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Arts news13.05.2025

Wrexham to host International Spirit Fest ‘25 outdoor Dance and Movement Festival this July produced by Paallam Arts

Author:Penny James Communications, Media and PR

Arts news12.05.2025

Bad Boy Disco returns to Cardiff

Author:CB4 Theatre

Photograph of people who are part of the project / Ffotograff o bobl sy'n ran o'r prosiect

Arts news12.05.2025

Filmmakers head to Space and south Wales to develop projects and careers

Author:Ffilm Cymru Wales

Photographs: A selection of images by artists in the exhibition / Ffotograffau: Detholiad o ddelweddau gan artistiaid yn yr arddangosfa

Arts news08.05.2025

Six exciting new photographic careers launched at Ffocws

Author:Ffotogallery

Images: Musicians from Aotearoa New Zealand performing at FOCUS Wales. L-R: MĀ Photo | Credit Brandon Te Moananui. | Jordyn with a Why | Photo credit Luke Penney. Mohi | Photo credit Luke Penney.

Arts news07.05.2025

Cymraeg x Māori: Focus Wales 2025 hosts cultural exchange through music

FOCUS Wales is hosting a powerful cultural exchange between Wales and Aotearoa New Zealand this week, as three celebrated Māori recording artists take the stage at venues across Wrexham from 8–10 May.

Photograph of young people from National Youth Arts Wales, along with NYAW and Garfield Weston logos / Ffotograff o bobl ifanc o Celfyddydau Cenedlaethol Ieuenctid Cymru, ynghŷd â logos CCIC a Garfield Weston

Arts news07.05.2025

National Youth Arts Wales Receives Award from Garfield Weston Foundation to Support Strategic Expansion Across Wales

Author:National Youth Arts Wales

Opportunities07.05.2025

Book our free masterclass on environmental writing

Author:Inclusive Journalism Cymru

Poster advertising the event / Poster yn hysbysebu'r digwyddiad

Arts news07.05.2025

EVERYONE IS AN ARTIST – with Riham Isaac and Common/Wealth

Author:Common Wealth

A picture of a group of children enjoying a creative learning session led by a facilitator

Our news07.05.2025

Wales hosts international conference in creative learning and the arts

Cultural and arts education policy makers from across Europe will come together in Cardiff over the next three days (7-9 May) to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and explore creative learning in action.

Venice by night with a blue light beam on the right hand side and the moon on the left

Opportunities06.05.2025

Welsh Art on the World Stage: Seeking visionary artistic projects for Venice Biennale 2026

The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has today opened a call (Tuesday, 6 May, 2025) for Expressions of Interest from organisations working in the visual arts in Wales, to curate and deliver the Wales in Venice exhibition for the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia

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Our news06.05.2025

New pilot to support mobility and exchange across the Nordic region, UK and Ireland opening in August 2025

The Nordic Culture Fund, in partnership with the arts funding agencies of Ireland, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is launching a new pilot programme