Déda supports the development of Artists at a regional and national level, and at varying career levels. All of the artists supported through Déda’s programmes share our organisation's aspirations and goals to deliver high quality circus, dance & outdoor arts that connect with a diverse audience.

To continue to support artists and build long-term relationships, our programmes have varying levels of support and time-scales. This gives Déda the chance to engage in a more in-depth relationship with artists and audience, whilst offering artists opportunities to test ideas and practices over longer time periods. The programme also enables artists to explore business models which leads to increased sustainability.