British Council

British Council Arts Group brings the best of UK arts to the rest of the world - helping to create and support many events each year in 110 countries.

To read about our consultation with the arts and creative economy sector and resulting Action Plan for the Arts please see the link below.

Find out the results of our Arts Consultation

Image right: British Council Chief Executive Martin Davidson speaking at last year's Edinburgh Showcase. Photo by Jonathan Littlejohn.

Steve Mcqueen to represent Britain at Venice Biennale

The British Council is delighted to announce that Steve McQueen has been selected to represent Britain at the 53rd Venice Biennale. McQueen will present a solo exhibition in the British Pavilion to be shown from June to November, 2009. To find out more please click here.

Creative Collaboration

The British Council has made available a Creative Collaboration Fund to support collaborative, partnership projects between the South East Europe region and the UK. We are now accepting applications for the first stage of the fund which runs until 10 October 2008. To find out more about Creative Collaboration please click this link.

Colombian wins IYPAE 08 Award

Colombian director, Gabriel Zapata, scooped first prize at our new International Young Performing Arts Entrepreneur Award at an industry-wide ceremony in Edinburgh on 6 August, beating competition from eight other countries around the world. To find out more about the award programme please click here.

Grants to artists

If you are a visual artist and have an exhibition of your work overseas, we may be able to help with your transportation and travel costs. We can't help with exhibitions in the UK.
Next deadline for applications: 1 Aug 2008

		Art, Architecture and Design
We look to all areas of UK art, architecture and design to showcase the most exciting work outside Britain. Read about some of our recent exhibitions and find out what we do.

		Dance
We work across all forms of dance - from contemporary dance and live art to more classical forms. If you want to find out more about UK dance then check here.

		Drama
The contemporary UK drama scene is thriving, and we work across all genres whether it’s new writing, live art, classical texts or physical theatre. Check here to find out all about it.

		Music
Whether you’re an artistic programmer from outside the UK, a fan of music from the UK or a musician then you’ll find loads of useful information about the UK's music scene here.

		Film
We promote contemporary UK films through showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residences and virtual projects. Find out more by checking our pages here.

		Literature
Working with artists worldwide, our projects cover most literary genres - from the short story and literary biography to travel writing and lit crit. To find out more check here.

Encompassculture

Explore UK and Commonwealth literature, choose a book, read and write reviews, chat with our online reader in residence and other readers and find out how to set up a reading group.

Britfilms

Search our comprehensive website about the UK film industry with information about UK films and filmmakers, international film festivals and education opportunities.

Artist Links

Artist Links is a programme in partnership with the Arts Council, that aims to develop and implement a network of collaborative links resulting in exchanges, placements, joint productions and development opportunities between countries.