We work with many organisations, internationally and in the UK, to make arts project and events happen and our support can range from managing a whole event, to brokering funding agreements with overseas partners, or contributing towards the costs of a music, drama or dance performance overseas.

We are not an 'arts funding body' in the typical sense. This means that we do not support artists and companies for the purpose of developing their work. The British Council does not offer support to arts and creative economy work that is unlikely to contribute to the development of cultural relations between the UK and the rest of the world.

HOW DO YOU APPROACH US FOR SUPPORT?
As we are not a funding body, there is no application form. The process involves our arts specialists assessing whether particular work or proposed projects match the British Council's strategic priorities and whether they can be included in our plans for the country or region concerned.

We strongly recommend that an overseas partner approaches the local British Council Arts Office in the country concerned to discuss the project in general terms before submitting full details. Also the British theatre, dance or music company should contact our Arts staff based in London to assess the likelihood of British Council support.

If the project is supported by our British Council office overseas you will need to send full details of the project in writing. Where possible, and where relevant, include the following: reviews, curricula vitae, details of the number of people, length of tour, freight specifications, breakdown of weekly fees, tour budget, and copies of invitations from overseas.