About our arts work in Europe
The British Council has been working in Europe since 1937. We support UK and European artists and organisations by promoting cultural exchange and sharing best practices.
Our Arts programme in Europe tackles global issues and promotes diversity and inclusion across the sector – from our groundbreaking disability arts projects to our work with museums spanning social impact, decolonialisation, human rights, digital transformation and climate emergency.
We work across the whole EU region, with a focus on France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Greece, Romania and Ireland.
In 2023
720k+
people participated in our arts activity
Nearly
600k
people attended our events and performances
We engaged
80,000
people in our digital events
We collaborated with
430
artists from the EU and UK
British Council Literature Seminar
15 - 16 November 2024
Join us for this unique opportunity for literature professionals, academics, students, and literature enthusiasts to engage with UK writers. Featuring Sarah Bernstein, Eliza Clark, Camilla Grudova, K Patrick, and Eley Williams.
UK/France Spotlight on Culture 2024
UK/France Spotlight on Culture 2024 showcases ground-breaking collaborative work with artists, creative practitioners, and cultural organisations from both sides of the Channel working together to shape the next chapter of the Franco-British cultural story.
Projects
Learn more about our latest arts work in Europe.
Resources
Explore our latest resources for arts professionals and organisations in the UK and Europe, including research, guides, toolkits and reports.