The UK's arts are amongst the most vibrant in the world, whether in theatres and galleries, the clubs and streets, or in the virtual world. Every year we run up to 2000 arts events, reaching an audience of millions, and nurturing long lasting relationships between artists internationally.

If you work in the creative industries, community arts, performing arts, arts education, or teach literature, our seminars provide an opportunity to share innovative ideas from around the world and to develop new approaches to your work in the arts.

Nurturing the creative economy: challenges to cultural policy
This is the fourth in the Nurturing the creative economy series of seminars organised by the British Council seminars. The focus of this seminar is on challenges to cultural policy posited by the new understanding of creativity as an engine for economic development.
Location: Nairn, Scotland
Dates: 2–8 March 2008

Managing world heritage sites
With the aid of leading UK experts, this seminar will explore strategies for developing, managing and protecting World Heritage sites, drawing on the expertise developed in the UK and looking at specific case studies.
Location: Edinburgh
Dates: 27 April – 2 May 2008