Arts and Culture - British Council Wales

Supporting Creativity and Showcasing the Best of Welsh Art

Working with partners and sponsors in Wales and overseas, we seek to promote the most innovative and creative output from Wales to the rest of the world.

We support opportunities for international collaboration and through facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas, we contribute to the ongoing development of the Welsh creative sector.

Activity

We mobilise the best of Welsh creative talent to take part in innovative programmes that will engage with thousands of people all over the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK.

Festivals and Prizes

British Council Wales supports and collaborates with some of the most exciting prizes and festivals in Wales.

Events

Find out more about events taking place in Wales and all around the world.

Partners

Our partnerships with Welsh specialist bodies and institutions ensures maximum relevance and benefit to all concerned. And our overseas offices identify programmes, projects and activities that will be enhanced by working with Wales.

creative economy

Before 1997 the creative sector was considered to be of only marginal importance to the UK’s economic well-being. Creativity was not seen as a driver for job creation or economic growth. Over ten years later, all this has changed.