Our global arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations with artists and cultural institutions around the world.
About British Council Arts
Architecture, Design and Fashion
Back of the Envelope is our Architecture, Design and Fashion team’s blog which shares news from the UK sector and new project developments from around the world.
Creative Economy
Find out more about the British Council’s work in Creative Economy to support our network of creative entrepreneurs, cultural leaders and policy makers and opportunities to get involved.
Drama and Dance
We promote the best of the UK’s performing arts sector through a range of activities and events including tours of new productions, workshops and residencies, seminars and conferences, showcases and UK study visits for overseas practitioners. Find out more about Drama and Dance.
Film
British Council Film links UK films and filmmakers to new international audiences, profiling the innovation, diversity and excellence of British films around the world and finding opportunities for creative exchange.
Literature
The British Council Literature site includes information about what we do, the projects that we work on, news from the UK Literature and publishing communities, a worldwide Festivals Directory and resources to work with contemporary British Literature in the classroom.
Music
From electronica to jazz, traditional to folk, and classical to indie, we work across all genres of music. The Music team also has its own weekly radio show, The Selector, featuring the best new music from the UK. Find out more about British Council Music here.
Visual arts
We promote British visual arts through a range of activities and events including touring exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Explore and read about our Collection of around 8,500 works of British art.