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Our global arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations that link thousands of artists and cultural institutions around the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK.  

Find out more about the British Council Arts Group

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Jeremy Deller chosen for Venice

The British Council is delighted to announce that Jeremy Deller has been selected to represent Britain at the 55th Venice Biennale. He will present a solo exhibition in the British Pavilion, which will run from June to November 2013.

British Council Film Collection

This archive of over 120 short documentary films was made by the British Council during the 1940s to show the world how Britain lived. They are now available to download and view online... for free.

BT River of Music

A spectacular weekend of free music from a range of the 205 Olympic and Paralympic nations, presented at iconic sites along the River Thames this July, including collaborative performances from Matthew Herbert and Transglobal Underground.

Highlights

Cymbeline at the Globe

British Council Country Director Tony Calderbank blogs about South Sudan Theatre Company’s recent performance of Shakespeare’s 'Cymbeline' in Juba Arabic at the Globe Theatre, as part of their Globe to Globe season.

UK Now

Taking place between April and November 2012 in cities across China, UK Now is the largest festival of its kind, presenting an exciting programme of contemporary and classical artistic work from a range of art forms.

Remembering Henry Moore

As our exhibition of Henry Moore's work in Russia comes to an end, Mary Moore talks openly about growing up as the daughter of the celebrated artist and sculptor in an interview with the British Council‘s Director Visual Arts Andrea Rose.

Artists International Development Fund

A joint three-year programme between the British Council and Arts Council England which will support individual artists based in England to work internationally is open for applications as of 1 March 2012. The Artists International Development Fund will provide grants of between £1,000 to £5,000 for artists to travel, explore and collaborate internationally while carrying out professional projects.

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