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Links to some of the best sites for the UK arts
Want to know more about the the latest developments and events on the UK arts scene? We can link you to some of the best websites on UK film, art, theatre, film and dance, chosen by our global arts team.
24 Hour museum
A comprehensive search site for UK museums. You can search by name, by town or by specialist subject. You can also access a range of online exhibitions.
The Tate collection
Tate holds the national collections of British Art and of international modern art. The entire Tate Collection can be found on this site, each work with its own information page.
Arts directory +
A directory of selected UK arts links to the main bodies of the UK arts, including the Arts Council of England and the Royal Ballet School.
encompassculture
EnCompass Culture is one of our own sites where you can select from the best of contemporary UK and Commonwealth literature. You can search for books, join the world-wide online book club, read and write book reviews and chat with online readers.
whichbook.net
Updated version of the BookForager site, which offers an easy way to find the kind of read you are looking for. A useful selection tool for librarians and teachers, as well as those looking for their ideal book.
Creative Review
Creative Review covers the communication arts worldwide, with a focus on excellence and innovation in design, advertising, new media, photography, typography and illustration.
Contemporary Magazine
Covers visual arts, architecture, fashion, film, music, books, digital media, traditional media and sport through interviews, profiles and news.
The Selector
A syndicated radio show produced each week by Somethin' Else for the British Council; heard in fourteen countries worldwide by an estimated 25 million people.
Britfilms
Our online database of the latest UK films, including an archive of the previous year's films. You can browse the latest catalogue entries, classified under features, shorts, documentaries or animation.
ADAM
Art, Design, Architecture and Media Information Gateway
Arts Festivals
Directory of professional arts festivals in the UK. Information and links to approx. 75 festivals in Great Britain
Art Guide
Art guide to Great Britain and Ireland.
Arts Council England
National organisation for financing of culture and information
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Scottish Arts Council
Arts Council of Wales
Arts Venues in the UK
Site of Arts Council England with detailed information from performing arts venues, promoters & festivals across the country, providing extensive information on each organisation.
British Council Visiting Arts
Website of the British Council for foreign arts projects and visiting exibitions in Great Britain
UK Theatre Web
Theatres in Great Britain. Go to 'What's on stage' for database search
Music on the Web
Website of the British and International Music Yearbook
Design Council
Website of the Design Council, the institution responsible for construction design in Great Britain with links to organisations, awards, construction sites etc.
Performance in Profile
Directory of UK Drama, Dance, Live Art and Street Arts
British Council Arts
British Council global website for arts
Culture Online
Culture website of Department for Culture, Media and Sport with organisations and projects
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Website of governmental organization responsible for culture, media and sport in the UK

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