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UK Creative Leaders: Leanne Wright and Robbie Walters, artists/designers - Image © Tim Hall

For more information on our wide range of arts projects, programmes and initiatives, plus advice on funding, visit our main arts websiste.

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How we work
The British Council’s Arts Group consists of a team of professionals who mobilise the best of British creative talent to develop innovative programmes that will engage with thousands of people all over the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK. The areas we cover include music, drama, dance, visual arts, design , architecture, film, literature, museums management and the creative economy.
Art, architecture and design
We support all areas of UK art, architecture and design through international projects and exhibitions. Find out more
The Great Court in the British Museum, London
Dance
We support UK artists in all dance forms, to promote the best, establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences. Find out more
Dance, British Council image
Drama
We work across all forms of drama with UK professionals, to establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences. Find out more
David Glass Ensemble: 'The Hansel Gretel Machine' - Image © Keith Pattison
Film
We work extensively with UK film-makers to develop and promote their work, through showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences tours, online resources and residences. Find out more
Still from 'Trainspotting' - Image © Film Four
Literature
We promote and support innovative UK work to a worldwide audiences through workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residencies, online networks and dateabases. Find out more
Image from film Orlando - book by Virginia Woolf
Music
We work through our overseas network to deliver a range of projects involving UK professionals, to establish long-term partnerships and attract young audiences. Find out more
learn it live it - credit - Jody Kingzett
Creative Economy
The British Council works with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to promote the vision of the UK as the world’s creative hub; and to share expertise and experience with other countries worldwide. Find out more
Boy leaping through the air
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