Arts

Our global arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations that link thousands of artists and cultural institutions around the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK.  

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Fifth Curator shortlist announced

This unique opportunity for an aspiring curator to select an exhibition of works from the British Council Collection for the Whitechapel Gallery, London, attracted 161 applications from 47 countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe.

UK design talent participates in Experimenta

Six designers and collectives - Åbäke, Linda Brothwell, Anthony Burrill, Fabien Cappello, Ben Kelly and public works - have been commissioned to create a series of site-specific commissions in Lisbon, as part of Experimenta 2009.

Image: Satyajit Ray

Bengali Film Festival

Three exciting films by acclaimed director Satyajit Ray, curated by film author and former Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival Mark Cousins, toured venues across Scotland.

Highlights

National Dance Company Wales. Photography: Roy Campbell-Moore

National Dance Company Wales take UK contemporary dance to China

Building on its growing reputation on the international stage NDCW made its debut tour to three cities in China in October. The flagship arts company toured South West China for 10 days, introducing new audiences to contemporary dance from the UK.

International Young Design Entrepreneur 2009

UAE based entrepreneur wins international design award

Rami Farook was named International Young Design Entrepreneur 2009 at a climactic awards ceremony hosted by 100% Design.

Iraqi cellist in rehearsal for the debut performance - photo Michael Luongo.

First ever National Youth Orchestra of Iraq established

A young Iraqi pianist has realised her dream by starting the first National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. After months of hard work by Zuhal Sultan, the orchestra’s school opened for two weeks of rehearsals to prepare for their first performance in Iraq.

31st Arts & Business Awards

On 12 November the Arts & Business Awards will be announcing its 2009 winners, celebrating excellence in the field of cultural partnerships and sponsorship.

UK Young Creative Entrepreneur Awards

Applications are currently being accepted for the Music, Fashion and Publishing awards. If you are a UK resident aged 25-35 with at least three years professional experience in the relevant sectors then we want to hear from you.

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