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New Arts and Creative Economy Advisory Group members

We're proud to appoint six new members to our Arts and Creative Economy Advisory Group.

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A better world: Creative commissions for the climate

The British Council is pleased to announce the launch of a series of creative commissions exploring climate change through art, science and digital technology.

WOW 2021 - Uniting women and girls across the world

In partnership with UK organisation The WOW Foundation, we celebrated International Women’s Day through a series of WOW – Women of the World Festivals around the world.

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.

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.

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The Missing Pillar Talks

The Missing Pillar Talks event series on culture's contribution to Sustainable Development. Watch the first two events: heritage and sustainable development, and working together.