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Michael Terry

Michael Terry

What do you do? Run a small theatrical agency for local actors. ACT NOW. Covering a complete range of opportunities in Theatre, Film and Television and most areas of the entertainment industry. Would be happy to give advice to anyone entering the industry. Have been a...

Mila Oshin

Mila Oshin

I am currently writing an autobiographical one-woman show about domestic abuse, using storytelling, comedy, music and film, with support from Arts Council England. As a writer, singer, performer, curator and lecturer, I use the power of art to unveil hidden and...

Mimi Cassidy

Mimi Cassidy

What do you do? I co-founded the multi-award-winning touring theatre company Boo To A Goose Theatre in 2016, having moved to Devon and taken the decision to focus on creating original theatre performances for children and families living in this county. Prior to this...

Music in Devon Initiative CIC

Music in Devon Initiative CIC

What do you do? Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) is dedicated to enriching Devon’s music scene through inclusive, community-focused projects. Key initiatives include MIDI TV, a local music channel showcasing regional talent; Exeter Street Arts Festival, a...

Naomi Dunstan

Naomi Dunstan

What do you do? I'm a lecturer in Visual Communication and Design and Fashion Brand Management. I have also taught branding, digital communications, and digital research methods to international public relations students. I have a creative design background and still...

National Trust, East Devon Countryside

National Trust, East Devon Countryside

What do you do? We connect people to outside spaces through our outstanding walking offer along the South West Coast Path and the heritage fabric of the area. Visitors to our hub in Branscombe can see the working watermill (reopening soon) and watch the blacksmith at...

Neil Watt

Neil Watt

What do you do? I'm a woodcarver currently swapping focus towards clay. My current work is figurative, focusing on faces specifically. Who would you like to collaborate with? Any galleries or local arts groups committed to raising profiles and culture

Next Generation JCC

Next Generation JCC

What do you do? We are a junior carnival club, so we build a motorised carnival float which is then taken round the local East Devon towns to perform for the local communities Who would you like to collaborate with? Local businesses

Nick Lawrence

Nick Lawrence

What do you do? I work in production teams of various theatrical activities. I am President of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). Who would you like to collaborate with? Any performance activities.

Otter Vale Art Society

Otter Vale Art Society

What do you do? We are a friendly, welcoming and inclusive group of visual artists. We aim to provide a supportive environment for anybody in East Devon interested in the visual arts.. We are mainly amateurs and range from beginners to experienced painters. Our...

Ottery St Mary Carnival and Tar Barrels

Ottery St Mary Carnival and Tar Barrels

The Tar Barrel tradition is hundreds of years old. The exact origins are unknown but probably started after the gunpowder plot of 1605. Various alternative reasons suggested for burning barrels have included fumigation of cottages and as a warning of the approach of...

Ottery St Mary Food and Families Festival (Ottery Food Fest)

Ottery St Mary Food and Families Festival (Ottery Food Fest)

What do you do? We are a free, volunteer led not for profit event which focusses on the amazing local produce of East Devon. We have food workshops and demos with local chefs from local students to some of the more famous residents. We also have live entertainments...

PaddleBoat Theatre Company

PaddleBoat Theatre Company

What do you do? We are an award-winning theatre company delivering exciting drama workshops and theatre shows for young people and their families in Devon and beyond. Who would you like to collaborate with? Libraries, Schools, Theatres.

Penny Roberts

Penny Roberts

What do you do? I am an Artist, Illustrator and Educator, with an MA in Illustration from Falmouth University (2023). My practice has developed through being informed by my research into psychology, heritage and culture combined with immersion in nature. I explore and...

Peter Jeffs

Peter Jeffs

What do you do? I am principally a potter making sculptural work. I now run pottery workshops for adults and children on behalf of Organic Arts. In my background I have set up, promoted, and run my own physical gallery selling my, and others' work. I have also...

Peter Vaillant

Peter Vaillant

What do you do? I am a recognised and acclaimed British Abstract Artist phenomenon, obtaining notoriety, through international exhibitions. I have been reviewed as having an intrepid, powerful and vibrant modernism, distinguishable to my peers. My abstract artwork has...

Pip Piper

Pip Piper

Pip, a former professional youth and community worker is an Exmouth based film producer and director. He has been making films professionally for over 25 years and has filmed across the world. He is the co-founder and current director of media charity OSBD which helps...

Poltimore Estate Research Society

Poltimore Estate Research Society

What do you do? The Society works to develop and share a better understanding of the history of Poltimore village. Who would you like to collaborate with? Organizations with an interest in helping us present research in new and exciting ways

Poltimore House and Grounds

Poltimore House and Grounds

What do you do? We are a grade II* building that is currently undergoing restoration. Since it was started in 1560 it has been a private home, a surgical and maternity hospital, 2 schools and a nursing home. We hold cultural events throughout the year which include...