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. Find out more   
The Great Court in the British Museum, London    

Dance

We support UK artists in all dance forms, to promote the best, establish long-term international partnerships and attract young audiences. Find out more   
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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. Find out more   

Film

We work extensively with UK film-makers to develop and promote their work, through showcases, workshops, festivals, conferences tours, online resources and residences. Find out more   

Literature

We promote and support innovative UK work to a worldwide audiences through workshops, festivals, conferences, tours, residencies, online networks and dateabases. Find out more   
Image from film Orlando - book by Virginia Woolf    

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. Find out more   
learn it live it - credit - Jody Kingzett    

Creative Economy

The British Council works with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to promote the vision of the UK as the world’s creative hub; and to share expertise and experience with other countries worldwide. Find out more   
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