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Two people standing in a workshop — Manon Awst and Dylan Huw in the studio in Caernarfon. Photo: Dewi Tannatt Lloyd

Our news15.07.2025

Project led by Manon Awst and Dylan Huw selected to represent Cymru yn Fenis/Wales in Venice 2026

Arts Council of Wales is pleased to announce that Manon Awst and Dylan Huw are to lead the project put forward to represent Wales in Venice as a collateral event at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia

Poster advertising the Merched yn Gwneud Miwsig Gig in Switzerland on the fifth of July 2025

Our news02.07.2025

Welsh Talent on and off the pitch at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland

A post match collaborative gig between Wales and Switzerland presents new opportunities for Welsh artists

Close up of Jess Fishlock mural in black and white with child kicking a ball in the background

Our news27.06.2025

Sign up now - Our Values: a Team Cymru Vision for Change

Team Cymru's Values Statement for the UEFA Women's EURO 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.

Stories25.06.2025

One Jess. A thousand dreams

Mural of Jess Fishlock, designed by Regan Gilflin and brought to life by Cardiff studio UNIFY.

Opportunities17.06.2025

Arts Infopoint UK International Artist Mobility Coffee Mornings

26 June 2025 | Online

Northern European Mobility Opportunity (NEMO) explainer

Photograph of Paul Thompson and Maggie Russell / Ffotograff o Paul Thompson a Maggie Russell

Arts news30.05.2025

New three-year agreement to strengthen international arts connections for Wales

British Council Wales, Arts Council of Wales and its international agency Wales Arts International, have signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

A series of headshots of the selection panel members — Top row, from left: Sook-Kyung Lee, Harriet Cooper, Osei Bonsu Bottom row, from left: Ceri Jones, Catryn Ramasut, Louise Wright Photo credits: Osei Bonsu © Tate Photography (Matt Greenwood)

Arts news21.05.2025

Selection Panel for Wales in Venice 2026 announced

The Arts Council of Wales have announced the Selection Panel for Wales in Venice, an exhibition which will showcase Welsh art at the world-renowned Venice Biennale in 2026.

Actors performing as robots in an outside space dressed in red boilersuits and engaging with the audience

Arts news21.05.2025

Cultural Bridge 2026-2027

Applications for the 2026 - 2027 Cultural Bridge programme will open in October 2025

Opportunities19.05.2025

Magnetic 4

The fourth edition of the Franco-UK initiative for a bilateral programme of artists’ residencies on both sides of the Channel launches today.

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.

A Satellite image of the Nordic countries, UK and Ireland

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

Venice by night with a blue light beam on the right hand side and the moon on the left

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.