News and Opportunities | Arts Council of Wales

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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.

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.

Opportunities18.03.2025

Arts Infopoint UK International Artist Mobility Coffee Mornings

02 April 2025 | Online

Topic: Touring and traveling in the United States of America (USA)

Our news28.02.2025

#PethauBychain 2025

Our 2025 Small Things campaign curated by Iestyn Tyne

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Arts news26.02.2025

Cultural Bridge announces funding to support 20 UK-Germany social arts partnerships in 2025 – 2026

Dyffryn Dyfodol, Common Wealth Theatre and Das Clarks from Wales are among those funded.

Arts news06.02.2025

Celebrating Welsh language music on international stages

Dydd Miwsig Cymru celebrates 10 years today

Our news24.01.2025

Making space to listen to Celtic and other Indigenous languages through song

A new showcasing opportunity under the banner Celtic Cousins  at Showcase Scotland 2025

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Opportunities17.01.2025

Year of Wales Japan 2025: Call for Expressions of Interest

Wales Arts International and British Council Wales, supported by Welsh Government, are inviting expressions of interest for funding towards arts focussed activity that will take place between Wales and Japan and between April and December 2025.

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Arts news17.01.2025

Call-out for expressions of interest: Wales-Japan Culture Fund

Wales Arts International and British Council Wales, with support from Welsh Government, have launched a dedicated Wales-Japan Culture Fund to support arts activity between the two countries during 2025.

Opportunities14.01.2025