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Indigenous lady from the Wampís Nation in traditional attire, stood in front of a river

Arts news27.02.2023

#PethauBychain: Empowering young voices on St David’s Day

We’re committed to doing the small things to make a big difference this St David’s Day

White 'Wales in France' text and white logos on red, black and grey Melin Trygwnt background

Arts news07.09.2023

Wales in France Culture Programme 2023

A celebration of the arts, languages, sports and song.

Colourful graphic of Manchester skyline on a turquoise background with the Emmeline Pankhurst statue.

Arts news25.01.2024

Applications open for WOMEX 24 - the Worldwide Music Expo

Three images. Top left is an individual in a boilersuit with their arms up. Bottom left is a person bent over next to three cups in a boxing ring. Right side are two drag queens one in a red gown and one in a pink gown.

Our news23.05.2024

Arts Council of Wales / Wales Arts International supports three companies at Edinburgh Fringe 2024

Three companies have been supported by Arts Council Wales / Wales Arts International to showcase their work at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, through the Wales in Edinburgh fund.

An image of the Welsh and Japanese flags

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.

Image of Jess Fishlock in full Welsh kit pained on a pitch

Our news26.06.2025

One Jess. A Thousand Dreams.

Cardiff Pitch Becomes Powerful Tribute to Jess Fishlock And The Power of Representation, In First of Its Kind In Europe.

Immersive 360 animation film screening with seated audience

Our news03.03.2020

Wales Week Dublin 2020 Cultural Programme

Welsh culture in the spotlight at Wales Week Dublin, 9-13 March 2020. | Cultúr na Breataine Bige i mbéal an phobail ag Wales Week Dublin, 9–13 Márta 2020.

Man stood looking at large, multi-media wall installation

Our news21.01.2021

Arts Infopoint UK

An initiative to support international artist mobility.

Opportunities16.06.2021

Webinar on UK-Europe Post-Brexit Mobility for Dance Professionals

In collaboration with Arts Infopoint UK, European Dancehouse Network (EDN) are hosting a webinar to support the dance sector in continuing to collaborate and work internationally.

The artist Michal Iwanowski points at Poland on a map of Europe

Arts news23.09.2021

Ffotogallery opens at Fotosommer in Stuttgart

Michal Iwanowski's 'Go Home Polish' is part of Diffusion on Tour, curated by Ffotogallery for Fotosommer in Stuttgart.

A young actor stands with arms outstretched on a stage with neon lights behind him

Arts news10.02.2022

Launch of the Wales in Edinburgh 2022 Fund

The Wales in Edinburgh 2022 Fund will support Wales-based performing arts companies and creative professionals to present their work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Our news04.05.2022

Magnetic, a new Franco-UK network of artists’ residencies

Magnetic is a new network of 8 artists' residencies in France and in the United Kingdom created under the umbrella of Fluxus Arts Projects.

Arts news10.08.2022

Wales returns to the world’s biggest celebration of Celtic cultures

After two years of not being able to be at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, Wales is once more represented by a strong delegation of performers at the world’s biggest celebration of Celtic arts and culture.