Artists and creatives are being offered a unique chance to help tell the story of one of the South West's rarest mammals.

The Two Moors Pine Marten Project has announced a new call for creative proposals that will bring the return of pine martens to life across Dartmoor and Exmoor.

The initiative, called Pine Martens Bounce Back, aims to support imaginative artists, makers, crafters and performers who have a passion for heritage and nature. Organisers want people to help capture the story of species loss and recovery, and to highlight the special role that pine martens play in the woodlands of the South West.

Applicants can propose projects inspired by themes including 'If you go down in the woods today', 'Pine Martens were here', and 'Visible Martens', which explore connections between people, nature and heritage. The initiative is about more than just making art – it's about working with communities, either by involving people in a creative process or leading hands‑on workshops and events.

The scheme has a suggested budget range of between £300 and £2,000, with successful projects to be delivered across the Two Moors area. Static exhibits will not be considered – organisers are looking for ideas that connect people with nature and help create a sense of belonging and wonder.

Artists have until Friday, 1 August 2025, to submit their proposals. A panel including representatives from the Devon Wildlife Trust and its partners will review applications, with shortlisted ideas announced by 5 September 2025.

The project is made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and its players, and aims to restore healthy populations of pine martens across the South West.

For more information and to apply, contact Katie Wilkinson, Wilder Communities Team Leader, by emailing [email protected] with 'PMBB Creative Commission' in the subject line.

It's an invitation to help shape a new chapter for Dartmoor and Exmoor, and a chance for creatives to make a difference where heritage and nature meet.