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Arts news01.02.2022

Cultural organisations in Wales should reflect the lives of all communities

The artist N’famaday Kouyate say on a chair in front of musical instruments and microphones.

Stories01.02.2022

In conversation with N’famady Kouyaté

N’famady Kouyate explores language, culture and Celtic connections ahead of the Spotlight Cymru Wales event at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections.

NoGood Boyo (2 band members) sat on a green couch with brick illuminated in red in the background.

Stories01.02.2022

In conversation with No Good Boyo

No Good Boyo explore language, culture and Celtic connections ahead of the Spotlight Cymru Wales event at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections.

The artist Cynefin sat in a chair in front of a stone wall with stuffed animal art.

Stories01.02.2022

In conversation with Cynefin

Cynefin explores language, culture and Celtic connections ahead of the Spotlight Cymru Wales event at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections.

Artwork called Egin - Xenson made out of foliage and twigs — Egin - Xenson - Credit Steve Peake

Opportunities01.02.2022

Future Wales Fellowship

The Future Wales Fellowship is a new paid opportunity that uses art to look at the impact climate change has on everyday life.

Pedair (4 band members) sat on chairs in front of a stage and Welsh flag.

Stories01.02.2022

In conversation with Pedair

Pedair explore language, culture and Celtic connections ahead of the Spotlight Cymru Wales event at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections.

The Trials of Cato (3 band members) sat on chairs holding musical instruments in front of a lit bar.

Stories01.02.2022

In conversation with The Trials of Cato

The Trials of Cato explore language, culture and Celtic connections ahead of the Spotlight Cymru Wales event at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections.

The artist Eve Goodman sat on a chair in front of a large window onto stately home grounds.

Stories01.02.2022

In conversation with Eve Goodman

Eve Goodman explores language, culture and Celtic connections ahead of the Spotlight Cymru Wales event at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections.

3 performers playing musical instruments seated outside

Our news27.01.2022

Innovations in international cultural exchange and collaboration

New funding for innovative models of international cultural exchange and collaboration has been awarded to 38 projects.

Opportunities27.01.2022

POWER UP! Focus Groups Wales

Stories26.01.2022

What are your connections with Celtic people, languages, music and culture?

Eluned Hâf shares her musings on her Celtic connections as we countdown to the Spotlight Cymru Wales events at Showcase Scotland and Celtic Connections

A fabric pattern by Melin Tregwynt — Patrwm Ffabrig Vintage Star gan Melin Tregwynt | Vintage Star Fabric Pattern by Melin Tregwynt

Our news26.01.2022

Welsh artists in the spotlight at international showcase

Wales’s folk music will take centre stage – and screen – as the focus of a celebration of contemporary Celtic music and culture at one of the world’s leading international music industry events

A collage of images of Owen Shiers (Cynefin), Eve Goodman, N'famady Kouyate, NoGood Boyo, Pedair and The Trials of Cato

Our news21.01.2022

Showcase Scotland to go digital for 3-day event in February 2022

On Dydd Miwsig Cymru 2022, Wales Arts International present a digital event showcasing 6 Welsh artists to an audience of international delegates for Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections.