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an image from the Signals exhibition with a hand reaching for mechnical equipment

Arts news29.05.2025

Sadia Pineda Hameed Signals Project unveiled as part of the Perspective(s) Programme

Sadia Pineda Hameed is set to debut their latest work as part of Perspective(s) a bold arts programme which reimagines Welsh history, challenges historical narratives and amplifies overlooked voices.

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

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Arts news06.08.2019

Refugees motivate gold-medal winner at the National Eisteddfod

Gold foil emergency blankets printed with traditional Welsh bedcover patterns have won the Conwy County 2019 National Eisteddfod of Wales Gold Medal for Fine Art.

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Our news23.10.2019

Wales Arts International launch Connect: European networks fund

Wales Arts International is launching a new fund to support individual creative practitioners and arts organisations based in Wales to engage with European networks.

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Arts news18.05.2023

Music, Climate and the Living World

Author:Black Mountains College

Our news13.01.2020

New partnership to boost Welsh language in the arts

Today, a new partnership is being announced between Arts Council of Wales and the National Centre for Learning Welsh.

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Arts news06.06.2023

Music Theatre Wales bring digital street art operas ‘The Scorched Earth Trilogy’ to life, across Wales.

Author:Music Theatre Wales

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Arts news23.03.2020

Collectorplan: COVID-19

We have taken the difficult decision to suspend the Collectorplan scheme for the time being due to Covid-19.

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Arts news14.06.2023

An Environmental Art Commission

Author:Span Arts

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Arts news22.05.2020

Arts Council of Wales welcomes a report on the New Market for Craft

A new report on the value of Craft in the UK.

Arts news28.06.2023

A Sheep's Tale

Author:Volcano Theatre Company

Our news31.07.2020

Capturing the impact of Covid-19 on theatres, art centres and producing companies in Wales

We need your help to develop support for the sector. This survey is open until August 28.

Arts news06.07.2023

Future of Culture in Wales

Author:Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

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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.

Arts news25.07.2023

New Dates! Setting a New Standard for the Screen Industries - Hijinx's New ReFocus Training

Author:Hijinx Theatre

Three children experimenting with paint

Our news24.11.2020

Lead Creative Schools Scheme reaches more Welsh schools

84 more schools have joined the ground-breaking Creative learning through the arts programme.