Our work in arts | British Council

What we do

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.

The 38th EVA International

Ireland's Biennial of Contemporary Art with 56 artists from across the world.

Date: Saturday 14 April 2018 to Sunday 08 July 2018

Affinities

Candid interviews with creative individuals discussing what brings people together

Shakespeare Lives through Schools

A range of FREE Shakespeare resources for schools, teachers and students in Ireland and Northern Ireland

#FiveFilms4Freedom 2018

Take part in the world's largest digital LGBTQ+ cinema.

Perspectives

Perspectives – A project that promotes and celebrates the UK and Irish cultural relationship.

Disability Arts International

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.

Creative Economy

We offer opportunities and resources that share the UK's experience of developing the creative and cultural economy.

The Selector

The Selector is the British Council's weekly international radio showcase for the best new music from the UK.

Words on the Street 2017 – European Literature Trail

Words on the Street – a European Literature Trail – takes place in six venues around Parnell Square on 7 September. Author Kit de Waal will read on behalf of the British Council.

Our global work in arts

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.