*Dates and locations across Moray Feb/March 2026*

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M:ADE has been successful in securing funding from Museums Galleries Scotland to delve deeper into our North East tradition of pre-wedding blackenings. ​We would love to connect with you if you have stories, photos or experiences in this area - we will make it worth your while with coffee and cake! 

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Mon 2nd Feb 7-8.30pm @ ONLINE - Sign up to hear more about the project or come meet us...

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Mon 9th Feb @ The Deli Next Door, Elgin - 10-12

Mon 9th Feb @ The Harbour Lights, Lossie - 1-3

Mon 16th Feb @ Beinn Coffee & Book Shop, Cullen - 10-12

Mon16th Feb @ Boogie Woogie, Keith - 1-3

Mon 9th March @ Cafe 1496, Forres - 10-12

Mon 16th March @ Beinn Coffee, Dufftown - 10-12

Mon 23rd March @ The Whisky Castle, Tomintoul - 10-12

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Text 07495581961 or email stacey@morayartsdevelopmentengagement.org to book a 30 minute slot for a chat. ​

*Applications open now, close 23rd Jan 26*

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M:ADE and Ellipsis Coaching are being supported by Creative Scotland’s Open Fund to deliver a fresh iteration of our MADE for Moving Forward programme.

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MADE for Moving Forward aims to support self-employed creative practitioners in Moray without access to the provision typically provided through employee support packages/terms.  From February to August 2026, we hope to work with up to eight individuals who believe they could benefit from one-to-one coaching and being part of a peer network. 

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To find out more about the programme and how to apply, download our application pack.

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*Monday 23rd Feb & 11th May 2026*

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Informal 1-hour slots can be used however you choose. It might be you’d like an opportunity to talk over an ambition have, such as getting a community project off the ground or selling work. Alternatively, we can explore advice relating to funding applications, structuring your offer and/or sharing more about what’s going on locally. Aside from this, if you simply want to connect with others working in the arts sector and want to widen your network, it would be great to meet you and hear more about your practice..

To book a time to chat with Caroline and Stacey, please visit Calendly.  If you have any questions please stacey@morayartsdevelopmentengagement.org

*Blocks of delivery throughout 2026*

One to one support in a variety of art forms, creative open studio provides an opportunity for young people to gain skills across photography, music, digital production and art.  Delivered in blocks of six sessions on Friday afternoons in Elgin, spaces are available for referrals for those aged 25 and under that would benefit from learning something new, increasing confidence and meeting new people. We are keen to talk with services including social work, education and third sector if this sounds of benefit to any young people you are currently supporting.  Drop us an email to find out more.

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Supported through funding from Youth Arts Open Fund.​

M:ADE is always seeking new members to join our board. This is a voluntary position that requires a passion for community development and the local area of Moray.

Attendance at quarterly meetings is necessary, face to face if possible (usually on a Sunday afternoon with lunch!).   This roles involves advising on strategy, fundraising, operations and development of the organisation as well as commenting on and provoking discussion around issues from governance to programming.  

We are particularly keen to engage those with experience across business development, finance and legal. Expressions of interest can be sent via email at any time, with an attached CV: 

stacey@morayartsdevelopmentengagement.org

We know from experience how hard it can be to gain experience in the creative industries.  Please get in touch if we can help you in anyway.

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This year, for the first time, we have our own Mentee, student Archie Gee from Elgin Academy.  Archie is being mentored by MADE for a year and fulfilled a paid internship with our friends at Out of the Darkness Theatre Company in the Summer, thanks to the Career Ready Programme.

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MADE are committed to supporting local interest and talent, so if you are an individual, organisation or initiative that thinks we can support you - let us know.

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Stacey Toner, Creative Director of M:ADE, is an accredited LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) Facilitator, trained by Michael Fearne, author of 'The LSP Method'.  Based on a set of fundamental beliefs about leadership and organisational running, the LSP Method allows people to be part of 'big' conversations and take ownership of ideas through workshops focused on team building, visioning, solving problems and/or strategic planning.  This approach to workshopping enables teams to 'lean in' to discussions, which results in more meaningful engagement, active participation/sharing, and strengthened peer dynamics.  Sessions are based on the concept of 'hand knowledge', where 'doing' helps facilitate thinking and communication.  If you think this approach could be of use to your group or organisation, please email an outline of your needs and we will get back to you about how we might be able to help.

M:ADE is always open to collaboration with artists, community groups, education, organisations and businesses where our core values align.

If you would like to explore what this might look like, please just drop us a line to discuss.  This might take the form of:

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- Partnership projects

- Project facilitation

- Individual support i.e. funding applications

- Research

- Consultation

- Networking

- Conferences and events

- Signposting

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