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Images: Musicians from Aotearoa New Zealand performing at FOCUS Wales. L-R: MĀ Photo | Credit Brandon Te Moananui. | Jordyn with a Why | Photo credit Luke Penney. Mohi | Photo credit Luke Penney.
Arts news07.05.2025

Cymraeg x Māori: Focus Wales 2025 hosts cultural exchange through music

FOCUS Wales is hosting a powerful cultural exchange between Wales and Aotearoa New Zealand this week, as three celebrated Māori recording artists take the stage at venues across Wrexham from 8–10 May. 
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Our news06.05.2025

New pilot to support mobility and exchange across the Nordic region, UK and Ireland opening in August 2025

The Nordic Culture Fund, in partnership with the arts funding agencies of Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is launching a new pilot programme
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Opportunities30.04.2025

Welsh Art on the World Stage: Seeking visionary artistic projects for Venice Biennale 2026

The Arts Council of Wales will open a call on Tuesday 6 May for Expressions of Interest from organisations working in the visual arts in Wales, to curate and deliver the Wales in Venice exhibition for the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
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Arts news28.04.2025

Wales and Japan Embark on a Year of Cultural Connection

From Japanese puppetry to the musical exchange of young people, artists from Wales are preparing a bold new cultural exchange with Japan for 2025.

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