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A group photograph of the Invigilator Plus group

Invigilator Plus: Wales in Venice 2019

Introducing the team.

Our news05.04.2019

Polaris Prize winner Jeremy Dutcher Comes to Wales

Neuadd Ogwen, Bethesda - UK premiere for Jeremy Dutcher, winner of Canada’s acclaimed Polaris Prize in 2018 and 2019 Juno awards.

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International

Wales on the world stage

The arts in Wales deserve to be seen on an international stage.

Dome shaped reflection image of four dancers outdoors

Arts news26.03.2019

Hybrid multisensory performance comes to Wales

Audiences in Cardiff will be able to experience the first European performances of the Lumen Prize shortlisted digital artwork, Liminality.

Cymru yn Fenis Wales in Venice

Wales at the Venice Biennale

The Venice Biennale is the largest visual arts exhibition in the world.

Portrait of Sean Edwards taken by Antonio Olmos

Arts news01.03.2019

Sean Edwards represents Wales in Venice 2019

Edwards’ exhibition Undo Things Done marks the ninth Biennale presentation by Wales.

Our news06.02.2019

Arts Council of Wales publishes its new International Strategy

Find out how we plan to showcase Wales’s art and artists on a global stage.

Fabrics hanging to dry after using indigo dye

Case study

Threads

A project led by Ceri Jones supported through our India-Wales Fund.

Group of people eating and talking during collaborative project 7 Common by Case Studios

Case study

Louise Hobson

Louise is an independent curator and producer who has developed her international work significantly over recent years.

Circus performance with suspended hoops and acrobats

The world in Wales

Wales is a multilingual, multicultural and diverse nation. We support international projects that inspire people and communities in Wales to engage with each other and the world through the arts.

Our news08.01.2019

A briefing note on Brexit for arts practitioners

We've prepared a short briefing note on Brexit for arts practitioners. (Updated 6 September 2019.)

A male and female musical performance. Singing and playing keyboards in front of a large screen containing a cartoon character and Japanese writing

Where we work - our global relationships

Whilst we support our artists across the world, we focus our strategic work and partnerships in specific geographical areas. Our current focus is: Europe, China, Canada, and India. We also have a Cultural Programme in Japan with Welsh Government and British Council Japan during the Rugby World Cup and as part of the UK- Japan Year of Culture 2019-20. Closer to home we have a new focus on our sister nation, Ireland.