We support performances in Spain by some of the leading contemporary UK artists as well as collaborations between British and Spanish artists. We also run arts projects including performances, screenings and exhibitions, as well as workshops, seminars and online events.
We work in partnership with a range of private and public Spanish institutions, venues and festivals.
Your first step is to speak to the relevant Arts specialists in our UK offices about your project. You can find contact details here [1].
No. If you are based outside the UK, we are unable to support or promote your work.
We are not a funding body in the traditional sense. We don’t provide ad hoc funding for artists; we develop projects collaboratively with partners and make decisions on a project-by-project basis.
We are interested in work which:
If your project fits these criteria and would like to discuss it with us, please send a one page overview detailing the project, dates, costs, objectives and audience profile, as well as the type of support you are seeking to artes@britishcouncil.es [2]
We are unable to consider last-minute proposals – send your pitch at least four months ahead of the proposed project start date.
No. The Grants to Artists programme has been suspended until further notice.
Probably not – we’re mainly concerned with bringing UK artists to Spain. We suggest you:
The British Council does not normally sub-contract the management of Arts events to third parties. Our events are managed by ourselves in collaboration with our partners.
Visit the events section [5] of this website for up to date information on performances, workshops, and other events.
Check out the British Arts Festivals Association [6], the meeting point of arts festivals in the UK, providing information and a complete calendar of arts festivals in Britain, with links to festival websites.
Check out our Education UK website [7], the British Council's guide to studying in the UK, covering anything from information on courses, to financial aid and the application process.
The Visiting Arts website [8] provides information on a wide range ofUK training, placement and residency programmes designed for arts managers and practitioners from outside the UK.
There are many job websites; these are a few that specialise in arts-related jobs.
You may also find listings in specialist magazines for individual art forms.