, you don't need to be a library member. Please read information about the changes being proposed before completing. Deadline: 22.02.26
Funding opportunities
Craft Potters grants: The Craft Pottery Charitable Trust provides grants of £1,500 for studio ceramic artists, and to support a variety of professional and educational activities. Deadline: 15.01.26
Supporting Grassroots Music: Art Council grants up to £40,000 for projects to support venues, festivals and promoters, recording studios and rehearsal spaces as well as sector bodies operating in grassroots music. Deadline 23.01.26
John Rayner Charitable Trust: grants between £1,000 - £5,000 for small charities to be used for individual projects for the arts as well as for core costs. Deadline: 31.01.26
Wise Music Foundation: grants of £1,500 for charities, voluntary and community organisations, and other not-for-profit groups. Deadline 28.02.26
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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