Introducing the Digital Collaboration Fund
We are offering grants of up to £50k to cultural organisations in the UK and selected countries overseas to collaborate digitally on international arts projects.
Our work in arts
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.
About Arts
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.
Skinder Hundal MBE to join British Council as new Director of Arts
We're delighted to announce that Skinder Hundal MBE will become our Director of Arts from 9 December 2020.
Making Matters
What is the role of design in circular economy? Watch a series of short films that give a lasting digital legacy to the individuals who participated in our Making Matters: 2019 Circular Design Lab and their contributions to circular design.
Covid-19 support
The latest advice, funding, resources, and tips from across the sector for staying creative during the Covid-19 crisis.
Arts Opportunities
Find out about our current and upcoming international opportunities for artists, creatives, professionals and organisations.
Read the latest Arts newsletter
Our latest newsletter introduces you to our new Director of Arts and highlights our current arts opportunities, online events and more.
Culture Connects Us
We have always believed culture connects us and at this time of uncertainty this is more important than ever. Artists and creative professionals from around the world share their experiences.
Our arts response to Covid-19
We have always believed that culture connects us and at this time of uncertainty this is more important than ever.
Our Arts work in Europe
Find out more about our Arts work in Europe.
Selector Radio with Jamz Supernova
Shared with over 30 countries around the world, Selector connects a global audience with the best new British music each week. Join host Jamz Supernova for our latest show and discover an exciting new artist.
Festivals and Seasons
Our programme of Festivals and Seasons is designed to create highly visible cultural platforms for the whole of the UK, built around external opportunities (major anniversaries, international sporting events, Expos) and to respond to British Council, FCDO and devolved administrations’ priorities.
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