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	Frequently Asked Questions - Arts


	What you want to know about Arts Department

		I'M PLANNING A TRIP TO THE UK AND I'M INTERESTED IN CURRENT BRITISH ARTS PROJECTS & EVENTS. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT WHAT'S ON IN THE UK?

	Our following websites will keep you updated on current British Projects and Events. http://www.britishcouncil.org/turkey-arts-culture-how-we-work.htm http://www.britishcouncil.org/turkey-arts-online-resources.htm

		I'M INTERESTED IN CONTINUING MY EDUCATION IN THE UK. CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE TO LOOK TO RESEARCH TRAINING COURSES AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS?

	Check out our Education UK website which is the British Council's guide to find out general information about studying in the UK from information on courses to financial aid to the application process.

		I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON UK ARTS FESTIVALS, WHERE CAN I LOOK?

	Check out The British Arts Festivals Association, the meeting point of arts festivals in the UK, providing information and a complete calendar of arts festivals in the UK, with links to festival websites.

		HOW DOES THE BRITISH COUNCIL TURKEY WORK? WHAT KINDS OF PROJECTS IS THE BRITISH COUNCIL INTERESTED IN?

	Together with our local partners we bring you examples of the best young artists and performers in contemporary music, visual arts, theatre and dance, design and literature. The British Council Turkey is interested in working with Turkish partners to promote contemporary work from the United Kingdom in Turkey. To find out more about our arts projects please visit our website

		I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON UK BASED ART PROJECTS AND ARTISTS, WHERE CAN I LOOK?

			For Current Musicians -- Orchestras, Bands, DJs, Folk Artists: http://www.britishcouncil.org/home/arts-music-activities.htm
			For Contemporary Visual Artists and Current Exhibitions: http://www.newexhibitions.com/
			For Current Designers and Architects: http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-architecture-design-fashion
			For Films & Filmmakers: http://www.britfilms.com
			For Contemporary Writers: http://www.contemporarywriters.com

		I'M INTERESTED IN FUNDING; HOW CAN I APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE BRITISH COUNCIL?

	The British Council is not a traditional arts funding body; we do not operate grant programs and it is not possible to apply for funding from us. Instead we collaborate with organizations in Turkey that are interested in bringing contemporary work from the UK.

		I AM INTERESTED IN CONTINUING MY TRAINING IN ARTS PRACTICE / MANAGEMENT IN THE UK. WHERE CAN I LOOK FOR INFORMATION?

	The web page below provides information on a wide range of UK training, placement and residency programs for arts managers/practitioners from a wide range of countries to come to the UK and work within an arts environment. http://www.visitingarts.org.uk/training/index.html

		WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT RECENT BRITISH FILMS?

	If you are interested in British Film, a great place to find out about recently released films is our Britfilms.com website It's an illustrated online guide to British films - features and shorts - from 1998 to those in production this year, plus a directory of British filmmakers.

		I AM LOOKING FOR AN ARTS RELATED JOB OR INTERNSHIP IN THE UK. CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE TO BEGIN MY JOB SEARCH?

We suggest the following web listing:

Arts Professional Online lists arts administrative and arts-related jobs in its job listings service

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