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.
Selector Radio brings you live sessions and exclusive interviews with the very best British music talent. Our Selector Sessions feature music from British artists creating a huge buzz in the UK right now, and our From The Archive series brings you music from the likes of Elbow and Dizzee Rascal, recorded for us as they made their way to the top of the British music scene.
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 the Man Booker Prize 2018, Peter Jackson: They Shall Not Grow Old, the National Theatre in London now offers glasses with live subtitles and plenty of arts opportunities.
David Shrigley's 'Lose Your Mind' is a comprehensive international touring exhibition that highlights the breadth of his practice and his darkly witty imaginings. The exhibition is touring China between 7 September - 22 November 2018.
The British Council is working with five artistic projects to support the Maltese city of Valletta as European Capital of Culture 2018.
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.