Artist Call Out: Summer at the Quayside 2025

We are looking for artists to provide activities for our summer programme of family events.
Building on the success of our previous Summer at the Quayside programmes, Exeter Canal & Quay Trust are looking to commission a range of individuals or organisations to create a family-friendly offer on the Quayside over the school summer holidays.
We have set aside the Transit Shed for Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays (please note Fridays have been allocated, so it is only the Tuesdays and Wednesdays we are looking to fill). Our preference is for activity that reflects the setting and heritage of the Quayside in some way – there are some incredible stories to be found and we love these to be built into our cultural programme, wherever possible.
All events or sessions must be free for the participant to access. Our preference is for informal drop-in sessions, but if booking is key to your project we can talk about ways of making this work. Please note you will be applying for one day only, to allow us to offer a range of activities over the summer.
Exeter Canal & Quay Trust will pay your fees and expenses, so please include these within your application.
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Date(s)
- Fri 14th Feb 2025 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Location
Exeter Custom House
46 The Quay
Exeter
EX2 4AN -
Age Range
Family-friendly









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