• Biennials Connect Grants: Applications now open

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    Eligible biennials/festivals can apply for grants of up to £5,000 and £10,000 to support visual artists’ participation in their festival

  • British Council Pavilion, Venice

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    We have managed the British Pavilion since 1937, hosting ground-breaking artists and pioneering architects every year.

  • British Council Collection

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    We have almost 9,000 paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture, photography and multi-media artworks showcasing the best of UK-based contemporary visual artists.

  • Visual Arts Programmes

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    Our Visual Arts Programmes facilitate connections between the UK and fast-growing international visual arts sectors.