The arts is a key sector of activity for the British Council. Our mission is to find new ways of connecting with and understanding each other through the arts. Our arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations with artists and cultural institutions in Ireland.
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Triskel Arts Centre, Cork.
Ireland's Biennial of Contemporary Art with 56 artists from across the world.
Candid interviews with creative individuals discussing what brings people together
A range of FREE Shakespeare resources for schools, teachers and students in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Take part in the global LGBTQ+ short-film celebration
Perspectives – A project that promotes and celebrates the UK and Irish cultural relationship.
Disability Arts International is dedicated to creating more international opportunities for deaf and disabled artists. It's designed for arts professionals, programmers and venue managers.
We offer opportunities and resources that share the UK's experience of developing the creative and cultural economy.
The Selector is the British Council's weekly international radio showcase for the best new music from the UK.
Main photo credit: Mark Wallinger’s White Horse (2013) exhibited outside British Council Head Quarters, Spring Gardens, London. Image © Peter White Our work in the arts aims to promote the UK’s diverse culture, creativity and innovation overseas. We work across the art forms and with the best of British talent to develop artistic programmes and opportunities for collaboration in Ireland.