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A person standing in front of a white building

Our news01.03.2022

Celebrating St David's Day across the world

Watch this special video to celebrate St David's Day

Our news01.03.2022

Statement on the situation in Ukraine from the Arts Council of Wales

An illustration of a person with greying hair holding a baby. The person is speaking to the baby and flowers come from their mouth as they talk.

Arts news21.02.2022

Watch Africa Cymru explores language and identity in series of interviews

My Language is My Identity investigates the relationship to languages by people of African descent living in Wales

The Trials of Cato in Celtic Connections, Orchard Media

Our news18.02.2022

Wales announced as international partner along with Brittany at Showcase Scotland 2023 at Celtic Connections

Artists from Wales will once again be in the spotlight in Glasgow, sharing the stage with our Celtic sister Brittany in 2023.

Colourful origami birds flying in front of a tree

Our news16.02.2022

Cultural Cwtsh Creadigol

A wellbeing resource for healthcare workers.

A young actor stands with arms outstretched on a stage with neon lights behind him

Arts news10.02.2022

Launch of the Wales in Edinburgh 2022 Fund

The Wales in Edinburgh 2022 Fund will support Wales-based performing arts companies and creative professionals to present their work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Black and white image of Lleucu Siencyn — Lleucu Siencyn - Llun/Image Kate Stuart

Our news03.02.2022

Lleucu Siencyn, appointed Director, Arts Development, Arts Council of Wales.

Guto Brychan on the screen of a television

Stories03.02.2022

In conversation with Guto Brychan

Guto Brychan discusses the current issues facing the music industry, as well as celebrating Welsh language music.

Our news02.02.2022

HORIZONS ANNOUNCE 49 NEW WELSH ARTISTS TO WATCH IN 2022

WITH THE BIGGEST EVER FUNDING SUPPORT SINCE THE FUND STARTED

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.