For more information on our wide range of arts projects, programmes and initiatives, plus advice on funding, visit our main arts websiste.
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How we work
The British Council’s Arts Group consists of a team of professionals who mobilise the best of British creative talent to develop innovative programmes that will engage with thousands of people all over the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK. The areas we cover include music, drama, dance, visual arts, design , architecture, film, literature, museums management and the creative economy.
Art, architecture and design
We support all areas of UK art, architecture and design through international projects and exhibitions.
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Dance
We support UK artists in all dance forms, to promote the best, establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences.
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Drama
We work across all forms of drama with UK professionals, to establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences.
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Film
We work extensively with UK film-makers to develop and promote their work, through showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences tours, online resources and residences.
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Literature
We promote and support innovative UK work to a worldwide audiences through workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residencies, online networks and dateabases.
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Music
We work through our overseas network to deliver a range of projects involving UK professionals, to establish long-term partnerships and attract young audiences.
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The Selector
The Selector is our international radio showcase for the best new music from the UK. The weekly programme covers all styles of contemporary music - you’ll hear indie, grime, dubstep, folk, soul, electro and everything else in between. Each show also features artist interviews and exclusive studio sessions from some of the most exciting artists in the UK.
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Arts Publications
Arts Group produces some print publications. Follow the
link to learn more about them:
Row of books, photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council
Arts Websites
Arts Group manages a range of websites. Follow the
link to learn more about them:
Arts Projects
http://http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-publications-online-resources.htm
Here are some of the major arts projects the arts team are currently working on around the world, in alphabetical order.
Beijing Art Exhibition - photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council
