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British Council Arts Group brings the best of UK arts to the rest of the world - helping to create and support numerous events each year in 110 countries.

Read on to learn about what we do, find out more about the UK arts scene and the artists that we engage with, and explore examples of our work across many different artforms.

Image Right: Rest area, parking and toilet facilities by Snøhetta AS - featured in the Embassies Project.
From Detour presented by The Royal Norwegian Embassy
Photo: Lars Nordbye Jørstad

Steve Mcqueen to represent Britain at Venice Biennale

The British Council is delighted to announce that Steve McQueen has been selected to represent Britain at the 53rd Venice Biennale. McQueen will present a solo exhibition in the British Pavilion to be shown from June to November, 2009. To find out more please click here.

Call for Artists

The Korean Cultural Centre UK and the British Council are looking for artists of Korean origin working in the UK. The selected artists’ work will then be exhibited at the Korean Cultural Centre in December 2008. To find out how to apply please click here.

Kenya wins IYME 08 Award

Kenyan music producer Robert ‘Rkay’ Kamanzi has been named as the International Young Music Entrepreneur 2008 at an awards ceremony at digital music conference London Calling. Kamanzi wins a prize fund of £7,500 to be spent on a project to be developed with the British Council. To read more about the programme please click here.

Grants to artists

If you are a visual artist and have an exhibition of your work overseas, we may be able to help with your transportation and travel costs. We can't help with exhibitions in the UK.
Next deadline for applications: 1 Aug 2008

		Art, Architecture and Design
We look to all areas of UK art, architecture and design to showcase the most exciting work outside Britain. Read about some of our recent exhibitions and find out what we do.

		Dance
We work across all forms of dance - from contemporary dance and live art to more classical forms. If you want to find out more about UK dance then check here.

		Drama
The contemporary UK drama scene is thriving, and we work across all genres whether it’s new writing, live art, classical texts or physical theatre. Check here to find out all about it.

		Music
Whether you’re an artistic programmer from outside the UK, a fan of music from the UK or a musician then you’ll find loads of useful information about the UK's music scene here.

		Film
We promote contemporary UK films through showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residences and virtual projects. Find out more by checking our pages here.

		Literature
Working with artists worldwide, our projects cover most literary genres - from the short story and literary biography to travel writing and lit crit. To find out more check here.

Encompassculture

Explore UK and Commonwealth literature, choose a book, read and write reviews, chat with our online reader in residence and other readers and find out how to set up a reading group.

Britfilms

Search our comprehensive website about the UK film industry with information about UK films and filmmakers, international film festivals and education opportunities.

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The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
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