News and Opportunities | Arts Council of Wales

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Our news26.01.2021

Wales Arts International is Re-opening the International Opportunities Fund

Further details about funds opening and deadlines.

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Arts news26.01.2021

Wales is international partner for Showcase Scotland 2022

Celtic Connections

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Our news21.01.2021

Arts Infopoint UK

An initiative to support international artist mobility.

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Our news11.01.2021

Launch of the Year of Wales in Germany 2021

A message from Arts Council of Wales / Wales Arts International.

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Our news24.12.2020

EU 2021 – Preparing for the end of the EU transition period

Redefining our relationship with Europe.

Our news15.12.2020

Wales Arts International: Towards 2021

Finding ways to support international working, networking and connecting.

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Arts news20.10.2020

Wales at WOMEX 2020

A feast of music and discussion at the annual festival going digital for the first time.

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Our news15.10.2020

The world around us

A guest blog post by Malú Ansaldo on rebuilding the bridge between our communities and the world.

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Arts news13.10.2020

Health and healing through music

Kelly Lee Owens shares new playlist for NHS & Frontline staff.

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Opportunities06.10.2020

Connect and Flourish is now open

Arts Council of Wales announces a brand-new fund for supporting innovative ideas.

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Opportunity 02.10.2020

Presenters, Promoters and Artists: Attend Digital WOMEX 2020

Closing date: 14/10/2020

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Our news01.10.2020

Windows

A guest blog post by Elan Grug Muse on rebuilding the bridge between our communities and the world.

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Arts news15.09.2020

Campaigners say a rethink is “vital” after UK opts-out of millions of pounds of funding for the creative and cultural sectors

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Our news16.07.2020

Participatory Arts and Mental Well-being in Times of Rapid Change

A guest article by Tracy Breathnach Evans following her research commission by Wales Arts International with support from Welsh Government.

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Our news02.07.2020

Wales in Venice 2019 artist Sean Edwards one of 10 to receive Turner Prize bursary

Sean Edwards joins nine other British artists to receive a £10,000 bursary.

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Our news28.05.2020

Well-Being of Future Generations: recovering the best, discovering better

A guest blog post by Fearghus Ó Conchúir.