About our arts work in Wider Europe
For over 80 years, the British Council has been building connections between the UK and Wider Europe, a diverse region of 14 countries comprising Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
Our work in the region enables artistic exchange, supports the development of the creative economy, and explores how the arts and culture can help to address critical global challenges.
We do this by partnering with artists, creative professionals, organisations, and institutions in the UK and across the Wider Europe region. Together, we champion the arts as a powerful force for innovation and positive change.
Artist Residency Programme
We're supporting artists affected by conflict from Lebanon, Yemen, Palestine and Ukraine through a series of residencies at leading cultural institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Five Films For Freedom
Our annual online programme of short films returns 18-29 March. Delivered in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, Five Films For Freedom celebrates global stories in support of LGBTQIA+ communities across the world.
Opportunities
Learn more about the latest opportunities in the Wider Europe region
Resources
Explore our resources, sharing new knowledge and the latest thinking on international cultural relations through arts.
