In our latest Newsletter see our plans for 2026
• invest in emerging UK talent
• supporting national + international artists developing new work
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Head to our bio / Newsletter to read up on our Artist-led activity and much more!
#ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #arts @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
A snapshot of 2025 and a big thank you to all our artists, partners, funders and audiences who engaged with us through a brilliant year. We loved working through the UK, internationally + locally with our A Sea of Words for Portsmouth project.
#ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #art #CryingOutLoud
Young man sitting on a chair with a laptop, looking thoughtful against a purple background promoting new skills for future library leaders.
New Skills for the Future Library Leader is: free, created for public librarians in England and self-paced! Register today to gain two key skills setting you up for the future, and distil what you learn with the downloadable resources. https://ow.ly/cYQI50XCF6r #ACEFunded
Thinking about your CPD? text, New Skills for the Future Library Leader title, image of girl smiling to the right, CILIP and ACE logos at the bottom with url
Did you know our new and free #NewSkills training can count towards your CPD requirements as a librarian? The modules are self-paced, allowing you to complete all activities in small, manageable chunks. #ACEFunded Register - start your CPD journey. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
Calling arts & culture charities achieving societal impact!
Arts for Impact 2026 with @biggive.bsky.social in partnership with #acefunded Figurative Philanthropy for Arts & Culture is open for applications.!
Closing date | 17 December
Find out more figurative.org.uk/news/arts-fo...
Empowering England’s next library leaders: #NewSkills for the Future Library Leader is built around two modules: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. We want 1000 participants from England’s public libraries trained by March '26. #ACEFunded. Sign up today: www.cilip.org.uk/future-libraries
A man is seen pushing a pram in a library.
We have a busy week of online events coming up, starting with today's PressReader accessibility features webinar in partnership with @rnib.bsky.social and continuing tomorrow with a webinar on the #ACEFunded Microgrants project.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events
With huge thanks to all our funders including:
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
#musiceducation
#ACEfunded
Harlow!!! We’ll be sharing Stories in the Dust at Harlow Playhouse on Saturday 18th October 🌱 Pay What You Can shows are at 11am & 2pm 💫We can’t wait 🙌🏽
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #theatre #familytheatre #touring #theatregreenbook #uktour #NationalLottery
ROOTED SPOTLIGHT: KHADIJAH IBRAHIIM
We are delighted to welcome KHADIJAH IBRAHIIM as host for:
MIC CHECK!
Our vibes-filled after work showcase of Black poetry, spoken word and music. 🎤
🎟️ Tickets (FREE by registration) and Open Mic sign up: bit.ly/3Itmj0f
#ACEfunded #stayrooted
Our final post of the day with 2 incredible events to help you stay #Rooted!
First up:
✊🏾Tracing your African Caribbean Ancestry
📆 7th & 14th / Oct
Next up:
📚 WIKI-EDITATHON 📚
📆 22nd Oct
At Leeds Libraries
Tickets: bit.ly/46qdxbl
#ACEfunded #NationalLottery
Just one month until our Autumn 2025 tour kicks off!! All the venues and show dates with links to tickets are on our website (link in bio) 🌱
Now all that’s left to do is polish the trolleys, oil the wheels and head out! ✨ We cannot wait!
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #acefunded #touringtheatre
Our Autumn Newsletter is out, please read on to find out more on our upcoming activity as well as a review of our busy summer both in the Solent area and throughout the UK.
📣 bit.ly/4p3lvQa
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #ACEfunded #LetsCreate #theatre #art #circus #performance #autumn
📣 August here we go! 📣
Head to our Upcoming page to find out where you can see shows by our artists, join in masterclasses and workshops and also meet us in person🙂
All the info: cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #circus #art
#LetsCreate #ACEfunded #theatre #outdoorarts
An external doorway to the Guild Hall in York - it is a large historical wooden door, with a large decorative window above.
A light and bright photo of York Central Library's gift shop, showing book-themed toys on display.
A great trip to York yesterday with @knittymcsprag.bsky.social to meet the fabulous @xrstories.bsky.social and talk about our #ACEFunded Explore Tech, Expand Worlds project. The Guild Hall - what an amazing building!
Of course we visited the library too 🙂
#Blackpool #LoveLibraries
'Our Freedom: Then and Now' is a new programme which will reflect on what ‘Our Freedom’ means to local people and their communities.
It's an #ACEFunded project delivered by Future Arts Centres in partnership with us and Open Eye Gallery.
Meet the team: ourfreedom.org.uk/news/meet-th...
📣We're busy through July!📣
Head to our Upcoming page to find out where you can see shows by our artists, join in masterclasses and workshops and also meet us in person🙂
All the info: cryingoutloud.org/upcoming/
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social #LetsCreate #ACEfunded #theatre #outdoorarts
Three performers twist their bodies in a way that forms a pyramid
For more info and tour dates, visit buff.ly/ShhowRk
Image credit: Joe Armitage
#ACEFunded #PrideMonth
The #FestivalOfLibraries is coming to Manchester Libraries
this June! Make sure you are prepared for the fun by checking out the lineup of events.
www.manchestercityofliterature.com/event/festival-of-libraries-2025/
#ACEFunded #CultureAndCreativity
A poster for Sefton's 'Gaming Together' exhibition.
Sefton Library Service is currently hosting the Gaming Together exhibition - a celebration of the history of gaming across #Merseyside. This is an #ACEFunded #Microgrants project. www.sefton.gov.uk/mysefton-new...
After 21 vibrant months, Circus Around and About 2 — our contemporary circus project led with Take Art and Extraordinary Bodies — has drawn to a spectacular close.
Read more here: cryingoutloud.org/news/circus-...
#ACEfunded #LetsCreate @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
A plant with leaves is shown.
This year's call on #EarthDay is for collective action towards renewable energy. Public #Libraries have a crucial role to play through the #ACEFunded #GreenLibraries project.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/gre...
'Ollerton: Then and Now' is a new exhibition now open at Ollerton #Library exploring local history through photography. Open in Ollerton until 29 April and then touring other Inspire libraries, it is part of our #ACEFunded #Microgrants project. www.inspireculture.org.uk/arts-culture...
South London has deep connections to circus + theatre, don’t miss this free exhibition ‘Ringside’ at Lambeth Archives, celebrating the borough’s status as the ‘birthplace of circus’. Until 12 April.
#circus #London #Ringside #Letscreate #ACEfunded #Lambeth @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
A poster for 'Gaming Together' written in classic videogame font.
Sefton #Libraries' 'Gaming Together' exhibition launches at Crosby Library on 22 April. This #ACEFunded #Microgrants project will enable generations to connect by exploring the history of gaming on Merseyside. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/mic...
Looking back at The Story Detectives in Northampton! This spring, we’re touring libraries across the country to uncover ‘the most important story’, perfect for children 3-8. Next stops: #Telford & #Wrekin Libraries. More info on our website! madebykatiegreen.co.uk/performances... #tbt #acefunded
Two women read a book together.
A book says 'Cherryburn' inside.
Newcastle Libraries and Equal Arts are working on an #ACEFunded National Lottery project addressing reading with dementia. Phase one of 'Reading with Dementia' involves meeting every week at the city library to shape dementia-friendly stories and resources. www.equalarts.org.uk/news/new-cha...
A boy and older woman smile as they sit at a table.
A boy reads a book to two older people.
@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social came to care home residents in Middlesbrough on 6 March with the help of local schoolchildren. The Seniors Connected Project, which aims to tackle chronic loneliness, is part of our #ACEFunded #KnowYourNeighbourhood scheme.
Junction Arts is proud to be the @DerbyshireMakes hub lead for Bolsover (& Chesterfield) 🩷
FREE activities will be taking place 19th & 20th April 2025!
Find out more: junctionarts.org/derbyshire-m...
@bolsoverdc.bsky.social
#bolsover #derbsyhiremakes #acefunded
We are excited to be the Derbyshire Makes hub lead for Chesterfield (and Bolsover!) 😃
ℹ️ For more info: junctionarts.org/derbyshire-m...
✅ Sign-up to the Derbyshire Makes newsletter: www.derbyshiremakes.co.uk
#chesterfield #derbyshiremakes #acefunded @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
