Arts: Art in Action

The arts are a vital part of delivering the British Council’s mission to build peace and prosperity. Through the Art in Action programme, the British Council draws on a strong track record of building trust and understanding by connecting artists and creatives, sharing the forms and expressions that shape our identities, and promoting the role of the arts in responding to shared global challenges. Arts, culture and heritage help us understand who we are and how we interact with and shape the world, and in an increasingly volatile and complex context, they require stronger financial and policy support to unlock their potential as drivers of sustainable change.