Our work in arts British Council

What we do

We are committed to international development and the empowerment of individuals and communities through the arts – connecting the creative sector and audiences in Palestinian Territories with the best of UK contemporary arts.

Supporting artists

We’re passionate about helping young Palestinian artists pave a career in the arts and we support them with:

skills development
opportunities to showcase work
networking.

We secure relationships with creative partners internationally to deliver exciting projects in Palestine across the different art sectors including: theatre, dance, film, literature, visual arts and music

Find out more about the British Council arts and our work worldwide.

Stay connected to culture and arts while staying at home

To keep us connected to culture and arts at this time, we are sharing with you interesting online content from partners and arts and cultural organisations in Palestine and in the UK.

Arts and disability

Through our various works in the arts we highlight key values of inclusion and equality, and aim to open up new opportunities for people with disabilities.

Writing for Theatre

A two year training programme for young Palestinian playwrights organised by the British Council in partnership with the Royal Court Theatre in London and the A.M Qattan Foundation.

Our global work in arts

Our work in the arts aims to promote the UK’s diverse culture, creativity and innovation overseas.

Selector Radio

The Selector is the British Council's weekly international radio showcase for the best new music from the UK.