Arts is a cornerstone of the British Council’s mission to create a friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and the wider world. We find new ways of connecting with and understanding each other through the arts, to develop stronger creative sectors around the world that are better connected with the UK.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the birth of the web, the British Council presents a global season looking at the impact of this world-changing invention on every aspect of our lives. Anyone//Anywhere celebrates how the web has benefited society but also raises questions about its future. The season hopes to start a debate, to showcase exciting innovations that will change our lives even further, and to explore how we can ensure the web remains open and accessible to all.
Arts is a cornerstone of the British Council’s mission to create a friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and the wider world.
Find out about our current and upcoming international opportunities for artists, creatives, professionals and organisations.
Keep up to date with our projects and the latest news from the UK arts sector. Our most recent edition includes Europe Beyond Access, Indonesia literature events in the UK, highlights from this year's Academy Awards and plenty of arts opportunities.
Celebrate diversity by watching five innovative LGBTQ+ films for free - 21-31 March 2019
Indonesia is the Market Focus country at The London Book Fair in 2019, and there are lots of opportunities in the UK to get to know Indonesian writers coming up in March.
Through the promotion of arts, English, science, and education we work on high-profile international festivals and seasons to introduce millions of people around the world to the best of UK culture and innovation.
The Connected City programme in Seoul, part of UK/Korea 2017-18, provided a way for communities to explore, reimagine and reconnect with the city they live in. Explore the fast-moving and fascinating city and discover how artists, designers, architects and makers from Korea and the UK collaborated in these two short films.